Fitness

The major macronutrients in the food you eat are carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Each of these provides energy for skeletal muscle function, but carbohydrates and fats provide most of your energy; protein is just a minor contributor. According to exercise…
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Overview Muscular endurance refers to the amount of repeated muscular contractions or exertions that a muscle or muscle group can perform over time. Muscle contractions can be repeated movements or holding a static contraction in a motionless force for an…
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A knee is one of the easiest parts of the body to injure because it is used for nearly every motion the body performs. Common acute injuries are caused from sudden stops and turns during activities like soccer and tennis….
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Having a firm, flat stomach will make you feel more attractive and confident; however, there are no quick-fix solutions that will give you flat abs. You can’t get flat abs with just stomach exercises. You have to firm the fat…
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Ab slings are durable nylon supports that get fastened to a pull-up bar for ab exercises. When using these tools, your upper arms are placed into the slings while you grip the top part of the slings with your hands….
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Your stomach muscles support your back every day. Strengthening these muscle groups will flatten the appearance of your stomach while helping to support your back. Stronger stomach muscles will also help you to avoid back injuries in the future. There…
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Adults need not let age slow their minds, with a number of brain exercises available that will keep you as sharp-witted as the children in your life. Some of these games require you to think back to younger days as…
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Achieving that ripped stomach seems to be on every person’s mind, especially when summertime rolls around. Of course, training the abdominals, especially the lower abdominals, can seem daunting because several exercises claim to be the best. One of the hardest…
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According to the American Diabetes Association, the purpose of warming-up is to ready your skeletal muscles, heart and lungs for a progressive increase in exercise intensity. A well-rounded and effective gym warm-up typically incorporates the following activities: Low-intensity aerobic activity,…
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Overview The Proform Company produces several lines of treadmills aimed at both commercial and residential buyers. For consumers, a Proform treadmill offers a comprehensive cardio workout in the comfort of the home. For commercial buyers, Proform treadmills provide durability and…
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Overview When you think about losing weight, you may conjure up a picture of walking on a treadmill for hours on end. While walking on a treadmill, along with many other types of cardiovascular exercise, does burn calories, you might…
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The Pilates workout has progressively grown in popularity since its basic principles were introduced by founder Joseph Pilates. “Precision and a gentle flow of movement, as well as the highest possible degree of tension release and natural deep-breathing are the…
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Bursa, a small sac containing fluid, cushions the space between the shoulder’s tendons and bones. Bursitis occurs when the sac becomes inflamed, causing shoulder stiffness, limited range of motion and pain during activity and while at rest. Tendinitis, rotator cuff…
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Kettlebells are a classic Russian strength implement that have enjoyed a surge of popularity in the past few years. Unlike traditional barbells and dumbbells, kettlebells are intended to be swung explosively and are used to improve power as well as…
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The erector spinae muscles support your spinal column, promote ease of mobility and encourage correct posture. Most of us tend to think of our ab muscles when we think about strengthening our core. However, your core also refers to your…
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After sustaining a knee injury it is important for you to return to exercise to regain full range of motion. Doing exercises that strengthen the leg muscles, especially the quadriceps and hamstrings, will help to stabilize and protect the knee….
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The Swiss ball is used for strengthening, stretching, balance and stability training. Exercising on the unstable surface of the sphere-shaped Swiss ball forces the user to balance himself. This incorporates proprioceptive training, the body’s awareness of where it is at…
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Overview Elliptical machines are one of the most popular types of cardio equipment in fitness centers and home gyms. These devices offer a low-impact cardiovascular workout that combines motions from step machines, treadmills and ski machines. While the quality and…
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Whether it’s toning up for bathing suit season or trying to get rid of stubborn post-pregnancy belly weight, many women are looking for ways to exercise the stomach. But sometimes getting to the gym to use an ab machine just…
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Overview The American College of Sports Medicine defines physical fitness as your ability to perform physical activities like resistance and aerobic training to improve your health, your physical skills and your body’s cellular processes to keep you alive. Resistance and…
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Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder of the brain that affects basic motor functions such as movement of the limbs, speech and muscle coordination, according to the National Institutes of Health. Cerebral palsy cannot be cured, but there are many…
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Poor circulation in the feet can cause chronic cold feet, numbness, tingling and pain. Whether the poor circulation is a result of advanced age, varicose veins or the “pins and needles” feeling that you get from sitting in the same…
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Overview The Total Gym 1500 is able to be set up in seconds and is designed to allow the user to move quickly from exercise to exercise. Adjust the resistance by increasing or decreasing the angle of the slidebench. The…
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Exercising your abdominal muscles can give you that attractive six-pack look, but training the abdomen can benefit you in more ways than just looking good in a swimsuit. For men over 40, training the abdominal muscles–the rectus abdominus, the transversus…
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Appropriate exercises can strengthen your supportive back muscles and help reduce lower-back pain by relieving the pressure on your lower spine. Dr. Robert Saper of Boston University’s School of Medicine conducted a conclusive study that revealed the effectiveness of yoga…
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A Pilates ring is a circular object made of rubber or metal that possess padded grips on the sides in the inside and outside of the ring. Exercises can be done holding the ring for weight or by pressing, pulling…
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Overview When you exercise, your body requires more oxygen and a faster rate of blood flow to compensate for increased activity in your muscle tissues. To meet this increased demand, your heart pumps faster than normal. By calculating the increase…
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Overview The Total Gym Platinum uses a cable and pulley system, and comes with a leg pulley, wing attachment and squat stand. Changing the resistance requires adjusting the incline of the sliding bench. Step 1 Perform the leg pull, which…
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Overview The Proform Fitness Company manufactures a wide line of treadmills and other types of exercise equipment. Proform treadmills can be found in fitness centers throughout the world, as well as many home gyms. The Proform 540 is an economical…
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Overview The U.S. Army Reserve gives retirees and veterans a stipend for their retirement. This stipend is based off of many factors, including your age, the number of “points” you accumulated during your service and the date your retired. Being…
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