Trying to lose weight is a daily struggle for millions of people. Exercise and training play a large role in that effort, but sometimes it can be hard to know if you’re doing things in the most effective way in…
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When you want to lose belly fat, there is no need to do complicated, complex exercises. The most important thing is to burn calories while simultaneously building lean stomach muscle. When working your stomach, the lower, upper and oblique areas…
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If you want to strengthen your core or torso muscles, familiarize yourself with the plank move, the bicycle maneuver and exercises that incorporate the stability ball. The plank and bicycle exercise require no equipment and can be performed just about…
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Overview At first glance exercise balls and exercise mats may appear to have little in common. Exercise mats are meant to provide you with a more comfortable workout, while exercise balls do exactly the opposite, making your workout less comfortable…
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The hip and stomach, or abdominal, muscles have various functions that help you do daily activities such as sitting or standing upright, bending forward, standing up and walking. They work together to help you to bend forward and, individually, the…
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The elliptical machine is a popular piece of stationary cardio equipment available in fitness centers and for home use. It challenges your cardiovascular system and burns calories by simulating the feeling of running and climbing stairs, without the impact of…
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The abdominal muscles have many important functions. They help stabilize the spine to hold the torso upright, protect the internal organs and facilitate trunk movements such as forward and lateral flexion and rotation. The abs can be strengthened through resistance…
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If you do not mind working out in a public setting, then a gym might be the place for you. After walking through the front doors, your eye will immediately be attracted to fitness equipment like barbells, benches, dumbbells, machines…
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The face is a network of muscles and tendons just like the abdominals or any other part of the body. Muscles can be exercised and toned anywhere they are located. Many of these facial exercises come from yoga. An added…
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Stretches for the shoulder blade help to stretch the muscles responsible for drawing your shoulder blades together and bringing your arms back toward your body. Shoulder blade stretches are also essential in maintaining and improving the range of motion in…
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The golden years contribute to changes in the body: Arthritis, declines in muscular and joint health, and losses in bone density are among some of the changes that accompany aging. Range of motion exercises counteract some of these changes; they…
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Breezing through your current abs routine without a flinch could mean it is time to step it up to a more advanced level. When advancing your stomach workout, it is essential to work the entire core, ensuring proper muscular alignment….
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Your body stores fat around your abdomen for reasons ranging from heredity to hormonal changes. While unsightly, the biggest concern when it comes to visceral abdominal fat is the increased risk for heart disease, cancer and dementia, according to Director…
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Overview Losing weight is difficult because it usually requires a major lifestyle change. Efficient weight loss training includes both a healthy diet and a consistent exercise regimen. The process of burning fat in the body basically boils down to consuming…
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The acetabular labrum is a ring of fibrocartilage that links to the outer edge of the hip. The main function of the hip labrum is to enhance joint stability by providing extra structural support. This added reinforcement is specifically given…
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Your body naturally loses muscle as you get older, but, says Edward Laskowski, M.D., physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Mayo Clinic, regular strength training can help you prevent muscle loss while building and toning new muscle mass. You don’t…
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Intense fat-burning workouts burn high amounts of calories and integrate intervals of harder intensity work with moderate intensity work or intervals of strength training with cardiovascular training. These workouts require dedication, consistency and hard work; however, if you put the…
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Aerobic exercise, also called cardio, raises your heart rate to maximize blood flow in your body. The Mayo Clinic recommends getting between 30 and 60 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise five days per week to reap its health…
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Overview Core stomach exercises stabilize your body to maintain balance and to transfer the power in your legs to your trunk and arms. Core exercises include medicine ball training on a rebounder or an open field to enhance the stretch-and-shorten…
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Overview Neck pain is common with improper neck curvature, where the head is pushed forward of the shoulders. This often happens as a result of a slumped posture of the upper back. When the shoulders round forward to slump the…
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Overview Strength training is a diverse topic that can help you achieve different fitness goals. It can help improve your body composition, increase strength and make you look better at the beach. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Overview A popular versatile home gym system hyped by actor Chuck Norris and model Christie Brinkley in ubiquitous infomercials and online ads, the Total Gym gives the user access to over 120 exercises. This versatility allows the user to continually…
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Overview The ab chair and ab lounge, two nearly identical pieces of exercise equipment, are both advertised as tools for firming and toning your midsection. The two pieces of equipment are meant to train the same muscles, move your body…
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To lose tummy fat you need to find a good balance of cardio and muscle-building exercises. The cardio activity will burn stomach fat and the muscle building exercises will help flatten and tone your tummy. The best way to do…
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Ellipticals have become one of the most popular pieces of cardiovascular equipment because they work the lower- and upper-body areas and offer low-impact exercise. Many ellipticals have handles, which can be pushed and pulled to work your muscles in various…
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Whenever you want to lose weight in one specific area, such as your lower belly, you have to be aware that spot reduction is not possible. To lose weight in one area, you have to lose weight in all areas….
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Computers are at the heart of many people’s work day. Emailing, word processing, data entry and research require hours hunched over a PC, and even if you are not using a computer, many jobs require you to sit at a…
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Knee-replacement surgery aims to restore the normal anatomical structure of a knee joint damaged by arthritis or injury. Your surgeon may prescribe preoperative exercises in order to promote faster recovery afterward. If you are considering a knee replacement, consult your…
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If you watch any television it’s almost impossible to miss seeing a commercial for the latest and greatest ab workout machine. It almost makes you wonder how people ever trained their abs before all these contraptions existed. Your abs, as…
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The lower abs are commonly worked with the use of body weight, ab slings and pull-up bars. If you want to add more exercises to your lower ab workouts, you need not look any further than a ball; known also…
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