Overview Biodiesel is a versatile, biodegradable fuel that produces far fewer pollutants than diesel gas or standard petroleum gas. It can be used without alteration in most diesel vehicles on the road today. The use of biodiesel reduces emissions of…
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Overview Weighted vests are used by recreational exercisers and athletes during workouts. There are many models available from a variety of manufacturers. Weighted vests are made of tough fabric and secured using either Velcro or by zippers. The weight of…
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Joseph Pilates developed mat and equipment exercises for every body part. The high price that Pilates instructors charge for apparatus sessions keeps some people on the mat, but gym members may find that fitness center equipment, such as the cable…
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Overview In today’s competitive sports world, athletes are more driven than ever to succeed. To beat out the competition, athletes must excel in a variety of physical fitness components, including strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, agility and power. Only some sports…
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1. Start Somewhere Having a solid basic fitness level is important for any type of climbing, whether you’re bouldering or scaling a ledge 150 feet from the ground. The type of workout you begin with isn’t important as long as…
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Starting a fitness program requires an understanding of the meaning of repetitions and sets and how to apply them in the gym. A repetition, often referred to as a rep, is one single exercise action. The total number of reps…
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, the United States would save more than 3 trillion gallons of water and $18 billion per year if every household installed water-efficient appliances. Individual households could save about $170 per year on…
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Overview The processes of fat loss and muscle gain goes hand-in-hand because having more muscle mass in your body will increase your fat-burning potential. However, many people who wish to lose weight do not understand this basic concept, and many…
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1. Look All Around You Every sailor should learn to judge wind conditions when sailing just by looking at the water. When you look at the water, don’t limit yourself to just the side or the front of the boat….
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Overview Diet can have a significant impact on your health and will vary depending on your lifestyle and current health condition. Diet goes hand in hand with maintaining an appropriate weight, which can help reduce your risk for heart disease,…
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Sway back is a postural distortion also known as excessive lordosis. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet about six inches from the wall; if the gap between your lower back and the wall is greater than…
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It’s common knowledge that recycling saves energy, although we may not always be aware of just how much energy it saves. According to the University of Maryland, the energy saved by recycling a single aluminum can is enough to run…
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1. Harness More Power in Your Neck Weight training can include a head harness that fits with straps running around and over the head. You can place the harness so that the chains attached to its ends hang down in…
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1. And the Chase is on The chasse is one of the first basic side to side movements in Jazzercise. The word “chasse” literally means to chase. This is exactly what your feet do during this move. Stand with your…
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It takes up to 500 years for a plastic bag to decompose in a landfill, reports “USE Today.” If you use plastic bags, you can reduce the amount of bags in the landfill by reusing and recycling your plastic shopping…
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1. Practice at Home To follow Jnana yoga, there are many steps. The first step is to create a meditation space in your home. This room should be clean with room to complete the padma, siddha and sukha asanas. The…
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Probiotics are microorganisms that are considered to be good or friendly bacteria. These live microorganisms are usually found in foods or as supplements and are similar to microorganisms naturally found in the body. Because probiotics are a type of good…
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1. Do the Common Static Stretch Static stretching, where a muscle is stretched and held for a period of time, is the most common form of stretching. Jazzercise will teach you a series of static stretches. A good static stretch…
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Overview Weight training is one of the most popular ways to lose extra pounds and tone muscles. But with heavy exercise equipment comes potential safety risks. Each day, nearly 150 injuries related to weight lifting are treated in emergency rooms…
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When you talk about exercise bikes today, you have two main categories to consider: upright and recumbent. In either category you may want features like a quiet ride, preset programming and various levels of resistance. If you need to lean…
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Yoga balls are known by other names, such as fitness balls, Swiss balls, balance balls and body balls. When it comes to doing ab exercises on the ball, you can target your upper and lower rectus abdominus muscles and obliques…
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Overview Road bikes are designed to provide a smooth and easy ride over paved surfaces. These bikes work best when equipped with special pedals that maximize performance improve cycling efficiency. The right pedals allow competitive riders to increase their speed…
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1. Rock That Step With Basic Swing Dancing Moves Some basic swing dances include the Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Charleston, Balboa and East Coast Swing. Swing dancing is a very active dance and involves big movements and fast stepping. Do…
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1. Stop Exercise, even when intense, should not produce chest pains. Occasionally, athletes experience pain that radiates from other areas, such as gas pain or side stitches. However, these pains disappear after you slow down for a moment. Do not…
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Exercises for your pelvic floor muscles strengthen the muscles around your urethra, vagina and rectum, according to the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association. No one should be able to tell when you perform these exercises,…
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Overview Volleyball net systems consist of support poles, anchors and a broad, mesh net. These systems allow you to enjoy a game of volleyball on an indoor court outdoors in a field or at the beach. Some are portable enough…
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If you have fat on your belly or on your thighs, you need to understand that losing weight in a specific location is not possible. However, you can still perform exercises that help tone your muscles and improve your definition….
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1. Hot Salsa at Home Latin dance has become a favorite lifestyle activity and is a great way to stay in shape. Get the long and lean look of a dancer while also keeping your body fit with cardio workouts….
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If you want to learn basic martial art techniques and get a total body cardio workout at the same time, kickboxing is the way to do it. While kickboxing is best known as a full-contact competitive sport, with varying styles…
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An abdominal roller is a low-tech piece of exercise equipment that consists of a metal frame that cradles your arms and upper body while you perform crunches. Though not as effective for toning core muscles as crunches on a stability…
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