Fitness

The office is a place where a lot of paper work can get done but unfortunately, not much body work. Sitting at a desk for long periods of time can lead to a weakened core and the onset of lower…
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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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In order to trim down your inner thighs and burn stored body fat, you need to engage in some form of aerobic activity such as power walking, cycling or swimming, for 45 to 60 minutes on four or more days…
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While reducing calorie intake and increasing physical activity is essential to successful weight loss, you do not have to diligently count calories and spend hours in the gym. Drastic measures, fad diets and near starvation are not necessary, and in…
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Camping is a fun and relaxing way to get family and friends together outdoors. Whether you chose a national park or a remote part of the woods, you will need to pack appropriately. Because camping can harbor many dangers, it…
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Overview The incline bench press targets the clavicular portion of the pectoralis major muscle. The clavicular head of the pectoralis major develops the most during incline press work. The clavicular attachment is the upper chest. The sternal attachment is the…
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Fencing is sport in which two opponents duel one another with specialized swords and protective gear. The sport evolved from 17th- and 18th-century military training and later became among the first sports to be showcased in the modern Olympics. As…
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Most of us waste a lot of electricity and water every day without realizing it. Take a moment to stop and think about how you use electricity and water. There are many simple ways to conserve these resources, and by…
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A hectic schedule, social life and work commitments may diminish good intentions to work out and get fit. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, small bouts of exercise add up and are as beneficial as working out in…
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Overview A composite baseball bat consists of a hard aluminum exterior surrounding a softer interior wall of woven graphite. The materials of a composite baseball bat can make for better hits during a game and decrease the amount of shock…
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Knee injuries can be debilitating because you use them so often for everyday activities such as sitting down, standing up and walking. Your body weight even exerts force on your knees while you stand still. According to sports medicine specialist…
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Overview Fishing jigs are among the most popular of game fish lures. Coming in a wide range of sizes, shapes and colors, jigs are very versatile and are capable of handling different fishing conditions. Relatively easy to work and effective…
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Saving energy has benefits for both the environment and yourself as an individual. Less energy usage means less pollution, which in turn reduces the frequency of acid rain and protects biodiversity, according to Green Strides. In a global economy like…
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Overview Ashtanga yoga is one of the more intense forms of yoga, but the official source of the style, Shri K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute (KPJAYI), encourages beginners to try it. Ashtanga focuses on vinyasas, which are yoga poses…
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The spare tire is a phrase used to describe excess belly fat. As opposed to other areas of the body, stomach fat can be dangerous to your overall health and open you up to a battery of chronic conditions. According…
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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 should be a cherished part of a senior’s daily regimen. In addition to keeping the heart, muscles and bones strong or flexible, exercise can combat depression, osteoporosis and high blood pressure. Seniors do need to take some precautions when…
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Soccer, football, basketball, running down hills and wearing worn-out sneakers can place excessive stress on your legs and lead to shin splints. Known medically as medial tibial stress syndrome, shin splints cause pain to radiate down the front of the…
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Overview Any basketball player will improve his overall conditioning just by participating in practices and games. The nature of the game is to run up and down the court. However, to win the battles for rebounds and loose balls, players…
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The abdominal and back muscles have a co-dependent relationship. When healthy, they work as a team, facilitating efficient, injury-free movements. As one muscle group contracts, the other stretches and relaxes. Lazy abdominal muscles destroy this relationship harmony. The back muscles…
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A doctor performs a c-section, or Caesarean section, by making an incision in the abdominal wall and the uterus to deliver the baby. More than one in four women deliver via c-section, according to the American Pregnancy Association. After your…
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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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Overview Sometimes referred to collectively as a cassette or freewheel, sprockets are the gears attached to the rear wheel of a multispeed bicycle. They utilize a ratcheting mechanism that permits them to spin freely when you are coasting, yet lock…
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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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The abdominal wall muscles stretch and become lax after childbirth and require targeted exercises to firm the stomach. According to Women Fitness, strong abdominal muscles are vital to prevent lower-back injuries and to prevent internal organs from sliding forward because…
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Dome tents are well known for their ability to withstand high winds and rain. Unlike freestanding square or rectangular tents, with corners and flat walls that can catch wind, dome walls allow wind to pass around them, and shed water…
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Energy conservation has become increasingly important as society becomes more aware of the fragile state of the environment. Drastically changing the way you and your family live your lives may not be the answer, but finding easy ways to conserve…
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The back is one of the major physical support systems of the human body. Composed of more than 30 vertebrae, muscles, ligaments and tendons, the backbone protects your spinal cord while working in unison with intervertebral disks to promote fluid…
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When people make a commitment to lose weight, it usually involves dietary changes. This can be the basis for dropping significant weight, but it is not the healthiest way to go about doing it. Dietary changes should be accompanied by…
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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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