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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise and heart health: a life giving marriage
- Most people get their health out of a bottle these days, be it a bottle of vitamins or pharmaceuticals. However, with a little effort and dedication you really can get a hold on your life, turn it round and live it to the full!If you've been diagnosed with heart disease or are at risk of developing heart disease regular exercise is essential for the health of your heart, body and mind. In f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise motivation: 7 sure-fire tips
- So you've begun an exercise program to get in shape and loose weight. Congratulations! You've taken a big step towards making big improvements in your life. However, you may be faced with the challenge of waning enthusiasm for your exercise program after the initial thrill of starting something new wears off. Don't despair! Here are 7 sure-fire tips to keep your exercise flame alive!1. M...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get better exercise results by improving hydration
- Water and ExerciseYour body excretes water in a number of ways: through urination, defecation, breathing (that's why we always enjoyed breathing condensation on mirrors when we were kids) and perspiration. And when you are exercising, your body can lose a large amount of water. It's important to keep replenishing that. The water loss is even more pronounced in warm weather, or during heavy ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Best abdominal exercises to get the sexy six pack you deserve
- The key to getting those sexy abdominals lies mainly on what abdominal exercises you choose to perform.Here are the best yoga Exercises for Removing Abdominal Fat Permanently!1)Dhanurasana-Bow PostureTechnique:1. Begin lying down on the stomach, reach back and grasp the ankles. Inhale.2. Lifting legs, head and chest, arch the back into a bow. Retain breath, then ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 ways to fit fitness in
- Five points to consider when you want to fit fitness into a hectic lifeWhen I tell people what I do for a living, many will tell me they wish they had the time to exercise, but just can't seem to fit it in. This is one of the biggest excuses people give for not making exercise a part of their life. However, we all have time for the things we feel are important enough. Many people act...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise and kids: the difference between training children and adults!
- The greatest mistake a person can make when exercising with children is to treat them like little adults. Children are growing and developing rapidly. This means that certain physiological issues must be considered when they are exercising.Bone Injuries That Affect GrowthWhen most parents think of children and weight training their first concern is the possibility of it affect...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Physical activity versus exercise: is there a difference?
- Quite often a client will come into the gym discouraged with their exercise program. The common complaint being lack of results. They give a list of activities they are doing but still do not see any changes in physical appearance. Yes this can be attributed to many variables but one of the key elements to consider is intensity.We need to ask, what constitutes exercise? Is all physical acti...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - No time for the gym?
- As you have undoubtedly heard, college students around the country are gaining weight at a rapid rate. A recent study by Cornell University found that on average, college freshman gain about 0.5 pounds a week, which is almost 11 times more than the average weight gain among 17-and 18-year olds and almost 20 times more than the average weight gain among American adults.Exercise is a great wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 workout mistakes cheaters make
- "When I'm lifting free weights, I tend to go pretty fast on the downward motion when I'm supposed to be using more control," says Beth Pekol, who works in banking in Chicago."I lean on the StairMaster when I'm on it," says Shaun Stewart, a new bride who lives in Memphis. "I know I don't have good form, but when I feel the pressure on my knees, I just feel like I'm still doing something if I...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Metabolism: how to increase your metabolic rate?
- Metabolism is a process by which the body burns the calories and convert them into useful energy. High metabolic rate uses up the energy stored in the form of fat. Metabolism to some extent depends on:a) Our Body Structure (our genes, our health conditions).b) Depends on our daily schedule, our daily activities.c) Depends on our age.d) Depends on the type of food we hav...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you have a fitness battle plan?
- In fitness, as in war, you want to be on the offensive, not the defensive and this means that rather than reacting to maladies as they occur, far better to be in good general physical condition; preventive maintenance is preferable to remedial effort every time. One general rule of thumb I use is energy is the basic coin of the fitness realm and without it is damned difficult to mount any kind of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The great forgotten exercise -- parallel bar dips
- When it comes to building lower pectorals, triceps and frontal deltoids, dips are without doubt one the best exercises I've ever used. They are seldom used nowadays and the reasons are plain to see: you have to be able to handle your own bodyweight for reps ? unless you have access to one of those fancy-dan machines that allow you to dip (or chin) with less than body weight.A correctly done...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Are you a one-dimensional trainer?
- Most people are classically biased toward one of the three legs of the fitness triad: progressive resistance training, cardiovascular training or diet/nutrition. How many folks try and lose weight by dieting and dieting alone? A safe bet would be a majority of individuals. Ever wonder why people who lose a lot of bodyweight rapidly still look fat? It's because they are still fat.When the hu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Strength training after fifty
- Strength training after fifty is no longer for those people who are having some sort of mid-life crisis. In fact, doctors are literally writing prescriptions to get this generation up and moving. They are taking out the pen and prescription pad, writing something barely legible, ripping it off the pad and handing it to more and more of their patients. So what's the result? Well the result is lots ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Essential power walking tips
- Ever since I took a power walking class in college, I have been hooked. If you are thinking about learning how to power walk, I strongly urge you to do so. It is fun and a great way to get in shape and stay healthy. Friends and family members can join in, and it ends up being a great way to bond as well. So, spend a little bit of time learning about power walking. You may find that it is just what...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Pilates exercises ? can they give you the body youve always wanted?
- Pilates exercises are a favorite fitness choice for many people including movie stars like Danny Glover and Gweneth Paltrow, professional dancers, and even some professional baseball players. Why this fascination with Pilates? What can it do that other forms of exercise can't?I began doing Pilates several years ago when I was searching for a different look for my body. I had been exercising...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The history of pilates ? it all began with one sickly child
- A look into the history of Pilates helps you understand the tremendous power that this form of exercise has to help strengthen and transform your body. Unlike yoga, which has a tradition that goes back thousands of years, one individual developed the Pilates Method at the beginning of the twentieth century.In 1880 in Dusseldorf, Germany, a sickly baby named Joseph Pilates was born. As a you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sets and reps - the high and low weight workout
- Big weights! Wicked pump! I always get caught between two minds whenever I hit my workout at the gym. One side of me says to lift heavy to get big and the other says that form should matter more than my weight poundage. This is an issue that used to cause me to get quite twisted every time I would prep a workout training cycle. I know each technique has its merits, so I used to be swayed back and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tour of diet ? cycling for your health
- The last seven years, or so, at the Tour de France has shown a success story that is very uncommon. Winning seven Tour de France championships is a feat that will be extremely hard to duplicate. Lance Armstrong knew it could be done, even overcoming a life threatening bout with cancer.While admiring the great courage of one man, we can learn from his experience. Many of us struggle to maint...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Different exercises schedule to combat hypertension, obesity, and asthma!
- Different Health Problems generally do not allow us to do traditional exercises. Above all, one type of exercise cant be effective to each group facing different challenges. But despite all these different challenges, the general rule applies to all: Extra Effort and Persistence.Exercise Tips to fight Obesity:. Light cardiovascular exercises like swimming, cycling, biking, yog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Different exercises schedule to combat diabetes, arthritis, and obesity!
- Different Health Problems generally do not allow us to do traditional exercises. Above all, one type of exercise cant be effective to each group facing different challenges. But despite all these different challenges, the general rule applies to all: Extra Effort and Persistence.Exercise Tips to fight Arthritis: . Water Exercises: They are most important. They are gentle on th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The amazing health benefits of walking for exercise
- Walking for exercise is a purposeful, brisk walk specifically designed for the purpose of improving health. It is one of the best and cheapest forms of exercise. If you want to improve your general health and keep fit, or if you want to reduce your weight, walking is a good place to start.Walking keeps you fit and helps you take off extra weight and keep it off. It's cheap, it's simple and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The importance of an active lifestyle
- Over the past 15 years or so, we have been told that a healthy lifestyle is important. Scientists recommend we should be accumulating on average 60 minutes of exercises a day in order to maintain healthy levels. What exactly does that number mean? Over the course of a regular day, we should be doing some sort of physical activity that adds up to approximately 60 minutes. Whether it is in the gym o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tone up while at work
- I know better than anybody that sitting at a desk all day can take a toll on your body. You don't get much movement and you can get what I like to call "spread butt"Here is how you can Tone at your Desk1.Seated ScissorsScoot forward in your chair and sit straight. Extend legs in front of you about shoulder-width apart. Point your toes and rotate legs out slightly...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An ab exercise for everyone!
- I don't have much of a problem with belly pouch or bulge, since I've been doing one ab exercise or another for most of my life to make my abs flat.But most of you haven't done any kind of ab exercise recently or ever in your life so you can benefit by my experience with one particular ab exercise especially.I know a small ab exercise that can literally whittle your waistline and work...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Should you train before bedtime?
- A Japanese study found that if you exercise at night you will be less tired the next day. Apparently it increases testosterone levels.Whether this is the case or not I'm not sure. However, I do know that in my own (and other peoples) experiences it depends on what type of exercise you do.For those of you who have trained physically hard in the couple of hours before bed and then inge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lance armstrong?s training tactics ? the tortoise or the hare?
- I have been counseling people on weight loss, exercise efficiency and nutrition for over twenty years. Every time I go to the gym I observe people, their training tactics and their workout habits. Over the last few years I have noticed something about certain people in the gym that has been interesting. You would think more people would do this but they don't. What I have noticed is certain people...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lance armstrong and exercise - from denial to desire!
- Press Conference 1996 ? Lance Armstrong On Wednesday October 2, I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. I have been made aware that it has spread to other parts of my body... I... I am... here to say, I will work with the doctors to overcome... and I will work hard to race once again."Just DO it" Nike AdSunday July 24, 2005 Lance Armstrong not only beat cancer, but also...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Lance armstrong, exercise, and will power? characteristics that make a champion!
- The Tour De France, arguably may be the hardest sport of all time, and Lance Armstrong probably one of the most conditioned athletes ever. But, how is it possible for a man on the door step of death to be able to overcome cancer, return and win seven races in a row? Only in the end, retire on top as a winner he so right fully deserves.How many wonder? How can any human being bounce back aft...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 2-minute fitness
- Why would I want to write about yet another fitness program? There are so many out there. There is no escape from fitness programs whether you watch TV or read a magazine or newspaper.The reality is that most of us are not happy with our physical state and we are looking for solutions. We are not only looking for solutions, we are actually paying for them. This creates the natural demand fo...