Aerobics articles
Showing page 1 of 6 - There are 166 Aerobics articles
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Burn 340 calories a day with aerobic exercise
- Strengthen your heart and lungs and give your body a wonderful shape with Aerobics.Aerobic Exercise ? Improve your fitness the right way.==========================================================Aerobic exercise involves the manner of muscles drawing on oxygen in the blood as well as fats and glucose that increase cardiovascular endurance. Aerobics is done in order to improve ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Better cardio workouts
- The Cardio KingChange it upOne of the most important aspects to a cardio workout is changing it. Most people get bored with exercise simply because they pop these DVD's in and do the same thing everyday. Imagine if you had to read the same book everday, would that be fun. No way, so why would you do the same workout everyday. Most people don't realize what they are doing. You ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cardios effect on overall health
- When most people hear the word "Cardio", their mind automatically pictures jogging, or threadmills, or stationnary bikes. Yes, those are some forms of cardio. They also think it's only purpose is to loose fat. But doing cardio has many benefits. Cardio helps prevent heart attacks due to clogged arteries in heavier people.Cardio strenghtens your heart and can lenghten...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An alternate fitness tool
- Any competitive or recreational athlete will use a variety of cross-training methods or tools to complement their particular sport or to meet their fitness needs. One such tool that is becoming increasing popular is the Kickbike. The Kickbike is a high end adult version of a scooter. Although new to North America, the Kickbike has been around for about 20 years in Europe and the Netherlands where ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Benefits of elliptical training
- The basic motion of an elliptical trainer is a smooth, flowing...well...elliptical motion. The low impact nature of these machines greatly reduces stress on the joints of the lower body (ankles, knees, and hips).Since it is a weight-bearing exercise, elliptical training promotes cell growth in the bones of the lower body and spine thus helping ward off the debilitating effects of osteoporos...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spinning exercise
- Spinning exercise or studio cycling is not only popular these days it's an excellent form of fitness. It helps strengthen your heart, tone your glutes, calves, thighs in addition to being a great exercise to slim legs.Spinning exercise classes usually consist of about 12 to 20 people. Classes range from 50 to 60 minutes and are set to music. The instructor takes the class on a ride that inc...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cardio enthusiasts: discover a more effective training method for fat loss and heart health!
- It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations constitute something along the lines of "perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times per week maintaining your heart rate at a moderate level". Before you just give in...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 keys to finding your natural running stride
- When I think back to when I was at school, my worst nightmare was running. I hated it, even more than football and rugy which I don't like even today. So I never thought that I'd be any good at running... until I found out the trick that I'm about to share with you now.I realised that running was an important part of my cardio-vascular exercise, and that I needed to find a way to make it a ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The fitness cardio secret that propels lance armstrong
- What is Lance Armstrong doing that you can do to improve your results?Most people exercise to lose weight, focusing solely on that one single goal. But wait, it is not only about looking aesthetically pleasing, getting in those tight jeans, or losing ten pounds. It is really about improving your health, and human performance.Each day when you are huffing and puffing on the treadmill,...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Aerobic training
- How to start your aerobic training program:Consider first setting your goals for sometime in the future; make sure they are realistic. Start easy, be kind to yourself. Many of us start out joining a gym and telling ourselves that now we will train every day! Six out of ten people going to gyms drop out in the first month. That's a staggering 60% of the people. The numbers are just as high f...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spinning classes - indoor stationery bicycle
- Over the years I have changed my exercise routine continuously. That wasn't exactly planned, but it probably kept my interest up. I started with twice-a-week through Adult Education at the local junior high school. That was simple non-impact bending. That was too easy. Then I moved into Jazzercise, which was high impact. I began to really enjoy that. But it was only offered twice-a-week. My energy...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Guidant corporation recalls heart defibrillators
- A worldwide recall was announced by Guidant Corporation for nearly 50,000 of their heart defibrillators due to potential malfunctions in these devices.Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not require Guidant to take this step, the FDA has stated that they completely support the decision due to the serious nature of the potential defect.Specifically, the Guidant Corporat...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Chronic headaches and pain often can be eliminated by a special dentist
- Denver, Colorado/Las Vegas, Nevada-Sometimes as Freud once said, "A good cigar is just a smoke." A headache, on the other hand, occasionally can be a sign of something much more serious than just a headache.This is particularly true if it is accompanied by facial pain, neck and shoulder pain, tinnitus or ringing in the ears and unexplained loose teeth. These symptoms, along with j...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Aerobic activity burns fat
- Aerobic activity is any exercise that helps you use oxygen more efficiently. It gets your heart pumping faster, makes you sweat and quickens your breath. When you raise your heart rate your body begins to burn stored carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy.Aerobic activity is very effective in controlling your weight and is an ideal way to burn calories. Research shows that a regular aerob...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Benefits of aerobic exercise
- The real benefits of aerobic exercise are achieved by increasing your heart rate and breathing hard for an extended period of time. During this aerobic activity your body produces more energy and delivers more oxygen to your muscles. Your heart beats faster and increases the blood flow to your muscles and then back to your lungs.Aerobic means "with oxygen" and your body's aerobic system is ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 tips for starting runners
- So you've decided to take up running? Maybe you are starting back up after putting it off for years. Here is a list of tips that I have found beneficial to the starting runner or even the seasoned pro.1. STRETCH THOSE LEGS AND FEET ?BEFORE AND AFTER ? Stretching is the number one thing to remember in any running program. Keep your muscles flexible and relaxed, your joints mobile, and reliev...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Heart matters
- Your heart is between one to two times the size of your clenched fist. Contrary to popular belief, it is not located to one side of the body - it is located almost in the exact center of your chest. Due to the shape of the heart and chest cavity, the heart pounds against the chest wall on your left side, so the heart rate is stronger when felt there. Your heart is responsible for pumping about six...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Integrated training for improved cycling performance - part 2
- The previous article looked at postural issues and possible muscles imbalances involved with cycling. Now that we have an understanding of the imbalances that arise from a prolonged cycling position, we can develop an effective program for correcting those postural distortions.The first part of the program is stretching the muscles that were identified as tight in the previous article (calv...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cardio-boxing for super fitness
- The major benefits of cardio-boxing include:· Increased Stamina · Increased Strength · Increased Speed · Increased CoordinationCardio-boxing also promotes a person's well being by strengthening their self-discipline and combined with strength training it's well and truly the total package for sel...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cardiovascular training - from the heart!
- Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, requires a different approach than other body parts. At the "heart" of cardiovascular training is one basic premise: if you elevate your heart rate to 65-80 percent of your maximum and keep it there for a period of at least 12 minutes it will stimulate the production of fat-burning enzymes. It will also strengthen your heart and increase the capacity...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fat burning exercises
- Fat burning exercises are the slow, aerobic, long duration types of exercise that involve most of the major muscle groups. Your body will burn a higher percentage of calories from fat with lower intensity cardio exercises.Fat burning exercises include walking, jogging, running, elliptical exercise trainer workouts, cycling and swimming. The key factor to keep in mind is the more muscle grou...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Using nutrition to boost your cardio
- So, you're doing cardio religiously and you're not getting any results?What's the deal?! Good news. You're probably just making some minor mistakes that need to be corrected. If you want to make changes to your body, it's probably pretty important for you to understand how your body works. After all, I doubt you're running on the treadmill because your cable got shut off and the cardio-theater at ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Integrated training for improved cycling performance - part 1
- As we all know cycling is a great way to improve your overall cardiovascular fitness. However, what you may not know is that over time the demands of cycling can lead to muscular imbalances which can limit the body's ability to perform at peak level and dramatically increase chance of both over-use injury and chronic pain.To get a clearer idea of how these imbalances can occur we'll take a ...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lose weight and skyrocket your metabolism with regular cardiovascular exercise
- Do you try to eat well, even diet, but aren't seeing the results you were hoping for? Are you just trying to gain more energy? Do you ever feel like you're not breathing enough?If you answered yes to any of the questions above you should consider the proven, time-tested weight loss tool called cardiovascular exercise.I know that it's terribly hard to start walking or jogging when you...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Running in the zone: a personal account
- Running in The Zone has to be one of the most satisfying experiences. When it all fits together it can seem effortless and intensely rewarding. But why are some runs better than others? Is there anything we can do to help ourselves get into The Zone? Here is a personal account of one of my most memorable runs.I hadn't intended to go for a run following a ten miler the day before. But it loo...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What should runners think about?
- What do you think about when you are running? Does it make a difference? Research suggests it definitely can.A survey into what runners think about when competing identified four categories. These are relevant to participating in many sporting activities: -1) Inward monitoring - focusing on how you feel while running.2) Outward monitoring - focusing on aspects of the race such as dis...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you need an expensive padded, cushioned, air bubbled, gelled running shoe?
- Nike Free does not think so; and neither should you. Read on to find out why this concerns every one of us, our health and a good deal of wasted money. This is not a story of the Nike Free shoe; it's about our freedom and growth.It has been a really long time since a major shoemaker has stepped forward and acknowledged that the human foot is the perfect running, walking machine....
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why your cardiovascular workouts might be a big waste of your time
- What if I were to tell you that most if not all of the cardiovascular exercise you do was worthless? Well, guess what? over 50% of the people who perform cardio in an attempt to burn fat are wasting their time? hours and hours of it! Are you one of them?Before you call me crazy, let me explain. I'm not saying that cardiovascular exercise can't or doesn't burn fat; it's just that most people...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The best cardio workouts
- The benefits of exercise are abundant and well documented, and the best cardio workouts can increase your quality of life. One can hardly read a magazine or watch the news without stumbling across a study or doctor claiming a new benefit from exercise.The research into exercise is conclusive enough, but we all know people in our lives that have their own testimonies to the virtue of exercis...
-
- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Playing your cardio right
- To many, that half-hour a day is the most enjoyable, most therapeutic part of your agenda. To others, it's as dreadful as taking out the trash and doing the dishes. Yet, like your household chores, you know it's something you simply must do.Cardiovascular activity, referred to simply as "cardio," should be as much a part of your body-sculpting endeavors as pulling and pushing thos...
Page 1 of 6 - [
1] [
2] [
3] [
4] [
5] [
6]