Fitness

Sometimes it is tough to gather enough motivation to hit the gym for a workout or to hit the pavement for a run. No one wants to dread a workout routine. However, exercises are available to make runs more enjoyable,…
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Men tend to have stronger arms and more upper body strength than woman, partially because they are more likely to move heavy objects, according to the Aerobics and Fitness Association’s (AFAA) “A Guide to Personal Fitness Training.” All this means…
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Overview Although many types of aerobic exercise incorporate elements of dance, Jazzercise is one of the oldest and most successful. According to the Jazzercise website, they have “taken moves from hip-hop, yoga, Pilates, jazz dance, kickboxing, and resistance training.” Zumba…
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Healthy seniors can do exercises just like any other gym member. When using free weights, it is important for older adults to engage in a longer warm-up period with cardio and lighter hand weights prior to lifting heavier ones. Complete…
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The push-up is widely recognized as a chest exercise, but the majority of your body’s other large muscles are also recruited in some capacity. Along with your chest, triceps and shoulder muscles, the muscles of your core and pelvis must…
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The leg adduction machine is the machine at which you see women, almost exclusively. As a man, you don’t particularly want to be seen performing leg adductions, and you don’t have to be. You don’t see bodybuilders performing leg adductions…
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Crunches are an effective exercise that can be used to tone and strengthen your abdominal muscles. Crunches can be modified to train your abs from a range of angles. Crunches on a Swiss ball, also called a stability ball, recruit…
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1. Take a Break Common bowling injuries often include cumulative trauma, where a minor injury becomes a major one through the constant use of a slightly injured muscle or ligament. Bowler’s tendonitis is a common bowling injury that encompasses this…
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When working the hip area, you need to do exercises that involve abduction. This is a motion that causes your upper leg to move away from your body. You can build up your hip area with the use of machines,…
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Volleyball requires a unique combination of hand-eye coordination, stamina, strength, footwork and balance to reach your maximum potential. Training not only your playing skills, but also improving your physical fitness and jumping ability, can help take your game to the…
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Located at the back of your thigh, your hamstrings are made up of three muscles: the semi membranosis, the semi tendonosis and the biceps femoris. The muscles of the hamstrings work to extend your hip and bend your knee, and…
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The hamstring muscles flex your hip and knee joints. You need to do exercises which work your hamstrings on both ends of your femur, or leg bone. Resistance exercise benefits those with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis by alleviating the stress…
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Toning and strengthening the abdominal muscles may seem like a daunting task. Many exercises, done improperly, can cause harm as well. The Ab Lounge machine guides people through the correct motions for abdominal exercises to support the lower back and…
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Getting rid of love handles cannot only help you gain back your self-confidence, but it can also reduce your risk for disease. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta from CNN, excess belly fat can raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes…
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Weight training in baseball was frowned on for many generations. Old-school baseball players and coaches thought lifting weights would make a player stiff and muscle bound. That attitude changed by the 1980s and it is now a recommended way to…
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Having excessive amounts of belly fat can be a dangerous risk to personal health. Heart disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer and strokes are merely some of the health hazards linked to large amounts of belly fat, according to the…
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The most basic of resistance-training exercises are bodyweight-only exercises that use the weight of your body as resistance. The absence of complicated equipment or adjustable machines makes these exercises as basic as they come, but even with only your body…
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Kickboxing provides a cardiovascular workout that combines marital arts with aerobics and boxing techniques. In a 2009 study, professional personal trainers at the American Council on Exercise reported that kickboxing was one the most popular exercise workouts, routinely requested at…
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If you’re misplacing your keys or having trouble remembering what’s next on your to-do list, add some brain games to your daily routine. According to a 2003 study published in the “New England Journal of Medicine,”engaging in just one leisure…
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Overview Rhodiola is a popular herb, used extensively in Russia to treat a number of ailments. Best known for its anti-aging properties, rhodiola is also popular with people who want to increase their attention, activate the breakdown of stored fat…
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Running is an efficient means of losing weight. While most people think of running as a simple jog or long run outside, there are many other ways to incorporate running exercises into a weight loss routine. Brian Mac, sports coach…
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Coaching baseball can be extremely rewarding. Helping young baseball players improve their skills by playing the game they love is a fun way to spend your time. Ensuring that practices are run efficiently is the easiest way to help your…
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Overview Located slightly left of the middle of your chest, your heart is a four-chambered pump that keeps blood moving throughout your body. The heart, like every other muscle in your body, needs exercise to keep it fit, strong and…
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Many people who want to exercise, get in shape and be healthy often start exercise routines with the best intentions. However, exercise is often considered work, not fun, and once the initial few pounds have been shed and it’s time…
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Baseball is one of the most popular youth sports in the United States. Considered America’s pastime, baseball is also a relatively easy sport to learn. But to excel, even at an early age, it takes a lot of practice and…
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Overview Herbs and spices are plant substances that can be used to season the foods you eat. According the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, herbs are the leaves used from plants grown in temperate climates, while spices come from the…
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Sprinters require a quick reaction time, tremendous coordination and excellent footwork. Drills, including uphill sprints and downhill sprints, are only a couple of the drills that sprinters incorporate into their workouts to get their best time possible. Hill Sprints Running…
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Originally cultivated as a spiritual and meditative practice for calming and relaxing the mind, the practice of yoga has become a popular method for strengthening and cleaning bodily functions. While most yoga postures carry a cardiovascular element–and hence are healthy…
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Sprinting is an activity that requires a tremendous amount of coordination and technique. Efficient sprinting performance involves the elimination of as much wasted motion as possible. However, while coordination and technique are highly important, understanding the muscles that are involved…
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The lumbar area of the spine is the inward curve above the pelvis or hip bones. This area of the lower back is designed to bear the compressive weight of the body, which is partly transferred to the pelvis bones…
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