http://www.workoutrecipe.com Your resource for healthy living. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:52:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kava, or Piper methysticum, which means “intoxicating pepper,” has been consumed as a social and ceremonial drink by Pacific Islanders for more than 3,000 years.  The first description of this tall lush plant with heart-shaped leaves came to the West from Captain Cook on his celebrated voyages through the South Seas.  ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/kava-the-pacific-herb/ httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjpV5sVSQNU&feature=related http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/resistance-band-workout/   1.  See your doctor before you begin any exercise program if you have any injuries, illnesses or other conditions. 2.  Begin with a 5-10 minute warm up of light cardio (walking in place, etc). 3.  Perform each exercise for 10-16 repetitions, resting when you need to. 4.  Start with light weights (or no ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/intermediate-total-body-strength/ Strength Training for Busy People This workout involves exercises that work multiple muscle groups at the same time for a challenging, effective workout.  Combining exercises and focusing on the large muscles of the body can save time while helping you increase strength, balance and stability. Warm up with 5 or so minutes ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/strength-training-for-busy-people/ Training for Hypertrophy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRAINING PARAMETERS/WORK Duration of Phase 3-6 weeks Load 70-80% Number of Exercises 6-9 (Prime Movers) Number of Reps per Set 6-12 Number of Sets 4-6 (8) Rest Intervals 3-5 minutes Speed of Execution; Medium Frequency/Week 2-4 The athlete takes 70-80% load, or a load which allows him/her to perform 6 repetitions. As the athlete adapts to the ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/hypertrophy-training/ CIRCUIT TRAINING PROGRAM Monday: Resting only 45 seconds between exercises Duo-Chest (Fly's/Chest Press is a super set); 1x10 Crunch Machine; 1x25 Duo-Leg (Extension/Press is a super set); 1x10 Rotary Torso Machine; 1x10@each side Duo-Shoulder (Lateral/Press is a super set); 1x10 Plate Crunch; 1x25 Duo-Back (T-Bar/Pull Downs is a super set); 1x10 Triceps Exercise; 1x12 Hyperextension; 1x12 Biceps Exercise; 1x12 Glute-Ham; 1x8 Rest 2 minutes ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/circuit-training-program/ Benefits of Strength Training Getting Started: Safety Strength Training Principles Basic Strength Training Programs Strength Training Exercises  Abdominal Exercises  Upper Body Exercises  Lower Body Exercises  Alternative Strength Training Exercises -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Started: Safety If you feel your body is not ready for strength training for any reason, talk to your physician. Here is a list of risk factors to help you ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/strength-training-101/ Top Ten Reasons to Exercise Why is exercise a necessity? Why do we need to exercise? There is not one reason why we should exercise. The reasons are many. Take a look at the top ten reasons to exercise. At times I wonder why we even need to find reasons to exercise. ... http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/11/10-reasons-to-exerise/ This calculator estimates the number of Calories that you burn during exercise and daily living. The report generated by this calculator also includes information about your Body Mass Index (BMI), and lists your recommended daily intakes for individual nutrients.  Go to the below site for the calculator. http://www.nutritiondata.com/tools/calories-burned http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/10/bmi-daily-needs-calculator/ http://www.workoutrecipe.com/2008/10/stretch-images/