The triple knee tuck and side-step pushup are part of an extreme exercise program called the 300 Rep Workout. The program was developed by BodyRock.tv and involves performing 10 different sets of difficult exercises and doing 30 reps for each...
If working out were simple and non-scientific, there would be a lot more muscle-bound people walking around. However, building an impressive physique takes more than just hitting the gym a couple of times each week. There is a science behind...
The leg sweeper exercise, also called floor sweepers or floor wipers, was made popular from the training program used to prepare the actors for the "300" movie. Floor wipers are a unique and demanding exercise that involves upper body and core...
The movie "300" was notable for many reasons, not the least of which was the physical development of the actors and extras who portrayed the Spartan warriors. The sinewy grace and ripped abs of those warriors inspired many to hit the gym in search...
The 2006 movie "300" starring Gerard Butler was 117 minutes of ripped abs and towering shoulders. Even more incredible was that these attributes were not computer generated or products of steroids. This was the result of trainer Mark Twight, who...
The 300 workout was the training routine used by the actors who portrayed Spartan soldiers in the movie "300" to achieve the desired appearance and fitness for their roles. It provides an incredibly challenging workout for your entire body, so...
Losing just one pound means you must eat 3,500 calories fewer than you burn. Trimming too many calories at once, however, makes you feel weak and irritable, deprives your body of nutrition and stalls your metabolism. The most successful rate of...
The Spartans are revered as one of the most fearsome warrior races of all time. In the Battle of Thermopylae, 300 of their number killed millions of Persians and nearly brought down an empire. This legendary battle was adapted into a film, and the...
One of the best all-over body workouts that men can engage in is one that includes the kettlebell, according to the American Council on Exercise. Kettlebells are iron balls with handles built into them. Men using balls weighing between 15 and 35...
The Bowflex 5 Series Treadmill consists of a 2.5-horsepower motor that can provide a cardio workout from your home. As of 2010, the Bowflex 5 Series is available for about $1,500, depending on the retailer.
One of the famous names in American manufacturing, the Schwinn bicycle company was founded in 1895 by Ignaz Schwinn, an immigrant from Germany. Schwinn racing bikes established the company as an industry leader in its early days, and popular bikes...
Purchasing an elliptical machine can seem a little overwhelming. There is a large selection of ellipticals on the market from several different manufacturers. Just a few of the factors you need to consider when choosing an elliptical are price,...
A recumbent bike differs from an upright bike in that your back is supported by a backrest and your legs are parallel to, or just slightly lower than, your buttocks. Recumbent bikes are used just like uprights -- for recreational riding, racing...
Schwinn, a company founded in the late 1800s, may be best known for its bicycles, but it is also credited for being one of the first companies to help define home fitness after producing the 1966 Exerciser bike. Today, Schwinn is a multi-faceted...
The 2007 movie "300" about the embattled Spartans at the historical battle of Thermopylae featured a cast of athletic men with massive chests, ripped abdominals and bugling biceps. The workouts used by the actors in the movie have been an area of...
