Pushups are body weight exercises that place a primary emphasis on your pectoral muscles and a secondary emphasis on your triceps and shoulders. When you want to add some spice to a chest workout, you can perform multiple pushup variations….
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Unlike dynamic exercises, isometric exercises are performed without any range of motion. Simply put, you hold a contraction for a series of seconds with no lengthening or shortening of the muscle. You can work every muscle group with isometric exercises,…
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Boxing is a demanding sport that will challenge your muscular strength, power and endurance as well as your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. According to combat fitness expert Martin Rooney, boxers are among the fittest sportsmen. Because of the large variety…
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Overview Pulley weight machines can be a safe, entry-level method of weight training for beginners and the elderly wishing to take part in a resistance-training program. Cable machines allow you to move through a specific range of motion, providing tension…
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Toning the belly with abdominal exercises may be more realistic than once thought. “Combat the Fat” author Jeff Anderson uses new research on spot reduction of body fat directly from the abdomen as proof of his claim. You may directly…
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Upper arm flab or fat is the result of excessive amounts of fatty tissue along with a decrease in muscle tone. A combination of cardiovascular and resistance training exercise will allow for the best results in toning the upper arms….
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Fencing is a combat sport in which competitors duel with swords. Three different weapons are used in traditional fencing: the foil, epee and saber, all of which are wielded differently and have different target areas and rules. Kendo, fencing that…
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Overview After playing enough hockey on your roller blades, they are going to become dirty and oily. It is not something that you can avoid, but cleaning them is not too much of a chore. Keeping your skates clean is…
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The best cardio machines for weight loss should be varied. The body will adapt to a particular exercise over time and a plateau effect will happen where results taper off to maintenance levels. Varying the type of cardio machine used…
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It takes little movement to strengthen your wrists with exercises that target the muscles in your forearms. Strong forearms balance strong muscles of the upper arms. Bulky biceps and toned triceps are good for bending and straightening the elbows, but…
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According to Athleticscholarships.net, William G. Morgan invented volleyball in 1895. Morgan meant volleyball as a combination of other sports, including baseball, tennis, basketball and handball. Volleyball includes the hitting of baseball and tennis with the jumping of basketball and the…
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You might claim to have a favorite sleeping position, but, according to SleepDisordersGuide.com, you probably change your position at least several times each night. It’s important to find a comfortable sleeping position, but you also should choose a position that…
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For people who love to play golf, getting out on the links and hitting the ball is enough fun. But if you’re looking for a challenge or a way to entertain a group of friends on the golf course, there…
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A well-developed latissimus dorsi muscle creates a V-shaped back, broad in the shoulders and narrow in the hip. If a given motion involves pulling your elbows in or back toward your body, it’s a safe bet that this muscle is…
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Because aluminum bats are used in Little League, high school and college, many players are unaware of the choices they have if they decide to switch to wood. Major League Baseball players use wooden bats of the highest quality, including…
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The triceps muscle is on the back of each arm, and it contains lateral, medial and long heads. Toning the triceps creates muscular definition in the arms and contributes to overall arm strength. Strong, toned triceps improve swinging, bouncing and…
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Those who want a firm butt should know that there are plenty of ways to build the glute muscles without any gym equipment. Many butt exercises use only bodyweight resistance, and can be performed from the comfort of the home….
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Because many Little League, college and casual baseball players use aluminum bats, many people are unaware of the choices they have if they decide to switch over to wood. There are numerous types of wood bats, most of which are…
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Basketball is a popular team sport played by trying to shoot a ball through a stationary basket. Basketball can be played anywhere with a flat surface and a basketball hoop, including outdoors for recreational purposes or inside in a professional…
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Football requires athletes to use different types of strength, including limit, explosive, relative and reactive strength to achieve peak performance. Performing each of these types of exercises will help you become a more prepared, complete and successful football player. Increase…
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Overview For decades, ash baseball bats were the go-to bats for most, if not all, baseball players who swung wooden sticks. But maple stormed onto the baseball scene around 2001, and ever since, it has dominated the baseball world, flying…
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If you have had a total knee replacement, it is important to do exercises after your surgery. Exercises for a total knee replacement will help to restore as much range of motion and strength in your knee as possible. In…
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The ability to jump high is important for many sports, including basketball, track and field, soccer, and tennis. But high-jumping doesn’t come naturally for most people, and so targeted exercises are a necessary part of building that skill. The best…
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Pilates exercises are a series of controlled movements designed to strengthen and tone your muscles while increasing flexibility. There are a number of Pilates exercises designed to target your lower body, to firm and lift your butt. You should perform…
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With more than 70 percent of the world covered by water, it was only natural that curious people wanted to see what was under the surface. Scuba diving has become much more accessible to beginners and many oceanside resorts worldwide…
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Exercise activities bring a multitude of health benefits for the older adult, including reducing arthritis pain, depression, anxiety and the risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to the National Library of Medicine. A carefully planned exercise schedule is one…
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Overview When it comes to flabby arms, the actual flab is generally localized on the back of the upper arms. This area has a group of muscles known as the triceps. Exercising your flabby arms can help create better muscle…
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Men’s and women’s conventional running shoes are quite similar, but it’s important to scrutinize running shoes to ensure selecting the best model for your feet. Portland, Oregon-based sports podiatrist Dr. Ray McClanahan suggests that the best women’s running shoe is…
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The lower abdominal muscles and hips are two important areas of the core. The muscles of the core act to keep you balanced and stable during movement. In the case of the abs and the hips, these muscles act to…
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Softball is one of America’s favorite sports, with leagues for boys and girls, kids and adults. Because a softball is larger than a baseball and is pitched underhand, pitches are slower, allowing even unskilled players to get a hit at…
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