Fitness

First, the bad news: Hundreds of rules govern tennis, many of them arcane and rarely used. Now, the good news: The basic rules for getting started playing tennis are fairly simple, with doubles rules primarily helping you with the serving…
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Overview The Gazelle Elite is one model in a line of elliptical-like workout machines bearing the Gazelle name. The Gazelle uses a motion similar to cross-country skiing, with swinging arm and leg movements performed while striding, with the user suspended…
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Physical therapy is an important factor in successful recovery after knee injuries, surgery and to improve joint weakness and pain. The Chester Knee Clinic and Cartilage Repair Center in the U.K. recommends a range of motion and weight-bearing knee physiotherapy…
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Confidence breeds success and inspires admiration. While capturing the power you so admire in others may be difficult or painful, you can use psychological and physical tools that help even the shyest, most socially phobic person break the bonds of…
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Shapely, strong arms are important to any middle-aged individual who cares about her appearance. If you find you have flabby arms, getting them in shape does require a little effort. If you exercise your arms regularly and with good technique,…
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While experts generally recommend 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily, a lot more exercise is needed to lose weight and keep it off. According to “Journal Watch,” women who were able to maintain 10 percent of weight loss over a…
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Before the advent of weight machines, you performed different resistance exercises using the same free weights differently. Either as a response to people’s desire to work specific muscles with more safety and stability, or as a way to sell more…
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Overview While the rules of softball have changed only slightly in recent years, the speed of the game has noticeably increased, thanks to technology. One of these advances came in the form of composite bats. Composite designs allow batters to…
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Exercise participation is for the purpose of improved health and fitness. Yoga, as an exercise, improves strength and flexibility. Muscular strength is needed to hold your body in a position for an extended time. Flexibility allows you to work through…
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Neck pain can lead to pain in other parts of the body, since the nerves in the brain, eyes and ears are connected to the neck; this can cause headaches, blurry vision and hearing impairment. According the Mayo Clinic, most…
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Increasing the flexibility in your hips can help to prevent back pain and improve sports performance, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Strong, flexible hip muscles are critical to activities such as running and twisting. A training program for your…
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Overview As you probably know, there’s no quick way to lose weight—it takes time and effort to shed those pounds. But that doesn’t mean you have to spend hours on the treadmill or stair machine. If you want a cardiovascular…
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Herring is one of the most popular bait fish available. While presentation methods may differ depending upon the species being targeted, bait herring is effective for catching large game fish, such as salmon, striped bass and halibut. Relatively inexpensive and…
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Soccer has gained tremendous traction in the U.S. According to America.gov, soccer was the fourth-most-watched sport in America as of 2008. Soccer attracts all ages, with leagues available for elementary-school ages to seniors. While the basic principles of the game…
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Overview Track athletes are among the most meticulous workers in sports. This is especially true of sprinters, who constantly work to get themselves in the best of condition, build up strength in their sprinting and core muscles and work on…
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Training the muscles of your abdominals does much more than just deliver that attractive “V” shape. Your abdominal muscles–the internal and external obliques, the rectus abdominus and the transverse abdominus–also help provide a strong foundation for your spine and help…
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Your upper arms consist of your biceps brachii at the front of your arm and your triceps brachii at the rear. The biceps have three functions: flexing your elbows, turning your hand into a palms-up position–called supination–and flexing your shoulder…
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A big part of dating anxiety is the high stakes a traditional first date entails–you’re stuck with each other for hours, trying to make your best first impression while making innocuous, but not too boring, small talk. It can be…
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The hips are a synovial ball-and-socket joint controlled by a large number of muscles. There are numerous actions available at the hip joint–flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and medial and lateral rotation. Because many of people spend a large proportion of…
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Overview The East Bay area of San Francisco is a popular destination for tourists, which can make finding cheap things to do very hard. There is hope, however, because people who exert themselves will find San Francisco to be a…
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Running and jumping are examples of high-impact exercises, or exercises in which both of your feet are off the floor at the same time. The American College of Sports Medicine encourages you to do weight-bearing endurance exercises three to five…
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Forearm and elbow pain can be caused by injury or other medical conditions. Elbow pain may be associated with repetitive movements required by participation in sports or occupational activity. Pain in the forearm or elbow that prevents a person from…
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Overview The exercise ball—also called a Swiss ball or stability ball—was introduced in the 1960s as a physical therapy tool by a doctor in Switzerland, reports Elizabeth Gillies in her 2004 book, “101 Ways to Work Out on the Ball.”…
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Overview Hawaii vacations conjure images of drinks with little umbrellas and comfortable plots of sandy beach, but there’s much more than that to Honolulu. The city, which is home to an annual marathon, has an active community of runners who…
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Overview Bringing your baby home can be a worrying and scary time. Make sure you have everything you need to ensure your baby’s comfort and safety while they sleep. This includes making sure their crib, or cot as it’s often…
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Golf may appear to be a somewhat relaxed sport, but think again. You can work your entire body, inside and out, by choosing golf as your physical activity. There are many physical benefits of playing golf. In order to gain…
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Overview Honolulu is an outdoor-lover’s dream, with mild temperatures and tropical beauty that make outdoor activities a no-brainer on any trip to the island. The question is not whether you should get outside and enjoy the bounty of opportunities, but…
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Overview Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii and is the most geologically diverse. You can climb rugged ravines and cliffs, walk through lush jungles, and explore mile after mile of pristine beaches and coastlines. This wide variety of…
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1. Manage Minor Burns A first-degree burn only effects the epidermis and does not penetrate to deeper levels of the skin. In general, the burned area will turn red and puffy and will sting. (If you get a surface burn…
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Hybrid cars are designed to reduce the engine’s dependence on gas by using electricity as a power source. This shift leads to decreased emissions as well as better gas mileage. Hybrid car manufacturers add an electric motor and rechargeable batteries…
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