Breathing exercises are designed to get the body used to taking deep, cleansing breaths, filling the lungs and resetting the natural rhythm of bringing oxygen into the body. Stress and chaotic lifestyles have caused many people to get in the…
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Because your back is involved in most functional activity and movement, the risk of injury is high. All movement begins at the trunk, or core, of the body. Exercise may be the most effective way to speed up recovery from…
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You don’t need a gimmicky infomercial product or a gym full of machines to tone your thighs. You can target the muscles of your upper legs–quadriceps, hamstring and abductor/adductor complex–at home with little more than your body weight and a…
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Overview Hand strength exercises improve the strength of muscles, tendons and joints acting on your hand. Such structures are highly susceptible to overuse injuries from repetitive motions that use primarily hand muscles. Hand strength exercises for the small muscles within…
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Overview Getting older is inevitable, but there are many things women can do to increase their vitality throughout their senior years. Weight training provides an excellent supplement to a general fitness program and can make a huge difference in the…
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If you’ve got back pain you are not alone. It’s the fifth most common reason that folks visit their doctors, according to the University of Illinois. Back pain often is the result of an imbalance between your muscles, tendons and…
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When you want to work your stomach muscles, but don’t have time to go to the gym, you need not look any further than your office desk. No matter how long your day is, you can easily fit in exercises…
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If you’re looking for a way to tone up for a special event or to become more fit overall, there are many exercises that can help. According to the American Heart Association, exercise offers toning benefits and boosts your immune…
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A flabby stomach can be embarrassing and frustrating, especially when the weight becomes tough to lose. But various exercises target the abdomen, and work to rid a body of unnecessary fat. As with most physical activities, these exercises work best…
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In America, back pain strikes 8 out of every 10 people, according to MedlinePlus. Weak core muscles are often the culprit. The spine needs strong muscles to support it, and when that support system is weak from sparse use, injury…
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During pregnancy, exercise is often the last thing on a woman’s mind. Between the nausea and fatigue that often accompany pregnancy, it is often difficult to work up the energy for daily exercise. However, regular, low-impact exercise is essential to…
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1. Find Your Neck Reach behind your head and rest your hand on the back of your neck. Say, “Hello” to your neck. It has an important job to do–support your head. The muscles of the neck rotate and flex…
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People have used yoga to improve their health for centuries. Named from the ancient Indian Sanskirt word meaning “to yoke” or “union,” yoga is considered to be a way to unify body, mind and soul. In their textbook “The Science…
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Yoga comes from the ancient Indian Sanskrit word meaning “to yoke” or “union.” Traditionally, it refers to the unifying of body, mind and soul through various types of yoga practice. Physical yoga, or hatha yoga, combines the physical movement of…
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The fitness trend began in the 1970s. Those who began exercising when Jane Fonda and Kenneth Cooper were household names have probably maintained their fitness level but still require exercise program modification. Experts at the National Institute on Aging advise…
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Overview The Weider Crossbow home gym comes with 240 pounds of resistance from a power rod system. This multi-exercise platform offers over 50 exercises all on one piece of equipment. The Crossbow home gym utilizes cables, which allow the user…
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Overview The Weider Crossbow is a home gym that has over 50 exercises utilizing a power rod system instead of weight plates. The Crossbow comes equipped with 240 pounds of resistance that can be easily adjusted and has cable handles…
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The knee is a complex hinge joint that is commonly injured or damaged because it is weight-bearing and made up of a number of bones, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Knee injuries may require physiotherapy alone or medical treatment and surgery….
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1. Strengthen the Abs and a Whole Lot More The Malibu Pilates chair was created and designed by Carroll Krieff to use in combination with Pilates exercises, to give the user a sculpted body by working out and applying the…
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Yoga is an ancient form of exercise dating back to 3000 B.C. Originally practiced in Pakistan, yoga has been closely tied to Hinduism and Buddhism. Beginning in the 1960s, yoga experienced an increase in popularity as a form of exercise…
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The lower body is split into several major sections–the quadriceps, the hamstrings and the calves. During lower body movement, such as running, all three of these groups work in unison. The calves being the smaller muscle group, they are often…
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If you want to lose lower back fat, you have to understand that spot reduction is not possible. To slim down your lower back, you have to lose weight throughout your whole body while building muscle. As the pounds melt…
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1. Double Chins Can Be Healthy Your neck extensor muscles are responsible for holding your head up for hours on end every day, so it’s important you give them a good stretch. Most people don’t realize that their neck supports…
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While Pilates doesn’t require any equipment, tools can be added to the workouts to increase resistance or add difficulty to the routine. Equipment can also be used as aid to increase flexibility. Pilates equipment varies from simple tools you can…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, total knee replacement surgery, is one of the most successful elective surgeries done today. Exercising consistently with a physical therapist and at home is key to ensuring a successful return to activities of daily living…
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Your lower back is made up of five lumbar vertebrae separated by intervertebral discs and held together by ligaments. Too much time spent sitting or standing with poor posture combined with a general lack of physical activity can lead to…
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Strong abdominal muscles come with many benefits, including increased balance and stability plus greater ease with everyday movements. While you don’t technically need any equipment to work your abs, some types of equipment do open the door to more varied…
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The Professional Golf Association describes Pilates and golf as a “perfect match,” and claims that Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam practice the method to improve their games and prevent injuries. The complex, full-body movements used in the golf swing require…
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A successful cardiovascular workout is possible in your own home. Cardiovascular activity is beneficial for your health because it reduces the risk of heart attacks, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other chronic diseases. Cardio is also an important…
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Electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS, is a modality frequently used by physical therapists. EMS machines are devices that generate electrical impulses. The impulses flow through wires to the connected electrodes. By adhering the electrodes over the target muscles, a therapist…
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