Home Workout
July 22, 2010
In today’s issue of the Huffington Post, designer and TV personality Courtney Cachet gave a nice endorsement to my book, Women’s Home Workout Bible in her article about home-based alternatives to getting fit and healthy. Yes, it really is possible to make yourself over at home! You can check out the article at the following link:
Can You Make Yourself Over at Home?
Stay Fit!
Brad
Exercise, Home Workout
February 19, 2010
The current issue of More Magazine includes an excerpt from my book, Women’s Home Workout Bible. The excerpt details my “Ten Commandments of Fitness” and can be found at the following link: How to Work Out Smarter. These are tried and true principles that are essential for optimizing exercise results. While some of the commandments may seem obvious, many people unfortunately neglect to follow through and regiment them into their workouts. Hope you enjoy the excerpt!
Stay Fit!
Brad
Home Workout
October 15, 2009
In conjunction with the release of my new book, Women’s Home Workout Bible, I figured I’d take the opportunity to address some home workout issues here on my blog. One of the more common questions I’m asked is about purchasing a stability ball.
Without question, a stability ball (a.k.a. “physio ball” and “Swiss ball”) can be a valuable implement in a home gym, especially in the performance of exercises for the core. But stability balls come in varying sizes. How do you know how to choose a ball that fits your body? No prob. An easy test is to simply sit on the ball. Your thighs should be parallel to the ground. If your thighs slope down, the ball is too big; if your thighs slope up, the ball is too small.
Also, keep in mind that cheap isn’t necessarily preferable when it comes to stability balls. Sure, you can get stability balls for as low as around ten bucks or so, but these models tend to be made of thin, brittle material. This causes them them to lose air quickly, sometimes in as little as a few hours — and don’t underestimate what a pain in the rear it is to have to fill up your ball every time you want to use it. Cheap stability balls are also prone to bursting at inopportune times (like when you’re performing an intense set), and several serious injuries have been reported due to exploding stability balls. My advice is to spend a few extra bucks and get a stability ball that is rated to hold at least 600 pounds. It should run you no more than about $30, pump included. Ultimately, you’ll have peace of mind and a better quality workout.
Stay Fit!
Brad
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