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Leg Workout: Don’t Miss Out
Mar 30th
It is not uncommon to walk into a gym, take a quick look around, and be utterly impressed by the physiques of some of the guys that are pumping iron. However, if you feel intimidated, for even a moment, just take a look down. Majority of these guys are going to have legs the size of chickens. The fact is, that leg work is not seen as important, and ultra skinny legs is a common phenomenon in many gyms. The good news is that although it may be a bit dusty, you can be sure that the squat rack is free and ready for you to use. A good leg workout is important. So they may not be the first thing the ladies look at while you are strutting around the beach, but I promise you, for men and women, leg workouts are essential part of your program, and something you should not ignore.
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.
Diets That Work
Feb 24th
Weight loss is a tricky subject, mostly because patience is not something that a lot of us possess, including me. When we want something, we want it now. This is the case with our weight loss or fat loss goals as well. Losing weight, and a lot of it for that matter is very possible, but if you are on the search for diets that work, then at the end of the day you are surely going to fail.
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.
Lower Back Pain Relief: 10 Hot Tips
Jan 20th
Nearly every single person that will read this post will have suffered from back pain at some stage in their life. It doesn’t matter who you are, you are susceptible to back pain. The fact is that our spines are a very very strange part of the body, complex and not easy to figure out. A lot of the time you will have pain and you will not get a direct diagnosis, but you can always find a way to reduce your pain, if not cure it completely.
Whiplash Neck Injury
Jan 19th
Many of us would have heard about this, and quite a few of us would have experienced it. Whiplash is a painful condition that is actually quite common. Knowing what to expect from a whiplash injury and how to treat it, will ensure that you get rid of the pain faster and more effectively.
What Is Whiplash?
Basically, whiplash occurs when there is a sudden acceleration and deceleration force on the neck. Most of you would have heard about it in people after car accidents. It is a very common injury after a crash, because of the excessive force placed on the neck in such a short time, causing an abnormal range of motion. It results in neck pain, as the soft tissues in your neck are injured.
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.
Hamstring Rehabilitation Manual: MORE
Jul 22nd
I forgot to post a few more things bout the Rehab manual. You can also check out a bit more about the manual here at the Bertolacci site. Head to the Products page for more info about the Hamstring Rehabilitation manual, or check out the resources page for more Hamstring Injury Information. You can also check out Dads blog and find a lot of strength and conditioning information and thoughts. He knows his stuff and if you are interested in athletics and strength and conditioning then you should check it out.
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Hamstring Rehabilitation Manual
Jul 19th
My father has recently written an e-book on hamstring rehabilitation. Although this won’t interest a lot of my readers I wanted to get it out there, both for you and for him. There isn’t really a better place to launch it, and if there are some athletes or sports coaches out there, or people with recurring hamstring injuries, then this should be of interest for you.
Pelvic Tilts: Part 2
Jul 18th
We talked about pelvic tilts and the different ways your hip can sit in part 1. It has been a very long time coming but here is Part 2 and it is going to show you how you can go about fixing those tilts and get back into realignment. However, keep in mind that just because generally when your hamstrings are loose and your hip flexors tight, you will have an anterior tilt, each person is different. The primary reason for the tilt may be coming from the hip flexors. I will tell you what to remedy for each condition, but just keep in mind everyone is an individual. In saying that, if you do have a severe tilt either way, then it is likely all the exercises will help get rid of it. Most people stand in an anterior tilt, but sit in a posterior tilt. More about that later too!
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.
Away
Jun 26th
I’m out of here for the next 5 days, I have a tournament in Adelaide. I’ll answer all emails and comments when I’m back early next week…Keep them coming!
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Muscle Imbalances
Jun 24th
Muscle imbalances affect and cause a lot of postural problems and injuries. I just wanted to talk generally about them today as a lot of people left this in my comment section and trying to go through individual muscle imbalances in one post is madness. Remember nearly every injury I talk about results from some sort of muscle imbalance problem, so we will talk more in detail about them as I get more posts up!
Muscle Imbalances from LaurensFitness on Vimeo.
Ignore the demo thing at the top I’m too cheap to buy the full product…sorry.
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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.
Glute Activation 101
Apr 22nd
Something different today, a video post. No time to write and this was faster. Excuse my extreme Aussie accent that I didn’t realise I had until I heard myself. Quality isn’t there sometimes but I think you get the drift. Enjoy. Feedback would be nice…more or less video posts?
Glute Activation 101 from LaurensFitness on Vimeo.
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