Fitness

Free weights consist of dumbbells, barbells and weight plates. They are fitness tools that have the freedom to move in almost any directional plane. With the help of additional fitness equipment, you can do exercises that target your biceps, triceps…
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Shapely legs and a firm butt drive women and men to gyms every year. Having a firm posterior is sexy and one of the top reasons people exercise, according to the American Council on Exercise. These two large muscle groups…
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A 2007 study published in the “Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research” detailed the effects of exercising on unstable training devices, such as the stability ball. The researchers found that these exercises increased core muscle activation. The exercise ball’s association…
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Treadmills are effective and challenging tools for maintaining and increasing your fitness level. Although the effectiveness of treadmill exercises is sometimes overshadowed by the tendency to produce boredom, variations in training can combat this problem. Several interval styles of training…
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1. Admire Wildlife From Afar While seeing wild animals can be part of the camping experience, it’s best to keep your distance. Most animals stay away from people, only approaching when they smell food. Look for animal tracks before you…
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Overview Workout videos are a great alternative for people with time constraints, lack of funds to join a gym or who want to exercise in the comfort of their own home. There is a wide variety of fitness videos including…
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Overview Interval training may be done on any piece of equipment, but the treadmill is a particularly effective tool. Treadmill interval training can help you burn fat and calories in a short period of time. It also helps improve your…
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1. Good Dancers Warm Up and Cool Down Ballet dancers look fragile and graceful on stage. But actually, they’re well-trained athletes. Ballet dancers stretch and warm up before every practice and performance. This prepares the muscles of the body to…
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1. Know Your Helmet History Before you try on a helmet be sure to select the correct helmet for your position. Also, take into account any past experiences with helmets. If you have worn a helmet before, what was the…
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Overview Sports can be a great activity for any youngster. A child can learn the importance of team work, how to compete in a hard but fair manner, and it can help a youngster get in good shape and gain…
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Overview Like any other athlete, a gymnast has to monitor her diet carefully to ensure she has the right fuel in her body to meet intense training demands. Where a gymnast’s diet differs from other athletes is the expectation of…
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Yoga is an ancient science and philosophy that has been practiced by adults for decades. However, the popularity of yoga programs for children has sky-rocketed in recent years. Yoga is an innovative approach to getting your child involved in some…
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Your upper middle back is very important for good posture and consists of two main muscles: the rhomboids and mid trapezius. These muscles attach your scapulae, or shoulder blades, to your spine and are responsible for pulling your shoulders back–a…
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1. Just be There Adult supervision will often prevent playground injuries, so the first rule of thumb is to just be there. Children don’t always make good choices, especially in an emergency. If someone gets injured, will the other children…
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1. Freedom of Style Dance attire for a modern dance class or practice is not as strict as that of a ballet class. This doesn’t mean modern dancers are not as serious about their style of dance. Modern dance itself…
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Overview A goal, like finishing or improving your performance on a 5K, gives your workouts meaning. Beginners and veteran runners benefit from training on a treadmill for a 5K race. You may choose to do the majority of your training…
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Overview An asana is a physical posture or yoga pose that is designed to enhance total body strength, flexibility and endurance. When combined with a healthy diet, yoga can be an effective tool for weight loss. Use yoga as an…
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Overview Two approaches to exercise dominate the fitness industry. The high-tech approach promotes Nintendo games and computerized exercise equipment, while the back-to-basics philosophy encourages movements reminiscent of childhood games and activities. The exercise ball exemplifies the latter. Depending on your…
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Overview Weight vests challenge athletes to develop higher levels of strength and power. They’re also used to provide extra weight when doing weight-bearing exercise, such as walking, to treat osteoporosis. Most weight vests are adjustable, letting the athlete or walker…
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Professional golfers and amateurs all use golf tees when teeing off, and there are a few different styles from which to choose. Any player can chose from tees of many different lengths and several different materials to find the tee…
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Office chairs are notoriously restrictive–and ergonomically incorrect–environments. Sneaking a few quick exercises in can help alleviate the monotony of a long day at work, combat the chronic bad posture that comes from working at a desk, and even burn a…
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Fat accumulation in the belly and butt is similar in the fact that both can cause frustration, but the two are different in severity. According to Samuel Klein, M.D., in an article on the Health Information website, “fat around the…
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The batter’s box in the Amateur Softball Association is where all action starts, from a hitter’s perspective. The batter gets in the box, takes her stance, peers at the pitcher and is ready to go. The batter must remain in…
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1. The Move From Group Dancer to Solo Dance Artist Students of modern dancing can perform in groups or in a solo dance routine. This is a big moment for a dancer when they decide it’s time to go front,…
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Overview Plenty of weightlifting supplements promise rapid increases in muscle mass, but the only healthy way to build muscle fast is through diet and exercise. A balanced diet consisting of nutritionally dense foods and healthy sources of protein (fish, chicken,…
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The off-season is often a long, hard winter for golf enthusiasts. Having to put the clubs away for several months can be a tough thing to do, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still work on your game. Off-season training…
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Overview With a variety of archery bows and uses, archery is a sport that can be a lifelong activity. The different archery bows have the ability to shoot arrows at speeds from 170 feet per second to more than 300…
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Working the butt and thighs can be done in a variety of ways. Exercises can be done using weights, at the gym (with or without machines) or at home. Most moves, like squats and lunges, are part of a strength-training…
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1. Ballet is Traditional and Classic Ballet is the foundation of most other forms of dance, including modern dance. Traditional or classic ballet starts by teaching the basic 5 positions. Other steps and movements evolve from the basic positions, and…
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1. Complete Collapse It is definitely an emergency situation when an athlete loses consciousness. Causes can range from heat stroke, heart attack, stroke or other serious ailments. First thing, call 911 for emergency assistance. Check to see if the athlete…
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