Overview Pull-ups are the ultimate test of upper-body strength. Because pull-ups require you to pull your entire body weight upward, many people don’t have the strength to do more than one. Unfortunately, the only way to get better at pull-ups…
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Working out in a gym can be intimidating for a beginner, especially for one who is not familiar with the various types of exercise equipment, such as a universal and free weights. For those who are just starting out, there…
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If you want to run faster and be quicker, you need to learn the secret–that there are no secrets. Whether you play football, run track or just want to cover more of the outfield better, train and prepare properly to…
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Hand weights, or dumbbells, provide a convenient option for performing resistance exercises. You can use them almost anywhere; most gyms have a wide variety of hand weights, or you can purchase a set to use at home. You can perform…
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Overview Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can cause risks for an unborn baby. Caused by a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii (or T. gondii), toxoplasmosis in an adult generally results in mild flu-like symptoms or even no symptoms. However, if the…
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Machine weights have been developed to take the guesswork out of weight training. The design of machine weights enables the exerciser to perform an exercise, working through a range of motions in a fixed plane. Every single machine exercise available…
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Overview Baseball is often called America’s national pastime because of its rich tradition. According to sports historians Richard Swanson and Betty Spears, it was one of the first games governed by a standardized set of rules; it was also one…
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There are many different ways to throw a ball, and each way requires a different pattern and degree of muscle recruitment. Perhaps the most common way to throw a ball involves using the overhand throwing motion performed by baseball pitchers….
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When you can’t sleep, you can’t do much else either. Lack of sleep affects your brain function, mood, health and well-being in profound ways. Sleep studies and prescription remedies may be helpful for more severe sleep problems, but many common…
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1. Know the Facts About Jogger’s Nipple Jogger’s nipple is fairly common in male athletes. The technical name for jogger’s nipple is fissures of the nipple or dermatitis of the nipple. It’s more common in male athletes than female since…
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There are a variety of exercises that can be done to train the calf and thigh muscles. Free weights, machine exercises, and body weight can all be used as resistance to effectively develop either the muscular strength or endurance of…
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Beginner exercises for the abs are easy and effective. You can tone all the muscles of your stomach with simple exercises that work the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis and obliques. Easy bodyweight exercises done standing up or lying down can…
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Resistance bands are versatile, lightweight, portable and don’t require much space to exercise with. You can tone all the muscles in your upper body with resistance bands, and with a little maneuvering, you can use them to strengthen your lower…
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Helmets have become adapted to different types of riding, like bicycles themselves. Bicycle helmets come in all types, designs and color schemes. Finding the right “lid” for your ride has never been so easy. Helmet manufacturers have designed a plethora…
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If you want to improve your running speed, stride length or gait, you’ll need to develop power and speed in the leg and gluteal structure while also developing core muscle stabilization. To increase leg strength and endurance, you can use…
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The upper back muscles range from the traps below your neck to the lats just below your shoulders and rhomboids in the center. To target these muscles, you can utilize several exercises that engage them while working their supporting structures…
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Many years ago, the consensus was that every baseball player looked like Babe Ruth: big, fat and with a giant beer belly. However, as seasons came and went, the times changed. Baseball players now are fit and athletic. They need…
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1. Avoiding Common Cheerleading Injuries is Quite a Stretch When it comes to many sports, flexibility is key, and this is certainly no different when it comes to cheerleading. Cheerleaders do many stunts such as cartwheels, splits, somersaults and other…
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Getting rid of excess fat in the waist and love handles is a request many health professionals and fitness trainers hear on a growing basis. While it is not possible to reduce fat in a targeted area of the body…
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A healthy stomach and back begins with strengthening the muscles surrounding the core. The lower back consists of the lats, which are the largest muscles in the back and work with the muscles of the core for posture and stabilizing…
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Pilates has quickly become one of the most popular types of exercise. The American Council on Exercise states that pilates benefits include improved body mechanics, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Pilates mat work offers convenience because all that is required…
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The latissimus dorsi–often referred to as “lat”–is a large, triangular muscle under the shoulders on the small of the back. As the largest muscle in the upper-body, the lat is responsible for several shoulder functions. Workout enthusiasts may strive to…
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The calf, consisting of the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, is located in the lower leg and is responsible for several movements. The gastrocnemius — located on the back of the leg — attaches to the knee and ankle and is…
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Lacrosse is a game that tests an athlete’s overall athletic ability, along with strength, agility and determination. The game involves bursts of explosive running and is played on a field that is 110 yards long by 60 yards wide. Cardiovascular…
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The push-up is a popular upper-body exercise to train the pectoral muscles of the chest. The push-up works the tricep muscles in the back of the upper arm and the deltoid muscles of the shoulders, too. There are variations on…
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Learning how to perform a proper front flip is fundamental for any diver or gymnast. It also is a trick that anyone can do if you simply work at it. Focus on safety and not working so hard that you…
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If you are on a personal quest to lift and tone your gluteus maximus you might want to make lunges your new best friend. Lunges can be performed just about anywhere and you can do them with or without dumbbells,…
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A 2007 study published in the “Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research” details the benefits of exercising on unstable surfaces. Lead author Eric M. Cressey reported that the balance equipment enhanced the subjects’ overall athleticism. The cylindrically shaped foam roller,…
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Shooting a basketball takes significant practice before a player develops consistency. Footwork, jumping height and the shooter’s release all are crucial elements of making a shot. A proper follow-through is the finishing touch to becoming a dependable shooter, assuring that…
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For a long time, the myth that lifting weights would make women bulky permeated the fitness industry. With fear of resembling the women seen in bodybuilding magazines, many avoided weight training and held primarily to aerobic-styled regimens. Currently, it is…
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