General Fitness

Articles in General Fitness

By WriterGig 2 comments
Want to know the benefits of coconut water? The juice of young coconuts is called "coconut water" and is a delicious, refreshing, nutritious beverage. Here's how to get the health benefits of coconut water... more »
By BeautyChic 1 comments
Seems like every celebrity these days is touting tight, toned beautiful abs on the pages of those gossip magazine and newspapers. With some exercise, you can have your own star-worthy six-pack... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Long, lean muscles and perfect curves make Angelina Jolie's body one of the hottest and most sought after in Hollywood. The actress works hard to maintain her physique, exercising regularly and eating the right foods. To get your body on par with ... more »
By Elizabeth McGuire 5 comments
For athletes of all levels, staying hydrated is key to health and performance. A dehydrated body is unable to cool itself, which can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke. Dehydration can cause muscle fatigue and loss of coordination. In ... more »
By nishera 0 comments
At one time or another, we have all thought "If only there were more than 24 hours in the day!" Well, there isn't any way to change time, but what if there were a way to add more waking hours to your day without making you feel sleep ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Balance is often an overlooked element of fitness. Many sporting activities require stable balance, so you should develop this aspect of physicality if you want to successfully compete. Stable balance also is an asset for elderly people who may ... more »
By Edward Contreras 0 comments
Stretching can make your workouts more powerful and reduce your likelihood of stress fractures or tendonitis. The more you work out the stronger you are becoming, the tighter you will get. Stretching will prevent burn out and will keep you ... more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Forget about the energy drinks. Learn to increase your energy naturally, and have a healthy steady supply to get you through each day. By adjusting your personal eating, sleeping and exercise habits, you can boost your energy the natural way and ... more »
By Brad Merritt 1 comments
Testosterone is the fundamental hormone needed to increase muscle mass and muscle stamina. A great workout program, strict dedication to your workout routine, and discipline will all help you gain the results you need in the gym and to help you ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 25 comments
Your metabolism rate is based on several factors, including age, gender, amount of muscle versus fat, and activity level... more »
By MidniteWriter 1 comments
Zumba may be a truly enjoyable additional to your diet and exercise regimen. It can combine several dance methods, including salsa, rumba, samba and plain old aerobics. Although there are routines and standard videos, it can vary quite a bit, ... more »
By mbrassfield 1 comments
There's no question that jumping rope, or rope skipping, is an effective cardiovascular workout. That's why professional athletes like boxers regularly include rope skipping in their exercise routines. But it can be frustrating for a beginner, ... more »
By Inexile 0 comments
Cardio is hard enough as it is! Here are some simple steps to keep your feet from falling asleep on the elliptical trainer... more »
By Rubba Ducky 1 comments
Soccer passing sounds simple enough. You just kick the thing, right? There are actually lots of ways of kicking a soccer ball, all of which you will use in different passing situations. Practicing all the techniques with drills will aid you when ... more »
By straighthealth 0 comments
Feel like you're getting shafted when you step foot into your gym? It might be that your gym sucks and here are some signs just to be sure... more »
By LukeLiu4434 1 comments
Running is by far the most effective way to lose weight. It's also great for your longevity and athletic ability. Here is how to long distance run and get into great shape, while increasing your endurance... more »
By k421incubus 1 comments
Want a rock hard body like brad pitt? Here is his fight club workout... more »
By johnd2141 0 comments
Many people have the wrong ideas on how to lose belly fat. As a consequence, they get fatter instead of leaner. Then they get frustrated and sabotage their fitness plan. In this article, we’ll unravel the 3 myths you absolutely must avoid if you ... more »
By ScottColby 1 comments
Push-ups are an excellent tool for both upper body and abdominal fitness as the abdominal area is used for stability. Try one of these seven push up styles to reduce your belly roll... more »
By Joe Rivera 44 comments
So now the holidays are done, you've had your Thanksgiving turkey with stuffing, the Christmas ham was nice and all those wonderful desserts. Oh, let's not forget the holiday spirits! Then the New Year's celebration brought even more food and ... more »
By meanmyson 2 comments
I have been overweight for quite some time. But I have found that by simply riding my bike 7miles to and from work I am losing quite a bit of weight. If you like riding as much as I do,you can lose weight fast. It doesnt matter where you live,you ... more »
By smilesatme1 0 comments
Pregnancy makes your body gain weight. Make it slim in a few weeks by breastfeeding and eating vegetables. Do not stay in bed after giving birth try to walk around inside your home. Healthy eating and sleeping are the best combination to maintain ... more »
By fitnessgirl 1 comments
You have set your fitness goals and now need to decide which exercises you want to add to your fitness routine to help you burn away that unwanted fat. The best way is to add a combination of both strength training and cardiovascular... more »
By phed0017 1 comments
5 Facts You MUST Understand if You Are Ever Going to Lose Your Belly Fat & Get Six Pack Abs by Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer (CPT).. more »
By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor 0 comments
Maintaining general fitness should be everyone's goal. Physical fitness improves and maintains your sense of general well-being. There are many ways to improve your health, and you can design how and when to achieve an optimum program that is ... more »