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• Pushups 101

  By Pam Gaulin

  Strengthen arms and shoulders with pushups. Start with basic pushups, an learn how to do them effectively. Add gym equipment for a different pushup intensity. Change up your routine by trying different types of pushups, including military or knee.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Basic Training , With Equipment , Types

• Advanced Oblique Exercises

  By Pam Gaulin

  Exercise and abdominal work are second nature to you. Are you ready to take your obliques and your waist to the next level? Engage in weighted oblique exercises designed for track and field athletes, divers and boxers in training. Burn, baby, burn.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Weight it Out , Athletes

• Reverse Crunches

  By Pam Gaulin

  Forget sit ups. The way to a sleek midsection is the reverse crunch. Reverse crunches may be done on the floor on a comfortable mat. Or use an exercise ball to intensify the crunch. Add variation to the crunches to keep those abs active and tight.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Just Crunch , Balance Ball , Variations

• Oblique Exercises

  By Pam Gaulin

  Tone oblique muscles with targeted exercises and crunches. Twist at the waist, with control for a sculpted waist line. Stretching out your oblique muscles will also give you a sleeker and more flexible waist. All you need is time, no equipment.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Just Do It , Do the Twist , Stretching

• Marathon Running

  By Bryan Rose, eHow Editor

  While the first marathoner collapsed and died after running 26.2 miles, millions of people across the world accomplish the feet every year. By following proper training, race and recover techniques, most people can successfully complete the race.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Preparing for the Race , During the Race , After the Marathon and Different Races

• Fight Easily With Wing Chun

  By culturalrider

  Sorta a krav maga meets aikido in principal, wing chun seeks to maximize effectiveness and practicality while minimizing exertion. This Chinese fighting style will teach you to overcome your opponents while remaining completely relaxed.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Wing Chun Introduction , Wing Chun Techniques , Wing Chun Weapons

• Master These Krav Maga Techniques

  By culturalrider

  Traditions are nice, but Israeli martial artists realize that tradition sometimes gets in the way of fighting effectiveness. These Ehow guides will show you how to neutralize dangerous opponents while avoiding injury yourself.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Krav Maga Techniques , Krav Maga Hand Strikes , Krav Maga Kicks

• Hapkido: Jack of All Trades

  By culturalrider

  Throws are nice. So are joint-locks. Punches and kicks are great too. But hapkido masters understand that the best self-defense approaches are those that are eclectic. Try a little of everything with these hapkido guides.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Hapkido Basics , Hapkido Weapons , Hapkido Locks

• Trick Your Opponents with Aikido

  By culturalrider

  Fight smarter, not harder with aikido. Use time-tested techniques to redirect the energies of your enemy, using his own force against him. These Ehow guides will teach you how to defend yourself while expending a minimal amount of energy.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Aikido Basics , Aikido Techniques , Aikido Movement

• Build Muscle Mass Effectively

  By culturalrider

  Powerhouse muscles don’t come from nowhere. While buildings are constructed out of steel and concrete, your body will need protein and iron in order to construct rock-hard muscles. That and an effective strength training routine.

  Quick Guide Sections:

  Physiology of Muscle Mass , Strength Training , Muscle Mass Supplements

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