Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has invented the Arnold Dumbbell press (also known as Rotational Shoulder Press). Otherwise, it would have been known as Bush Press or Clinton Press. It is a compound exercise with wide range of motion. Main muscle worked are shoulders (front and side deltoid muscles). Triceps are involved too.

Jet lag is a physical condition which the body’s inner clock is not in sync with the time zone it is currently in. You may suffer from some of the symptoms such as headache, fatigue, dehydration and having hard time to sleep. Unlike other sleeping disorders, it is not caused by abnormal sleep patterns. Depending […]

While I was doing grocery shopping, I overhead a mother telling her daughter to get few packets of dried apricots. She told her that dried fruit is as good as fresh fruit. Interesting. Is dried fruit really as good as fresh fruit? Let’s look at the good and bad before we jump into conclusion. Advantages […]

I have heard different reasons from people who are giving up to exercise. Some are valid reasons. But, these people keep using the same reasons, again and again. They are just looking for excuse not to exercise. Here is the list of excuses (which people give for not doing what they should):   1) I […]

A group of researchers have conducted a study based on 3,1000 healthy adults to determine the number of steps required for weight control. Here are the findings: For women: 18 to 40 years old: 12 000 steps per day 40 to 50 years old: 11 000 steps per day 50 to 60 years old: 10 […]

Vertical Leg Crunch is an alternate version of the Basic Crunch. This version of crunch will ensure your lower back is always press against the floor whereas in basic crunch, some people have the tendency to raise the lower back. Vertical leg crunch works the rectus abdominis. Just like Basic Crunch, it helps you getting […]