Fitness

Overview Upright bikes are far more common than recumbent versions. Whether you are looking for an indoor stationary cardio machine or an outdoor cycle, both offer cardio conditioning and calorie-burning benefits. Understanding each type’s specific features can help you choose…
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Therabands are excellent exercise aids that allow you greater range of motion, gentle resistance and more control over joint movements. Therabands are often used in rehabilitation centers for physical therapy, but anyone performing stretching and toning movements may benefit from…
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Gasoline is the most common fuel used for consumer transportation. Gasoline is refined from petroleum found deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Unfortunately, petroleum is a fossil fuel and fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource. Once the Earth’s petroleum supply is…
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Any product on a list of the best female fat burners should address the unique physiology of a woman’s body. Women typically find more difficulty in losing body fat because they have very different hormonal profiles as compared to men,…
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Overview Warm cerulean seas, soft sandy beaches and lush rainforests dripping with tropical dew: Kauai, the oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaii chain, is a picture-postcard, tropical destination. Far from being a lazy man’s paradise, however, it features opportunities…
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Overview Push-ups are a fully-body exercise because it uses your upper body, lower body and core. Many consider the push-up to be an advanced exercise. Although it takes strength and balance, with practice anyone can perform a push-up. When you…
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Overview Famed international crossroads known as the City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida brews a mix of cultures, outdoor life and entertainment offerings to add a healthy pizzazz to any vacation experience. Abounding in fun and family adventure, Orlando boasts spectacular theme…
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Steelhead are a type of trout found throughout the Pacific Northwest. They are similar to salmon in regards to the way they travel upstream to spawn, but they differ in their ability to make multiple spawning trips while salmon only…
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The hula hoop is not just a toy for kids, it’s a cheap, fun way to tone your midriff. In October 2009, “CBS News” reported that even First Lady Michelle Obama was spotted with a hula hoop around her waist….
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Columnist Dave Barry says that, “It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent.” While that may be pessimism taking to the extreme, thinking that way while…
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It can be confusing to stare into a golf bag for the first time and to try to figure out what the various clubs are used for. Each golf club is designed and manufactured to do a certain job on…
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The incline bench press is an effective exercise for developing the pectoral muscles of the chest, specifically the upper part. It also works the anterior shoulder and triceps muscles. The incline bench press is traditionally performed with a wide grip…
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When participating in track and field, one of the best choices an athlete can make is to wear footwear called spikes. They are called spikes because they have sharp metal or ceramic spikes that are screwed into the sole. Because…
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Overview Weight training is an essential component of your training program for basketball. Succeeding at the explosive sport requires an adequate amount of strength, power and speed. The National Strength and Conditioning Association recommends year-round weight training for serious basketball…
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Overview In many communities, bicycling is becoming more popular as an activity for adults, not just for children. Those who haven’t ridden a bike in years, or ever, may not be familiar with the rights and responsibilities of an adult…
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If you’re excited about an upcoming trip to the beach but feel less-than-thrilled about your figure, find a swimsuit to mask or improve the imperfections. Choose a swimsuit material, style or fabric pattern to flatter your body shape to divert…
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Whether you are a seasoned backpacker or an occasional camper, the wide selection of high-quality tents can sometimes be overwhelming. There are a number of factors to consider when purchasing your portable home away from home: size, weight, durability, water…
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Exercise balls add challenge, variety and intensity to ab exercises. The unstable surface of the ball requires the activation of more muscles to stabilize your body, which can create greater strength gains from an exercise. For most exercises, the Mayo…
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Tennis has hundreds of rules, governing everything from court specifications and equipment to scoring and line calls. The Code of Conduct helps guide you when playing unofficiated matches. Knowing the basic rules that cover serving, returning and how a point…
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Pilates magic circles, also known as Pilates rings, are small rings made with a type of flexible steel which create resistance when pulled or pushed. They also have hand grips for comfort and ease of use. Pilates rings can be…
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To decrease the size of the waist, performing cardiovascular exercise is a must along with training the abdominals. Although there is little evidence to support spot reduction, abdominal training is necessary to tone the core muscles and tighten the waistline….
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Weider home gyms are built to incorporate a variety of cable and free-weight exercises within a confined space, mimicking the function of squat racks, bench presses and universal machines at a fitness center. According to a 2001 article by John…
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Performing inline skating, or rollerblading, yields the same exercise benefits as running or cycling, according to a study cited by the Inline Skating Resource Center. Inline skating is a popular activity, and it’s a fun, challenging and healthful outdoor pursuit….
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Learning to hit in youth softball can be quite challenging. In the very early stages, coaches will lob a softball to a youngster holding a bat and teach her how to make solid contact. However, the game quickly changes as…
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Part of coaching basketball is making sure your players know the right techniques–such as crossover dribbling, transition offense and rebounding–and how to implement them during a game. Drills are an effective way to teach basketball techniques because they use repetition…
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Overview Running offers health benefits including cardiovascular fitness, or heart and lung health. While many people prefer running outdoors, weather and surface conditions can interfere. Treadmills, which use motors that power moving belts, give you the option to run indoors…
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Golf wedges come in a variety of lofts, lengths and weights to help you get out of the sand, rough or fairway and onto the green with more bite and less roll. Because you’re limited as to the number of…
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The biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus are the three components of the hamstring muscles. Continual running and long periods of sitting can lead to tight hamstrings. According to Peter F. Ullrich Jr., MD, from spine-health.com, patients with tight hamstrings tend…
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Your shoulders are important for both aesthetics and function. Strong, well-developed shoulders are often the first physical characteristic people notice when you are wearing a sleeveless top. There are a wide variety of exercises you can choose from in your…
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For any runner, the legs are the foundation for performing well and providing forward propulsion. It is possible for nearly anyone with healthy legs to run, but to do it well, doing some easy and practical exercises for the legs…
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