The “ACE Personal Trainer Manual” by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) states that the primary purpose for the back muscles, more commonly known as the latissimus dorsi, is shoulder adduction, as well as extension and internal rotation. Based on…
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A firm, lifted and shapely rear end is something everyone wants but few can achieve. Even hours spent in the gym won’t get you the derriere of your dreams unless you kick your workout into overdrive. Add in a few…
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To run faster, you need to run fast. This may seem simplistic, but it is the truth. You cannot just do one or two fast training runs and expect to set a new personal record. You need an intelligent training…
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Inline skating is often called rollerblading after one of the most commonly used brands of sakes, the rollerblade. The sport has gained in popularity because it’s a blend of roller skating and ice skating, with more similarities to the feel…
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Hockey sticks have changed dramatically since the early part of the 1990s. Prior to that decade, hockey sticks were simply made of wood. Then manufacturers started to use other materials–primarily aluminum–to make the shafts of the sticks. This has made…
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The hamstrings consist of three muscles on the posterior (back) thigh. These muscles are the biceps femoris, semimembranosus and semitendinosus. These muscles function to extend the thigh at the hip joint and flex the leg at the knee joint. They…
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Overview The choice of materials used to construct baseball bats has evolved over the years, starting with solid wood, then to aluminum and now to composites. Major League Baseball only plays with wood bats, but just about every other league…
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Overview The choice of materials used to construct baseball bats has evolved, starting with solid wood, then moving to aluminum and now to composites. Major League Baseball only plays with wood bats, but just about every other league from youth…
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Looking good and well put together can have an enormous impact on your life. Looking good enables you to go about life in a more confident manner, which can affect how others regard you as well. In fact, there is…
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The primary muscles in your arms are your biceps, triceps and forearm. The biceps are on the inner portion of your upper arm, and the triceps can be found on the outer portion of your upper arm. Your forearm is…
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The 5K is one of the most common road races in the United States. Part of its lure is its length, which allows novice runners to compete at a short distance among a large community of runners. The 5K is…
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Smaller arms are achieved by lifting the correct amount of weight and performing the right amount of repetitions, not by doing certain exercises. However, squats and lunges won’t do much to firm your arms. The National Academy of Sport Medicine’s…
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Basketball is a game of skill that requires significant training in order to play well. Players have to get in great cardiovascular condition, must build explosive strength and work on the individual skills needed to play the game. This requires…
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Sometimes it is not until you experience neck strain that you realize the importance of maintaining healthy neck muscles. The neck allows the gaze to turn up, down, left and right. Full mobility in the neck lets your view of…
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Overview Perimenopause is a term that describes the changes that occur in a woman’s reproductive system as menopause approaches. A woman enters menopause when she has not had a menstrual period for one year. Although it is not an illness,…
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Basketball shooting games, as well as being fun, are a great way to practice shooting the basketball. There is a variety of games that can be played with any number of players. These games are typically informal and played without…
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Like most team sports, basketball has certain designated positions for players. Players’ height and skill levels are used to determine who plays these positions. Some talented players are able to play multiple positions. Learning how to play different positions and…
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Overview Taking the time to choose the correct training shoe for your sport or exercise is easily one of the most important things you can do. Most people do not appreciate what we ask of our feet on a daily…
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The Ab Roller is a common sight at most gyms and fitness centers. Although it was developed over a decade ago, it is still regarded as a integral piece of equipment in toning and tightening your abdominal muscles. The patented…
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Water polo is a team sport played in a swimming pool. There are six players per team in the field and one goalkeeper. The game is similar to basketball in that all players (besides the goalkeeper) move from end to…
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Good posture improves blood circulation, energy levels, muscle tone and breathing. The shoulder girdle aligns with the spine and pelvis bones and is very important in correct posture. It is also referred to as the pectoral girdle and consists of…
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Overview Whether you are a Major League Baseball hopeful or a weekend warrior, all baseball and softball players must learn how to hold the bat properly. Holding the bat correctly allows for increases in the number and distance of hits….
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Overview Being left-handed in modern society can be very difficult and frustrating. However, when playing baseball or softball, batting left-handed can actually be an advantage. Since left-handed batters are rare, most pitchers have a difficult time pitching to them and,…
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Hitting a heavy bag or a speed bag is essential for any boxer. Hitting a speed bag helps develop timing, quickness, agility and aggressiveness. Hitting a heavy bag helps develop strength, endurance, explosive power and punching technique. It is an…
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Freestyle kayak is a whitewater sport. The paddler performs maneuvers and acrobatic moves along a set course. Freestyle kayak competitions are overseen by USA Freestyle Kayak, which represents the United States as a member of the International Canoe Federation. The…
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Going to the gym in tight-fitting workout clothes might intimidate some women who want to get in shape; expensive gym memberships are also discouraging. Thankfully, there is a solution: home fitness videos. Exercise videos are a budget-friendly way to get…
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Iodine is an essential nutrient needed by our bodies for normal function. It promotes thyroid function and production of thyroid hormones. Iodine also converts food into energy our cells can use. Adults need around 150 mcg a day as recommended…
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Hip internal rotation exercises are designed to strengthen the groin, or adductor muscles of the inner thigh. These muscles bring the legs together while the outer hip muscles, called abductors, pull the legs apart. Muscular strength and flexibility imbalances can…
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Turnout, defined as the external rotation of the legs from the hip socket, is the foundation of classical ballet technique. Ideal turnout is the external rotation of both legs at 90 degrees, with both legs pointing away from the center…
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Resistance training is a great way to improve strength, skills and movement required in the sport of basketball. One method of resistance training is the use of a medicine ball, or med ball. The medicine ball ranges in size (usually…
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