5-Minute Energizers at Dawn (October 27 2008)         - Sandra Prior

Dogs and cats always stretch upon awakening. Take the hint. Make the most of your days first minutes by doing some easy exercise in bed.

Tune in and Tone Up (September 12 2008)         - Sandra Prior

You can stay slim while you watch your favorite shows with this TV friendly circuit. The half hour workout alternates between moderate cardio moves during your show and high intensity cardio bursts and multi-muscle strength exercises during commercials.

Fitness Training for Winter (September 12 2008)         - Sandra Prior

By cultivating a better mindset this winter, you could look and feel great all year round with a body that’s bursting with energy and a physique that will turn heads in your direction wherever you may go.

Stretch Away Stiffness (August 28 2008)         - Sandra Prior

Stiff hips are no fun, and can sideline your workout. Banish them with pigeon pose.

New Rules of Exercise (August 20 2008)         - Sandra Prior

Try the 50-40-10 Plan for Strength, Endurance and Longevity.

Fit for Life (August 19 2008)         - Sandra Prior

A strong, flexible body makes everything in your life better, from running a 10km and starting a business to catching her eye. But if you’re working out the same old way, you’ve got to change.

Shoulder Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The main shoulder muscles that concern bodybuilders are the deltoids and although they work closely with the arms and chest muscles, it is possible to isolate the delts in a training session. Unlike other body parts though, the shoulder is not designed for heavy lifting in all directions so beginners need to take care and use lighter weights than usual for shoulder-isolating exercises.

Want To Own A Muscular Greek God Body? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

If you are clueless at the gym and yet hungry for plain, good 'ol professional advice to help you on the road to that sculpted physique of a Greek god, fret not! All you have to do is to have a solid commitment, use the knowledge gleaned from this article and you will attain the body you want pronto. But remember to warm up and cool down, as well as stretching before and after each session; Or even better, after each set for better muscle recovery and prevention of injuries.

Know Your Muscles - The Chest And Upper Back (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working, the better you'll be able to judge what's needed to make improvements. In this article we'll get to know the muscles that make up the chest and upper back.

Know Your Muscles - The Shoulders And Arms (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body has more benefits than simply allowing you to talk shop with your training partners. The more familiar you are with the muscles you're working, the better you'll be able to judge what's needed to make improvements. In this article we'll get to know the muscles that make up the shoulders and arms.

Increase Your Training Intensity - Negative Repetitions (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training intensity will actually shorten the time needed to achieve maximal muscular growth.

Increase Your Training Intensity - Training To Failure (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate progressively stronger muscular contractions, so this calls for an emphasis on finding ways to increase exercise intensity. This should not be confused with exercise duration as maximum training intensity will actually shorten the time needed to achieve maximal muscular growth.

Exercise The Right Way - The Wrist Extension (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.

Is Your Muscle Building Potential Limited By Your Genes? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

It is clear that certain traits are handed down to us by our parents and unfortunately our ablility to grow muscles beyond certain limits is no exception. That doesn't mean to say hard work and carefully planned training won't have a positive effect on your physique - it just means that some people will inherit a greater abundance of the favored physical characteristics than others. Not everyone possesses the physical traits to become a champion, but you can work wonders with the raw material you do possess.

Planning An Effective Bodybuilding Routine For Your Lifestyle (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

You can have all the knowledge in the world about bodybuilding but if you don't have a plan you can follow and actually do it you will remain just another muscle wannabe nerd!

Exercise The Right Way - The Flat Dumbbell Fly (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuilders' training regimes.

Lower Body Exercises For Beginning Bodybuilders (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The lower body contains some of your biggest muscles which are capable of bearing significant weights. The temptation for beginners to go for broke by performing heavy squats should be resisted. To begin with you should concentrate on building the muscles safely by using machines that isolate muscle groups. The squat is an excellent compound exercise that trains numerous lower body muscles but it is one you should learn properly after spending three months strengthening the individual muscles that will be utilized later.

Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Legs (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her favorite exercises for each body part. That's how it should be - as you progress through the various stages of learning you'll understand what works best for you. It is useful, however, to take stock of your progress every so often and carry out an analysis of where you are and what changes, if any, are needed to move onwards and upwards.

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - Ecdysterone (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Ecdysterone is a powerful compound that can help to maximise your genetic potential to build muscle. It exists in the herbs Rhaponticium and Cyanatis Vaga. Although it has been known about for many years the expense associated with its extraction meant it was not viable for commercial production. Recent advancements in extraction technology, through in-vitrio cultivation, have made wholesale production possible.

The Seven Pillars Of Success (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Vision

Envisioning the end-result is enough to put the wheels in motion.