Fitness

Overview Boxing is a physically demanding contact sport. Boxers must be able to move, block and punch continuously throughout a fight, and therefore must have high levels of stamina to perform these explosive movements on a continuous basis. Endurance training…
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A birthing ball is a large, inflatable plastic ball generally measuring about 65cm in diameter. Although reminiscent of a children’s toy, birthing balls are tools for pregnancy and labor. While birthing balls are now available in some maternity units to…
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Overview Meditation focuses attention on your breath and channels your energy, bringing you to a state of calm and greater awareness. It also is an integral element of kundalini yoga. This style of yoga, first introduced to the West by…
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A Power Plate is a piece of exercise equipment that can be used for a wide variety of exercises. The Power Plate oscillates in three directions to destabilize the user and, according to Power Plate International Ltd, make exercises more…
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Kyphosis, also know as “hunchback,” is characterized by an exaggerated thoracic curvature. It is particularly common in older individuals because of osteoporosis, but also is observed in young adults due to poor posture and sedentary lifestyles. According to Sandie Keane…
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1. Leisurely Rides Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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Overview You can reap the cardiovascular and weight management benefits of aerobic exercise by walking or using an elliptical trainer. In order to decide which one is best for you, consider your particular goals, preferences and physical needs when it…
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Overview When buying a bicycle, you’ll find three main types for adults: road bikes, mountain bikes and comfort bikes. Mountain bikes are designed to take on rougher terrain, and comfort bikes are for flat and less varied terrain. Road bikes…
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1. Be Safe If you’re going to break a trail while snowshoeing, it’s likely that you’ll be taking a route that no one has ever taken before. Since you won’t be following a set path, it’s extremely important that you…
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Inflexibility of the muscles and tendons that control rotation of the hip can lead to other injuries and accidents, especially in those who suffer from arthritis, play sports or have conditions that otherwise cause muscle tension, such as fibromyalgia. The…
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1. Using Cold to Combat Motocross Injuries One of the most dangerous sports to participate in is motocross, due to the combinations of rough terrain and high speed. Unexpectedly benign throws from the bike or hard landings cause knee injuries;…
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There are two main forms of arthritis–osteoarthritis, or OA, and rheumatoid arthritis, RA. OA is a wear-and-tear condition affecting the articular surface of weight-bearing joints, and RA is an inflammatory disease commonly affecting peripheral joints such as fingers and wrists….
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Overview Fast-pitch softball is a very competitive game. When played at a high level, hits and runs are very hard to come by. Scores of 1 to 0, 2 to 1 and 3 to 2 are quite common. Many games…
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1. Rent or Buy Your Footwear If you’ve ever been in a bowling alley, then you know that every place offers rental shoes. They have a universal leather sole that works well for both right- and left-handed bowlers, novice bowlers…
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Recumbent bicycles have been around since at least 1895, when Charles Challand exhibited his Horizontal Bicyclette Normal in Geneva, Switzerland. The advantages of recumbent bikes over upright bicycles have helped the design endure despite the upright bicycle’s market dominance. You…
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Chair dancing, also known as chair aerobics, is a type of exercise that can be done while sitting on a chair. While originally designed for seniors, chair dancing may also benefit those recovering from surgery or illnesses, as well as…
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1. Your Personal Journey Into Power When learning how to sequence power yoga poses, it is important to remember the basics. Each yoga pose should be held for three to five breaths while practiced in a warm room. Challenge yourself…
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Hip fat is benign in comparison to dreaded belly fat that can impact your overall physical health. But that doesn’t mean it can’t cause feelings of embarrassment and low self-confidence. To get rid of this hip fat, burn significant calories…
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1. Steer Clear of Bad Technique To improve kayaking technique, evaluate your steering stokes. Most kayaker’s simplly paddle more or to the opposite side of the direction they want to go. The correct method is to steer the bow in…
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1. Wrap Your Wrist for Extra Support Athletes may need extra support for the wrists while playing sports or working out with weights. Weakened wrist muscles can provide substantial strength with the aid of a wrap. You can use a…
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Poor posture may be a combined result of bad habits–such as slouching when you work on a computer at your desk–tight, inflexible upper chest muscles and weak upper-back and core muscles. Poor alignment prevents the joints in your body from…
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1. Stretch It Out Tumbling and stunting with cold muscles is a common cause of hamstring injuries with cheerleaders. To prevent a pulled or strained hamstring, take the time to properly warm up and stretch before cheering. Take a light…
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1. Core Buildup Rowing can be very hard on the back. More lower back injuries are reported from rowing than other body part. Upper arm kinks are nothing compared to a lower back strain. In order to protect your back,…
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Flabby underarms are a trouble spot for many people. It’s always a little disheartening to watch your arm jiggle as you wave at someone. Like any other problem area, the underarm flab can be managed with a healthy diet, some…
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An exercise bike provides you with an opportunity to burn calories, improve your cardiovascular stamina and build lower-leg muscles. The duration, intensity and technique you use affect what type of benefits you’ll receive. Whatever your level of fitness, you can…
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Big thighs have the potential to lead to big problems when it comes to your self-esteem. You may avoid wearing shorts and swim suits or other clothing that exposes your legs, but avoidance is not the solution. To get rid…
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When starting an abdominal workout, consider how different exercises achieve different results. The abdominal muscle group can be divided into three distinct sections: the lower abs, the upper abs, and the obliques, or sides. Effectively targeting each section with an…
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Climbing shoes are specialized shoes that grip the rocks and flex with the climber’s foot. Climbing shoes have a close fit and very little padding, and they have smooth rubber soles that stick and grip. There are several styles of…
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1. Don’t Get Boxed In Remember that music is played 2/4 time for samba. So, you count only two beats per measure. There’s more than one way to interpret samba; however, typically samba steps are performed in triple time. Within…
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1. Protect Your Head! Wear a helmet. Many canoeists do not consider a helmet as an essential piece of canoeing equipment but head injuries are a risk for all canoeists. Prevent head injuries caused by submerged tree branches, canoes or…
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