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Better Muscle Tone With Burnout Sets
Read More: Better Muscle Tone With Burnout SetsQ: Is it beneficial to do burnout sets at the end of a workout? A friend told me that they help to build muscle. A: If your goal is to increase muscular development then yes, performing a light “burnout” set at the end of a heavy training session may well have benefit. Research shows that…
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Get Toned Legs and Firm Glutes
Read More: Get Toned Legs and Firm GlutesQ. Does it make any difference if I place my feet high or low when I’m performing the leg press? A. Absolutely! Changing the height of your feet placement during the leg press alters the degree of hip flexion, which in turn varies recruitment patterns of the muscles of your lower body. Provided you understand…
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The ABCs of Lifting: Always Be in Control
Read More: The ABCs of Lifting: Always Be in ControlQ: How fast should I perform my repetitions? One trainer said it didn’t matter as long as I was using good form, while another told me I should be doing them very slowly. A: While both responses have some merit, neither answer is really correct. It is certainly essential to perform your reps with proper…
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Biceps Blast: Training Tips for Better Arms
Read More: Biceps Blast: Training Tips for Better ArmsQ: My biceps are a weak point. How can I get them to respond? Should I train them more frequently or use more sets? Help! A: First, don’t fall into the trap of thinking a higher training volume will bring about better muscular development. You must realize that it’s the quality, not the quantity, of…
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Are Squats Bad for Your Knees?
Read More: Are Squats Bad for Your Knees?Q: I love to squat but recently heard squats are bad for your knees. Should I stop squatting and substitute other exercises? A: Don’t believe everything you hear. Studies have repeatedly shown the squat to be a safe, effective exercise; when performed properly, it poses little risk to those who have healthy patellar (kneecap) function.…
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PANATTA SUPER PECK BACK
Read More: PANATTA SUPER PECK BACKPatent-pending The Panatta Super Peck Back (1FW117) is a globally unique, dual-function, disc-loading machine that enables adduction and abduction movements of the humerus in the transverse plane for targeted training of the pectoralis major and posterior deltoid, respectively. The machine is equipped with a lever system that modulates resistance by developing a physiological load curve,…
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Blast More Fat With Outdoor Workout
Read More: Blast More Fat With Outdoor WorkoutBy Fredricka Hammill, Ph.D. June and August are great months for getting fit and taking up new activities. If you’re already fit, use the season to cut more fat and boost your fitness level to new heights. Summer is a great time to start a cardio program or turn up the intensity a notch if…
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Get Firm Thighs With Leg Extensions
Read More: Get Firm Thighs With Leg ExtensionsMost women can identify one problem area that seems to lag behind other areas of their bodies despite a dedicated approach to their training programs. Sometimes it’s the result of neglecting areas that are harder to train than others. In other cases, it’s because they rationalize that an area is already getting enough work, so…
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Firm Butt Workout: Best Exercises
Read More: Firm Butt Workout: Best ExercisesAny woman can develop a firmer butt by following this program. It’s not easy, but the results are worth the effort. A nice butt tells the world that you are sexy and fit. Do you have sleek legs and a curvy bottom or are you saddled with thunder thighs? Do you have the kind of…
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Total Leg Workout With Dumbbells
Read More: Total Leg Workout With DumbbellsGreat leg development is a reflection of great leg training. Yes, some are blessed with genetics and are able to develop their legs beyond the average, but that does not mean that great leg development cannot be achieved with the proper training approach. Not everyone can build legs like Tom Platz, Mike Gigante, or Paul…
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POWER SMITH MACHINE DUAL SYSTEM UPPER
Read More: POWER SMITH MACHINE DUAL SYSTEM UPPERFREE-WEIGHT HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTIPLE WORKOUT MACHINE: FROM INCLINED BENCH PRESS TO SHOULDER PRESS The Panatta Power Smith Dual System Upper is an innovative machine made to perform thrust movements of the upper limbs, with independent load and along a particular convergent trajectory that amplifies the range of motion if compared to the traditional Smith Machine…
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Cellulite-Blasting Workout: 60-Minute Meltdown
Read More: Cellulite-Blasting Workout: 60-Minute Meltdown“It started with dimpling on my upper thighs. Every year it got a little worse until my thighs and butt looked like an orange peel. I worked out and dieted but I couldn’t get rid of that darn cellulite – no matter how hard I tried.” Jenny is a 30-something stockbroker who hits the StairMaster…
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How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?
Read More: How Long Should You Rest Between Sets?The time you take between sets (called a rest interval) should be based on your fitness goals. Like all aspects of fitness, you need to take a scientific approach if you want to maximize results. Here’s an overview of rest interval basics: If you want to maximize fat loss, minimal rest should be taken between…
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Are Crunches a Pain in the Neck?
Read More: Are Crunches a Pain in the Neck?Q: Where should I place my hands when I’m doing crunches? I’ve always put them behind my head, but I’ve been experiencing neck pain recently and I think it might be from the crunches. A: Based on what you’re saying, your pain very well may be from the crunches. Unfortunately, many fitness professionals continue to…
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PANATTA ALTERNATE PREACHER CURL MACHINE
Read More: PANATTA ALTERNATE PREACHER CURL MACHINEThe Alternate Preacher Curl Machine is a machine that reproduces the spider curl exercise for training the elbow flexor muscles, with the advantages of optimal tension over the entire ROM, ensured by CAM, and greater safety compared to the use of free weights such as dumbbells and barbells. The independent height adjustments of the seat and chest…
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Get Firm and Shapely Glutes With the Butt Blaster
Read More: Get Firm and Shapely Glutes With the Butt BlasterAlmost everyone wants to have firmer and more toned buttocks. Firming this region will make clothes fit their best and it will allow you to get back into those tight jeans. While some many consider surgery, this is not the best approach to a firmer butt because even the best plastic surgeons cannot really firm…
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Get Toned Without the Bulk
Read More: Get Toned Without the BulkMany women spend hours every week lifting weights and working out, but some project radically different images. Fit, lean celebrities exude beauty and sexuality and represent role models to legions of women around the world. Some athletes like shot-putters, on the other hand, convey the image of bulked-up, stodgy behemoths. Unfortunately, many women avoid weight…
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Super Slow Training: Is It Effective?
Read More: Super Slow Training: Is It Effective?Q: Is super slow training effective? I saw an interview online with a trainer who claimed it was the best way to lift weights. A: I’ve been asked the same question a lot recently. Super slow seems to be an “exercise du jour” that has attracted a fair number of disciples. Unfortunately, as with most…
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Tighten and Tone Your Midsection
Read More: Tighten and Tone Your MidsectionBicycling for some may involve maneuvering your way up a winding mountain trail, while perched on a narrow seat hovering between two thin wheels. This type of exercise might be exhilarating and a great way to improve your cardiovascular conditioning, and to burn calories, but not everyone lives close to a nice bike trail, or…
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Toned Glutes Without Back Pain
Read More: Toned Glutes Without Back PainQ: I get persistent back pain when doing stiff-legged deadlifts. My back is otherwise healthy, and I don’t feel pain on any other exercise. Any idea why? A: In all likelihood, the issue you’re having is related to form. When done correctly, the stiff-legged deadlift is one of the best exercises for targeting the glutes…
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Pull-Ups for a Strong Upper Body
Read More: Pull-Ups for a Strong Upper BodyThe two most familiar bodyweight exercises for back are pull-ups and chin-ups. There are grip variations which engage the back in different ways depending on the angle of the grip and the width of the hand placement. Pull-ups generally have an overhand, wide grip, and the exercise focuses on the width of the lats. Chin-ups…
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For Toned Legs and Inner Thigh Sweep, Work the Quads
Read More: For Toned Legs and Inner Thigh Sweep, Work the QuadsQ: Is there any way to target the muscle on the inner part of the thigh just above the knee? I have knobby knees and would like to add shape and definition to the area. A: The muscle you’re referring to is called the vastus medialis, one of the four muscles of the quadriceps (often…
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‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous?
Read More: ‘Bad’ Exercises: Are Upright Rows Dangerous?With few exceptions, there are no such things as “bad” exercises – only improperly performed exercises. Q: I was told by the trainer in my gym that I shouldn’t do upright rows. He said they are dangerous because they put excessive pressure on the shoulder joint. Any truth to this? A: None whatsoever. With few…
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For a Firm Butt, Get on the Ball
Read More: For a Firm Butt, Get on the BallHaving a tighter and more toned buttocks is on the “wish list” of many people. A relevant part of the body and potential problem area is your lower back. You might not think much about this area unless you experience back pain. Not all back injuries can be avoided, but some can. Strengthening the muscles…
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Biggest Fat Loss Myths:
Read More: Biggest Fat Loss Myths:The only way to truly lean up your midsection is to lean up your entire body with a combination of weight training, proper diet and cardio. By Aaron Loynes MPT, CSCS and Brent Seegraves MPT, CSCS As physical therapists, our patients often ask us questions regarding exercise and fitness. By far the most common question…
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Panatta Circular Rowing Machine
Read More: Panatta Circular Rowing MachineThe Panatta Circular Rowing Machine is ideal for training the back muscles, with particular focus on the mid-upper part; the circular trajectory on the transverse plane determines a high activation of the mid-trapezius, rhomboids and rear deltoids, without leaving behind the work of the latissumus dorsi and biceps brachii. The machine is equipped with gas-assisted…
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Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell Twists
Read More: Get a Stronger Core With Kettlebell TwistsThe abdominal muscles are usually the weak link in anyone’s “core” development. While endless sets of crunches and leg raises will strengthen the anterior abdominal wall,1 these exercises provide a less direct activation pattern to the muscles living on the side of the waist (yes, the ones that seem to be so easily covered with…
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Shrink Your Waist and Get a V-Taper
Read More: Shrink Your Waist and Get a V-TaperQ: How can I make my waist smaller? I feel thick around the middle. A: The first thing you need to do is assess whether your problem is related to excess body fat, or if it’s a function of your body type. If it’s a body fat issue, then you simply need to combine exercise…
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PANATTA: one brand, one history, the same property over the years.
Read More: PANATTA: one brand, one history, the same property over the years.Panatta is the most traditional Italian company in the fitness sector, specialized in the production of fitness equipment that is completely made in Italy. Born from the passion and determination of Rudy Panatta, it has its roots in the origins of physical culture. For 6 decades Panatta has been a major figure in the history of the fitness…
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Get a Complete Arm Workout
Read More: Get a Complete Arm WorkoutPanatta Standing Total Arms is a dual-function machine that enables a complete arm workout, perfectly reproducing the curling movement for the biceps and the push-down movement for the triceps. The main benefits are optimal tension over the entire ROM guaranteed by the CAM and greater safety compared to the use of free weights such as…
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Should You Stretch Before Training?
Read More: Should You Stretch Before Training?By Steven J. Fleck, Ph.D. Q: I’ve heard that you shouldn’t stretch right before a weight-training session because this will decrease your maximal strength and power. I’ve noticed, however, that the majority of the studies looking at the effects of stretching right before a training session have studied people with little or no stretching experience.…
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3X Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw: Exclusive Interview
Read More: 3X Ms. Olympia Andrea Shaw: Exclusive Interview3X MS. OLYMPIA ANDREA SHAW is the special guest on “The Ronline Report” as MD Online Editor Ron Harris sits down with the reigning Ms. Olympia and Rising Phoenix champion. Andrea – who combines fitness and femininity in a strong and sexy package – talks about how she began in Women’s Bodybuilding, being a representative…
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Shape Your Thighs With Walking Lunges
Read More: Shape Your Thighs With Walking LungesLunges to the front are an outstanding exercise if you are thinking about getting in some snow skiing (especially cross-country skiing) this winter. Lunges are also great if your primary goal is to get tight and toned hips and thighs. As an added benefit, lunges will tax and therefore improve your thigh endurance and stamina.…
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Improve Your Posture With Shrugs
Read More: Improve Your Posture With ShrugsQ: When doing shrugs, is it beneficial to rotate in an arc forward to back? I see people doing this and I cannot see why it would be a bad thing … but I’m not sure. First it’s important to understand that the target muscle in the shrug is the trapezius – a diamond-shaped muscle…
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Tighten Your Tummy With Curl-Up Crunches
Read More: Tighten Your Tummy With Curl-Up CrunchesThe holidays are upon us but that doesn’t mean your fitness plan has to take a back seat to the tempting foods and their consequences that can materialize around this time of year. Now is as good a time as any to “exorcise” extra pounds with some focused abdominal work. Of course, if are serious…
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Are Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns Dangerous?
Read More: Are Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns Dangerous?Q: Is there any harm to performing behind-the-neck lat pulldowns? A trainer in my gym told me they can be dangerous. A: The trainer was correct. As a general rule, you should avoid any exercise that requires pulling or pushing a weight behind the neck. The problem with these moves is that they place the…
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Shaping a Better Butt
Read More: Shaping a Better ButtWithout a doubt, the glutes are the most coveted body part for women who are seeking improved shape and aesthetics. It is often said that bikini competitions are won from the rear, but having nice glutes will actually make you look better in jeans, dresses or nothing at all. That said, there is great controversy…
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Kettlebells vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better?
Read More: Kettlebells vs. Free Weights: Which Is Better?Training with a kettlebell, a large iron ball connected to a handle, may seem like a relatively new way to exercise – but there is nothing new about kettlebells. 19th century strongmen such as Arthur Saxon, Eugene Sandow and Ivan Poddubny used kettlebell to build lean, powerful, lightning-fast physiques that allowed them to perform incredible feats…
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Are Deep Squats Safe?
Read More: Are Deep Squats Safe?Q: Is it OK to perform deep squats? I’ve heard that it can be bad for the knees, but I’ve also heard it’s important for developing the quads and glutes. A: If it’s any consolation, you’re not alone in your confusion. There’s actually a lot of debate among those in the fitness field over just…
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Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold Training
Read More: Prevent Fatigue With Lactate Threshold TrainingBy Rick Morris The best way to improve your running performance and fitness is to raise your lactate threshold. You’re well into your daily run and your legs are feeling heavy and nonresponsive. You’ve lost most of the “pop” or power in your stride. It’s getting difficult to maintain your running rhythm and stride rate.…
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Best Cardio for Fat Burning: Low Intensity or High Intensity?
Read More: Best Cardio for Fat Burning: Low Intensity or High Intensity?Simply looking at the amount of fat burned during exercise is shortsighted. Fat burning must be considered over the course of an entire day. Q: I was told that low-intensity cardio is better for fat burning than high-intensity cardio. True or not? A: Not! It is true that aerobics performed at a low intensity (60 to 80…
