Fitness

1. Everything Under Control Rappelling is probably one of the most dangerous aspects of climbing. It does appear to be one of the more fun aspects, because you can fly down the rope with apparent control. There are many dangers…
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Also known as a captain’s chair, the Roman chair resembles an elevated chair frame with two arms but no seat. The chair back and arms are padded, and the arms have a pair of vertical handles and a pair of…
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There are two main types of exercises–isolation and compound. Isolation exercises involve one joint and work one muscle at a time. Compound exercises work more than one muscle and involve more than one joint. When working your hips, thighs and…
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Overview One of the ways to lead a basketball team to victory is to work on offensive and defensive drills and plays; these will help the players to improve during training camp and during the season. Drills should be short…
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Kids can benefit from the fitness, flexibility and focus offered by yoga. Moreover, yoga is fun and easily adapted to suit kids. Many of the yoga poses you may already know have kid-friendly names, such as cat-cow, downward-facing dog and…
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There’s a free weight version of almost every weight machine exercise you can find in the gym. Which type of exercise is actually better for you–free weights or machines–is a hotly contested point. The Mayo Clinic rates both free weights…
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The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association jointly recommend that healthy adults under age 65 get at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise five days a week, or 20 minutes of vigorous aerobics three days a…
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The most effective way to shrink your waistline is to lose overall body fat by eating healthy and exercising daily. Losing unwanted stomach fat will decrease your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high-blood pressure and cancer and increase your self-esteem….
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1. Prepare for the Chill Swimming the English Channel is a coveted accomplishment for many swimmers and swim teams. People often think, however, that swimming the English Channel is no different than swimming in a lake, but that is very…
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Good mornings are a demanding hamstring and lower back exercise traditionally performed as part of bodybuilding and weightlifting workouts. To perform a good morning, place a barbell across the back of your shoulders and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart….
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1. Got Flies? Fly fishing has become a popular sport among the fishing community. Due to the challenge the sport poses, it has also become popular in fishing competitions. To participate in these competitions, you must first locate one near…
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Strengthening your stomach muscles helps improve your balance and stability. Many stomach-training exercises also train your stomach muscles to hold your body at just the right angle for good posture. According to the Mayo Clinic, having a strong core will…
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Yoga can be a strenuous workout or a way to relax and center yourself. Some yoga poses are especially helpful for relaxing both mind and body. Integrate these poses into the end of your yoga workout, or simply use them…
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Overview Adults need at least two and a half hours of moderate aerobic activity each week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NordicTrack skier gives you a full body workout through controlled resistance of both the…
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1. Pranayama Defined Yogis have developed breathing techniques called pranayama over the centuries to tap into desired states of consciousness. Classical yoga schools interpret pranayama to mean breath control. Dividing the word in two, “prana” means life force (breath) and…
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Overview Designing a first aid kit must take into account daily and monthly activities. A first aid kit should be red with a first aid label and include basic items like bandages and gloves. Furthermore, the kit must have items…
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Overview Your butt muscles, or “glutes,” can be toned and built just like any other muscle in your body. Through weight and resistance training, you can lift and enlarge your butt—without a gym membership. With the right moves, a simple…
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Ready to walk on air while breaking a great sweat? Just work out with an elliptical trainer, the machine designed for cardio fitness. Your legs will move pedals suspended in air along an elliptical track. The right elliptical trainer creates…
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If you love primitive camping, but hate outhouses, having your own camping toilet may be for you. Camping toilets are available in flush and nonflush models. Some have an inner chamber that seals, so you carry it to any permanent…
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Overview Gas can cause discomfort and embarrassment. When passed through the mouth gas is commonly known as burping or belching. Passing gas via the anus is referred to as flatulence. Gas is as natural as having a bowel movement or…
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Overview Chairlifts are an integral part of skiing. They act as transportation to the tops of hills and mountains. It would not be practical to walk to these starting points while wearing or carrying equipment. Most skiers take chairlifts in…
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Agility ladders are great tools for athletes in all sports who want to develop quickness, speed, coordination, timing and foot work. They are especially useful for football players who have to move in tight quarters and still find a way…
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In most gyms, there are three common types of weight training machines that you can use: weight-stack system, plate-loading system and cable column. Each has its pros and cons, and most of them place you in a fixed environment (often…
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Overview When it comes to paddling a canoe alone, j-stroking with a single-bladed canoe paddle can be slow and exhausting work. Solo kayakers know, however, that a double-bladed paddle, usually called a kayak paddle, is more efficient and propels your…
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1. Stretch Away Possible Injuries Modern dance involves a lot of quick movements and extreme position changes. A dancer could easily suffer muscle injury if not careful. Prevent muscle strain in dance by taking the right precautions, such as stretching…
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1. Physical Therapy for the Neck Lateral flexion exercises help strengthen the muscles along the sides of the neck to include the sternocleidomastoid, the muscle that runs from just behind the ear to the clavicle, or collarbone. Lateral flexion can…
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1. Assists in Treating Neck Muscles A cervical extension machine treats neck pain caused by muscle injury or weakened muscles that constantly support the weight of the head. Weak neck muscles can result in headaches and poor posture, as well…
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Baseball players who don’t live in the Sun Belt have to do much of their training in the gym. While this would seem to put players in areas that are impacted by winter weather at a disadvantage, many drills help…
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Most people have a different chemical cleaner for just about every household surface that they clean. But the health effects of choosing harsh chemical cleaners simply aren’t worth the headaches. In a 2003 study published in “Thorax: An International Journal…
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You can lose weight and firm the thigh areas with strategic exercises performed at home. Your legs contain large muscle groups suitable for cardiovascular activities that burn fat effectively while toning the muscles themselves. You can target these specific muscle…
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