Diet & Fitness / Fitness
If you’re committing to a walking routine to keep up with your fitness and exercise resolutions this year, you can keep track of your progress by wearing a pedometer. Experts recommend that everyone should take at least 10,000 steps per day for better health, but you don’t have to count…
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Most people think of strength training as a great way to build muscle and increase strength, but there are many more benefits you may be less familiar with. Strength training involves placing a heavier load on a muscle to stimulate an increase in the number of muscle fibers, making the…
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By Muscle Trainer As more and more people realize the value of a regular exercise routine, it gets very vital to discover new and exciting ways to go up the normally mundane task of exercise. Most folks squeeze in workouts whenever they can between school, work, family, and hectic schedules….
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Beyond firming your belly, strength in the abdominals is essential because the abs’ central location in the torso makes them a linchpin of bodily movement. The abdominal muscles consist of four muscle groups layered at the front and sides of the torso. They are crucial for keeping your trunk firm,…
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Hiring a trainer can be a wonderful boost to your fitness routine or a tremendous waste of precious money, depending on your reasons and expectations. Knowing what a trainer can and can’t do for you may help you make the best decision for your personal needs. A trainer CAN: Help…
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The holidays are notorious for being a time when even the most health-conscious woman lets her fitness goals slip to the wayside as she happily accepts a second helping of mom’s famous pumpkin pie and skips that day’s planned trip to the gym. All those indulgences coupled with a busy…
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by Matt Wysong Nobody wants to be a dumb bell when working out at their local gym. That is why remembering some basic fitness etiquette and following some simple rules is so important. Rule #1: Leave no trace evidence behind. Criminal investigators will always look for tiny bits of evidence…
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by Ruth Belena “Stand up straight!” You’ve heard the command more times than you’d care to count. Well, take heart — mom does know best. There’s a lot to be said for having good posture. Good posture means standing up, or sitting upright, with muscles tight around your stomach and…
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If you’ve been having a hard time sticking with your workout routine, music may help you stay on track with your fitness resolutions. Music can be a huge motivation when you’re working out, giving you a chance to break out of a humdrum routine and synchronize your movements to your…
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While the benefits of working out in a gym are plentiful, indoor exercise sometimes leads you down the road to a place called boredom and burnout. When this happens, there’s a simple solution: Reverse direction and take it outside! Participation in outdoor sports can breathe new life into your fitness…
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