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Nicky Pilkington's Articles in Fitness

  • Using the Swiss Ball for Better Posture and Increased Strength
    For individuals looking for better posture and increased flexibility and strength, nothing could be easier than training with a Swiss ball.
  • Tae Kwon Do is Excellent Exercise for Young and Old
    Tae Kwon Do is Korean Karate. It means The Way of the Hand and Foot (punching and kicking). There are basically four sections to the art: Toning, Sparring, Forms and Self Defense.
  • Introduction to Group Cycling Classes
    Group indoor cycling classes are one of the best exercise activities that you can participate in. People with all levels of fitness and endurance can benefit from these workouts.
  • Fun Fitness Tips
    Getting and staying in shape doesn’t have to be dull and boring! Try some of these fun fitness activities to make your workout time more enjoyable.
  • Preparing to Run a Marathon
    If you've ever run a marathon, or even been a spectator, you'll appreciate the motivation and commitment involved. If you're not prepared when it comes to race day you can expect many hours of suffering and struggle!
  • Muscle Fiber Types and Contraction
    Muscles generate heat and force for movement, help us breathe, and keep our bodies upright. Skeletal muscle tissue is composed of two fibers, actin (thin fibers) and myosin (thick fibers). These two fibers give the muscle a striated appearance. In order for muscle to contract it must first be stimulated by nerves called motor neurons. A single motor neuron and the muscle fibers stimulated by it is called a motor unit. The recruiting motor units play a large part in the force of the muscle during contraction. The more motor units (muscle fibers) recruited, the stronger the force of contraction.
  • The Two Biggest Hoaxes About Abdominal Training
    If you have ever read a fitness magazine...

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