Fitness Training Basics

Fitness boot camps are taking the place of the standard exercise classes and while they are a great way to get fit without a gym, there are some things you should look for when picking a boot camp workout.

A fitness boot camp is type of group exercise class that mixes traditional calisthenic and body weight exercises with interval training and strength training and takes it outside.

Training like an Olympic athlete requires a plan and a lot of dedication. By borrowing a few training secrets from Olympic athletes, you, too, can train smarter and get fit faster.

It's important to build a solid base of fitness before progressing to the next level of training. But what comes after basic training? Learn how to move from base miles to competition level fitness.

There are some basic characteristics that many of the top athletes share. This list comprises many of the success strategies used by some of the world's best athletes and it is a sure-fire way to start recognizing your own sports potential.

The scientific training principles behind conditioning and performance improvement.

The Ten Percent Rule is an easy way to gauage your training increases to get the most from your workouts without suffering from aches, pains and injuries.

Quick training tips and reminders for athletes and exercisers

Adult sports camps and fantasy camps are not only fun but serious training for your athletic pursuits.

What do you do first, cardio endurance exercise or weight lifting? Do you think exercise order matters?

The elliptical trainer combines the movements of a stair stepper, a bicycle and cross-country ski machine.

How much exercise do I need to do?

Good bicycle positioning, even on a stationary or spin bicycle, is critical to cycling comfort and efficiency. Here are tips for adjusting your bicycle to avoid pain or injury.

Rowing is a great cardiovascular and strength-building exercise. With proper technique, rowing will work all the major muscle groups of the core, arms and legs in a balanced manner.

If you have a sports injury, chances are you will need to take some time off to rest, recover and regroup. That's perfectly acceptable. But if you don't want to stop exercising entirely there are ways to work out while recovering from most sports injuries.

If you are trying to improve sports performance and achieve you best the following training tips might help.

Tips for athletes who want to improve the effectiveness of their training programs and exercise sessions.

10 Reasons a trainer may be right for you.

ACE Lists Top Mistakes People Make in the Gym

A quick overview of some of the more popular fitness myths.

Active recovery, or engaging in low intensity exercise after competition or vigorous exercise sessions may be better than complete rest for full physical and phychological recovery.

The average adult has two to three upper respiratory infections each year. Many athletes wonder if they should continue their training routine when sick.

Tips and tricks for new exercisers or anyone who need motivation to sticking with an exercise program

Not all types of exercise are comparable in terms of energy (caloric) expenditure. Learn what type of activity or exercise burns more calories.

What should I do first weight lifting or aerobic exercise? Learn what the experts say about the benefit of doing cardio exercise before weights or weights before cardio.

Sports science basics, fundamentals and recommendations for athletes looking for ways to improve their training, performance and recovery.

Have you attended an adult sports training clinic or camp? Would you recommend it to others?