Fitness

1. Keep Moving to the Beat When You Teach Salsa Workouts The benefits of salsa workouts are many. With or without a dance partner, not only is salsa a great form of exercise but also it provides relaxation, stress reduction…
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Overview The best golfers pay somebody to help them make the decision, so you know choosing the right golf club can’t be an easy task. But if you eavesdrop on a professional golfer’s conversations with his caddie, you’ll overhear that…
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Men go to the gym for many reasons, two of which are to get in shape or to put on muscle. Both objectives are completed through the same action of lifting weights. Building lean muscle increases the metabolism which burns…
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1. Line up and Pick a Number Take a rock climbing class. Most climbing gyms, some athletic clubs and a number of universities have climbing programs that cater to beginners. This is a great way to learn basic knots in…
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The most effective exercises for your stomach and hips work multiple muscle groups. The stomach muscles include a long, central band known as the rectus abdominis, and those on the sides of your ribcage called the obliques. Hip muscles are…
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Rounded shoulders are caused by a tightness of the chest muscle which creates a pull on the shoulders. This pull also stretches and lengthens the opposing back muscles, making them weaker. To prevent this from occurring, the “NASM Essentials of…
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1. Practice at Home Kriya yoga is a technique that focuses on the breath. The core concept of Kriya yoga is that by controlling the breath, you control yourself. This school of yoga was created for the average person, with…
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Whether your rappelling off a high desert tower, an icy mountain peak or just off the local crags, good technique will make your rappelling safe, fast and easy every time. According to Climbinglife.com, all climbers should have a few techniques…
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Mats for floor exercises help fitness enthusiasts be safe and comfortable when working out. Various types of exercise mats can be found in homes, gyms and fitness studios. A person’s style of exercise usually dictates the kind of mat that…
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A three-man tent is an extremely versatile piece of equipment. True to its name, it can provide a wilderness home to three weary campers. However, it is also useful for two campers who want a tent with more space than…
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1. Physical Awakening Kundalini yoga is a powerful yoga practice that was developed thousands of years ago. It is the oldest and original form of yoga. Kundalini refers to energy that lies dormant within all beings. According to the practice,…
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Games are a great way to keep kids occupied while they are in the pool. Relay games in particular are effective because in addition to the kids having fun, it teaches them the correct way to swim and introduces proper…
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For nine months, your abdominal muscles sheltered and protected your growing baby. The muscles also experienced a lot of strain through the process of pregnancy and labor, which often results in a gap between the rectus abdominal muscles. The American…
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Although a golf club is held and swung with the hands and arms, muscles all over the body impact the speed. Therefore, you need a full body workout in order to ensure maximum driving distance. Strong legs, a solid core…
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Chair yoga includes regular yoga poses that instructors adapt and modify so students can practice them in a chair. Yoga students who practice with a regular mat can go to chair yoga classes to get a new feel for their…
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Exercise benefits individuals of all ages. But when it comes to exercising at home, teens may be more willing to participate if the entire family is involved. After all, being more physically active offers health benefits for everyone. If you…
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Weight training has been shown to be a relatively safe activity when compared to other sports, according to a study published in 1994 by Brian Hamill in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. However, because weight training often involves…
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A proper warm up increases blood flow and circulation to your muscle tissue and joints, which helps prevent injuries. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, warming up also activates your central nervous system, loosens your muscles and increases…
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1. Transit Smoothly To teach Vinyasa yoga, you must have a firm grasp of the main concept of this discipline, which emphasizes the easy “flow” of one yoga movement into the next. Proper breathing and body alignment are also fundamental…
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An expanding waistline is one of the primary reasons many people engage in physical activity. Beyond the aesthetic appeal of a “six-pack” of abs, a toned waistline is just plain healthy. A study, published by Paul T. Williams in the…
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1. Showcase Your Skills Compete in the Special Olympics if you are at least 8 years old and have an intellectual disability. Special Olympics athletes participate in intense and exciting competitions in more than 30 sporting events throughout 180 countries….
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Whether you plan on car camping at sites close to parking lots, restrooms and other family-friendly amenities or undertaking a more rustic backpacking expedition, a sturdy, leak-proof tent is a family camping necessity. While some larger tents provide a host…
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Overview A bent bicycle wheel can dramatically affect the performance and strength of a bike, so understandably you will want to act quickly to get your wheel repaired. However, paying an expensive professional to true your wheel is not necessarily…
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1. Old Fitness Friends As a young injured dancer in 1944, Ron Fletcher met Joe Pilates and his wife Clara at their New York Pilates Studio. At that time, Pilates was almost more of a physical therapist than an exercise…
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Toilets manufactured before the early 1990s use an average of 3.5 gallons per flush. New toilets, by law, can use no more than 1.6 gallons for every flush. If the toilets in your home date from the mid-1990s or before,…
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1. Be Ready for Anything Freestyle Motocross riders will encounter a number of obstacles over which they must jump. They can do any kind of trick they want to get over these ramps and flyovers, but when they miss the…
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The quadriceps and hamstrings each consist of four separate muscles that work together to perform common movements such as knee extension and hip flexion. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine, isolating and recruiting both the quadriceps and hamstring…
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1. No Excuses BMX is a dangerous sport and responsible riders wear the proper gear. No one can race for money or prizes without this gear. While the sport attracts a level of risk-averse athletes who tend to the extreme…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, participating in aerobic exercise reduces your risk of chronic disease, helps regulate your weight and enhances your mood. If you’re considering beginning a regimented aerobic fitness plan, it’s important for you to exercise discipline and…
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Appropriate music or chanting can infuse your yoga practice with newfound enthusiasm or deepen your understanding of yoga. Though many options flood the yoga markets, a few classics still hold their well-deserved positions. The late Swami Sivananda Radha, sacred activist…
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