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You’ve come to that time in your life when you are more financially stable, when the path is set with most things. Your family choices have been made, your career is partially behind you and your life has a nice routine about it in a lot of ... more »
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Going for your workout at the health club has become a ritual for many health conscious individuals. Most of us know how to behave at the health club by using good manners and common courtesy. For others, maybe a few guidelines will help them to ... more »
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Belly dancing is a hip new way of staying fit in a communal and supportive atmosphere. It appeals to anyone looking for a way to break out of his or her old fitness routine. Belly dancing tones muscle while accentuating curves and can be learned ... more »
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Functional fitness is focusing your workouts to benefit you in everyday situations. When you carry groceries, lift your toddler or reach for something up on a high shelf, you are using different body groups together. Traditional workouts don't ... more »
By Kristie Leong M.D. 0 comments
After a bathing suit cover shot on People magazine that showed Jennifer Love Hewitt carrying around a few extra pounds, the celebrity has managed to lose eighteen pounds in ten weeks through changing her diet and exercise habits. Not only does ... more »
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The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi combines slow, rhythmic movements with relaxation by deep breathing from the diaphragm. The movements are simple and easy to learn, even for older adults. As a matter of fact, researchers now are taking a closer ... more »
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Do you have a desire to break your record on a bicycle? Maybe you've never clocked yourself, but you still want as much speed as possible. By following these guidelines, you can achieve your max speed on two wheels. Note: this is for a ... more »
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If you are looking to boost your metabolism, you will be surprised how effective a high intensity interval training program can be. Below are the steps for an interval training routine that will help you boost your metabolism... more »
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When we get into a pattern or predictable routine, we tend to start to feel sluggish. Our body has adapted to the routine and knows when it's going to be nourished and when it will have to exert itself. Change things up a little and give your ... more »
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Tai chi is a form of Chinese martial arts which is used to center and strengthen the mind and body. Unique to other forms of martial arts, tai chi uses a multitude of similar movements; however, motions are slow and controlled and practiced ... more »
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If you don't have time to visit your local health club, considering building your own low-cost home gym. The average person spends about $30 a month on a gym membership. However, you can create your own low-cost home gym for less than $200. In ... more »
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Back muscles are often overshadowed by more showy areas of the body like arms, legs and abs. But the truth is, a muscular back improves overall health and strength and is one of the key muscle groups to build up in order to prevent injury. And ... more »
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Build bigger biceps by working out each part of the bicep separately, but equally... more »
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Many people don't know that their muscles are composed of two different kinds of fibers, fast twitch and slow twitch. Slow twitch fibers respond well to aerobic exercise and keep you going through long, grueling games and races. On the other ... more »
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While many bicep and tricep exercises work the forearms as well, for body builders or those specifically looking to build forearm muscles, it is important to focus on exercises which target the muscle groups between the wrist and elbow. A variety ... more »
By Kristie Leong M.D. 0 comments
If you want to build lean body mass but don't have the time to go to a gym, you can do it without expensive weight training equipment or even dumbbells. Here's how... more »
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Building muscle is simple, but not easy. Learn the basic tenets of nutrition, exercise and recovery to start building lean muscle today... more »
By Ryan 0 comments
Ever wanted those mind blowing forearms? In this how to, it will teach you the ways to grow those forearms and impress all the people around you... more »
By Ryan 0 comments
Are you looking to build shoulders that pump up when you flex them? In this how to, you will learn the ways to build up your shoulders in a big way... more »
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Slow twitch muscle fibers enable your body to sustain aerobic activity. Slow twitch fibers allow you to run long distances, climb a long flight of stairs or spend hours swimming through the surf. Building these fibers improves your endurance and ... more »
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This article will give you some great exercises for developing your triceps. They are intense but well worth the burn... more »
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General health and fitness involves more than merely physical aspects. Overall health is a body-mind-spirit connection. Without one of these aspects in harmony, the whole is not healthy. Internal force is an aspect that Far Eastern cultures have ... more »
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The V shape is the one most sought after by men who want to stay in shape. To build a V shape is often a long process and requires determination and self discipline in both diet and exercise. One without the other will not result in the ideal shape... more »
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The V shape is the one most sought-after by men who want to stay in shape. To build a V shape is often a long process and requires determination and self discipline. The regimen is made up of both diet and exercise. One without the other will not ... more »
By KatyW 0 comments
You say you're looking to lose weight? You'd like to work up a good sweat, and you don't have a ton of time? Try a spinning or an indoor cycling class. Here are the 10 ways to have fun during a hard workout... more »