Writing Update

I am back to writing for Virtual Fitness Trainer (VFT) again and currently working on Q&A pieces covering anything related to health and fitness. Currently there are 8 Q&As on the site and many more in the works and a new one is added about every week.

Click the following link to see all my Q&As as well as my other articles and videos: http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/?s=ross+harrison

Virtual Fitness Trainer Article & Video Update

I recently realized how long it has been since I updated my blog, so I thought it would be a good idea to let you know about my new articles and videos on Virtual Fitness Trainer (http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/).

I currently have 13 completed projects available for viewing and I will give you a quick rundown of what they are about and direct links if you want to check them out. Each article and video compliment each other and sometimes there is similar information between them, but usually the videos contain demonstrations of exercises that are not discussed in the articles.

Here is a link that contains the titles and the first few lines of all of my articles: http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/?s=ross+harrison. The direct links to each individual article and video pair are listed below.

1. This one contains tips to help improve the effectiveness of walking workouts.  http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/weightloss/walking-for-weight-loss-use-these-tips-to-lose-fat-and-burn-calories/

2. This is the first of a 7 part series on abdominal training. It has basic information on abdominal training. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/the-bona-fide-facts-on-abdominal-exercises-and-fat-loss/

3. Part 2 of the abs series focuses on general abdominal exercise technique. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/avoid-these-frustrating-abdominal-training-mistakes-by-using-these-simple-effective-techniques/

4. Part 3 of the abs series discusses the basic of abdominal training program design and looks at how ab exercises should be used in an overall training program.  http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/how-to-integrate-ab-exercises-into-your-training-program/

5. Part 4 of the abs series explains the concept of your core and core training. It is not just your abs. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/understanding-core-exercises-get-the-real-rundown/

6. Part 5 of the abs series deals specifically with abdominal exercises that can help reduce and prevent low back pain. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/use-these-tips-to-maximize-your-abs-and-minimize-lower-back-pain/

7. Part 6 of the abs series discusses how to target your lower abdominal area. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/how-to-reduce-a-lower-abdominal-pooch-or-stomach-pouch/

8. The final part of the abs series discusses how to get your abs back after pregnancy. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/getting-your-abs-back-after-a-c-section-%e2%80%93-and-post-pregnancy/

9. This topic is about using bodyweight exercises, especially while exercising at home. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/exercise-instruction/new-video-reveals-bodyweight-exercises-top-tips/

10. Another one focused on training at home, but this is about how to stay on track with your workout routine. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/exercise-instruction/your-home-workout-how-to-stay-on-track/

11. This is the first of 2 articles/videos that looks at how to keep from gaining weight during the holidays or any challenging time of year. The focus on this one is nutrition. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/healthy-eating/how-to-not-pile-on-the-pounds-over-the-holidays/

12. More holiday tips, but this one has more of a balance between nutrition and exercise tips. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/healthy-eating/how-to-not-pile-on-the-pounds-over-the-holidays-part-2/

13. My most recent one is about starting the new year off right. It is primarily about how planning and setting the right goals can make all the difference. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/fitness-motivation/effective-strategies-to-help-turn-your-new-year%e2%80%99s-fitness-resolutions-into-results/

2 More Articles and Videos are Live

Two more articles and videos have been added and the addition last week, they are also part of my abdominal/core series. Actually these are parts 1 and 3 and last week’s was part 2. Part 1 covers general information about abdominal training and fat loss and part 3 is about how to work abdominal training into your overall program.

Here is a link to part 1 – http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/the-bona-fide-facts-on-abdominal-exercises-and-fat-loss/

This is a link to part 3, which also contains links to part 1 and 2. http://virtualfitnesstrainer.com/six-pack-abs/how-to-integrate-ab-exercises-into-your-training-program/

Another new Article and Video is Up and Running

Just a quick note to let everyone know that another one of my article and video combos is live on virtualfitnesstrainer. This is the first topic of my multi-part series that is all about the abs and the core in general. This article and video covers tips to improve technique and maximize results when performing abdominal exercises. You can click here to link to it directly.

Writing and Video Project Update

I have some news about my new writing and video project and I can officially tell you that my newest content will appear on virtualfitnesstrainer.com, also known as VFT. This site is geared towards providing straightforward and honest health and fitness information, so it is a great match for me and my style of writing.

Each topic I cover will contain an article (about 1 – 2 pages) and a 3 – 4 minute video, give or take. My first project is up and running and you can click here to view it. I hope you enjoy it and there will definitely be more to come in the future.

Some of the article content may be similar to things I have written in the past, but the video adds a new dimension. For one it will allow me to demonstrate exercises and provide more practical information for you to use. I will keep you updated as new projects are posted and I hope you like the new direction.

Blog Update: Future Directions

First, I want to say thank you to everyone who has been visiting my blog and giving me feedback on my posts. I appreciate the time you spend reading my information and I hope it is useful to you. I started this blog about 10½ month ago and I have been pretty happy with it so far, but things are going to change in the near future.

I am still going to write new articles, but my blog will probably not not be the first place my articles will be posted. About a month ago I started revising and updating some older blog posts and publising them to a site called Associated Content (AC). One of my future goals is to write shorter articles and this process is helping me get better at doing that. So far I have 32 articles on AC and will continue updating old posts. To see what I have done so far, please click this link. This will take you to my profile page, which has links to all my articles.

Writing for AC has caused a little decrease in time spent on my blog, but the big change is that I was recently offered the opportunity to produce new articles and videos exclusively for a health and fitness website. I would like to say more, but I am not allowed to give any specifics at this time. Since I will be spending most of my time producing content for that website, I will be writing less on my blog, but I will still try to produce occasional new content here. However, the blog content will still appear on Associated Content first, because that increases the distribution options and allows me to reach more people.

At this point I am not sure exactly what the direction is going to be for my blog, but I am always willing to answer any health or fitness questions you have and I am definitely interested in hearing about topics you would like me to cover in the future. If you ask me a question or suggest a topic for me to write about, I will make sure to respond. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please email me directly at ross@precisionhealth-fitness.com.

How to Prevent Weight and Fat Gain when Exercise Decreases or Stops

     Exercising consistently is well known as one of the best ways to prevent unwanted weight gain, but what do you do if you have to take time off from exercise or your everyday level of activity decreases? When this happens, many people end up gaining weight, but there are some things you can do to prevent or minimize this unwanted weight gain. 

Preventing Overeating: Weight Loss Strategies to use when Eating Out

     Overeating can make it almost impossible to lose weight, because any time you consume more calories than you burn, your body is forced to store fat. Therefore, if you want to lose weight and fat, it is important to minimize overeating. This article explains three tips you can use to prevent yourself from consuming too many calories when eating out.

Learning Proper Exercise Technique: The Problem with Familiar Movements

     Performing exercises with proper technique is difficult. Any qualified fitness professional can walk into virtually any gym in the country and point out significant form flaws in the vast majority of exercisers, regardless if they are beginners or have been working out for years. Surprisingly, the biggest roadblocks to proper technique often have to do with your body’s natural habits.

Misuse of Scientific Research in Health and Fitness Marketing

     It can be very difficult to separate quality sources of health and fitness information from misleading or untruthful information used for manipulation or product promotion. One of the primary reasons is because sources of quality information and sources of mediocre information both use scientific data to make their information come across as more factual or compelling.