Health and Fitness Oasis

Plyometric exercises involve using simple yet effective movements to build power and speed. There are no weights used in plyometric exercises because of the intensity. Only body weight is required.

Remember as a kid, how you used to run and jump and play all day? Part of what you were doing involved Plyometric exercises. These types of exercises are popular among athletes. It is a way to boost their potential. A single movement can become explosive after plyometric training.

Still a little foggy about what it is? Think about playing tennis. The movements needed to change direction in a second and hit a ball hard enough to return it across the net are both plyometric movements. Other movements that fall into this category are jumping on one foot through a maze, jumping squats and jumping on and off of a box. Read the rest of this entry »

When the warm weather comes everyone wants to reach for their favorite swimsuit.  But, often they notice that their stomach is not quite in the shape that they would like it to be.  If you are that person, whether it is warm or cold outside, here are ten tips for a flat stomach.

 It’s important to note that there are no shortcuts to getting a flat stomach or six pack abs. It will take some time & work, but you’ll love the results and they will encourage you to even higher exercise goals.

1. Evaluate your eating habits.  The biggest obstacle to a flat stomach is eating too much fat.  What usually happens is that you have done the work to get your abs in shape but no one (not even you) can see them if they are covered by fatty tissue.

2. Get plenty of protein.  As you work the stomach and other muscles, they will need time to recover.  Protein is the building block of muscle tissue. Read the rest of this entry »