http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:34:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When you’re working out, the music you hear can make a big difference in the quality of your workout and how much you enjoy it. A superior workout playlist will push you to work harder as you rock out to your favorite songs. On the other hand, if the playlist ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/06/your-workout-playlist-lineup/ If you know anything about fitness you should know that the best and most maintainable weight loss comes through a combination of diet and exercise. However, too often people think they can just get healthy by drastically cutting calories. This process, sometimes called crash dieting, isn’t only difficult, it’s counterproductive. ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/05/low-calorie-meal-replacement-bars-worthy-of-inclusion-in-your-diet/ Resistance bands are a great way to get fit without clutter and at a minimal expense. Many people still underestimate their effectiveness, however. Perhaps it is their unassuming look or their lightweight feel. They are kind of cute, coming in different colors. Maybe that’s why resistance bands have gotten a ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/04/should-you-be-using-resistance-bands/ When purchasing home gym equipment you want to make sure you are getting the most bang for your buck. Subpar construction and poor quality materials can have you spending far more than necessary on equipment that simply won’t last. Finding the best of the best is the key to having ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/03/finding-the-best-pull-up-bar/ People want to lose weight and they want to lose it fast. Everyday hundreds of people go online and look for “exercises to lose weight quickly”. Unfortunately, what many of them don’t know or they just refuse to accept is that slow and steady weight loss is far more maintainable ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/02/looking-for-exercises-to-lose-weight-quickly-2/ Most people have a love/hate relationship with abdominal workouts. They love them because they hurt so good but they hate them for the same reason. Your abs are often looked at as a sign of good health. A large waistline has been associated with increased risk of heart disease so ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/11/02/an-abdominal-workout-without-crunches/ Sure we’re all human. But, we all have unique dietary needs. While there are generally accepted basics of healthy nutrition, the absolute best diet for you may be different than the best one for your friend or even your brother. If you consider yourself an athlete, which you should if ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/10/31/determining-a-healthy-diet-for-athletes/ There are many sayings out there that tell us “a couple that _____ together stays together”. I guess people say those things to make whatever the _____ is seem more appealing. While working out doesn’t guarantee relationship bliss, a couples home workout can increase your chances of fitness success. Really, ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/10/30/making-a-couples-home-workout-work/ In this day and age it is difficult to carve time for anything. So often when someone makes the decision to make fitness a priority, they let lack of time ruin their original goals. Making time for something like exercise means making exercise a priority. Particularly for people with full ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/10/29/customizing-a-30-minute-workout-plan/ For many people, myself included, data is motivational. Knowing just how far you have come in a measurable capacity can be a great way to stay enthused about your progress. Printable Exercise Logs and tracking worksheets are a great way to keep your motivation on high and also a way ... http://www.extremebodyworkout.com/blog/2009/10/28/using-a-printable-exercise-log-to-track-your-progress/