Expert: Manny Castro received his BS in Health Education/Exercise Physiology and Ahtletic Training from Florida International University. He completed several internships in cardiac rehab and strength and conditioning in athletic and hospital settings. He coaches in multiple specialties, including weight management, sports training and exercise for special populations. He is the former owner of HeartsFit, Inc., which was dedicated to the improvement and maintenance of health through fitness initiatives. At HeartsFit, he educated and trained the elderly, athletes and a variety of differing populations. Most recently, he managed a fitness program in a corporate setting for more than three years.

Series: Arm Exercises: Tips & Techniques for Arm Muscle Tone and Strength Building

Summary: Frequent exercise has many benefits, not the least of which are heart health, stable blood pressure and moderate weight. Area specific exercises are techniques that concentrate on one part of the body. For many athletes and fitness enthusiasts, there are 'trouble spots' which require special attention. Arm and shoulder strength are very important, but before beginning any new exercise routine you should consult your physician or personal trainer. In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate a variety of arm exercises and introduce you to the benefits of each technique. Curls, bench press drills, dumbbell and barbell exercises, as well as triceps, bicep and forearm-specific drills are included.

Expert: Kirk Watt is the Fitness Director for VISION FIT a fitness professional with over 12 years experience in personal training and nutritional guidance. Kirk’s success has been in teaching people how to live healthier, energetic lives. Kirk was a Trainer/FitPro with the internationally recognized 24 Hour Fitness Company. During his employment he received over a dozen awards in recognition for his achievements in personal fitness training and consulting. One of Kirk's key awards was the "Change a Life" awarded to him in recognition of outstanding fitness results. Kirk specializes in strength and endurance training, conditioning and bodybuilding.

Series: Beginning Weight Lifting: Exercises and Proper Form for Weightlifting

Summary: The first weightlifting World Championship occurred in London on March 28th , 1891 but weightlifting traces back in history to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians where we find weightlifting used to judge human strength. In the Twenty-First Century weightlifting is as popular as ever, with many events in the Olympics and thousands of gyms all across the world. There are many exercises for almost every muscle you can name and a correct and an incorrect way to workout those muscles. Proper technique is essential to an efficient, and safe strength training program.

In this free video series learn from Kirk Watt, Fitness Director for VISION FIT with 12 years experience in personal training and nutritional guidance, as he demonstrates essential beginning weight lifting exercises and their proper form. Each video clip will show you different exercises that will help you to build your own weightlifting program.

Corey Beasley : Body Weight Exercises With Dumbbells: Free Online Strength Building Workout

Expert: Corey Beasley is certified through RTS, NASM, NCEP. He has worked with members of Chicago Bulls, full-contact fighters, world champion Jiu Jitsu fighters, nationally ranked swimmers, Ironman tri-athletes, fortune 500 executives, soccer moms and average Joe's. He now owns DNA which is focused on providing online fitness and wellness solutions for people all over the world. Corey also teaches for NCEP (National College of Exercise Professionals) which educates trainers, chiropractors and other therapists all over the country.

Series: Body Weight Exercises With Dumbbells: Free Online Strength Building Workout

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Summary: With the steady trend of obesity in the general public and the recently massive increase in child and adolescent obesity, it is even more important to learn a variety of easy, and affordable methods of exercising. Bodyweight exercises differ from free-weight lifting in that they utilize body weight and sometimes very little equipment such as dumbbells that may be performed at home, work, or most anywhere you may be – which may just suit the present obesity problem perfectly.

In this free bodyweight exercise video series Corey Beasley, health and fitness trainer, demonstrates a variety of dumbbell exercises such as dumbbell squats, floor presses, full body compound movements, lunge press, multidirectional and rotational lunges, rotational dumbbell push-ups, rows, shoulder press, single leg squat and deadlift, squat press, and dumbbell swing.

David Feraco : How to Use Gym Equipment to Exercise your Cardiovascular System

Expert: Dave Feraco is a certified personal trainer at MG Fitness in Medford, MA.

Series: How to Use Gym Equipment to Exercise your Cardiovascular System

Summary: So you've bought a membership at the gym, what now? Do you know how to use the gym equipment? In almost every gym you will find five staple cardio machines: the treadmill, the elliptical trainer, the arc trainer, the recumbent bike, and the arm bike. Learning how to use this important exercise equipment is very easy but not always intuitive, and many times an instructor is either busy or not available at all. Why not get a free online lesson on how to use the treadmill or the elliptical trainer before jumping on the exercise machine with no instruction? You can learn for free from our exercise expert.

In this free online video series, learn from cardiovascular exercise expert David Feraco how to workout your cardiovascular system using gym equipment. David will teach you how to workout your cardiovascular system, how to stretch before and after you workout, how to use a treadmill and its functions, how to use an elliptical trainer and its exercise programs, how to use an arc trainer, how to use a recumbent exercise bike, and how to use an arm bike.

Expert: Mike Colangelo is a personal trainer with over 9 years of experience. After his term as fitness director at the YMCA, Mike became a fitness consultant to the Medford Wild and Pottstown Penquins hockey clubs. You can now listen to Mike on his online radio show at www.wnjc.1360.com every Friday at 4:00pm EST, or train with Mike via the internet through the online training link at www.mikecolangelo.com.

Series: Strengthen Your Back: Free Video Workout

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Summary: Millions of people live with moderate to severe back pain everyday. Busy lives and our tendency to work long hours at a desk, in front of a computer make it difficult to maintain the healthy lifestyle we’d like, especially when it comes to back health. Many of the causes of back pain can be remedied with simple exercises that target specific muscle regions. You should always check with a physician before starting any exercise program.

In this series of free video clips, personal trainer and fitness expert Mike Colangelo demonstrates an exercise program that will focus on strengthening the back muscles. You’ll learn workout tips on how to strengthen the back using barbells, dumbbells and other gym equipment. These training techniques will target the lower and upper back regions, and help you build muscle to ease back pain.

Monica Paradise : Physical Therapy Exercises for Back Muscles

Expert: Monica Paradise currently works at Industrial Hand and Physical Therapy in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in exercise science. Her skill set includes practical and theoretical knowledge of physical therapeutic rehabilitation techniques, teaching physical therapy and massage. In addition to her professional work, Monica is also pursuing a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University and will be awarded the title of Doctor in May of 2007.

Series: Physical Therapy Exercises for Back Muscles

Summary: Physical therapy (or Physiotherapy) helps to develop, restore or maintain range of motion, movement, and functional ability of the body. Physical therapy is often used for gaining strength in the muscles of the body and to prevent further injury to the body. Physical therapy is also often used after a surgery or the onset of disease to restore and promote strength and mobility in the body. Pain management is another benefit of learning certain types of physical therapy. There are many different ways to treat the human body using physical therapy.

In this series of expert videos, our expert demonstrates physical therapy methods for different spinal conditions. You will learn how physical therapy is used to treat back and neck pain as well as joint conditions and muscle conditions in the back. Watch as our expert demonstrates lower, middle and upper back exercises that can improve your range of motion as well as your physical well-being. You will learn how to appropriately stretch and elongate the muscles in your back when performing piriformis stretches, forward stretches, and hamstring stretches. Treat lower back pain with strengthening exercises such as bridging and pelvic tilts as shown in these instructional videos.

Expert: Lisa Ann Jones, MA, RD, LDN, is a self-employed nutrition consultant specializing in lifestyle management, disease risk reduction, weight loss, diabetes, sports nutrition, vegetarianism, and pregnancy. Lisa has been a registered dietitian for 10 years, and received her BS in Dietetics from West Virginia University and her MA in Nutrition Education from Immaculata University.

Series: Nutritional Supplements & Vitamins: A Video Guide

Summary: People take nutritional supplements for a variety of reasons. Supplements are designed to supply nutrients which might be depleted or missing from a person’s diet. Nutritional supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not drugs. By definition of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, supplements should be taken only in addition to a food diet, and must contain a vitamin, mineral, herb or botanical, amino acid, or some combination of these ingredients. Nutritional supplements can be taken in pill, capsule or liquid form.

In this series of free video clips you’ll learn essential information on nutritional supplements. Expert nutrition consultant Lisa Ann Jones gives an overview of nutritional supplements, including information on the supplement industry and how to read the labels when buying supplements. She also explains the dangers of supplement overdosing and offers information on the best nutritional supplements available.