Fitness

1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that runs from the base of the spine, underneath the buttocks and ends at the back top of the thigh. This muscle externally rotates the hip joint. Overtraining and improper training can make…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Resistance bands are a cheap and portable alternative to weights for your home gym. Look for a set with a door frame attachment and ankle straps, and a set without handles to get the most functionality out of your resistance…
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Sports are a major part of most children’s lives. While kids tend to play sports because they are fun, the physical, psychological and social skills they gain are an important part of growing up. If you are considering putting your…
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Overview There are two major types of bicycle bottom brackets commonly in use: cartridge and cup-and-cone. Cartridges are one-piece bottom brackets that cannot be serviced; when the rotation becomes stiff or grinding, you must discard the entire bottom bracket. However,…
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Buying a Roman chair isn’t just for people looking for the shape of a great soldier, just the back strength for a busy life. The most important thing to remember is the chair must be adjustable to your body size….
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Overview Speed-bag training is an integral part of fight preparation for every boxer. World champion fighters such as Floyd Mayweather Jr. use speed bags routinely as they train for fights. A speed bag helps a fighter become accustomed to hitting…
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When it comes to the non-life threatening form of stored fat called cellulite, it is really hard to remove completely. What you can do, however, is make it less noticeable by doing exercises that tone your muscles. If it is…
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Overview The treadmill is a popular piece of exercise equipment used by people of all fitness levels. Treadmills allow users to adjust speed and incline for walking, jogging or even high-speed running. A variety of programming options provide fun and…
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There is a variety of backpacking stoves on the market. Finding the one that is best for you begins with knowing your specific needs. There are stoves designed for different fuel types, to be lightweight, reliable in variable weather conditions,…
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Overview While grieving from the loss of a parent, you may find an opportunity to develop emotionally, spiritually and physically through the practice of yoga. The former senior editor for “Yoga Journal,” Phil Catalafo, writes that some of the Eastern…
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If you are looking to add variety to your everyday workouts, look no further than circuit training. This type of workout is characterized by doing a series of exercises consecutively for a high number of reps or a specified amount…
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The knee joint is composed of four bones and four main stabilizing ligaments. Two of these ligaments are the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament, which run diagonally in front and behind the knee joint. Cruciate ligament injuries…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Because of the economy and America’s dependence on foreign oil, hybrid cars have become more popular and an environmentally-friendly option in the past few years. Hybrid cars are known for featuring great fuel economy, and being a cost-effective option. Knowing…
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Yoga is an ancient practice from India dating back nearly 5,000 years. Many think of yoga as stretching or simply another form of physical fitness. However, traditional yoga teaches proper diet, breathing and meditation in addition to principles of ethical…
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If you’re going to survive in the woods, you’ll have four basic needs: food, water, warmth and shelter. How important these are depends partly on your environment. In the mountains during stormy weather or the winter season, having a fire…
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Alaska is a state full of fishing opportunities and trout, including rainbow trout, is a popular choice. Anglers from around the world travel to Alaska to fish the lakes, rivers and streams in search of trout. To fish trout in…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Exercise is a proven way to lose fat and get in shape. While looking good is important, it is also important to reduce the amount of excess fat around the abdomen in order to reduce the risk of heart disease…
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Overview Water is necessary to human life, and also to the lives of plants and animals. Although most used water can be recycled, conserving water helps protect wildlife habitats, relieve stress on wastewater treatment facilities and water development projects; and…
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Knee pain can prevent you from performing hamstring workouts, both because it makes the workout painful and because of fear that you will further irritate your knees. A study published in the October 2006 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism found…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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Gas and electricity are sources of energy used every day by nearly everyone and utility bills can be high. Energy conservation is a way for to keep costs down, so it’s a good idea to practice cutting back. Keeping Your…
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Handheld global positioning systems can feature a variety of options, including maps, way points, route tracking and sunrise/sunset tables. With these options and other features, handheld GPS units are used by hunters and hikers. The best GPS devices for hunting…
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You’d like to have an ecologically-friendly car, but one of the biggest consumer complaints about new hybrids is their sticker prices. They can cost 35% to 40% more than their gas-powered counterparts. That’s why it’s important to have a good…
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Body sculpting is a form of exercise that places resistance on your muscles to gain strength and definition. There are many effective body-sculpting exercises that target the major muscle groups in your chest, shoulders, back, triceps, biceps, legs and abdomen….
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According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, less that 1 percent of the water on this planet is usable, and the amount of water used daily in the home is about 260 gallons. Learn what you can do to use…
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