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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Workouts that travel
- A vacation can do wonders for reducing stress levels, but it can derail a healthy fitness regimen. Even some of the most die-hard exercisers find it difficult to stick with a workout program when away from home. Sure, many have good intentions. They may even pack their workout attire. Unfortunately, their gear never makes it out of the suitcase until they're back home.But travel from home d...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How not to return from an exercise break
- Several sites, including this one, recommend that you take a break every 8 weeks after working out with weights. But how do you come back from that break and get back into your routine?Does anyone suggest you just jump back in and do the same intensity as when you last left off? Definitely not.This article will share a personal insight that I'm positive many people have faced when re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Exercise: why you should do it
- Hundreds of Thousands of Americans spend millions of dollars each year on diet pills, "magical" exercise devices, and misrepresented health and fitness products, when in all actuality a good set of dumbbells and a brisk walk may be all you need to get in better shape than you've ever been in.What can you do with nothing but a set of dumbbells, you ask? Provide resistance to your body's move...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - People walking: how some people enjoy their exercise walking
- People walking regularly for exercise often walk for more than just that. They are those who have found their sweet spot in walking.When exercise begins to feel more like enjoyment, you can bet the person who walks will sustain the program against all odds -- and lose weight successfully.It's such an obvious thing to make your walking exercise enjoyable for greater motivation. Yet so...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Doing vs. performing: the difference between exercising and getting results
- Back when I was young and living on my parents' farm, there always seemed to be plenty of tasks that were reserved for the low man on the totem pole. And you guessed it. That low man was me. Picking up and piling sticks seemed to be one of my dad's favorite tasks for me, and quite frankly, it was one of my least desired jobs to do. Funny how that works. Anyway, every time my dad would tell me to g...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to supercharge your energy levels through exercise
- Your energy levels will depend on several factors, including genetics, nutrition, sleep habits, and emotional stress. Some of these you have no control over But there is one VERY important factor that you do have control over and that is your ability to take part in physical exercise.Need a source of vast power and energy?Look no further than your gym.The link between physical...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to get the most from your home workouts
- A recent study found that home workouts may do even more good than workouts at a gym. This is good news for people who are time crunched and find it's too much trouble to make it to a health club.So how do you get the most from your home workouts? Follow these suggestions:1. Have A Plan. Know exactly what it is you want to accomplish and how you intend to get there. Plan out the exer...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Arthritis exercise ? one way to relieve pain & stiffness in your joints (part 3)
- There are three main types of exercises to include in a basic exercise program:Range-of-motion exercises - These lessen stiffness and help with improving flexibility. "Range of motion" refers to the area within which the joints move naturally or on a daily basis. Although these range-of-motion exercises can be performed every day, it is recommended that they be done at least every o...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Arthritis exercise ? one way to relieve pain & stiffness in your joints (part 2)
- Even when you cannot make it out to walk or to an aquatics or yoga class, there are exercises you can do daily to improve flexibility, strength and conditioning when you suffer from arthritis. You can flex your legs while sitting in a chair facing forward, simply by moving your leg outward while keeping your foot on the floor and holding it there for a few seconds, then retracting it until your fo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Arthritis exercise ? one way to relieve pain & stiffness in your joints (part 1)
- Exercise can be very beneficial for arthritis sufferers, often relieving stiffness in joints, strengthening muscles thereby reducing stress on joints, keeping bone and cartilage tissue strong and healthy, and increasing flexibility. A recommended 30-minute minimum of daily activity is the norm. Before starting any exercise program, it is vital that one speak to their doctor to ensure there are no ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mom, how f.i.t.t. is your workout?
- Moms don't have the time or desire to mess around with complicated workouts that don't get results. If you want real Mommy Muscle you need a plan that's based on principles not infomercials and advertising.Some things you can just count on over time. These certainties are the fundamentals of life. Let's test it. I predict if you have a stroller age baby - they will cry today. Do you want to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The new lover approach to starting an exercise program
- Approach a New Exercise Program Like a New LoverHow many times have you decided to get back to some type of exercise program? You've bought gear, new shoes, new clothes, whatever is needed. You've set aside some time, and off you go. A nice heart pounding workout or two and wham, you're right back to the couch, watching TV and thinking about starting an exercise program. What went wrong?...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Fitness the goddess way: movement vs. exercise
- I was excited to hear the esteemed speakers at the Fall 2004 Omega Institute Conference. The "biggies" of the women's movement such as Gloria Steinem, today's best-selling authors and who's who of empowering women doing inspiring work were. Lucky me!During one of the panels on body-image, Jane Fonda, the American icon of fitness, who we all look at and wonder what it must be like ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The power workout:
- Scenario: I really want to get in shape, but I work all day and attend multimedia classes until 8:30. How do I find the time to exercise, and what are a few good exercises for beginners like me? Solution: Finding time to exercise is certainly a challenge. Even the most motivated among us suffer setbacks during our business's busy season or when a new project is on the horizon. The key to fitting f...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 4 exercises that will help you change your body faster than any other exercises you may have tried
- 1. Lunges with a barbell. Properly executed, this exercise is the king (or queen) of total body reshaping exercises.2. Indoor Rock Climbing. No other exercise will work as many muscles (both large and small) at the same time than using a Computerized Indoor Rock Climbing Wall!3. 100 Rep Squats ? while standing straight, in the squat position, holding either a pair or dumbbells at you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 ways to guarantee you stick to your workout program
- 1. Begin Looking at Exercise Differently. Think of exercise as a way of life. Do not look as exercise as a chore or task that hurts you. Exercise is probably the most inexpensive and fun thing you can do for your life. Find something in exercise that you enjoy doing such as meeting new people, getting out of work, or your means of stress relief. It will be like brushing your teeth or eating breakf...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Overcoming resistance to exercise
- Are You Destined to Sit on the Couch?If someone mentions exercise do you think, "I hate to exercise. There's no way I'm doing that. Exercise is hard, it's a drag, it takes too much time." These types of beliefs may be keeping you from discovering a fun way to add to your weight loss plan.I'm a prime example. When I was younger I didn't like participating in sports. I felt I ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The abs... more important than you think
- What comes to your mind when I say the word "abs"? Do you think of the infomercials advertising "6 second abs" or the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Most people focus on training their abs to look thinner or sexier. But, do you realize the importance of your abs in everyday activities? Most yoga instructors do. And that's why one of the focuses of yoga is to build yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 reasons to exercise in the morning
- If I had to pick a single factor that I thought was most important in a successful exercise or weight loss program, it would be to exercise first thing in the morning - every morning! Some mornings, you may just be able to fit in a 10 minute walk, but it's important to try to do something every morning. So why mornings?... 1. Over 90% ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 tips for finding time for exercise
- If you're like most people, finding time for exercise is difficult. Here are my "top 10" tips to help you in that quest.. 1. Make exercise a priority. We all make time in our lives for the things that are most important to us. If I told you I'd give you a million dollars if you exercised everyday for the next 30 days, would you do it? Sure you ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interval training
- Are you in an exercise rut? Do you want to kick your fitness level up a notch and increase your endurance? Would you like to add more intensity to you workout? Interval training is a good way to achieve all of these goals in a safe and systematic manner.Interval training is simply a matter of alternating high intensity exercise and low intensity exercise. It allows one to get the benefits ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Finding time to exercise
- Exercising During Commercials I'm getting up an hour earlier these days. At first I said I'd never be able to do it: I was already sleep deprived rising at 6 AM how would I ever get up at 5 AM? I'd never be able to get to sleep earlier (this is still true), and a hundred other reasons why it wouldn't work. And then I tried it, and it does work. I'm still sleep deprived, but that extra hour ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 steps to starting a successful fall exercise program
- Ah, the crisp cool breeze, the invigorating feel of the outdoors as the leaves start to turn colors, the sound of kids laughing on their way to school.Fall is the time for new beginnings. New classes, new curriculum, new programs, new start. You've relaxed over the summer and now you're ready to reach higher, push further.You're pumped. You're excited about starting a new season. You...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Your body building workout routine not working for you anymore?
- When you come up with your Body Building
Workout Routine, you generally stick with that
routine for quite some time. You'll find that, at first,
your body building workout routine is great and you seem to be getting a lot out of it. Therefore
progress is being made.
When it comes to bodybuilding - No. I got that
wrong, when it comes to any form of ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - You may have found the latest and accurate advice with reference to personal trainer.
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - You don't have to strain for cardio fitness gains
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Quantity may beat quality when it comes to exercise and heart health. Adults who engage in mild exercise -- such as walking briskly for 12 miles or exercising moderately for 125-200 minutes over the course of a week -- can improve their aerobic fitness significantly and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in C...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Why you do not have "killer abs" or that "6 pack" abdominal muscles?
- Ask any woman what is the most attractive part of a male body and most of the time, they will tell you it's the six pack abs meaning that your abdominal muscles showing up with beautiful definition. The abs is considered by many as a sexy muscle and is a symbol of a fit and healthy man. Women are instinctively drawn towards a man brimming with health and fitness because it is a primitive indicatio...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Where to buy hgh -
- There are hundreds of new Human Growth Hormone (HGH) supplements on the market today due to their explosive popularity. A quick Internet search turns up thousands of sites offering "incredible deals" and "limited time offers" on everything from sprays to lozenges to effervescent tablets. However, because of the sudden market saturation of HGH supplements it can be difficult to know where to shop f...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - What's so important about the consumer reports treadmill best buy?
- Every buyer wants to know the Consumer Reports treadmill Best Buy. Consumer Reports is perhaps the most respected of consumer product testing organizations due to their independent and nonprofit status and their expert testing. Their consumer report rating treadmills can be found in publication and online at ConsumerReports.org.
Consumer Reports grades on an overall score to determi...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - What is pilates?
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Pilates is a system of over 500 controlled exercises that engage the mind and condition the total body by using a popular exercise regimen that uses special stretches and machines. Named after Joseph Pilates, Pilates exercise system has proven itself invaluable not only to the fitness user, but to the professional trainers as well. Pilates, a technique of exercise and physical movement int...