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Stretching for Health

Stretching for Health

Latest studies show that up to 60 percent of the general population with bad backs and knees have tight hamstrings and hips and the main cause is a lack of flexibility.

Active-Isolated Stretching (AI)

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The Joys of Walking

The Joys of Walking

Many people enjoy listening to music while walking. Personally I do not like being divorced from my natural surroundings. I find that a better use of walking is to increase one's sensual awareness, particularly if you are in a natural setting. Use all your senses to gain a greater Continue reading


 

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Top Tips For Lower Back Pain Relief

Top Tips For Lower Back Pain Relief

Some of the more usual causes are likely to be undertaking physical activity in which the body is not used to, such as strenuous gardening or lifting of overly heavy objects.

This over-exertion can result in a slipped disk (or a herniated disk). This is a result of twistin Continue reading


 

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Walking the Weight Off

Walking the Weight Off

The utmost battle for any working mother is the obstruction of having time in their day to exercise. For stay-at-home mom it can be even extra tricky because children will regularly go along with the adventure which means a plethora of distractions.

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Why Choose Treadmills Over Other Exercise Machines

Why Choose Treadmills Over Other Exercise Machines

Added to the proliferation of tempting food outlets is the busy schedules of people who barely have enough time to meet their family, much more to exercise. There are those who make an effort to lose a few pounds but are hampered by their busy schedules.

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You Don’t Need A Fitness Personal Trainer- Personal View Of A Fitness Trainer

You Don’t Need A Fitness Personal Trainer- Personal View Of A Fitness Trainer

* You don't need a fitness personal trainer because you hated the commitment that entails once you hire a personal trainer. Anyway, you have been working out for many years without any commitment to anyone, even to yourself and that is why, you only workout as and when you are plea Continue reading


 

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20 Minute Home Work Out

20 Minute Home Work Out

1) Jog : in one place for 3 minutes

2) Jumping jacks: 25 repeats When landing, bend your knees slightly to reduce the impact on knee joints.

3) Crunches : 15 repeats Lie flat on your back with your knees bent. Place your hands behind your head with elbows Continue reading


 

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Ab Exercise Equipment – An Honest Review

Ab Exercise Equipment – An Honest Review

Uh-oh, that one always gets people, I know it . Those darn abs workouts. Let me tell you the truth. Although they can be a little annoying at times, they're necessary to say the least. I can't overemphasize them. Come on, we all want to display a great set of abs and walk aroun Continue reading


 

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Arm Exercise For Great Arms!

Arm Exercise For Great Arms!

Initially beginners should aim to complete two sets of ten to twelve reps but after a few weeks, when you have developed sufficient control and basic strength, experiment with one set of six to eight reps to failure. This will maximize your muscle growth and give you the impetus to mov Continue reading


 

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Benefits of Fish Oil for Fitness and Health

Benefits of Fish Oil for Fitness and Health

The Truth about Fish Oil Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet – without them, we take one step closer to our deaths. Essential fatty acids are divided into two families: omega-6 EFAs and omega-3 EFAS.

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