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Womens Workout – the Real Way Women Should Do Push Ups
July 19th, 2010 | Author: hanun
With this type of expirience you really start to understand what works and what doesn’t.
Ufornutantley, many of the exercises that really don’t work are the very same ones that the health and fitness magazines are promoting and making popular. This ends up sending many eager exercises down the wrong path
The other isssue is that many less expirenced fitness instructors are also following the magazines and using these same un-effective exercises on a regular basis with clients who are spending their hard on money on something that they hoped they couldn’t get on their own.
My goal with this article is to show you why one f the most poplar exercise specialy amoungst women, the kneeling push, is pretty much a watse of time.
In addition, I will provide you with a much better alternative push up exercsise fro those who cant do regular push ups. This alternative is mouch more effective at building muscle definition and strength while burning more calories.
No More Kneeling Push Ups
My issue with the kneeling push up has nothing to do with mechanics or safety, in that respect the movement is okay. My issue is one of progression, or in this case, a lack there of.
In the past, I have used the kneeling push up as a regression strategy. I did this in the hopes that it had some progression potential and would eventually lead into normal push-ups
Unfortunately, I have found little to no carry over from the kneeling push –up to the regular push-up.
I can’t tell you why the kneeling push-up doesn’t carryover, it could be lever arm length, it could the angle difference, I really don’t know, it just doesn’t.
What I can tell you is that I have seen 100’s of people who could bang out endless reps of kneeling push-ups but still couldn’t even come close to performing a single regular push-up.
The kneeling push up is what I call a “dead end” exercise. Keep doing them and you will go nowhere!
Luckily, we have found a much better regression / progression strategy.
Incline push-ups
An incline push up is performed basically like the traditional style push up except you hold onto a object like a racked barbbell in the gym or the side of your bed if your at home.
The concept here is pretty simple, because you are at an incline there’s less force on the moving muscles and torso stabilizers. Which intern makes the push-up easier?
The best place to do this is on a smith machine because it’s easy to adjust and keep track of the bar depth from session to session.
Once someone can perform 20 quality reps at one height, we simply lower the bar one or two pegs. The lower the bar gets the harder the push up becomes.
As I said earlier, just because someone can easily perform kneeling push-ups doesn’t necessarily mean that they can do any real push-ups.
However, I can promise you from years of experience that if someone can perform 20 reps at a low bar setting; they can definitely bang out a few good reps from the floor.
In the end, this means that your getting stronger. If you’re stronger than you have more muscle. Because muscle is the shape of your body, you will most definitely look better.
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March 20th, 2010 | Author: admin
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Anti-aging Wrinkle Control – Do Anti-aging Eye and Wrinkle Creams Really Work?
April 5th, 2009 | Author: hanun
Many have taken steps early in life to start combating the process of natural aging and have worked to maintain the same youthful appearance they had in their younger years. Anti-aging eye creams, as well as anti-wrinkle care products have proven to be among the most popular for wrinkle control.
There is a wide variety of anti-wrinkle care products and anti-aging eye creams on the market today. This is simply because it is a less expensive and a more feasible option for many as opposed to botox injections or other more costly cosmetic options. Do anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products really work? Yes, these products work. However, the difference in products can vary from one manufacturer to another. The key to finding the right one for you is to do your research or visit a dermatologist for a professional recommendation. Some anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products work better than others. Some will implement noticeable changes, while others will affect the wrinkles subtly, with very little effect. Some treatments will work quickly and effectively, while others will work slowly and with less effectiveness.
Anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products are perfect for those wishing to diminish the lines and wrinkles on their face, as well as moisturizing their skin at the same time. One thing to remember is that anti-aging eye creams and anti-wrinkle care products do not make the wrinkles disappear. They can look like they’ve disappeared, but if you do not continually use the products, eventually the wrinkles will return to their normal state. The goals of these products are to make the skin appear wrinkle free.
In combination with anti-aging creams or lotions, “dermabrasion” is a widely used treatment for wrinkles. Dermabrasion works by removing the surface layer of skin with a rotating brush then a new layer of smoother skin grows in the place of the removed layer. Another common type of anti-aging wrinkle control is “soft tissue injections” where a non-reactive substance is injected under the skin. The substance then raises the surface of the skin in the general area to be treated. Collagen is a fiber like substance most widely used for this anti-aging wrinkle treatment. Collagen is already present in skin tissue therefore does not cause any negative reaction when introduced under the skin. Another substanced used in this type of treatment is self donated fat to again raise the surface of the skin in the treatment area. Lastly, “botulinum toxin” is another form of anti-aging wrinkle treatment where a toxin is injected into the muscle in and around the area of the wrinkles. Since over time the muscle contractions caused the wrinkling of the skin, the toxin will prevent the muscle from contracting thus producing the effect of the original un-wrinkled skin. However, the desired effect of immobilizing the muscle contractions only lasts for 3 to 4 months and the area must be retreated again.
Combating the aging process means taking the a defensive approach and introducing helpful anti-aging eye creams or anti-wrinkle care products into your daily skin care regimen. If you desire more dramatic results, cosmetics treatments may be for you. Whichever you choose, avoiding the sun, along with a healthy diet, exercise, and the appropriate vitamins and supplements will aid in a healthier overall complexion.