Fitness

It is inevitable that as people age, their metabolisms slow and body fat shows up where there wasn’t fat before. Strength training can reduce people’s body fat as well as increase metabolism and positively effect blood pressure and insulin resistance….
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Overview Regular participation in a fitness program can improve your health and enhance your sense of well-being. Beach Body Fitness has been around since 1998, creating products to keep people active, help them lose weight, feel better and improve overall…
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Overview Cricket and baseball have both been in existence for over 150 years and have similarities that tie the two games together. They both require a bat and a ball along with fielders and require the scoring of runs to…
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If you have pain related to the two sacral-illiac joints that sit above and to either side of your tailbone, you will know it. The SI joints become loose from car accidents, impact to the sacrum or low back, from…
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In Little League baseball, using the proper equipment can make a world of difference. And nowhere is this more important than when it comes to choosing the right bat. Little Leaguers, who range in age from 8 to 10 years…
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A big belly is a source for a lot of different health concerns. Back problems, cardiovascular disease, some types of tumors, type II diabetes and insulin resistance can all result from having excess fat stored around your abdomen. The quicker…
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Face and neck muscles need to be exercised just like all the other muscles in the body. Athletes usually display a healthy, toned look even in their faces. Muscles of the face and neck are often overlooked in a total…
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That flabby area under the arms can deter you from wearing tank tops, bathing suits and any other type of clothing that shows off the arms. Underarm fat can be stubborn and hard to get rid of. Even those in…
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Dancers know the key to successful, fluid dance movements is a strong core. A strong core protects your back from injury and your hips from joint problems, and gives your abdominals a nice shape. The core consist of the abdominal,…
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Overview Bikram Yoga is an intense style of yoga involving 26 specific postures that are practiced in a heated room. It was introduced to the United States in 1971 by its founder, Bikram Choudhury. To become certified as a Bikram…
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Overview Rapid weight loss is common in boxers as they train to make stringent weight limits for fights. Boxers have been known to shed between 20 and 40 pounds for the weigh-in, sometimes even gaining 10 pounds back by fight…
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes that an exercise program can lead to better health, reduced risk of disease and improvements in quality of life for seniors. Warm-up exercises help to make muscles “warm” by encouraging blood…
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1. Get Plenty of Sleep Most common sleep disorders can be avoided by getting plenty of sleep. The average adult needs between six and eight hours of sleep each night, although the exact number differs from person to person. 2….
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All children react to stress differently. The ability to cope, the length of time the stressor is present, the intensity of the stressor, the stage of the child’s development and the degree of support from loved ones all play a…
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Overview Kayaking has grown in popularity in large part due to the durable, inexpensive construction of modern boats. While requiring less maintenance than materials used in years past, plastic or cross-linked polyethylene kayaks still need proper care to retain their…
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You can use a stability ball to do exercises that not only strengthen your core and other postural muscles, but also to increase your heart rate so that is equivalent to running on a treadmill or other traditional cardiovascular exercises….
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Belly fat can be unattractive and potentially harmful to your health. A greater amount of belly fat increases the likelihood of heart disease, diabetes and kidney failure. According to the American Heart Association, there is a direct link between excess…
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Joseph Pilates, the creator of what is today known simply as the Pilates Method, engineered several ingenious pieces of equipment to enhance his clients’ workouts. While some apparatus are very large and relatively immobile, such as the Cadillac, some are…
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The pelvic floor muscles offer support for the bowel, bladder and uterus. After having a baby, the pelvic floor can become weakened, leading to urinary and bowel incontinence. Fortunately, there are several exercises that can help tighten up the pelvic…
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Cardio kickboxing is an intense aerobic workout that incorporates moves borrowed from the martial arts and the sport of boxing. Most classes combine a series of upper body boxing moves like jabs and punches with various lower body maneuvers like…
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Sporting a sleek, sexy waist can go a long way in boosting your self-confidence when wearing tight-fitting clothes. To reach this goal, you must work your abdominal muscles from various angles and use perfect form with your exercises. Fitness tools…
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Overview The Coleman Co. first started producing camping stoves in the early 1920s. Since then, the name Coleman has become synonymous with camping stoves and today the company continues to produce innovative and high-quality equipment. Whether liquid fuel, propane or…
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When it comes to butt and inner-thigh exercises, there are two motions you need to familiarize yourself with–hip extension and hip adduction. Hip extension takes place when your upper leg goes from a bent to straight position. Hip adduction takes…
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There is more to running than simply putting one foot in front of the other. Fitness running provides numerous benefits, including a stronger heart and increased lung capacity, so it’s worth the effort. Running is a physical challenge that you…
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Overview A first aid kit is a must for most households and can be vital in stabilizing injuries until medical attention can be obtained. First aid kits are available for purchase at most retailers; however, families should customize their kits…
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Conserving energy isn’t just about saving money. It’s about helping make our energy supply last longer. Some energy saving tips can be implemented in a matter of minutes, while others take some time to make a real impact. No matter…
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Overview When properly done, push-ups are very beneficial in chest muscle growth. Because of the many weightlifting and machine exercises that are associated with chest workouts, push-ups often are overlooked and neglected. They work out the chest and the entire…
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Abdominal workouts are effective to target the side waist area where love handles can begin to form. Although your heart rate will be elevated, causing your body to utilize fat stores for energy during the workout, remember that you cannot…
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Overview The American Council on Exercise recommends that healthy adults under age 65 get 30 minutes of moderate cardio exercise five days a week, or 20 minutes of vigorous exercise three days a week. If you’re considering purchasing either a…
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The neck and shoulder muscles perform many vital functions for your upper body. The neck muscles must contract continually while you sit or stand to hold your head upright. They also facilitate head movements. The shoulder muscles act to move…
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