Fitness

Great butt-shaping exercises are weight-bearing exercises that target the gluteal (butt) muscles, the hip muscles and the hamstrings (back of the legs) to add shape and lift the buttocks. There are also several exercises you can do that use gravity…
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Like the muscles of the body, the muscles of the face can become loose, weakened and slack if they are not exercised. Though not medically proven, muscles of the face may be toned with special exercises that isolate and target…
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The pelvic floor is made up of muscles that run from the public bone to the base of your spine. They are responsible for supporting bladder and bowl, and control the muscles that open and close the anus and urethra….
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Only one in four Americans gets the recommended amount of daily exercise, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE): a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate activity on most days of the week or 20 minutes of intense activity…
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Don’t be fooled by the large, bright, inflatable exercise ball. It may look like fun–and indeed it can be–but it is also a powerful piece of fitness equipment for improving core strength and balance. The American Council on exercise says…
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1. Take a Pain Reliever The first step in controlling most types of pain is to take a pain-relieving drug. Many over-the-counter drugs work wonderfully for this. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers. More…
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Pine tar is an all-natural ingredient that has been used for centuries for various purposes, including a wood preservative and a coating that is used on wood and metal. It can waterproof boats and preserve buildings. In more recent times,…
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Overview Pull-ups require you to lift and lower your entire body using your upper body strength on a pull-up bar. While this activity may come easy to some, others struggle with completing just one pull-up. In order to do 20…
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Overview Excessive belly fat, also known by its scientific name visceral fat, is one of the greatest health risks worldwide and especially in the United States. Heart disease kills more people than any other disease in America and having excessive…
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These drills will increase the power and speed in your lower body thus enabling you to jump higher. Both power and speed are attributed to fast-twitch muscle fibers. Such muscles are effectively developed by using movement drills that are quick…
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Skiing can be fun if one is cautious. If reckless, however, the activity can become one of danger, potentially putting your life and the lives of others in peril. There are numerous ways to ensure your safety and the safety…
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Overview Wooden bats have been used by professional baseball players since the sport’s inception. According to the website Baseball-Bats.net, early wooden baseball bats came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Players quickly discovered, however, that bats with rounded barrels…
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For years, gymnast and dancers have used yoga balls to tone, strengthen and improve their flexibility. More recently, physical therapists have begun incorporating them into their rehabilitation and wellness programs. In yoga, they provide additional support for moderate to difficult…
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In the mid-20th century, psychologist William Sheldon devised the term “somatotype” to describe the three major body types he identified during his studies. Everybody’s body is different and can be identified according to Sheldon’s system of classification. Some people will…
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Building muscle mass takes dedication and hard work, but even then muscle gain can be a long and tedious process. The fastest way to achieve your muscle gain goals is with smart training and diet. A few simple tips can…
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The Total Gym machine is a home gym that is capable of exercising all your major muscle groups including the muscles of your chest, back, legs, arms, abs and shoulders. A simple increase of the incline on your Total Gym…
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The human body moves voluntarily and involuntarily via our muscular system. Muscles contract and shorten in response to nerve stimuli as they counter gravitational forces and maintain posture and balance. There are over 600 muscles in our body, which make…
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The muscles of the calf and thigh constitute most of the major lower-body muscles. The calf muscle is called the gastrocnemius. The muscles of the thigh include the quadriceps muscles on the anterior (front) side, the hamstrings on the posterior…
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Jogging strollers feature a three-wheel design that allow for easier maneuverability while jogging or taking a brisk walk. Joggers typically include plenty of storage space, so you can stow your diaper bag, water bottles, keys or other necessities as you…
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The muscles of the buttocks and inner thighs are called the glutes and adductors, respectively. The adductors should not be confused with the abductors, which are the muscles of the outer thighs. You can train these groups separately by doing…
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Free-weight exercises involve the use of barbells, dumbbells and weight plates. As opposed to machines, free weights force you to use stabilizing muscles when you perform exercises to maintain proper form and postural alignment. You can do free-weight exercises to…
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Cellulite is a non-life-threatening substance that builds up under the skin and makes it look rough and dimpled. Although cellulite is nearly impossible to get rid of altogether, you can take proactive measures to make it less noticeable. According to…
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Pilates exercises strengthen and lengthen the internal, core muscles of the abdomen and back. The focus of Pilates is to use body conditioning through stretching to improve flexibility and strengthen the back and spine. As opposed to fast-paced, aerobic workouts…
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Practicing a sport gives athletes the opportunity to learn the game and develop the fundamental skills required to play the sport. In basketball, several drills can teach those fundamentals. There are also games that can be played at practice that…
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Knowing who is in charge of a baseball game when it comes to weather issues is not always easy. Prior to the start of the game, the home team has the call on whether a game will be played or…
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Overview Commonly used in boot camp classes, body-building workouts and military training, the push-up perseveres as an effective fitness tool. Push-ups activate multiple muscle groups and require no equipment and little coordination. Learn to love the push-up for all the…
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If you want a smaller butt, jump off the leg press machine and step away from the barbells. Lifting heavy weights and performing a low number of reps increases muscle size, according to the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM)…
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To some, baseball seems so simple because each team gets to put nine players in the field to play defense. But there is more to the sport than just the number of players who take the field. Each team has…
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Overview Bicycle motocross, or BMX as it is commonly referred to, is racing around a dirt track. BMX racing was started when teenagers who were too young to race motorcycles began racing their bikes on dirt trails in California. BMX…
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Yoga is a form of exercise that can range form gentle to intense. Various bodily positions called “poses” are held for a series of seconds. According to the Mayo Clinic, numerous benefits can be seen from yoga, such as stress…
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