Some women choose to minimize their breast size and reduce how heavy their bust is. A smaller breast size can alleviate back pain while other women may experience an increase in their self-esteem. Exercises to minimize breast size target the…
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The muscles at the sides of your stomach–your internal and external obliques–are responsible for bending your spine sideways in a movement called lateral flexion and for turning your spine around in a movement called rotation. There are a number of…
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Overview The number of calories burned during yoga practice varies. While it might not be the quickest way to lose weight, establishing a disciplined yoga routine will inspire healthy lifestyle changes that provide long-term results. The Sanskrit word “asana” literally…
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Obtaining a flat stomach is a little more involved than doing a single exercise hundreds of times on a daily basis. This is the premise of all the ab gadgets seen on late-night infomercials. It is true that you have…
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Overview Yoga and Pilates are similar types of mind-body exercise, each with its own benefit. Gyrotonic exercise utilizes principles of yoga, Pilates and dance movements to create a method of exercise used by dancers, athletes and recreational exercisers. This system…
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Experts agree that the fitball, also known as a stability, exercise or fitness ball, is a valuable ab training tool. The Mayo Clinic advises doing abdominal crunches on a fitball to tone your abs, and a 2001 American Council on…
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Age is no excuse to stop exercising, although it does become more challenging. The older population has challenges such as joint pain, balance problems and other physical limitations. However, the National Institutes of Health reports that senior citizens need exercise…
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Back pain is usually caused by weak muscles, as the muscles of the back, abdomen, and buttocks all support the core, according to bigbackpain.com. Performing exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the core can prevent, reduce and eliminate back…
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Overview While you can actually do yoga with an exercise ball, usually known as yoga on the ball, “yoga ball” is also one of many generic terms to describe stability balls. These giant inflatable balls are used for stretching, strength…
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Sometimes called gym balls, fit balls or stability balls, Swiss balls are used for performing a variety of exercises. Constructed of nonburst plastic, Swiss balls are inflatable and come in many sizes. To make sure your Swiss ball is the…
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Getting rid of stubborn stomach fat is important not only because of cosmetic reasons, but also because it lowers your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and other potentially deadly diseases. Since there is no way to spot-treat…
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To lose fat below the waist, you need to approach the situation like you would with fat at any other location on the body. You have to do calorie burning exercise along with muscle building exercise to flatten out your…
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Exercising at home is a popular option because its free, its convenient and it’s open 24 hours a day. The ab muscles are arguably the easiest to work at home because using your body weight only to strength train your…
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Orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists often see patients with knee injuries. Knee injuries can include damage to the patella, meniscus, or knee ligaments, like the ACL , or anterior cruciate ligament and MCL, or medial collateral ligament. Some knee injuries…
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The kickback exercise emphasizes the triceps muscles at the back of the upper arm. The triceps feature three heads known as the lateral, medial and long heads. Performing the kickback exercise in slightly different ways targets the three heads differently…
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Many women tend to shy away from lifting weights because they fear getting big and bulky like a man. Without the proper hormones, this will not happen, as women have too much estrogen. Strength training will give the body a…
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Stretching and exercising your neck is important for keeping the muscles in your neck strong and flexible, as well as preventing muscle tension and stiffness. Lack of proper exercise of your neck can result in a decreased range of motion,…
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Push-ups have long been considered one of the best exercises a person can do, regardless of the goal. Push-ups work virtually every muscle of the upper body and core, and have so many variations that the focus can be shifted…
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Weight machines come in a variety of forms. They make use of hydraulic pistons, lines and pulleys, weight stacks, rubber bands and your own body weight. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, each kind of abdominal workout machine…
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The skin under the neck becomes loose and sagging for a number of reason. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neck aging is usually a combination of loose muscles and skin and excessive fat accumulation. After dieting, the skin that was…
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Cardio exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. The Cardiovascular Institute of The South recommends that individuals partake in “vigorous aerobic activities, done three or four times a week for 30 to 60 minutes to optimize heart and…
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Exercises to treat your own back can be done in the comfort of your home, without the need for expensive equipment or gym memberships. Doing a variety of flexibility exercises in the form of stretching will help you to control…
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Overview As a form of exercise, you can do step climbing in one of three venues: outdoors on a safe set of stairs, on a stair-climbing machine or in a traditional step-aerobics class. All forms of step, when done safely…
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About 34 million American adults are considered to be obese, according to the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. To control your weight, you need to find a balance between calories consumed and calories expended through exercise. One way…
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Overview The Bowflex Power Pro home gym utilizes cables and pulleys attached to power rods that deliver 210 pounds of resistance, which can be upgraded to a 310 pound or 410 pound capacity. The power rods are made from composite…
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Pregnancy often adds a new level of stress to your environment, and it frequently comes with some unpleasant side effects, such as nausea and fatigue. Breathing exercises can help women manage pregnancy-related stress, as well as prepare for labor. Dedicate…
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Strengthening or rehabilitating knees and legs requires both open- and closed-chain exercises. A closed-chain exercise requires that the body part at the end of the chain stays fixed on the ground or other solid object. These exercises tend to mimic…
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A set of dumbbells give your upper body a good workout. Adding an exercise ball can make your workouts even better. Performing exercises on a ball can improve your core stability, posture and overall balance. It is important to choose…
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Slimming down your legs involves cardiovascular exercise, to burn calories and fat, and strength training, to build muscle and tone. According to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” the most efficient way to slim the legs is…
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The hip joints are surrounded by numerous muscles, which contract to move your legs through various ranges of motion. These movements are important for activities such as sitting down, standing up, stepping sideways, walking, and running. Therefore, you should exercise…
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