Abdominal exercises are commonly done from a lying or hanging position. If you want to add some creativity into your workouts, there are a number of ab exercises you can do from a standing position. To perform these, you need…
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Breasts on a woman are a positive attribute, but on a man they can be embarrassing and unsightly. The man breast, much like the female breast, is made up entirely of fat, which means it can be minimized. The most…
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The face is a complex network of muscles, and all muscles can be exercised. Strengthening the muscles of the face will give a firm and toned look. Increased circulation is another benefit. Besides adding a rosy glow, improved circulation gets…
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Overview Exercising with Chinese health balls builds strength and stimulates the acupuncture points in the palm of the hand. Relaxing muscles, relieving stress, promoting sleep and improving blood circulation are just some of the healthful benefits. While using the balls…
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Weight training is one of the ways people can enhance their exercise routine and encourage weight loss through the building of lean muscle mass. If you are new to weight training or are changing your weight training program, consult your…
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If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, you are not alone; a 2008 study by the UCLA Department of Psychology found that 70 percent of women are discontented with the size or shape of their breasts. According…
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Overview Bowflex is a leading company for strength and fitness equipment. From the original Bowflex home gym, the company has expanded to provide several other types of fitness equipment with the Bowflex name. Each piece of Bowflex equipment provides versatility…
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Overview The heart is the largest muscle in the body, responsible for distributing blood and oxygen throughout the body. When the heart is weakened due to high blood pressure or high cholesterol, heart attack and stroke may occur. Strengthening your…
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Adding props to a workout immediately change the way the body is exercised. Using a small medicine ball offers a strength-training challenge, while a big exercise ball make workouts more challenging for the core to stabilize the body during each…
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Bursitis occurs when the bursae—fluid-filled sacs between muscles, bones and tendons—become inflamed. It most commonly affects the hip, elbows, knees and shoulders. In “The Science & Philosophy of Teaching Yoga & Yoga Therapy,” authors Jacqueline Koay and Theodora Barenholz say…
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Typically, it is best to wait to start exercise routine until after your postpartum exam, six weeks after birth. However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes that you can start exercising as soon as you feel ready. To…
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Overview Abdominal bracing exercises strengthen the muscles that help stabilize your body when you attempt to regain your balance from a slip, a fall or the push of a sporting opponent. These exercises are done either on unstable platforms or…
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The best workouts for toning your total body combine more than one style of movement within the workout. For women, it is important to have a strength-training component of some type to reduce body fat and tone the trouble zones….
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When purchasing exercise equipment, quality, durability and price are important considerations. Elliptical cross trainers offer something few other pieces of aerobic exercise equipment do, an impact-free, total body workout. You can afford a quality elliptical cross trainers on a budget….
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Overview Balance boards, which are also referred to as wobble boards, can help to improve your balance and strengthen your leg muscles at the same time. Your body has sensors called proprioceptors, which aid in preventing injuries caused by the…
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1. Get a Walking Partner Ask a friend or neighbor to join you on your walk. Having company helps the time go by quicker, keeps you motivated to move along and prevents you from changing your mind about getting out…
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Practicing yoga poses benefits the muscular and skeletal body, as well as the nervous system, through strength and flexibility gains. Many poses require an extended or locked knee position. This is difficult to maintain without adequate strength and flexibility of…
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Toned abs certainly add to a buff silhouette and allow you to wear stomach-revealing fashions with ease. Toned abdominal muscles also are important for overall health and wellness, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. The body’s core consists of the…
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Beginners can get great results from training three days a week with full-body free-weight workouts. If you want, you can vary your training: for example, you could do squats, chest and back on Monday, deadlifts, arms and shoulders on Wednesday…
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Overview According to physical therapist Gray Cook, founder of Functional Movement Systems in Danville, Va., muscular strength is your ability to do work with the least amount of effort. The source of strength comes from your nervous system, where it…
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The shoulder consists of a number of joints, muscles and tendons that often become painful due to overuse, report doctors at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The most common causes of shoulder pain include tendonitis, arthritis and injuries. A…
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Relying on a gym for regular exercise isn’t always ideal. It’s time-consuming to go back and forth, it can be expensive to get a membership and it’s easy to make excuses not to go. If you’re looking for a simpler…
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A strong back and legs are useful for everyday activities such as lifting objects and walking stairs as well as engaging in sports and other physical activities. Strengthening the muscles of the lower back and core will also reduce the…
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Swimming is a great exercise that develops a lot of the major muscle groups in the body, but it can place a lot of strain on your shoulders. The rotator cuff provides a stable platform for a full range of…
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The muscles of your stomach consist of the obliques, rectus abdominis and transverse abdominis. The muscles are positioned with the rectus abdominis nearest the skin, then the obliques and finally the transverse abdominis, which lies closest to the spine. All…
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A flat tummy gives you more than a nice waistline. Strong stomach muscles reduce the likelihood of lower-back pain, are necessary for good posture and help you stay balanced. For a truly toned stomach, do exercises that target the muscles…
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Ab exercises alone won’t spot-reduce a large belly, but they will tighten and firm a stomach not covered by body fat. According to “Ace Fitness Matters,” any form of exercise will lower body fat equally. Ab exercises do, however, burn…
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1. Packing for Hiking With Kids Make sure the gear for your kids is light enough for them to carry otherwise you’re going to be carrying it. Most kids can only carry about 10 to 15 pounds for hikes. If…
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To attain a firm, flat stomach, you must do more than crunches. Crunches are good, but they primarily work the upper abdominals, and doing them exclusively will lead to imbalances in muscle that are dangerous and unattractive. You must develop…
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Although body fat plays a role in creating your waistline, abdominal muscle development is more important than you might think. Doing abdominal exercises won’t burn fat specifically in your abdominal area, but in his book “Strength Training Anatomy,” Frederic Delavier…
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