Seniors often suffer from multiple chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and poor sleep. Yoga has long been shown to alleviate the symptoms of many such conditions, combining physical poses with relaxation and breathing techniques, to improve overall…
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Overview Hamstrings and the low back region are two common places in the body that have injury and pain, according to Ann and Chris Frederick of Stretch to Win Clinic. This is often caused by weak muscles in the trunk…
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Overview The Bowflex is a brand of exercise machine produced by Nautilus Inc. for use in the home. The device is designed to assist in a variety of exercises that target the major muscle groups; it works by providing resistance…
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A slant board is a training tool that has a flat, padded board set at an incline with a padded support brace to place your lower shins under. The best workouts on a slant board involve exercises that target your…
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Overview The chest contains two muscles known as the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The pec major is activated when your upper arm moves across the front of your body, and the pec minor gets activated when your shoulder moves…
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According to strength and conditioning specialist William Holcomb, increasing your flexibility can allow for greater ranges of motion in your joints and may decrease your risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Therefore, you should incorporate stretching exercises into your daily schedule. Yoga…
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Fibromyalgia is a syndrome or collection of symptoms that can affect every aspect of a patient’s life. Typically, symptoms include chronic fatigue, widespread pain, stiffness, muscle spasms and sleep disorders. Some patients experience mild discomfort while others suffer profound fatigue…
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Overview The Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbells offer the exerciser two different types of adjustable dumbbells. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells replace 15 sets of fixed dumbbells with a weight that adjusts from 5 to 52.5 pounds at the turn of a…
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A workout to lose weight in as little as two weeks should include both resistance training and cardiovascular or aerobic components. Combined with the right diet, many exercise programs can help you lose weight fast. But you must commit to…
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Exercise bands are fitness accessories made of contractible rubber tubing attached to two plastic handles that offer various opportunities for resistance toning and muscle building. Individuals can utilize exercise bands–which can be stabilized by attaching them to doors, heavy objects…
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You may often hear the term “core” used to address the mid-section of the body. The core consists of the abdominal, back and pelvis muscles. Stomach core muscle exercises can help to improve your posture, alleviate back pain, and make…
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Overview Your heart rate is a measure of how hard you are exercising. Your heart rate increases as the intensity of your effort increases, until you have reached what is called your “maximum heart rate.” At that point, your heart…
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Kyphosis involves forward curvature of the upper back and results in a “hump back” appearance, according to the University of Virginia Health System. Postural kyphosis occurs because of muscular imbalances, slouching and poor posture. While the Mayo Clinic reports that…
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To get rounder and fuller buttocks, you need to improve your posture and increase muscle definition. When training your hips, be sure to integrate them with the rest of the body because connective tissue called fascia binds together your muscles,…
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Many simple and easy yoga exercises can help you tone your legs. The Women’s Heart Foundation adds that yoga can also improve muscle strength and flexibility. Take yoga exercises to a challenging but not painful place. Breathe deeply through the…
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Fitness balls are a common sight at gyms and fitness facilities. You may find them in the stretching room, the group fitness area, or stacked discreetly at the side of the free-weight area. You can use fitness balls as a…
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The Swiss exercise ball is a tool used to incorporate balance and stability into a workout. The ball uses an act-react principle which strengthens the core muscles. When an imbalance occurs, the body responds by contracting the opposing muscles to…
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Overview Hockey is a fast-paced, anaerobic activity that requires a great deal of energy. Hockey players need to ensure their nutrition is sound, that they’re eating enough to fuel grueling on-ice and off-ice workouts and that they are eating the…
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Resistance cords are ideal strength training accessories for travelers because they’re small, light and take up almost no space. It might seem unlikely that you will get a good workout with nothing more than a length of plastic tubing with…
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Overview San Francisco is one of the best cities in the country for outdoor exercise and enjoyment. The temperate climate may seem cold to some, but any day of the year you can find San Franciscans combining city life with…
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Frequent facial expressions, smoking, excessive puckering and a lack of facial elasticity due to age can all make your mouth look worn and aged. Lip lines can also make it hard to apply some types of makeup, especially lipstick and…
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Resistance bands are a convenient home and travel workout tool. They’re light, inexpensive and take up next to no space. As long as you have something sturdy to attach the bands to, you can use them for an effective chest…
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Overview An elliptical is a cardiovascular exercise machine used to boost cardiovascular capacity. Because the exercise does not involve your foot striking the ground, it serves as a lower-impact exercise than alternatives such as running or aerobics. This machine can…
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Overview There was a time when the term sit-up meant supine hip flexion–sitting up from the hips while your lower body stayed stationary. This exercise worked your hip flexors more than your abs. Nowadays, the term “sit-up” is synonymous with…
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A hard workout, arthritis or inactivity can all cause you to have sore hips. When you have a sore hip, it greatly affects the rest of your day and your quality of life. Tasks that were simple before can become…
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Valeo weight balls are medicine balls with a textured rubber skin that is easy to grip. The medicine balls come in different weights from as little as four lbs. and up so almost anyone can use a Valeo weight ball…
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Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the wrist and hand, usually caused by repetitive hand activities such as typing. According to The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in women than in men….
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Overview Thera-Band exercise balls are made by the Hygenic Corporation, based in Akron, Ohio. They complement a full band of Thera-Band branded exercise aids, including elastic resistance bands and tubing, band loops, FlexBars, balance boards, weights, exercise mats and soft…
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Weider home gyms offer several workout stations incorporated in a single machine to allow you to train the entire body in the comfort of your own home. Some of the common stations include cable pulleys for upper and lower body…
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Sometimes called aerobic exercise, a cardiovascular workout consists of any activity that makes you slightly out of breath and begin to sweat. Your heart rate should rise into your target zone, which is roughly 50 to 75 percent of your…
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