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How to Maximize The Results of Your Weight Loss Plan

By Triskit

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Tips for maximizing your efforts in weight loss and fitness... more »

How to Maximize Turbo Jam Results

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Turbo Jam is a fun fitness program offered through Beachbody. It's a program that actually makes working out fun. Unfortunately, people give up too soon on the workout because the pounds don't immediately melt off. However, you can get quicker ... more »

How to Modify an Exercise Program While You're Pregnant

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Old notions about how much activity women could handle while they're pregnant are constantly being reevaluated. These days, most experts agree that staying fit while you're pregnant helps prevent pregnancy complications, speeds up labor and ... more »

How to Optimize Your Marathon Training

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Marathon training must be a balance between stress and rest. Remember that you are embarking on a long-term goal, so be sure to focus on the "long run.".. more »

How to Pick the Right Yoga Class

By Valerie Brooks

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Yoga has expanded into so many forms that it’s hard to know which class is best for you. Just a simple explanation of each yoga style will help you navigate class offerings... more »

How to Prepare for Youth Football

By Elizabeth McGuire

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So your child wants to play some football. Most youth programs graduate from flag to contact football around age eight. At this point you can start looking for a program that will help your child stay physically active, learn new skills, practice ... more »

How to Run with Someone Who is Not Your Pace

By Elizabeth McGuire

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So you’ve got some new friends. And apparently they run. And hey, you run! So it should be only natural that everyone should meet up for a nice 5-miler. “We’ll run, we’ll talk, we’ll sweat. It will be great!” And then you hit the trail and ... more »

How to Select a Gym

By April

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You've finally decided that you need to get a gym membership, but don't know which one to pick. These tips will help you select the best gym for you... more »

How to Select the Best Exercise Video or DVD to Lose Weight and Have Fun

By ArtoftheSpaDiva

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If you're serious about getting fit, exercise dvds can supplement or comprise your entire workout routine. But the thousands of choices can be mind boggling. Don't waste your money on dvds or videos you won't like or use, benefit from my ... more »

How to Shape Up For Serious Backpacking

By Ruby Bayan

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Serious backpacking can involve long treks over treacherous terrain under harsh weather conditions. You need to have not only the proper gear but also the right level of fitness to survive and enjoy your outdoor adventure. To shape up for serious ... more »

How to Start a 10,000 Steps Exercise Program

By David Sarokin

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On average, people walk about 1,000-3,000 steps a day in their ordinary activities. Health pros suggest we up that figure to 10,000 steps a day as one of the keys to healthy living. Here's how to get started... more »

How to Strengthen Abdominal Muscles

By MIghtyDreamer

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Strengthen your abdominal muscles with your regimen of exercising while also adding these three simple tips... more »

How to Stretch Your Shoulders

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Your shoulders may tend to stiffen if you don't make a conscious effort to loosen them up. If they do, this simple stretch may help them out... more »

How to Teach Yourself to Run in 10 Weeks

By only1special1

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We all want to become healthier and more physically fit, but with today's hectic lifestyles, that is a challenge that many of us have difficulties achieving. If you are truly determined to give yourself the time you need to become healthier, ... more »

How to Train Like a Warrior

By Joe Rivera

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The way of the warrior is a path of extremes. Extreme training of the mind, the body and will. Then ultimately, in battle, they sojourn at the edge between living or dying. For that is the nature of a warrior--dedicating oneself to a purpose with ... more »

How to Understand Fitness and Get Fit

By Joe Rivera

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In this world of instant gratification and quick fixes it is easy to understand why so many people fall prey to all these fad diets, exercise machines and exercise video series that promise everything from washboard abs to the tightest buns on ... more »

How to Warm Up Before Stretching

By AdamChase

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The warm-up stretch should be performed as part of a general warm-up routine. Warm-up stretching gets the muscles ready for activity, increases flexibility and greatly reduces the chance for injury. It also feels great. Sport-specific stretching ... more »

How to Warm Up/Cool Down When It Comes to Exercise

By thndrstrck63

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The few minutes before and after exercising are critical when protecting yourself from injury or over exertion. The 5 to 10 minutes you take warming up or cooling down can make the difference between a beneficial workout or a workout where you ... more »

How to Warm-Up Before Stretching and Exercise

By shadowynight23

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There is some debate about whether you should warm-up before or after stretching. Personally, I think in order to warm-up the muscles properly, a 7 to 10 minutes warm up is required so that you are not stretching cold muscles. Here are a few ... more »

How to weight train

By PhysicalFitnet

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There are a lot of different weight training exercises and equipment to use. It can be daunting to know what to do, but here are some basic guidelines to keep it safe and effective. For exercise selection and demonstrations by personal trainers, ... more »

How to Work Out Safely in the Summer Heat

By Desula

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Summer is here. An excellent time for exercise. Be warned that while it's a great time to work out extreme heat and humidity can be very difficult for your body. Use the tips provided by this article to stay cool and avoid health issues with ... more »

How to work out when you're always busy

By econ476

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The number one reason people don't work out...they don't have the time! Well, you won't use that excuse anymore when you read my tips on how to squeeze staying fit into your schedule... more »

How to Workout the Hamstrings with a Stability Ball

By MosesFitness

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Good exercise to work the hamstring while training the lower back pelvic hip complex to stabilize... more »

How to Avoid Sunburn While Exercising

By Elizabeth McGuire

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If you prefer exercising outdoors instead of a gym, remember to take precautions against sunburn. Some fair-skinned people can become sunburned after 15 minutes of sun exposure... more »

How to Avoid the Ache of Exercise

By only1special1

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Many people avoid strenuous exercise because of the soreness they know they will experience afterwards. Anyone can be susceptible to that muscle soreness, but here are a few ways to help avoid the ache... more »

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