Tag: Training

(Reuters) - Modern cardio machines come with so many bells and whistles that it's routine to watch a favorite movie, scale a virtual mountain, or share gossip with Facebook friends while getting fit at the gym.

But what do you push to maximize your workout?

Josh Lyon, of the chain of national gyms 24 Hour Fitness, advises his new clients to focus on the fundamentals.

"Learn the arithmetic before tackling the calculus," he said. "For the treadmill, it is generally incline and speed. For the elliptical, it is generally ramp and resistance."

Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the dangers of allowing puppy biting, the importance of playing correctly and how to stop biting by deferring the behavior to a toy or more appropriate object.

Potty Training a PuppyHouse training your puppy is fundamental to a happy dog-owner relationship. Kathy Santo, professional dog trainer, discusses the factors and steps involved in successful dog training which starts with consistency and requires patience.

There is a wide variety of dog training books on the market, and this great variety can become very confusing when you are shopping for the perfect book for you and your dog. Luckily, there are some tips that can help you choose the right book for training your particular dog. Here are some suggestions to aid you in selecting the best program for you.

A new pup is always a pleasure to welcome into your household. These cute little scamps are friendly, funny, curious and mischievous, but just like kids, they've got to be taught the ground rules right away.
Training your dog may sound like an overwhelming prospect - where do you begin? Don't worry - training your dog can actually be a lot of fun. Your pup comes complete with his own attitude and his own simple dog-brain, for the most part, he'll be pretty predictable, once you know how to communicate with him, and read his signals when he tries to communicate with you.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or getting back into it after a long layoff, we can help you survive the gym jungle.

Most gym rats despise it when their turf is suddenly invaded by hordes of fitness freshmen who wouldn't know the difference between a Romanian deadlift and a Bulgarian squat if they'd grown up in Eastern Europe.