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25 Ways To Be Unfat
Mar 22nd
This is a guest post by Darrin Clement, who runs WorldFitnessNetwork. Visit http://worldfitnessnetwork.com to learn more about the art and science of developing lean muscle mass and an awesome physique.
Nobody wants to be a fatty. Whether you are now fat, on your way to being fat, or just want to get leaner, there are countless things to keep in mind.
With so many ways, I’ll overrule my usual verbose nature and dive in, somewhat tersely, with the 25 Ways To Be Unfat. Each of these could be its own article (or even its own book!). But I’m just giving you a sentence or two for starters. We’ll break these down into 5 categories: Overview, Attitude and Behavior, Eating, Lifting, and Cardio.
Keeping a Diet and Training Log
Mar 7th
This is a guest post from Coach Dominic Latella. He is a professional swim coach who works with swimmers of all ages and levels. He is currently the coach for multiple swim teams in the Washington, DC area. He has over fifteen years of experience as both a coach and a competitor. He enjoys working with many different athletes. Dominic started the blog Athalon Athlete, in conjunction with Athalon Bars, in order to reach more athletes and to help others achieve their goals.
Bum Exercises: 8 of the best
Jan 29th
We have spoken many times on this blog about the importance of getting your butt in gear, but we are going to go through it once again. There are some things that I like to overdo, this is one of them.
Best Warm Up Ever
Jul 24th
Warmups are so important for your session, and this one is a beauty. It gets you going, gets you mobile, explosive and feeling ready for anything. As I mentioned the whole thing is great, there are lots of things you can add and take away to suit you best, however this kind of warm up is good for keeping you mobile. It can even work as a separate session. remember to do everything twice, and to jog back in between.
Best Warmup Ever! from LaurensFitness on Vimeo.
Who Is Jamie Atlas?
Jul 15th
One of the things you guys answered when I asked what you wanted more on this blog, was for me to alert you to other good fitness blogs. Well, funnily enough one popped up that I like. I’ve exchanged a few emails with Jamie and I like his style, he gives great information, has a gret writing style, and gives you an interesting read. He also seems to update his blog a lot more than mine…so combine us both and you are going to get a lot of good info coming your way! Check him out at Fitness Insights by Jamie Atlas. He covers most areas of fitness, knows his stuff, and is a fellow Aussie! Check him out, I am sure you will become a regular reader.
Here is a snippet from his page, who is jamie atlas?
How to Workout at your local park
Jul 13th
This is a guest post by Christian (yes the first guest post on LaurensFitness), aka Young Athlete, you’ll see him often commenting around LaurensFitness and Stronglifts. Christian competes in hockey, football and track. He trains three times per week for strength, and twice a week for speed and conditioning. He asked to write this guest post to share his experiences and give you guys a simple workout you can do at your local park, and follow on from my last article, on how to workout without a gym. I like it and I am sure you will love it. Enjoy!
No Equipment? No Excuses: 20 Exercises You Can Do At Home
Jul 2nd
- No gym,
- No weights,
- No equipment.
Can a decent workout be done? Yes
Is it ideal? No
There is always a time when you can’t get to the gym, or don’t have the hour or two to get there do the workout and get home. If you haven’t set your own home gym up, there is still a lot you can do. You won’t get you the gains that you will get from going to the gym, lifting weights and completing your full program, but they certainly aren’t easy, and will at least help you maintain your work, and take no time at all…which means no excuses.
Prone Hold Variations For Everyone
Jun 17th
The prone hold is a great exercise because it promotes core stability, works your abs, and saves your back. There is no spinal flexion involved and thus makes it a great exercise for people suffering from back issues. I have included a few variations in this video. You can also put your feet or your arms up on a swiss ball, but if I had of got that out my dog would have gone nuts. There are some form problems in this video but I just wanted to show you the variations, they mainly arise from not being ready for the next variation.
What Do You Want
Jun 14th
Ok guys, I will have some posts up very soon for you, but I wanted to get your feel on things. In this post I am simply asking you to tell me what you want to know about. The reason I write this blog is for you guys to learn, so what do you want? Leave some questions in the comment section under this post that you would like me to answer, or some topics you want me to cover. Thats the easiest way for me to give you what you want. If there is nothing there I’ll just continue writing, I have a fair few chunk of things I still want to cover.
Update
Jun 5th
I didn’t want to write anything personal on this blog and I certainly didn’t want to make excuses for my lack of posts, but I’m about to do both. I should have written this a while ago, and I only just realised it’s actually been 6 weeks since I posted, as I have been able to occasionally keep up with comments it didn’t seem so long.
Injury Prevention: The Ultimate Checklist
Feb 17th
Nobody wants injuries. Whether you are an athlete, a weight lifter, a runner or someone trying to get fit, injuries suck. The good news is you can do a lot to prevent them. See how many of these points you can check off. Are you being safe in the gym?
1. Warm Up
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, you need to warm up. I am going to start sounding like a broken record, mainly in the hope that if you read some of this stuff enough times, the importance may sink in. Even if you feel like you can jump straight into it, one day you won’t, and when that day comes, it will be painful. A good warm up will
High Versus Low: Clearing Up The Cardio Dilemma
Feb 11th
After my recent article on how to increase your metabolism, there has been a fair bit of talk over which form of cardio is better. It isn’t so straightforward. Both forms have their advantages, and disadvantages. I can’t stress enough how much this industry jumps on fads and how important it is to keep an open mind when you are reading and discussing concepts.
It is generally accepted now that high intensity exercise will burn more calories and aid fat loss, and therefore is the right form to choose. It is true that training above your ‘fat burning zone’ will yield better results in that respect. But it’s not that simple, and in many cases, low intensity exercise will and should be prescribed to people.
Healthy Knees: 10 Tips to Prevent Pain
Feb 4th
Knee pain is one of the most common ailments people report when exercising. Everyone is putting their knee joint under stress regularly, especially those participating in exercise and lifting. The good news is, there are so many things you can, and should be doing to prevent it. Read on for some tips on how to keep your knees healthy and pain free (in no particular order).
1. Warm Up Correctly
Mobility Vs Flexibility: Do You Understand Them?
Jan 31st
Mobility and Flexibility are two terms you hear used frequently, and often at the same time. Both are very important, but they are two very different concepts. Mobility is the new term that gets thrown around a lot, but with very little understanding of what it actually is…
Flexibility and Mobility: What Is The Difference?
Flexibility is the ability to take a joint through a range of motion passively. For example, if someone takes you through a hamstring stretch whilst you are lying on your back, it is a test of your hamstring flexibility. They are passively assisting you in taking your joint through its range of motion.
What is Interval Training?
Jan 26th
If you are training to compete in a sporting event, one main issue that you have to face is your body reaching a plateau or peak in which it will no longer respond to your standard cardio work out. Sprint runners, in particular, need to get out of this plateau for they need to go beyond their current endurance in order to win. Interval training is the best way of revving up your cardio-pulmonary activity once you have reached your peak level. It is done by switching your body from high-intensity training, then reverting back to a resting period. This switching between high-level training to resting is done in a premeditated formula that will jump-start your body into going for more than what it is currently capable of.
Hip Mobility: Exercises To Get You Mobile
Jan 10th
I recently did a post on how to loosen up tight hip flexors. It focuses specifically on how to get mobile through the front of your hips, however a recent comment that I have had reminds me that everyone has different problems.
I also run a site on Volleyball Conditioning, and have recently done a post on how to get more range through your hips, as it is actually quite important for many skills in Volleyball. The post has a lot of exercise examples, pictures and videos on how to general loosen up what is a pretty tight area in most people. Check it out if you have problems associated with tight hips or simply want to get more range through your hips in general.
Recover Properly & Get More Gains
Jan 2nd
Hydrotherapy, Ice Baths, Hot/ Cold Showers, Compressions…when you hear all these words you immediately think of athletes. Recovery is an essential part of an athletes training. It allows them to train harder, more frequently, and get better gains. Recovery is scheduled into most athletes week, and it is just as important as one of their main training sessions. If athletes can get such a great benefit from recovery, then why can’t you?Why Is Recovery So Beneficial?
Jessica Biel: How To Get Her Body
Dec 29th
Pic: Muscle With Attitude
We all want to know how to get a body like the stars. In Jessica Biels case it is shear hard work. Here is an inside look at her program (for a certain phase), taken from Muscle With Attitude. You can view the full post, an interview with Jessica Biels Trainer here.
Her program revolves around core body strength and a lot of compound exercises. The cardio isn;t that easy either. It is generally circuit based, and to be honest, would challenge even the fittest. Goes to show even the rich and famous need to work hard to get the body they need. Check out an example of a program from her trainer below.
Are You A Slacker In Class?
Dec 27th
Pic: lnx
Recently I did a circuit/ aerobics class. I’ll be honest, I can’t say I get around to doing them much. For no other reason than I simply don’t have time. I am an athlete, and my training revolves around things that are going to make me a better athlete. There are more efficient things that can be done.
I think they are great workouts, and have a place in the fitness industry. You get a full body workout, in a short amount of time, with someone motivating you. Sounds good to me.
