1. Bikram Yoga is Hot Yoga Bikram yoga, also called hot yoga, take place in a room with an increased temperature. The temperature ideally is 105 to 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The class follows a very specific dialogue as you sweat…
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Whether you’re a regular yoga practitioner or simply looking to integrate yoga into your workout or daily life, yoga shoulder stretches can relieve stress, reduce discomfort and improve your flexibility. Many people carry tension in their neck and shoulders, contributing…
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Joseph Pilates brought his unique method of exercise to the United States in the 1920s. Long practiced by dancers and those rehabilitating from injury, Pilates is now a mainstream in the fitness world. Pilates is a mind-body exercise that focuses…
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1. Stretch It Out The best time to stretch is after a workout. Your muscle are warmed up and ready to be more flexible. Relax as you stretch out your muscles during the cool down. Breathe deeply, in through your…
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Lifting weights is a good way to stay in shape and build strength throughout your entire body. When starting a weight resistance training program, using a routine for each muscle group will ensure that you properly work each part of…
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Fishing has been a favorite pastime for many people throughout the generations. You can fish from a boat, dock, shore or even a kayak. Some manufacturers are designing kayaks specifically for fishing by including such features as built-in rod holders…
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Originally designed to improve muscular endurance, circuit training is a popular method for breaking up otherwise monotonous aerobic workouts. In addition to using a circuit to add variety to your cardio workout, you can vary the muscles you use during…
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1. Steady and Still Fixation bandages keep wound coverings in place while healing. Sometimes, fixation bandages need to stay in place underneath sports taping. One type of fixation bandage goes completely around the wound and the extremity it’s on. These…
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Running is a great form of exercise to increase overall stamina. Many runners have great stamina due to the overall fitness level achieved by running. Running allows for proper breathing, posture, and an increase in metabolic rate. An increase in…
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Overview The Bowflex Power Pro is a fitness machine designed for use in the home. The device works by providing resistance through a bundle of a flexible rods attached to cables. By routing the cables through certain pulleys, you can…
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1. Rowing-Related Injuries Rowing has become a very popular sport, and with this, comes various types of injuries that may be due to overuse of certain muscles and tendons, equipment problems or training problems. A large majority of all rowers…
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1. Certify Head Protection Head injuries cause three-fourths of all cycling deaths each year, but you can reduce your risk by 85 percent by wearing a BMX helmet. These motorcycle style helmets made from metal, plastic, resin fiber or glass…
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Pilates workouts use a variety of exercise equipment, but the Reformer usually is a fixture. This versatile machine, with its gliding carriage, resistance springs and cable straps, helps work every muscle of the body. Pilates enthusiasts use the Reformer for…
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As with any strenuous physical activity, proper nutrition is important when you are backpacking. The issue is more complicated with backpacking, however, because you must carry all of your food with you and prepare it without the use of a…
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Trekking poles are modern, manufactured versions of the traditional walking stick. Although a convenient, stout branch still does the trick in a pinch, many hikers use one or two trekking poles made of aluminum or carbon shafts. Most models can…
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When ski season comes, you want to be fit and ready to hit the slopes all day long. Using ski simulators and other exercise machines during the off-season is the best way to stay in shape and keep your technique…
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1. Define Your Deltoids With Dumbbells Everyone dreams of having that perfectly sculpted physique. To achieve that perfection, however, target each muscle group separately, starting with the shoulders. Well-defined shoulders, or deltoids, call for working a variety of muscles. Performing…
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Somehow, the idea of moving your own body through space can be more intimidating than the thought of muscling a stack of weights around. This makes pull-ups just as mentally daunting as they are physically challenging. In spite of that,…
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Exercising during your pregnancy helps you to maintain your fitness level and to prepare you for labor and delivery. Exercising may also help regulate your emotions, as exercise causes the brain to release endorphins. Some exercise videos are designed specifically…
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1. A Personal Touch When considering how to sequence Iyengar yoga poses, you will not find formally scripted sequences as in many other forms of yoga. While there are some basic do’s and don’ts, for the most part each student…
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While free weights engage your core stabilizing muscles and offer versatility, weight machines are usually easy to use and safer for the beginning weight lifter. Look for machines that allow a full range of motion and do not force your…
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While working your abdominal muscles won’t necessarily burn belly fat, according to the Mayo Clinic, ab exercises will strengthen and tone the muscles to make your waist appear tighter. Incorporate weight to your ab routine by exercising with the help…
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Although breast tissue, which is mostly fat, cannot be increased without increasing fat around the body, receiving surgical implants or experiencing hormonal changes, you can exercise the muscles that support breast tissue to achieve firm, lifted and yes, even larger…
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Elliptical trainers are one of the most popular machines in the gym. You may even need to sign up in advance if you’d like to get on an elliptical during the before- and after-work rush. These machines are far from…
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1. Beginning With Basics When learning how to sequence prenatal yoga poses, there are a few basic guidelines which remain the same in almost all yoga sequences. For example, it is best to begin with standing poses which increase energy…
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1. Do it at Your Desk Your neck keeps your head on your shoulders and bears the brunt of a lot of tension and pain. Think about the times you’ve fallen asleep on the plane or subway, or spent a…
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The inner thighs contain muscles known as the adductors. The motion of adduction involves the legs moving towards the center of the body. Quick inner thigh slimming exercises require this movement, but the only way they will be fully effective…
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1. Wear the Protection To prevent injuries, a Motocross rider has a much better chance by wearing the right kind of protection. It is worth the investment to get a good helmet and Motocross leather gloves. Motocross clothing is specially…
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1. Develop Muscular Feet Feet have muscles, but most of the time people ignore them and just expect their feet to do their job. Most people just want to get from point A to point B and don’t have time…
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Like push-ups, pull-ups are typically avoided because they are difficult to perform. Pull-ups are the ultimate body-weight exercise, and to do them well requires an incredible amount of upper-body strength. Many parks and gym have pull-up bars, but if you…
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