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Working out does not require an expensive gym membership. Get workout tips from a professional trainer in this free video series on personal fitness.
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Buying a sports bra requires considering the level and type of activity and the amount of support desired for each exercise. Choose a sports bra based on chest size with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
To properly use an elliptical trainer, step both feet onto the foot pads using the handrails as support, start moving one foot at a time and select a program that zones the desired body parts. Use an elliptical trainer to its full extent, utilizing both forward and backward motion, with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Becoming a spinning instructor requires attending different kinds of spinning classes, contacting a gym's group coordinator to get certification information and extensive training to prepare the body for multiple spinning classes. Become a spinning instructor with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Improving hand-eye coordination involves playing opponent sports like baseball, ping pong or tennis in combination with taking 20 milligrams of zinc every day. Gain hand-eye coordination through sports and vitamins with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Key features in a treadmill include a wide belt, the ability to incline, programs with intervals and hills and a heart rate monitor. Look for these helpful treadmill features that will improve any workout with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Teens can lose weight safely by including complex carbohydrates, vegetables and lean meats in their diet, as well as by maintaining an active lifestyle through sports, group classes at the gym and other physical activity. Get weight-loss tips for teens from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
To know if it's muscle or fat, flex the muscles and feel how much fat surrounds the firm area, as muscles grow outward and fat droops with gravity. Differentiate body fat from muscle mass with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
It is important to stay fit for an increased lifespan, to reduce stress and anxiety, to improve quality sleep and to reduce health risks. Stay fit and healthy to best care for the body with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Stretching prevents injury by warming up the body, elongating the muscles and increasing flexibility. Keep the body warm and agile through stretches and exercise with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Exercising for one hour per day, three to four days per week is a healthy workout schedule that allows muscles to repair themselves between exercises. Find out how much to exercise for the best results with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
To gain weight, simply consume more calories than the calories that are burned in a day, and include omega-3 fatty acids, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and protein in an increased diet. Gain weight safely with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Getting rid of stomach fat includes maintaining a clean, fiber-rich diet, working on cardiovascular endurance and doing core strength training. Eliminate belly fat through proper diet and exercise with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
The fastest way to build muscles begins with increasing caloric intake, working on different muscle areas separately and doing fewer reps with more weight. Gain muscle mass quickly with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
To build muscle quickly, increase protein and carbohydrates in the diet, work on different muscle groups separately and increase the weight lifted instead of the reps. Gain muscle mass fast with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Getting perfect curves for your hips requires working out the outer thigh, inner thigh and glutes through Pilates, running and elliptical training. Get perfectly curvy hips, and strengthen the core at the same time, with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
To lose one pound of fat, decrease calorie intake by 250 calories, increase a workout to burn 250 more calories, and gain muscle to more efficiently burn fat. Lose one pout of body fat in about one week with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Getting physically ready for Marines basic training involves increasing endurance to be able to run at least three miles, increasing the number of push-ups and pull-ups and strengthening the core muscles. Prepare for the Marine Corps with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Body fat percentage is determined by the amount of fat that the body stores and uses for insulation, an average woman needing at least 10 percent body fat and an average man needing at least 2 percent for everyday bodily function. Discover the importance of body fat with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Gaining upper body strength is possible with a protein-rich diet, alternating muscle groups during everyday workouts and doing fewer reps with more weight. Gain upper body strength safely and efficiently with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Cross-training is a combination of different types of exercises that are alternated throughout the week, usually involving weight training, cardiovascular workouts and recreational exercise. Cross-train to eliminate boredom in exercise with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Too much cardio exercise breaks down the muscle, but five 30-minute cardio workouts per week is a healthy amount to keep the heart rate up and trim down the body. Do cardiovascular workouts throughout the week with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Increasing upper body strength involves doing as many push-ups as possible, increasing the number of reps each time and making it more challenging by lifting one foot in the air. Increase upper body strength at home with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
To gain upper body strength without equipment, practice push-up variations on the floor, and even try inclined and declined push-ups using a chair or a bench. Increase upper body strength at home using everyday tools with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Cardiovascular fitness is important to increase stamina and endurance, reduce stress, lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. Stay healthy and fit with cardio workouts with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
The three phases of a workout include a five-to-eight minute warm-up, a 30-to-45 minute workout and a cool-down that incorporates stretches and slower movements. Exercise with all three workout phases with tips from an experienced fitness and exercise guru in this free video on exercising.
Exercising regularly for total body wellness and fitness is a smart idea. Whether the reasons are cosmetic or medical, starting off an exercise routine can be helpful for cardiovascular health, weight management, decreased health problems in later life and higher energy levels. Many businesses offer incentives for employees to stay fit and exercise, some give time off for trips to the gym or credits toward bonuses or vacation time for regular attendance at a wellness program. Keeping the body active is the base of good exercise, with resistance training, cardio workouts, simple calisthenics and more advanced exercises pushing the body toward certain health goals. In this free video series on personal fitness, let a professional trainer share great ways to get a workout with exercise routines. First watch as the instructor explains how to be flexible to prevent injuries, how to keep the body in control and how to measure body fat and maintain a healthy weight. Then pick up the weights. Start with squats for the lower body, do flies for chest tone, curls for biceps and rows for shoulders. Finally, try raises for more shoulder strength and wrap it up with overhead presses. Get lean and fit today!
Amy McCauley Amy McCauley has been a certified personal fitness trainer since 1995. She specializes in Pilates, combat cardio, core conditioning and overall strength training. She works with clients ranging in age from 16 to 69. McCauley has worked at Gold's Gym in Wilmington, N.C. since 2006. She loves her job because it gives her the opportunity to change people's lives in a positive way.dkdk
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