Joseph Pilates opened a gym in New York in 1926. He shared space with a dance studio, where he trained performers and rehabilitated the medically disabled, including polio victims and injured ballerinas. Here is where he perfected the Reformer, one…
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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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Fitness videos can save you time and money, as you don’t need to travel to and from the gym or pay for a gym membership. Fitness videos are available in many genres for a variety of fitness levels. People who…
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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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Overview Many women cling to myths that the only way to reduce extra pounds is to sweat them off, notes Bodybuilding.com writer and personal trainer Christine Hardy, and that weight training leads to bulky muscles. But weight training and cardio…
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Before taking steps to win back your lady, make sure that she is the person whom you want to be with. In Selfhelp Magazine, psychologist Edward Dreyfus advises men to take responsibility for their choices and to follow through with…
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An injury to your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as your ACL, is an extremely dangerous injury. It is one that can take months, even years to fully recover from. A serious ACL injury often requires surgery and the surgery…
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Overview Fish finder technology has come a long way. Although you can still opt for a large and sophisticated permanently mounted fish finder, you can also choose a portable fish finder that you can use in any fishing conditions. This…
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It doesn’t take much to notice society’s slow shift toward a more earth-friendly lifestyle. The big names in business are instituting green policies, and the big automobile manufacturers are falling in line by releasing cars that can be powered with…
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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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Dowager’s hump describes a condition where the upper spine–called the thoracic spine–becomes excessively rounded and sometimes fixed. Also referred to as hyperkyphosis, this condition of the spine can be caused by poor posture, muscles strength imbalances, poor flexibility, traumatic injury,…
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Knee pain comes from a variety of problems, including arthritis, obesity, ligament, meniscal and overuse injuries. According to the Mayo Clinic, ” Almost one in three Americans older than age 45 reports some type of knee pain, and it’s a…
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Training the muscles of the back helps create a balanced physique and improves posture. Using cables are a way to train your back because the exercises can be performed quickly, safely and effectively. Cables allow you to perform many variations…
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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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Overview Henna tattoos appear as intricate red and brown designs on the skin. Henna tattoos can be placed anywhere on the body, though they were traditionally done on the hands and feet. The tattoos last about two weeks, making them…
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Overview Tattoos are often viewed as a modern-day fad, but they have really been around since ancient times. The type of machine used to apply them, however, has evolved over time. The term “tattoo gun” can be intimidating, especially to…
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Your calf actually consists of three separate muscles–the gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris. Unlike most other muscle groups, your calf muscles require a greater number of repetitions for each exercise to adequately stress the tissue and stimulate new muscle growth. Work…
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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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There are three muscles in the back of the thigh that are collectively known as the hamstrings–the semimembranosus, the semitendinosus and the biceps femorus. Individuals who sit for prolonged periods of time are predisposed to developing tightness in the hamstrings,…
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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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The Olympic lifts are the traditional weight lifting exercises of the clean and jerk and the snatch. Both exercises are used in weight lifting competition and are used by people who want to increase their explosive power and speed. The…
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Overview Exercise is a foundational piece in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes. Of the 21 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, 90 percent to 95 percent are diagnosed as type 2 diabetics. Type 2 diabetes is one of…
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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 majority of Pilates and yoga exercises where designed to strengthen and tone the muscles that are needed to properly support our spine. But for those looking to streamline their body and develop longer, leaner muscle, a simple mat routine…
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Stamina is an important component of fitness. Also referred to as endurance, stamina refers to your ability to deal with long-term physical exertion. If you are an athlete, increasing your stamina will result in improved performance, especially in distance related…
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Compound exercises utilize more than one muscle at a time; they are efficient, decrease workout time and contribute to strength gains and positive changes in body composition. A variety of exercises tone the lower half and abs at the same…
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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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