http://fastandfit.net/blog Health and Workout Tips and Advice Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:55:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For several years, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has recommended that people perform not only cardiovascular activity and strength training, but also regular flexibility training.  According to ACSM, flexibility improves joint range of motion and function and enhances muscular performance.  ACSM recommends that flexibility training be performed a ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=86 Most people don’t realize that consuming as few as 100 extra calories per day – the amount found in 10 French fries or an ounce of cheese – can add up to a 10-lb weight gain in a year – yikes!   Being obsessed with calorie counting is not a wholesome way ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=84 Our PACE resistance machines and free weights are effective tools for strength training, and a combination of the two is generally recommended depending on your physical fitness level and/or limitations. Utilizing both machines and free weights provides exercise variety, which is important for both psychological and physiological reasons. Variety not ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=82 Many women are curious about resistance training but don't know what to do.  Research has shown that the benefits of strength training reach far beyond weight loss or muscle toning.  Women appreciate that this type of exercise also yields long-term health benefits, including positive effects on bone mineral density, cholesterol ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=77 Whole body vibration is causing a sensation across the country.  If you haven't taken advantage of this healing and fitness training piece of equipment (it looks like a doctor's scale), now is the time to give it a try.  Whether you are a seasoned athlete, new to exercise, or rehabiliating ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=75 Lack of time is the #1 reason people give for not exercising, and lack of results once they do start working out isn't far behind.  Change up your workouts by incorporating intervals, which can be done either at the gym or in Zumba.  Interval training involves alternating short bursts of intense ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=73 If you are having a hard time making it to the gym or to Zumba, isn't it time you put your health first?  Sign up for a Zumba class on Mondays or Wednesdays at 4:30 or Thursdays at 5:30, or Saturdays at 10:00.  Make a commitment to your health and ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=70 A study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise confirmed that for the average person exercising by strength training, the number of repetitions (the number of times a muscle or group of muscles is used to lift a weight) is not of major importance; a single ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=68 Fast and Fit for Women is hosting two complimentary Zumba Classes specifically for beginners on Monday, April 12th at 3:30 pm and Wednesday, April 14 at 3:30 pm. If you think you have two left feet, feel uncoordinated and lack any rhythm (maybe even tried a Zumba class and got frustrated because ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=62 Your knees bear the brunt of your body weight, so it's crucial that you maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). Every extra pound you carry adds up to 3 pounds of pressure on your knee joints when you walk, and 10 pounds when you run.  Obesity is one of ... http://fastandfit.net/blog/?p=60