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1). Fitness - Aerobic Training By : Gaby Munteanu
Fitness in general includes both aerobic and anaerobic aspects. According to the priorities of the sportsman, one or the other of the two aspects will be emphasized, but the second one will not be neglected. The purpose of doing fitness exercises is, ideally, to create a complete athlete, able to face various physical and psychological demands.
2). How Does Alcohol Affect Exercise? By : Jim Oneill
It’s finally Friday and you just got off work. Now you’re thinking about going out later and having a few drinks with your friends and relaxing. After all, you worked hard all week and you certainly deserve a little enjoyment and fun now that the weekend’s here so there’s nothing wrong with going out and having a few drinks with your friends, right...
3). Replacing Fat With Lean Muscle By Exercising - How To Increase Your Muscle Mass By : Julia Mahler
Replacing fat with lean muscle by exercising is not easy - but it's also not as hard as you might think. The most important thing to remember when it comes to replacing fat with muscle is that you just need to find a plan or routine that works, and then stick with it. In most cases, this will not have to be a particularly strenuous routine, just so...
4). Eye Exercises - Boost The Power of Your Optic Muscles By : profitweaver
The eyes contain many small muscles, and there is no doubt that eye exercises can do little harm to your eyes, but can they actually be of benefit?
A New York ophthalmologist called Dr William Bates, developed a series of eye exercises to improve eyesight without resorting to lenses or surgery. Dr Bates felt that many eye problems had ...
5). Chocolate Milk better than Gatorade for Post-Exercise Recovery?? By : Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK
The next time you finish a rigorous workout, you may want to consider a surprising new sports drink to help refuel tired muscles: chocolate milk. A recent study, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (1), reports that athletes who drank chocolate milk after an intense bout of exercise were able to workout longer and with ...
6). Upper Back Exercises for a Strong Back By : Saurabh Jain
The back supports the weight of the upper body and has to be strong to carry out its work unhindered. People focus on strengthening their lower back, but upper back muscles too need toning up. A well toned back looks good and helps in maintaining correct posture. Upper back exercises are a good way of strengthening the upper back. Some effective up...
7). Take The Low Approach to Great Abs By : Christopher Guerriero
Everybody wants a six pack, including you. It is probably the most sought after goal and hoped result of working out. Working toward great abdominal muscles, not only looks great, but cuts your risk of injury and improves your performance in everyday life. Not only are rock hard abs a symbol of fitness, but strong and flexible abdominal muscles hel...
8). Making Fitness Part of Your Life By : Susan du Plessis
The pressures of daily life can be daunting, and with demanding careers and raising a family, working out is probably the last thing on your mind at the end of a busy day. However, physical fitness can benefit you in more ways than you think.
Being physically fit is not only about conquering marathons in record time and not only about ...
9). Building a Better Body By : Stephen Adele
Interestingly, when I made the comment that it's easy for me [to get in shape], Shaun jumped into the conversation and emphatically stated...
"It's not easy. No way. It's simple!"
And you know what? He was right.
It's not easy to get into shape. To eat better. To train harder. To set a plan in place. Rather...
10). Aerobic Exercise for Weight Loss Can Be Fun By : Jim Oneill
The word aerobic literally means "with oxygen" or "in the presence of oxygen." Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously for a long period of time and is rhythmic in nature. Aerobic exercises utilize oxygen as the major fuel for sustaining activity for relatively long periods.
In gen...
11). The Power Workout By : Christopher Guerriero
Not enough hours in the day? Feeling the crunch when it comes to finding time for just your own needs? If exercise is important to you, you might do well to consider the following:
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...
12). Stretching for Health By : famoustrainer
Lack of flexibility is now seen to be a major cause of general health problems and sports injury and is being linked to everything from stress. back pain, and even osteoarthritis. It also means that nagging injuries, especially around your joints take longer to heal.
Latest studies show that up to 60 percent of the general population w...
13). Hip flexors - the most underdeveloped muscle group in strength training By : Bruce Ross
Despite their importance to a wide range of athletic and sporting activities, the hip flexors are the most neglected major muscle group in strength training. It is very rare to find training programs that include hip flexor exercises. By contrast there is usually a great deal of emphasis on exercises for the leg extensors.
There are so...
14). Making Exercise More Enjoyable and Fun By : Jim Oneill
Aaahhh, the thought of getting up in the morning and going to the gym to lift weights or run on the treadmill. How about the thought of going to the gym after a hard days work when you’d probably rather just go home and relax? Even the thought of exercising at home on your own equipment can be less than desirable. Sometimes trying to get and stay m...
15). Technique in Weight Training By : Isabel Curini
Technique in weight training is very important for achieving the expected progress, but also for protecting the body of the sportsman. The first important thing is to learn correctly the basic movements.
In this type of training there is a kind of classic set of exercises, which the sportsman needs to master from the beginning. This se...
16). Anti Aging Benefits Of Stretching Exercises| Why Stretch Muscles? By : Chris Chew
In many exercise programs, be it weight lifting for building and toning muscles or cardio vascular exercises for increasing stamina and to lose weight, most people do not perform enough stretching exercises even though stretching exercises can be performed by anyone at any age unless that person has some physical restriction to stretch. What is wor...
17). Fitness and Exercise-Finding the Right Program for You By : Garland Valley RN,BSN
Garland Valley RN,BSN
Fitness and exercise are gaining popularity in our culture for many reasons. Reactions against the sedentary lifestyles Americans have lived for decades, a rash of type two diabetes with people engaging in fitness and exercise to improve their conditions, parents encouraging youngsters to get up and away from the ...
18). An Overview of Martial Arts Equipment By : Kael
An Overview of Martial Arts Equipment
19). Making Time for Exercise By : Anna Fleet
As a certified personal trainer and editor of a popular fitness site, FitnessGear101.com, I’ve heard every excuse in the book when it comes to why people don’t exercise. However, the one that takes the, pardon-my-pun, “fitness cake” is lack of time.
A day doesn’t go by without one of my clients professing that they simply don’t have t...
20). Exercise and Weight Loss Tip #1: Why Behind-the-Neck-Exercises Are Bad For You By : Lawrence Cole
Please don't be like me!
Several years ago I was warned to stay away from behind-the-neck exercises and movements, and do you think I listened? Of course not.
And as a result, I acquired a rotator cuff injury that slowly gets worse and worse over time.
It is often said that it is much smarter to learn from ...
21). Fitness Training - Do the Exercises Correctly By : Gaby Munteanu
In fitness, like in any other sport, correct performing of exercises is essential. Even if a program is well dosed, divided and individualized, as long as the exercises are not done correctly, no one can expect to achieve the results he/ she expected. Moreover, there could be a risk for his/ her body health and integrity.
Special atten...
22). Lower Abdominal Exercises For Women - Improve Your Posture With Exercise By : Julia Mahler
Lower abdominal exercises for women are an important part of women's health. While everybody talks about how wonderful it would be to have six pack abs, it is not the only reason to make sure that you work out this part of your body. Having strong abdominal muscles can also improve your health in other ways - for instance, giving you better posture...
23). For a Good Workout, Try the Medicine Ball By : Jim Oneill
When most people think of a medicine ball, they usually get a mental picture of the old, tattered and torn brown leather weighted ball sitting in the corner of an old school iron pumping gym. They also see these balls as being a very outdated method of working out. When was the last time you’ve seen anyone use one of those or even heard anyone talk...
24). My Top 3 Secret Exercises to Melt the Fat By : Lynn VanDyke
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5 is a magic number. I follow 5 tips to fat loss and I am doing 5 sets in my pyramid strength training routine this month. But I am only going to give you my top 3 secret exercises to melt the fat. These 3 fat loss gems are nothing spectacular. There is nothing new or earth-shattering about th...
25). How To Exercise For Maximum Energy By : Dr Edward Steiner
There are two main types of exercise. Aerobic and Anaeobic exercise. Let's start with the first one. Aerobic literally means with oxygen. Aerobic exercise has an important distinction; it burns fat as its main fuel. Can anyone find a use for this? Anaerobic means without oxygen. Anaerobic burns sugar as its main fuel. Despite popular myth, exercise...
26). What Everyone Needs to Know about Exercise and Blood Pressure By : Stephen Holt
Although regular aerobic activity is important to the health and wellbeing of everyone, far too many people make the crucial mistake of assuming painful, strenuous workouts are the most productive way to exercise.
The startling fact is that moderate exercise - with the prime example being walking - may be an even more effective way to ...
27). Back Exercise Stretches For Back Pain By : Saurabh Jain
Back exercise stretches the lower back muscles to help bring relief to back pain caused by over-stressed back muscles. Spine rehabilitation too is done through back exercise. People suffering from back pain are put through an exercise regimen, as exercise stretches the back and promotes better blood circulation in the area.
You will h...
28). Five Great Exercise Machines for Burning Fat By : Jim Oneill
These exercise machines are related to cardiovascular and aerobic workouts. The equipment listed here allows for more challenges and more variety in your exercise routines. These machines are great for anyone looking to lose weight and improve their overall health.
Some advanced exercising machines include electronic devices that measu...
29). How to Deal with Muscle Cramps By : Isabel Curini
Muscle cramps are temporary contractions of the muscles and they usually appear during physical effort. The sensation is similar to the one you have when you feel a strong, involuntary tightening of the muscle group that you can't control any more. There are many causes which bring about cramps, but they happen most often because of insufficient wa...
30). Become Healthier, Become Fitter By : Ric Wiley
If truth be told most of us want to be a lot fitter then we are. It is something we should all be aiming for, a better level of fitness. So where do we all start. Well a quick internet search reveals too many pages to provide a good and reliable source of information, and there is a great deal of in formation provided on the TV channels, books, new...
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