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Overall fitness and staying in shape has as much to do with training properly as it does with spending time exercising. Discover how the body works and how to work out efficiently with advice from a fitness trainer in this free video series on health and fitness.
There are 17 videos in this series:
BMI, or body mass index, is calculated by multiplying weight in pounds by 703, and then dividing that number by height in inches squared. Find out how to calculate BMI in the metric system with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
The ability of the body to burn calories while sitting down is dependent on personal body fat composition. Find out how people with larger muscle mass will burn more calories sitting down with information from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
People burn calories when sleeping, and those who have more muscle mass in their bodies will burn more calories. Discover how working out and eating healthy can help a person to burn more calories when sleeping with information from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
If a female of average height weighs 135 pounds, she will burn about 153 calories every 15 minutes when jumping rope. Find out how many calories a male of average size will burn while jumping rope with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
A pedometer should be used to help a person count to 10,000 steps a day, so setting a pedometer is as simple as resetting it to zero. Discover how to use a pedometer to keep track of daily goals with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
Push-ups are great ways to burn calories and strengthen the upper body at the same time. Find out which muscles are improved by doing push-ups with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
In order to get a flatter stomach, a person should have a diet focused on healthy, low-fat foods. Find out how much cardiovascular exercise should be done to help achieve a flatter stomach with information from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
In order to tighten abdominal muscles, a person should do traditional crunches in conjunction with planks and other variations. Discover how to target different abdominal areas when exercising with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
Getting six-pack abs without dieting requires a great deal of exercises for the abdominal region. Learn several exercises to work out the abs with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
When standard push-ups increase personal strength enough to make push-ups more difficult, a few modifications that can be done include putting the feet together and lifting one foot off of the ground. Find out how to make push-ups more challenging with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
For men, a healthy body fat range is between 10 percent and 20 percent, while a healthy range for a woman is between 15 percent and 25 precent. Discover how to measure body fat through underwater hydrostatic weighing with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
Before attempting a handstand against a wall, a person should be sure that they have enough upper-body strength to sustain their weight. Learn to start in a plank to do a handstand against a wall with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
In order to prevent cramping in a marathon, a person should make sure not to eat too close to running time, drink too much water or increase their speed too quickly. Find out how body temperature relates to cramping with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
Training for a marathon involves a rigorous schedule that should be started four months in advance of the event. Learn about training for marathons with tempo runs with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
In order to run faster, a person must increase their leg strength and strength of their cardiovascular system. Find out how to incorporate interval training into an overall routine with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
Running faster and jumping higher can be achieved by incorporating sprints and plyometric exercises into an overall routine. Discover what workouts can be done to improve foot speed and jumping ability with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
In order to run faster for a marathon, a runner should focus on their sprint training. Find out how much sprint training should be done when preparing for a marathon with help from a fitness trainer in this free video on health and staying in shape.
Many people want to lose weight, and despite claims for quick fat-burning pills and powders, the best way to lose weight is still through proper diet and exercise. Exercise does more than just maintain physical fitness, though. Working out can also help build healthy bone density, muscle strength and joint mobility. It can also reduce general health risks, boost the immune system and help with depression and insomnia. Whether the reason for exercising is to lose weight or improve muscle mass, working out is always a good idea to help promote the health of the body and mind. In this free video series, a fitness trainer provides tips for staying healthy and keeping the body in shape. Find out how to get a flatter stomach, how to run faster and how to jump higher. Learn how many calories are burned doing push-ups, how to calculate body fat and how to train for a marathon. Discover how to exercise efficiently with this information.
CarolAnn Ever since CarolAnn, at the tender young age of 5, saw Richard Simmons on TV, she knew that one day she would be helping others getting fit and establishing a healthy lifestyle. Now all grown up and known as the trainers' trainer, CarolAnn has 18 years of professional fitness training experience, a Master's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and CEC provider status with AFAA and ACE. She holds current fitness certifications with FiTOUR including Group X Instructor, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Yoga, Aqua Fitness, and Kickboxing. She is also an LMI certified Body Step and Body Jam instructor. CarolAnn has traveled nationally and internationally training fitness professionals, presenting certifications and workshops, and sharing her knowledge for specific training techniques and application. Her passion for the well-being of special populations has driven her in developing award winning specific programs such as Senior Power and Jr. Fitness Camp with National Parks and Recreation in Tennessee. She has produced and starred in several fitness videos and educational DVD series including Perfect Symmetry Karate Aerobics, Pilates Techno, Pilates Plus, Pilates Power Bands with Yoga, and 8 FiTOUR Fitness Professional Training DVDs. She also is a freelance fitness expert writer for several publications. CarolAnn’s latest passion is her position as the Fitness Director for Escapades Fitness Spa, an all inclusive retreat for women in the Tampa Bay, FL area. There, she is heavily involved in developing and implementing programs that develop the wellness triad of fitness, nutrition, and massage (stress management). The focus is to engage her clients into leading healthy lifestyles for a lifetime through an educational and fun process. To be launched in 2007, is her new dvd series called The Steel Physique System™. This unique and innovative program includes barbell weight training, pilates with weights, yoga with weights, and a bonus abdominal workout. Also scheduleddkdk
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