Overview Curves on a woman don’t have to be bad. If they develop as the result of working out, they can help her achieve a positive self-image. She can wear her clothes with confidence, knowing she looks attractive in whatever…
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Overview When shopping for a treadmill, turn it on and step on it so you can test first-hand how noisy the machine is. Mechanical models tend to be quieter than older manual treadmills, but they will all produce vibrations and…
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Endurance exercises for seniors are activities that will increase your heart and breathing rate for an extended period of time, according to the National Institute on Aging. The exercises are essential for healthy aging. You need to start out slow…
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Overview According to Timothy McCall, M.D., author of “Yoga As Medicine”, extra body weight can increase strain on the joints and exacerbate injuries to the ankles, knees, hips and other vulnerable body areas. Yoga is an effective way to lose…
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Zen yoga is a holistic practice that, according to Zen Buddhist philosophy, unites the three parts of the self – body, mind and spirit. The word yoga means union. Zen yoga is a combination of the tai chi exercises, the…
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According to Yoga Journal website’s “Ayurvedic Solutions for Stressed Skin,” the face expresses a person’s physical and emotional state. It says that stress disrupts the body’s fluid balance and causes strain that results in wrinkles and a fatigued appearance. The…
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Your spine is made up of five separate sections, all of which are curved. The inward curves are called lordotic curves, and the outward curves are called kyphotic curves. When these curves become excessive, you can develop problems with your…
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Shoulder exercises can be done from a seated or standing position. Doing them from a seated position helps isolate the main parts of the muscles–the trapezius, or traps, and the anterior, lateral and posterior deltoids, or delts. The deltoids are…
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Getting that sexy belly you’ve always dreamed of isn’t rocket science, but it’s not a walk in the park, either. It takes lots of exercise and hard work to get a toned, flat stomach. There are several exercises you can…
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The shoulder is made up of three muscles commonly combined into one name: deltoid. The deltoid is made up of three separate muscles or segments: the anterior deltoid, medial deltoid and posterior deltoid. Each muscle works in different planes of…
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Regular physical activity is the key to leading a happy and healthy life. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise each and every week. One easy and…
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There are many great body weight exercises for men. These exercises can help you get in shape and sculpt your muscles for a great look. And the you don’t have to go to the gym and use heavy weights and…
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Whether big or small, lumpy or thin, a lot of women are not happy with the appearance of their butt area. Some exercise routines may not do much to improve the butt’s appearance. Fortunately, there are several ways you can…
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Overview The kettlebell snatch is one of the most challenging and rewarding exercises you can perform with a kettlebell. Propelling a kettlebell overhead to and extended arm from between your legs requires great strength, power and flexibility throughout much of…
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Exercise tubes are handy fitness tools made out of durable rubber. They come equipped with convenient handles and a nylon door attachment, which makes it easy to create various angles of resistance. When it comes to training, you can do…
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Circuit training moves you quickly from one exercise to the next, with little or no rest in between. Your workout includes exercises for your upper body, lower body and abdominals, and brief bursts of cardio activity. Circuit training provides the…
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The shoulder muscles consist of the trapezius and deltoids. The “delts” are the muscles that give your shoulders a rounded look. Exercises for the backs of the shoulders target the posterior, or rear, delts. You can work this region with…
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According to MedlinePlus, regular cardiovascular exercise provides seniors with multiple benefits. Regular cardio strengthens the heart and lungs and lowers the risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart disease and high blood pressure. Helpguide.org, an online mental health resource, reports…
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Muscular arms provide immediate visual evidence that you spend a lot of time in the gym and thus care about your body and how it looks. They can also help you effectively perform practical tasks, either at home or work,…
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Total shoulder development requires building the anterior, middle and posterior deltoid heads and the upper trapezius muscles. In “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger describes the look this gives you as that of a well-tailored suit jacket: wide…
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Although there are several muscles that act on your shoulder joint, your deltoid muscle is the most visible and likely the muscle you first think of when considering exercises for your shoulder. Your deltoid is divided into anterior (front), middle…
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Men and women have the same abdominal muscles, though women tend to carry a higher percentage of body fat, so they are less likely to see their abs. Nevertheless, lower back pain and poor posture are just two of the…
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According to the American Council on Exercise, you do not need to spend your time and money at a gym to perform resistance-training exercises. You can perform an effective full-body workout from the comfort of your home using only your…
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If you are a woman, incorporating weight-bearing exercises into your exercise routine offers a number of health benefits, from strengthening bones to building muscle that burns more calories than fat. Muscle building requires performing weight-bearing exercises coupled with incorporating nutritional…
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The FitBall Mini is mainly used for Pilates, yoga and resistance training. The ball inflates to 9 inches but can be deflated slightly and used as a prop for the feet or head. FitBall Mini often is used to add…
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Lifting weights, running, swinging a golf club, sitting at your desk or carrying the groceries–you need a healthy lower back to do any of these exercise, sporting or daily activities pain-free. While core strength gets emphasized in fitness and health…
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Belly dancing can be an engaging way to stay fit, points out the Mayo Clinic. In fact, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist Edward R. Laskowski, M.D., notes that belly dancing can help you lose weight and burn as many calories…
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The rotator cuff is a small grouping of muscles that surround the shoulder joint. Known by the acronym “SITS,” the muscles in this area include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. Targeting these muscles with specific exercises can help…
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The biceps are the major muscles on the upper, front part of the arms. Known as flexors, they are responsible for moving your lower arm toward you. You would recognize this while bringing a spoonful of cereal to your mouth….
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According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), free weights provide exercisers with a versatile, transportable and inexpensive mode of strength training. According to Mayo Clinic, performing exercises with free weights mimics activity patterns common in life and sports. Total…
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