Exercise

How to Achieve Those Strong, Sexy Triceps

By fitnessgirl

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I get the same question from my female clients, "how can I get rid of this flabby skin that hangs under my arm?" While spot reducing is not possible, using these exercises will help to tone or build the muscle and reduce fat. I put ... more »

How to Begin a Yoga Practice

By Valerie Brooks

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Yoga is such a versatile form of exercise for the mind, body and spirit that it’s easy for anyone to get started. People of any age and fitness level can find benefit in a regular yoga practice... more »

How to Begin Your Diet

By krazigirl79

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How many times have you said to yourself "I'll start tomorrow" or "this is the last one" or "just one more." I have done this more times than I can count! Americans are focused on finding the right diet instead of ... more »

How to Bike in Chicago

By Christopher Miller

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As a classic Midwestern city, Chicago really lives up to its “broad-shouldered” persona with wide, radiant avenues and boulevards. This means that even though bike lanes weren’t part of the original city plan, they are being incorporated more ... more »

How to build core strength

By smartgirl146

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One of today's big fitness focuses is on core strength. Core is like the foundation of your "house". In order to build muscle you must first have a strong foundation in which to build upon. Your core muscles are the muscles of your back ... more »

How to Build Exercise Endurance

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Physical fitness is an incredibly rewarding aspect of a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, some exercisers reach a plateau and are unable to move beyond their daily routine. As a result, they get bored with exercise and slack off, skip days or ... more »

How to Build Strength Without Lifting Weights

By Jecaplin

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You don't need a fancy gym with weight training machines or barbells to build muscle strength. You can get stronger by using the physics of your own body force, and you can do it anywhere, anytime... more »

How to Buy Kid Sneakers

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Every child needs a trusty pair of sneakers that will hold up on the playground, actually stay on his feet, and (if you’re lucky) look somewhat presentable for school. Here are some tips on outfitting your child with sporty shoes... more »

How to change you eating habits when trying to lose weight

By llnair2006

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How many times have you got on that treadmill for hours, or lifted weights until fatigue, just to step on the scale to see the same old number? If you're like me many times. Well I got news for you. I have learn by combining these things with ... more »

How to Choose a Gym

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Choosing a gym that's right for you can be harder than finding a spouse. If you know what to look for, you'll have no problem picking a good one. Know what to look for when choosing the gym that best meets your fitness and lifestyle needs... more »

How to Choose a Personal Trainer

By Joe Rivera

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There are many reasons to hire a professional fitness coach or trainer. Making the commitment to yourself to start an exercise program for better health is one. Training for a specific sport or event like a marathon can be another. It might also ... more »

How to Choose the Best Time to Exercise

By only1special1

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If you are having a problem sticking to an exercise routine, it may not be a problem with motivation. It may be that you are trying to exercise at a time that just does not fit your body' s natural rhythm. Here is a way to determine when the ... more »

How to choose the gym that's right for you

By Karen Cotton

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Joining a gym is a big commitment for both your body and your purse. A fitness facilty should not only match your needs in terms of equipment but your personality... more »

How to choose the right weight for strength training

By LivingWellYoga

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Strength training is any exercise you do against some kind of resistance. This resistance can be machines, free weights, tubing or your own body weight. Strength training can help you to lose weight since muscles burn more calories then fat at ... more »

How to counterattack Inflammation with Nutrition

By biocutis

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There exist all types of remedies or solutions that will lead to the well being of person’s facial lesions. Whether you have a cold and chicken soup is required or a fever and the only solution that comes to mind is liquids, but can nutrition ... more »

How to Create Backyard Exercises for Young Kids

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Young children don’t need an entire football field or lots of gear to exercise their growing bodies. Armed with their imagination (and yours too), a child can stay active just by hitting the backyard. Here are some ideas for backyard activities... more »

How to Dive for the Ball in Racquetball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you have to dive, it's because you're out of position. Though appealing, diving should only be done occasionally... more »

How to Do 10 Things at Once

By Ryn Gargulinski

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In this hurly-burly world it often seems you need to do 10 things at once just to survive. Now you can. It is possible to multi-task in some of the most innovate ways and still get all the jobs done. Read on to find out how to do 10 things at ... more »

How to Do a Burpee

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Child obesity is on the rise, so exercise has never been more important for our youth. Yet, most kids would rather be sitting in front of a television than playing outdoors. The burpee is a perfect exercise to break up the idleness. Not only is a ... more »

How to Do a One-Leg Squat Calisthenics Exercise

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The one-leg squat, often called the "pistol," demands balance, strength and concentration. This challenging calisthenics exercise can benefit your leg muscles and heart and circulatory system. The following steps provide general guidance on how ... more »

How to Do a Proper Push Up

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The great thing about push-ups is that they use your body weight as resistance, so you don't have to use equipment. The're a great way to tone the upper body if they are done correctly. Here are two examples of the proper push-up. As your fitness ... more »

How to Do a Squat

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Squat exercises help work the muscles in your legs and buttocks. There are many options for doing squats and adding resistance, from simply using your own body weight to adding weights of varying types... more »

How to Do Ab Circuit

By fitnessgirl

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If your looking to lose some fat from your abs or even just tone them up, this ab circuit will help you achieve both those goals!.. more »

How to Do Abdominal Crunches

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Abdominal crunches are excellent for getting your midsection into shape and creating a toned look. Depending upon your preference, you can exercise in a traditional way by completing crunches on the floor, or you can use a prop such as an ... more »

How to Do Abdominal Crunches Using an Exercise Ball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Using an exercise ball is a great way to add a more challenging component to your abdominal workout. The lack of stability you experience while sitting on top of the ball helps work your core muscles along with your abs. This exercise also works ... more »

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