Often, toning the butt also requires reducing the amount of fat that body stores in this area. Unfortunately, reducing the fat from one area of the body may not be possible, advises the American Council on Exercise. Following a proper…
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Cable crossovers are done on a cable pulley machine. This machine has a cable on both sides, and when you stand in the middle and grab each cable, your body will look like the letter “T.” When doing cable crossover…
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The skin on the neck is thinner and more fragile than skin on other areas of the body. It is also an area of the body that is exposed to sunlight and ultraviolet (UV) radiation regularly, but it is often…
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Sit-ups and crunches work the abdominal muscles that provide a more fit appearance and support for the spine and hips. While equipment is not required to perform sit-ups, adding a piece of exercise equipment can keep the user more balanced…
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Stomach crunches target the rectus abdominis muscle of the abdominals to give you a six-pack, but the best thing about crunches are that there are many different ways to do them. The floor crunch, reverse crunch and side crunch all…
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The Bowflex home gym series are a group of machines made by Nautilus, Inc., a company that also makes Schwinn home gyms and other exercise equipment under the Nautilus, Universal and Bowflex brand names. A Bowflex home gym is a…
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As with bodybuilding in general, to get the most from your chest strength routine, you should target the chest muscles–pectoralis major and pectoralis minor–consistently and from different angles to yield the greatest size and strength gains. Additionally, pectoral stretches before…
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Overview A 5k race is the most common race distance. The 5k stands for 5 kilometers, which is about 3.1 miles. Running a 5k race requires a great deal of preparation and training. One piece of equipment that many runners…
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Cable machines have two independent weight stacks with adjustable, sliding pulleys. These machines can be used for a variety of exercises, and they have multiple attachments available. You can use one side of the machine or both sides simultaneously to…
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Strengthening your back can help you prevent back pain and a weak core, and it also can improve your posture. Because many people work in front of computers and drive often, muscles and connective tissues in the front of the…
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The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association jointly recommend that healthy adults under 65 years of age should do strength training exercises twice a week, performing eight to 12 repetitions of eight to 10 different exercises….
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Balance board is a general term applied to almost any rocker or wobble board. Rocker boards resemble a sturdy version of a child’s seesaw, rocking in one direction or the other along a central axis. Wobble boards are usually a…
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Cycling is an excellent form of exercise, and stationary cycling is as beneficial as riding outside, except you don’t face the risk of collisions and crashes and the aggravation of flat tires. Stationary bikes also frequently come with onboard computers…
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Bodybuilding is a competitive sport and a recreational pastime for many men and women. Competitive bodybuilders are judged on the size, balance and symmetry of their physiques, whereas recreational bodybuilders want to look fit and strong. The aim of bodybuilding…
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In “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger explained that a broad, thick back is a necessity for bodybuilding, as deficiencies can be seen from every angle. Pull-down movements, which build the latissimus dorsi muscles, add width to the…
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The gluteus maximus is the largest of the muscles found in the buttocks and is responsible for giving the buttocks its rounded shape, according to ShapeFit. Performing exercises that firm the gluteus maximus help shape it and also enhance your…
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Overview Teens can build muscle quickly without drugs. The hormonal profile during the teenage years supplies them with plenty of anabolic hormones such as GH (growth hormone) and testosterone. By focusing on proper training and adequate nutrition, teens can optimize…
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Although most kettlebell exercises do not elicit much muscle gain compared to traditional methods, such as using dumbbells and exercise machines, they can build large amounts of mass while helping you gain high strength and power. However, kettlebell training requires…
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Most people who want to tone and reduce their thighs tend to do isolated, resistance exercises that focus on one body part, such as leg extensions, leg curls and hip adduction (for inner thighs). This method, however, actually stimulates the…
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Crunches are an effective ab exercise because you can easily target specific abdominal muscles. They are also convenient because you can do them anywhere, with no equipment and in a limited space. By introducing a range of abdominal crunches into…
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An exercise ball, also known as a stability ball, fitness ball or Swiss ball, has many benefits when you add it to your fitness program. It is popularly used as a main base of support during exercise and when used…
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Typical leg press machines are designed with an adjustable weight set, adjustable seat positioning, as well as a wide foot base. The weight can be modified up to 445 lbs. on a typical Nautilus machine, which allows you to steadily…
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It is important to take time to relax in today’s stress-filled world. Doctors at New York University’s Langone Medical Center report that relaxing and letting go of stress can reduce high blood pressure, relieve worry and apprehension and promote an…
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Overview Different heart rates during exercise produce different results. Exercise professionals and health experts recommend certain heart rates for specific purposes, such as fat burning, improving cardiovascular strength or training for sport-specific activities. Learning how to calculate your Target Heart…
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The benefits of building muscle include increased strength, metabolism, bone density and improved overall health. To maximize the amount of muscle in your body you should perform resistance training exercises. Resistance training involves movement working against an opposing force like…
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A firm, round rear end is the ubiquitous ideal, featured in popular movies and magazines. But although it may be the ideal, it’s not necessarily the norm, and those who were not blessed with a perfect backside may have to…
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The abdominal muscles are divided into three major areas: upper abs, lower abs and obliques (side abs). If you are looking to switch flab for firmness, the best approach is to make sure you are working all three areas for…
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When you do chest workouts, perform exercises that target the upper, middle and lower region. This ensures maximum muscle fiber recruitment. To specifically work your lower chest, you can do several exercises with the help of fitness equipment and body…
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The quads are the major muscles found on the front part of the thighs. When you want to get bigger quads, you can use free weights for resistance. Free weights consist of dumbbells, barbells and weight plates. As the name…
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The shoulders have two major muscles–the deltoids and the trapezius. When your upper arm moves in any direction or your shoulder elevates, the muscles of the shoulder are working. A ball is not commonly known as a shoulder working fitness…
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