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Whether you currently teach fitness classes or you’ve taken lots of classes and thought “I can do that,” fitness certification is for you. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and earn professional status – a requirement of most fitness centers. Steps: 1. Understand that there are two widely recognized certifying organizations, ACE (American Council on Exercise) and … Read more How to Earn a Group Fitness Certification
To gauge how hard you’re working during exercise, it’s useful to require your pulse. While vital sign monitors can do the work, many folks depend upon the simpler method: measuring by hand. Steps: 1. Check your pulse at your wrist, not the neck. Studies have shown that applying pressure to the arteria within the neck … Read more How to Measure Your Pulse by Hand When Exercising
Triceps are the often-forgotten muscles that contribute to sleeker arms. Located on the opposite side of the biceps, well-defined triceps make the arm look bigger – and they add a little pop to your jump shot. Steps: 1. Grasp a dumbbell lightly with your right hand. For starters, use a weight that’s less than 10 … Read more How to Build Stronger Triceps
Go a touch “mad” yourself in March by joining with friends and putting your college ball expertise to the test. Steps: 1. Find and replica the expansive bracket from ESPN.com or Tourney MacPool near playoff time (see Related Sites). 2. Familiarize yourself with the 64 teams, which are broken into four regions: West, East, Midwest … Read more How to Set Up a College Basketball Tournament Pool
A few simple halftime activities can supercharge your metabolism, release some of your pent-up game anxiety, and lessen the toll of cheese curls and hotdogs on your waistline. See how many of these you can get your family to do. Steps: 1. Do the wave from your couch. One person begins by standing up, throwing … Read more How to Involve Your Family in a Halftime Stretch
Step aerobics is a terrific and low-impact way to burn fat and get fit; here are some ways to make those first few classes a little less intimidating. Steps: 1. Stand directly behind the platform; relax your neck and shoulders. 2. Maintain good posture, with shoulders, chest and ribs stacked on top of one another. … Read more How to Perform Proper Step Technique