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Exercising At Gym or At Home, Which One Is Better?

Mun — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:05:12 +0000

While I always encourage my blog readers to work out at gym, what I often miss out is actually exercising at home. I have written number of posts about gym going, so, this time, let me go through the pros and cons of working out at home. I will also share some tips if you prefer to exercise at home.

Few good reasons you should consider working out at home:(...)
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Do You Talk on Phone at the Gym?

Mun — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:49:58 +0000

Whenever I go, I have carry three items – car key, wallet and hand phone. Hand phone has become a must have item in our daily lives, including the time we are at the gym. It is a common scene in my gym to see people checking BlackBerry, replying text messages or talking on the phone. Nowadays, most phones are the music player too. So, seeing someone bringing the phone to gym does not mean that they will talk on the phone. May be they just use it as music player.

I bring my mobile phone with me in the gym and I do not put it in the locker. The convenience of being able to make a call from anywhere is good, but being on the receiving makes running from my various responsibilities almost impossible. However, I have few guidelines to get myself to follow in order not to distract others in the gym:(...)
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You Do No Have To Know Everything Before You Start Exercising

Mun — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:17:09 +0000

After you make up your mind to start a health lifestyle, with a new gym membership, you are eager to start exercising. But, before you work out for the first time, you do some reading. The more you read, the more you get confused with complicated terms and jargon. While learning everything is good, but if you find them intimidated, don’t worry. We all have to start from somewhere. Instead letting them holding you back, start exercising instead!

1) You Don’t Need to Know What Target Heart Rate Is
No doubt, knowing target heart rate can be helpful. However, you need to do some calculations and you may want to understand why you have to do so. Instead of spending too much time in learning this, I want you to start putting your feet on the treadmill, start to run and enjoy your exercise. A simple rule of thumb, as long as you can still talk while you are performing cardiovascular exercise, you are within the target heart rate zone for optimum fat burning. In fact, for obese people, forget about the heart rate, just run, cycle, row or swim.(...)
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Have You Tried Gym Triathlon?

Mun — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:01:23 +0000

When come to cardiovascular exercises in the gym, most people either run, cycle or row type during their workout. Mixing these exercises up at the gym is a fun way to beat the boredom and step up the challenge. Some people call it “Gym Triathlon”.

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How To Spend Less In Gym and Make The Most Out from Your Gym?

Mun — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:30:08 +0000

Gas price, food cost and even room rental are getting higher. It is indeed tough to live in big city. So, we should save every cent we could. In this post, assuming that you have joined a gym, let me share with how you not only can save money in gym, but also get the most from your gym!

The energy drink sold in the gym is normally more expensive than you can get at supermarket. Instead of paying more, buy them beforehand. In fact, drink plain water which you can get it free at the water fountain.
If you just want to know how to use a resistance machine or other fitness equipment, just ask the instructor. Do not hire a personal trainer just because you are curious how these machines are working. In fact, most gym membership package comes with one to two free personal training session.(...)
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How Not To Be Shy When You Go To Gym For The First Time?

Mun — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:07:46 +0000

Some people do not like going to gym because they are shy to work out with other strangers. Because of that thought, some decided not to sign up any gym membership. I have spoken to many new comers and some of them had the same issue too before they fall in love with gym workouts. They have managed to overcome that feeling and now having good time there.

If shyness is your excuse too, here you go for 7 tips which may help you overcoming that feeling:

You see strangers at the gym. They may not talk to you. They may stare at you. No worry. Just focus on what you need to do. There is no rule that you have to interact with them. Put on your headphones. Don’t worry about others. If you are doing bicep curls, you can close your eyes, feel the tension at your muscles and forget about how others look at you. You are at the gym because of yourself, not because of them.(...)
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A Must Read Guide For First Time Gym Goer

Mun — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:21:49 +0000

I assumedthat you have finally selected the gym after reading my Top 10 Tips To Choose A Good Gym. For people who have not been to the gym before, they may feel intimidated at the thought of joining one. So, if you have been planning to join a local gym and so happened to come across this blog, this post is dedicated for you. As for regular gym goers, have a read too so that you know what to do to assist when you have a new member.

Tips When You Visit You Gym First Time

Most of the gyms offer new member orientation, either in the form of the so called “free personal training” session or more formal type of walk through. The staffs will show you where the locker is, what gym etiquette is and even where to park your car. A personal trainer may do the following for you, so, do not panic:
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5 Things You Can Learn From Elderly Gym Goers

Mun — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:33:07 +0000

As I normally work out at night, the crowd I meet made up of mainly young working adults. I took few days off recently from my work and I went to gym in the morning. I have befriend with several elderly gym goers. Before this, I am hesitant about joining fitness dance class or doing weight lifting with them. But, I was glad that I learn few tips by watching, listening and being friends with these senior citizens.

1) They May Look Weak But They Are Not Out
I watched an old man, probably at my dad’s age doing deadlift under the guidance of a personal trainer. Then, I saw a late 60s woman balancing a pair of dumbbells and getting ready for shoulder press.(...)
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