Riding a skateboard can be a very risky sport if you’re not wearing appropriate protective body gear. With the spills that come from learning new tricks, you need to protect as much of your body as possible so that you…
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More than 3.1 million tent campers and 2.1 million RV campers stayed in National Park campgrounds in 2009, according to the National Park Service. The one thing all campers have in common? The need to nosh. The best foods to…
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Overview In the world of indoor fitness, one of the relatively newer pieces of equipment to take off in popularity is the elliptical trainer. This machine can offer a cardiovascular workout with minimal impact to joints. Its focus is low-impact…
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Overview With more than 45 million visitors each year, Orlando is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The semi-tropical climate encourages year-round outdoor activities and with seven major theme parks, hundreds of other attractions and the…
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Shortboards are high performance surfboards that measure 5 feet 5 inches to 7 feet long, 16 to 19 inches wide, and 1.5 to 1.9 inches thick. Generally shortboards are made with three fins: one large one in the center and…
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Overview Miami, Florida, is a premier tourist destination for travelers of all ages seeking to have fun in the Sunshine State. The city offers a wide range of activities for tourists and locals to enjoy that encourage a healthy and…
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When you have back fat and love handles, the slang term spare tire could not ring out any truer. In this case, the tire goes all the way around the body. If you want to make this fat a distant…
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Pollutants found in food can be toxic chemicals or biological contaminants that are not naturally found in food. Food pollutants can cause illness ranging from moderate to severe. Development of health problems such as cancer, hormonal problems and problems with…
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Children gain many of the same benefits from yoga that adults do. Marsha Wenig, kids yoga teacher and creator of Yoga Kids education, emphasizes that children can suffer from the stress of busy lives and the pressures of school. Along…
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Ionizing fans are ideal for providing your environment with fresh, clean air. With an ionizing grid attached to the fan area, this appliance is ideal for eliminating static electricity by providing a consistent and balanced flow of positive and negative…
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Belly fat is not only unattractive, it is also dangerous. MayoClinic.com warns that too much belly fat increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer. Improve your health and minimize your fat belly button by…
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Improving your skill level is a must if you want to improve in basketball. Players who regularly take part in drills to improve their shooting, ball-handling and defense will get better from an individual perspective and also help their team….
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Pitching is one of the aspects of softball that most differentiates it from its sister sport of baseball. Pitching rules regulate what a pitcher can and cannot do while on the mound and when releasing the ball. Understanding the rules…
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Girdles have traditionally been made of a flexible elasticized material that is generally worn over the waist and hips and even down to the mid thigh to provide the body with a sleek and slender look. Originally made with hook…
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Overview Simply being in Maui is one of the world’s best things to do. Maui makes it simple for honeymooners and families alike to experience the jewels of this island. Maui’s lifestyle and natural beauty makes for one of the…
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Ab exercises like crunches, leg lifts and sit-ups target your rectus abdominus muscles from a face-up position on the floor. With relative ease you can train your abs anywhere you go. If you want to target your abs more intensely…
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Whizzing around the rink on a pair of skates creates thrills and laughter while offering physical fitness benefits. Whether you prefer rollerskating or ice skating, following basic safety rules reduces the risks of serious injuries for yourself and your fellow…
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Swimming is an excellent choice for exercise. Supportive to all body types due to water’s buoyancy, swimming is “easy on the joints, supports your weight, builds muscular strength and endurance, [and] improves cardiovascular fitness,” according to Richard Weil, MEd CDE….
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The best home exercise equipment for weight loss depends on personal factors, including how much space and money you can dedicate to your home gym. Also keep in mind any physical limitations you may have. If you plan to have…
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The abdomen is comprised of three major muscles: the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis and the obliques, according to the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance.” The transverse abdominis runs laterally across the waistline and features some of the…
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Because the shoulders are the body’s most movable joint, they are prone to injury. A dislocated should occurs when your upper arm bone and shoulder blade bone come out of place. After the first dislocation, it becomes increasingly easier to…
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Many think of the lower abdominal area as a separate muscle group from the abs, making the distinction of lower and upper abdominal muscles. In fact, this is one muscle known as the rectus abdominis. However, you can target the…
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Bobsledding is a winter sport that involves teams of either two or four, a bobsled, and ice. The ice has been carved into a curving, banking, downward track on which the bobsled glides. The bobsled starts out stationary and is…
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Overview Joseph Pilates systematized his method of building strength and flexibility in the 1930s, and it is still widely popular today. Like all forms of strength training, Pilates exercises require muscular contractions that burn calories. However, some Pilates mat exercises…
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Any martial art that primarily utilizes kicking as an offensive means is considered a kicking fighting style. Although they are labeled as kicking martial arts, kicking is not all that they do. Savate uses an open-handed slap, MuayThai has throws,…
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The bench is a long, flat padded board that has durable steel legs. It is commonly used to train the chest with exercises like bench presses, flys and push-ups. When you want to work your abs on the bench, you…
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Having a skinny butt does not cause the same negative health effects as visceral fat on the stomach, but it can affect self-esteem when you want to look good in certain outfits. Enlarging the buttocks takes discipline and key weight-training…
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Cellulite can appear virtually anywhere on the body, but the legs seem to be the most common place for this fat to accumulate. Cellulite is fat that builds up underneath loose connective tissue as a result of poor diet or…
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1. Get on the Block The muscles of the calves (gastroc and soleus) respond well to exercises that provide a full range of motion. An easy way to build bigger calves is to use a step, brick or block during…
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1. Compound Movements Defined, compound movements are multi-joint exercises designed to increase skeletal muscle size, strength and power. The most famous examples of compound movements are the squat, dead-lift and bench press. The bench press mainly uses the pectoral, deltoid…
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