Elbow tendinitis is the inflammation of the tendon that attaches the triceps muscle, or the muscle in the back of the upper arm, to the lower arm. Additionally, elbow tendinitis can affect the biceps tendon located in the front of…
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Knock knees describes a condition where your knees fall in towards the midline of your body rather than staying neutrally aligned. Knock knees can be caused by tight inner thigh muscles pulling your legs inwards, or weak outer thigh muscles…
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Snapping hip injury, sometimes called dancer’s hip, is a condition in which you feel a snapping on the outside of the hip when you walk or run. This is due to tightness in the iliotibial (IT) band, a sheath of…
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Physical activity is important for maintaining good health. Low-impact exercise is recommended if you are recovering from an injury or have not done exercise in a long time and want to get started again. According to the Texas A&M University,…
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As a woman, your body has a higher percentage of body fat than men. Therefore, the fat burning exercises you choose should utilize your fat stores for energy while increasing lean muscle mass, which boosts your metabolism. A faster metabolism…
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Bootcamp workouts provide a challenging format that enables you to receive a high-caliber workout in a short amount of time. The main attraction of bootcamp workouts is the limitless amount of exercises and their high intensity. Your workout should mimic…
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The rectus abdominis is a long strip of muscle that starts at your lower chest and ends at your pelvis. When you say that you want to work your lower abdominals, it is the lower region of the rectus abdominis…
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Pilates is a physical fitness program that develops strength and improves balance and posture. The exercises are designed to require you to simultaneously contract your core musculature while performing the movements. The calf consists of both the gastrocnemius, which is…
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Abdominal workout programs can vary from intense, focused abdominal exercises multiple days a week to a few exercises included as part of another workout. The abdominal workouts you choose to do should be dictated by your goal. Heavy intense exercises…
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A yoga ball is made out of durable rubber and it gets inflated to widths of 55 to 75 cm. Known by other names like physio ball, stability ball and fitness ball, the yoga ball causes you to be off…
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Overview Made from high-grade steel material, Powertec squat racks are built for safety and can be used in both commercial and residential settings. Powertec was the first to design plate-loaded leverage machines, which basically combine the intensity of free-weight training…
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Bringing your shoulders down and back is a critical element of good form and posture when weightlifting. Shoulder position is also important in everyday life, especially if you work at a computer, which tends to encourage forward-slumping posture. According to…
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It’s interesting to see so many people ignore leg exercises when there are plenty of great leg training options available in the gym. People new to weightlifting are often so focused on developing their upper bodies that they ignore important…
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1. Kriya Yoga Integral yoga was founded by Swami Satchidananda with centers throughout the United States. In Integral yoga, you are told the goal of all yoga is to be able to sit still in meditation. And various cleansing techniques…
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A slim waist is one of the most visible signs of physical fitness. But one of the reasons a fit, athletic waist is so admirable is that it’s also difficult to attain. To get a slimmer waist, you need to…
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Having a flat, toned midsection has long been associated with being fit. Many men, for aesthetic purposes, blast away at their abdominal muscles in pursuit of the ever elusive “six-pack.” The fitness market is inundated with different gadgets and gimmicks…
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As you age, you may notice that your body does not respond as well to instability because systems that control balance begin to deteriorate. You may trip stepping off a curb or slip getting out of the tub, and you…
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Overview Strength training, sometimes called resistance training or weight training, offers numerous benefits, including improved muscle tone, endurance, posture and strength. There are a number of methods you can use to apply overload to your muscles to improve their condition,…
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1. Break Out the Machine One way to do the shoulder transverse extension is to use a Nautilus or other weight lifting machine. Ask your trainer or gym associate to show you the proper form on the equipment and be…
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Vibration machines are small platforms with handrails provided for safety. When activated, the platform vibrates up and down or side to side at user controlled speeds. Users standing on the platform keep their balance by adjusting their muscles. Several studies…
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Overview Your weight is directly related to how many calories your body takes in and burns on a daily basis, so it makes sense that how much you weigh is determined by what you eat and the types of exercise…
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A universal gym is a multi-station exercise platform that can be used to perform a wide variety of exercises, from just a few exercises on some machines, to more than 100 on machines with cable technology. Most universal gyms have…
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A flabby neck can add years to your appearance and can lower self-esteem and self-confidence. With job competition fierce, older men and women are competing with the younger crowd. Fight the good fight and improve your appearance and a vigorous,…
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The aerobic step bench is a versatile piece of equipment for body-weight and plyometric exercises. Make regular push-ups and lunges more challenging by incorporating the step. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends engaging in moderately intense physical activity 30…
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The word “pec” is shorthand for the word pectoralis, which is the anatomical name for the chest muscles. Breasts on their own are composed of fat and glandular tissue. The pecs are beneath and to the sides of the breasts….
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Pilates is a very gentle and effective workout that enables you to strengthen, shape, stretch and relax your body, according to “Pilates Fitness Training for Body and Soul.” Pilates tones and streamlines the body, especially the hips, thighs, tummy and…
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Muscular endurance is your ability to use your muscles over a period of time, using less than maximal strength. Trying to lift your maximum weight in a bench press one time is an example of muscular strength, while benching 50…
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The days are gone when an abdominal workout meant just hundreds of crunches and sit-ups. Fitness professionals now know that the complex network of abdominal muscle that keeps you upright, protects your spine and gives you a slim waist requires…
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Leg and gluteal machine workouts sculpt your lower body, improve leg strength and prevent injuries. While fitness centers usually have an ample selection of bun and thigh machines, few people need to use all of them. The best exercise machines…
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Fitness balls—in a plethora of colors and sizes—are standard equipment at gyms today and accessible for people of all fitness levels. Sometimes also referred to as stability balls or Swiss balls, fitness balls are large, bouncy, made of durable plastic…
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