Posted by Brian Morris on May 30, 2011
Lying Chest Press - Lie on your back, place the band under your upper back and grab the handles. Now with elbows bent and arms out to your side (shoulder level) press arms straight into the air, return to starting position and repeat.
Lateral Raise - Stand on top of band directly in middle, with feet shoulder-width apart. Grab the handles and raise arms out to side at shoulder level, return to starting position and repeat.
Overhead Triceps ...
Posted by Brian Morris on Jul 14, 2010
Whole grains- Many people aren’t aware but grains are a great source of antioxidants, Vitamin B and E. They also are a great source of iron and fiber. Try to add two slices of whole grain bread a day.
Flax seed oil- Considered as one of the most important health supplement. Contains omegas 3 and 6 along with protein, fiber, and minerals. Used for prevention of Cancer, Arthritis, and even stress! You can get this in pill form and ...
Posted by Brian Morris on Jul 12, 2010
Some people don’t like to workout five times a week (okay, some do). But these exercises are for everyone!
Total body works different major muscles all in one exercise and promote balance, coordination, strength, and most importantly a healthier heart. So if you thought you could only raise your metabolism and burn fat by during only aerobic exercises (aka running) try these for a different types of cardio. Perform these great exercises 2 ...
Posted by Brian Morris on May 27, 2010
Here are some good exercises that target your chest to your core that require no equipment and can be done at home, backyard, or even garage!
Pushups - Start off on all fours, position hands shoulder width, feet and legs together. Next lowers your body until your nose almost touches the floor, pause then push back up to starting position. (Hint: If your middle body starts to sag make that your last rep of that set)
Floor Y Raise - Lie face ...
Posted by Brian Morris on May 25, 2010
Here are some great core exercises that only require one piece of equipment, the Swiss ball. Core exercises are great for working your abdominal muscles as well as lower back and stabilization of your spine. So next time you’re at the gym or at home incorporate some of these into your workouts or use them all as a total core workout 2 to 3 times a weak.
Mountain climber
With your hands shoulder width apart on Swiss Ball, raise right knee ...
Posted by Brian Morris on May 23, 2010
There are so many false statements passed around the work out community and I want you all to be aware of them before you start working out with me. I am about real training and real results.
Measuring fitness progress with a scale - We all know that a scale will measure our weight loss. The problem is that the scale does not measure the difference in losing fat or lean body mass. The more lean body mass that you lose the lower your ...
Posted by Brian Morris on May 20, 2010
What type of treadmill cardio program do you use on a daily or weekly basis? Most people just have the notion that the only way to burn fat is to run at a steady pace for 30 minutes or more. Not true one bit.
Now I’m not saying that steady running for more than twenty minutes won’t burn fat, but once your body uses all your stored fat as energy the body turns to muscle for energy. That is a huge no no.
So I am sure you are wondering ...