Pain occurs for a variety of reasons. Some pain is chronic and reoccurring and requires stronger forms of treatment, such as using narcotics. However, some chronic pain problems can be treated with more natural methods instead of having to depend…
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1. Push It It’s not just bodybuilders who need to stretch their bicep muscles. Believe it or not, the biceps muscle, located on the front of the upper arm, is engaged in everything from carrying your stuff, to picking up…
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Overview Kayaks are recreational boats that typically hold one person and glide easily through the water. Unlike the canoe, which is broader and open, the kayak typically has a more slender profile and is covered on top. Used primarily for…
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Overview Orlando is a family vacation paradise, with pleasantly warm weather, theme parks galore and plenty of wholesome fun to be had by all. Even if your children are picky when it comes to extracurricular activity, they will soon find…
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Too much belly fat can trigger hormonal changes, putting you at risk for health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke. With over 66 percent of adults in America overweight or obese, finding exercises that increase…
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Overview Track and field events are athletic sporting competitions, usually contested by individual athletes. Track events involve racing on foot. Field events always involve throwing, jumping or vaulting. Track and field takes place in an arena made up of a…
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Get a well-rounded yoga practice by incorporating deep yoga stretches into your repertoire of warriors, triangles and arm-balance poses. Help Guide emphasizes that slow movements and gentle stretches work best to relieve stress. According to the Better Health Channel, yoga…
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The muscles of your head and neck need to be stretched and strengthened like the muscles of the rest of your body. Exercises for the neck can increase strength and flexibility, promoting good posture and decreasing the possibility of neck…
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Overview Purchasing a new bike is exciting, but can also be difficult when you are unsure of what type of bike you need. When comparing mountain bikes and cyclocross bikes, there are some similarities, yet very large differences between each….
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The Japanese art of karate is translated as “empty hand.” This is because karate practitioners are taught how to use their bare hands and feet to protect themselves. Karate students spend years developing these fighting skills. Along the way, students…
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The Teaser is an intermediate mat exercise. Lying supine, you hinge at the hips to lift your upper body and straight legs to form a V-shape. The teaser requires abdominal strength, spine flexibility, and the ability to isolate muscle groups….
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Whether you’re playing cricket in the park with your friends or out in the middle for a match, it can help to have a few tricks up your sleeve. As a bowler, the art of deception can be key to…
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Theraband exercises are a form of resistance training that senior citizens can do to improve muscular fitness and improve their ability to perform everyday activities. Group theraband classes offer you an effective and unintimidating means of increasing your muscular strength…
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It’s never too late to get in shape. Exercise DVDs are a fun, convenient way to improve your fitness level within the comfort of your own home. With hundreds of DVDs on the market, choosing the right one can be…
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Yoga is defined as a “joining together” of exercises that are physical and mental in nature. Yoga was developed for greater personal health and self-actualization. Components of a yoga workout include poses, or static movements, breathing and meditation. There is…
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You have some choices in how you choose to defend your safety. Rather than walking into a situation where you are forced to protect yourself physically or run for your safety, learn techniques that offer you protection before you actually…
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Building up the back of the shoulders can be aesthetically appealing as well as prevent injuries stemming from daily use. The muscles in this area include the rear, or posterior, deltoids and a small group of muscles known as the…
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Overview Crepey skin—skin on your neck that looks wrinkled, saggy and loose—is a consequence of aging. The natural reduction in collagen and elastin in your skin causes a lack of support for the surface skin, with sagging as a result….
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Pull-up bars allow you to practice pull-ups and chin-ups as well as variations on these exercises. Pull-up and chin-up exercises work a range of muscles in your back, shoulders, arms and chest. The latissimus dorsi muscles in the back serve…
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To firm your thighs and stomach, you need to stress the relevant muscles with external resistance. It can come from the weight of the body, weight machines or any type of fitness equipment. Exercises need to be done from multiple…
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Accounting for a wide collection of traditional Chinese martial arts, Shaolin kung fu encompasses a variety of northern and southern wushu fighting techniques. Established near the end of the fifth century, the Shaolin Monastery acted as a training center and…
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Overview Carbohydrates are a major fuel source used during running and should be a major component of your diet whether you are training for a long-distance event or just running to keep in shape. The amount and type of carbohydrates…
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Resistance bands come in the form of rubber tubing or wide, flat strips of rubber. Both styles of bands can be used to work your lower body. The main muscles in this region are the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hip abductors,…
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The hamstrings consist of the group of muscles that constitute the back of the thigh. According to PhysioAdvisor.com, hamstring tendonitis is an overuse injury that causes tissue damage and inflammation in one or more of the hamstring tendons, which results…
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Overview Whether you live in Miami or just plan to visit, the city offers a diverse range of activities geared toward making a healthy lifestyle fun and accessible. Miami’s tropical climate provides an abundance of healthy fruits and vegetables from…
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Pilates, a conditioning method founded by Germany born Joseph H. Pilates, can help to increase muscle strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Although Pilates has been the exercise of choice for gymnasts and dancers for decades, it was originally used as…
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Fat cells are stored throughout the body, with some areas more prone to holding fat cells than others. Exercising to achieve a thin waist means performing moves which target the three abdominal muscles: obliques, transverse abdominis and rectus abdominis. Implementing…
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The treadmill offers you the ability to walk, jog or run indoors on a softer surface than you would likely experience outside. Most commercial treadmills allow you to go up to 12 miles per hour and reach a grade of…
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Optimal exercises to improve thigh and butt tone are ballet plies, tendu and standard forward lunges. These exercises target your outer thighs and hips as well as their supporting abdominal and gluteal muscle groups. Don’t be misled by the apparent…
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Pull-ups require you to pull your entire body weight up, raising your chin over a pull-up bar. Perform assisted pull-ups by using a spotter, a pull-up machine or the barbell on a squat rack. Change your hand position to complete…
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