Fitness

1. Know the Area and Get the Basics When planning a hiking trip, you should know something about the area you will hike in. You should do some research on the climate and weather of the places you will be…
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The golf swing is a golfer’s signature. A player’s swing is his identity on the golf course; once someone learns the game, the idea is to hone and craft that swing so that the golfer can hit her shots with…
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The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that run from the back of your knee and up your thigh to your butt. They flex your knees and also extend the hips, allowing you to straighten up after bending at…
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Overview In sports, everyone is looking for an edge that will let them run a little faster, jump a little higher, or in the case of softball, hit a little farther. In the past decade, a certain controversial practice has…
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1. Fantastic Flaps If you want to do basic flaps in tap dance, the good news is that they’re relatively easy to learn. Flaps are one of the basic tap steps that even dancers as young as age three learn….
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1. Head Gear When cycling, one should always wear a bicycle helmet. A helmet will protect your head in the event of a cycling accident. When you put on the bicycle helmet, make sure you put it on top of…
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Your inner thigh, or hip adductor, muscles are responsible for bringing your legs in toward your body’s midline. Expect them to work during almost any sideways motion, as well as movements made with your toes turned out. While aerobic exercise…
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A healthy spine’s curve is downward, but the disease scoliosis causes a sideways “S” or “C” shaped curvature of the spine. The term scoliosis translates in Greek to “crooked.” The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease (NIAMS)…
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A person’s ability to build strength and produce force does not diminish with age, according to a paper titled “The Importance of Strength Training for Seniors,” presented by Bruce W. Craig, Ph.D. Speed does seem to decrease with age, but…
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An exercise ball is an effective way to add resistance and balance training to your workout. When choosing an exercise ball for your workout, you should pick one that is firm enough to sit on and large enough to allow…
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If you have chronic lower back or neck pain from sitting at a computer to work for hours or driving, you might benefit from doing pull-in waist exercises. These are to help prevent lower back or neck compression that can…
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1. Learn from the Pros Dance lessons are the most popular and conventional way to learn basic tap steps. A qualified dance instructor is the ideal way to facilitate learning tap steps. It’s also never too late to learn. Dance…
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Exercises that engage both the frontal abdominal muscles and the side obliques are the best workouts to achieve a flat stomach, report researchers at the American Council on Exercise. Moves that are incorporated in the most effective stomach exercises include…
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1. Pack the Right Food Keeping food fresh while you are camping is hard because there isn’t usually electricity when you are camping in a tent. Picking the right food to take with you when you go camping will help…
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Overview Upper body weight training has many benefits for women, according to the “The Personal Trainer’s Handbook.” Strength training helps to increase metabolism—the rate at which people burn calories—so it is essential for weight loss and weight maintenance. Strength training…
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The word “best,” when comparing exercise equipment, is a relative concept. The best exercise workout machines are those that suit your individual fitness goals and your fitness needs. The Federal Trade Commission recommends critical evaluation of the manufacturer’s claims when…
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Overview A specific set of founding movement principals have had a strong influence on exercises based on the Pilates method of body conditioning. The method was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1910s. In his 1945 book covering his fitness…
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Overview Volleyball is accessible to men and women of all ages, both indoors and outside, making it a prominent international sport. In fact, it ranks behind soccer as the second most popular participation sport in the world. It’s been estimated…
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According to “AARP Magazine,” belly fat can be dangerous and is associated with an increased risk for heart disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer. Exercises can be done to burn the fat and tone the muscles in your stomach….
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1. Think Like a Kid Hiking with kids can be a fun adventure for everyone. Adults have different goals for hiking. Their objectives are how far, how high and “how long is the hike?” For children, the objective isn’t important,…
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Hip and leg pain can be attributed to a variety of reasons including arthritis, bursitis, muscle strain, ligament sprain, capsular and bony restrictions. Regardless of the underlying cause, the resulting irritation and inflammation create pain which can be reduced or…
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Prepare to jump into a summertime fitness program with a good diet and a positive mental outlook, and you’ll hit the ground running. Shave off extra pounds and fuel up for workouts by building a better meal plan. Avoid pulled…
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Overview Dynamic flexibility in your upper body, as well as your lower body, can help reduce stress, relax your muscles, and return them to their original length and tension. When stretching, do not overstretch any muscle or joint or you…
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1. Consider Your Sleeping Arrangements When you choose what to pack for a camping trip, start with sleeping arrangements. You’ll need a tent you can pitch easily, or a camping trailer. Bring along a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow and…
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If you can’t make it to a fitness club, workout videos detail high-intensity exercises such as the ones you’d find in the aerobic’s studio. The best rated workout videos contain a varied array of movements, which challenge different parts of…
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1. Make Walking With Children Important Children and walking may not seem like a natural partnership, but walking with your children is a great way to talk to them about their day without phones, email and chores getting in the…
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Cycling is a non-impact activity appropriate for all fitness levels, but it requires some basic gear to get started. No matter what style of riding you’re into–road, off-road, triathlons, commuting, studio cycling classes or just for fun–you need a bike…
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A simple fitness mat offers the basis for a host of exercises that can be performed to strengthen the muscles surrounding the hip. Lateral raising of the leg, which means bringing it out to the side away from the body,…
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1. Balance the See Saw Since the swim is often the shortest part of triathlon swimming, many athletes don’t spend a lot of time focusing on it. However, it’s a good idea to practice so that you can finish this…
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Stability exercise balls are a specific type of exercise ball. They are large inflatable balls that come in various sizes and colors. Not all stability balls are created equal. To choose the best stability exercise ball, it is a good…
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