Fitness

The 400 meters is the hardest sprint race, according to Bill Faran, author of the book “High-Performance Sports Conditioning.” Because of the duration that 400-meter sprinters have to maintain top speeds, a large amount of lactic acid builds up in…
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Overview Bodybuilding is a healthy lifestyle choice for many people. Regular strength-training workouts can add muscle mass, elevate your metabolic rate, improve your strength for everyday activities and improve your cardiorespiratory fitness. However, as you age, your body changes and…
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1. Variety is the Spice of the Backpacking Life Just like the competitive athlete, backpackers need to train for backpacking. It’s not enough to be in shape. Backpacking is a strenuous sport that makes demands on back, abdominal and leg…
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According to the American Urological Association, infertility affects about 6 million people in the United States. Failing to get pregnant despite having frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year defines infertility. Most cases of infertility in women result from…
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Wing Tsun Kung Fu, also called Wing Chun, was developed in China about 400 years ago. Legend has it that this martial art was created by a woman to defeat much larger attackers. Wing Tsun focuses on using the correct…
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The lower back consists of a muscle group known anatomically as the erector spinae. According to the Mayo Clinic, most people in the United States will experience lower back pain at least once during their lives. To lower your odds…
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1. Props Can Become an Extension of the Dancer Modern dance is an expressive form of dance that combines the foundations of ballet with expressive thoughts and art to form modern dance. Modern dance props can become an extension of…
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You probably know that exercise is good for you, but do you know why? Exercise has several benefits on health, according to the Mayo Clinic. It improves mood, aids in weight loss and even helps protect against certain chronic diseases…
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1. Warm Up First Dance-related injuries are more common than most dancers realize. Dance is a sport, and dancers must take their sport seriously to prevent injuries. Hip hop involves extreme movements, so it’s important to warm up and stretch…
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Learning the fundamentals of basketball is the first principle to winning basketball games, said Nat Holman, legendary basketball player and coach. Drills are an effective way to teach these fundamentals, as they use repetition to help players learn the fundamental…
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1. Pad It Up Foam pads are the least expensive way to safely transport a kayak. The pads, also called blocks and saddles, are placed between the kayak and the top of a vehicle, cradling the boat. The kayak is…
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Overview The brook trout–scientific name Salvelinus fontinalis–is a native species in the northeastern United States and in eastern Canada. They are members of the salmon family in the subgroup of char, which includes lake trout, Dolly Varden trout, bull trout…
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1. Knowledge is Key Many snakes are docile, so they won’t bite unless provoked; other snakes are more aggressive. Before you go on a camping trip, learn what snakes are native to the area. Make sure that you learn about…
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The muscle group commonly referred to as the hamstrings include the muscles that run from the hip joint to the knee joint. The hamstrings are comprised of the biceps femoris, the semimembranosus and the semitendinosus. They are used to flex…
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Overview Baseball is often known as America’s pastime. People of all ages love playing the game, but one of the hardest parts is having to chase after the ball every time you swing and miss. Therefore, building a backstop help…
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Overview You might be surprised to learn that biking does not increase the size of your leg muscles in proportion to the amount of hours you spend cycling and the effort you exert. That’s because of the lack of resistance…
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Packing for any trip can be a daunting task, but making sure you have everything for that exciting scuba diving trip can be even more difficult. Scuba diving requires many supplies and accessories, and no one wants to arrive at…
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Overview Volleyball is a game that can be enjoyed by men, women and children of all ages. But whether you’re a weekend player or a professional, or play indoors or outdoors, there are several pieces of equipment that you just…
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1. Take Care of Your Boots Hiking is hard on your feet. Taking care of your feet starts with taking care of your hiking boots. Try your hiking boots on before your trip. It is a good idea to wear…
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You can exercise without straining yourself and experience tremendous benefits, according to The Merck Manual of Medical Information, Harvard Medical School and many other health-related publications and organizations. Walking one hour three days weekly is the most beneficial exercise “if…
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If you’ve been working out long enough, you’ve probably gotten bored with your standard ab routine. Unfortunately, a plateau in development always follows close behind boredom. To continue making progress, you need to shock your abs, just like with any…
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Tennis requires a variety of sport movements that need to be trained at different times of the year for maximum benefit. Increasing muscle size requires training methods which use low-twitch muscles fibers, while speed training requires you to focus on…
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1. Check Out the Body For Life Program Go to the Body for Life Challenge website. Read about this 12-week diet and exercise program and decide whether you are interested in following it. If you take the challenge and transform…
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Basketball is a sport that requires all players to be in great condition in order to compete for a full game. When young people play basketball, coaches spend much of their time teaching the basic skills of the game such…
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Known interchangeably as gung fu and wushu, kung fu represents a wide variety of fighting styles and techniques developed in China. While there are a number of varying curriculum based on geography, location and lineage, many core kung fu techniques…
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1. Call 911 ASAP If you suspect that you have broken your neck, you should call 911 immediately. You can never really be sure if you have a complete break or a fracture, but any broken neck can be extremely…
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When you have fat knees, you are not in a high-risk situation as you would be with abdominal fat, but you still can become frustrated with your appearance. This especially holds true when you expose your legs to the public…
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Overview Deep belly fat surrounding the internal organs is visceral fat, and just under the skin is subcutaneous fat. Together, these two kinds of fat keep your abs hidden. Taking a metabolic approach to weight loss and combining resistance and…
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1. Join a Walking Club When you set walking goals only for yourself, but when you join a walking club, when you meet your personal walking goals, you help others meet theirs as well. Most walking clubs meet locally, but…
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Overview If you have recently taken up cycling as part of your fitness routine, you will no doubt have discovered the necessity of providing proper protection for your hands. Whether you ride mostly in the dirt or on the pavement,…
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