Category Archives: Exercising

How to Exercise and Enjoy it

How to Exercise and Enjoy it

Safety: The "No pain, no gain" theory is a myth. Avoid any exercise that causes pain or undue discomfort. If pain occurs in the neck or chest area, stop exercising and if necessary, seek medical attention. General muscle soreness is another matter, especially for the beginne Continue reading


 

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It’s not just about getting a six pack

It’s not just about getting a six pack

Your abs – that is, your abdominal muscles – are some of the most important muscles in your body. They protect your stomach, liver, kidneys, spleen, colon, and much more besides. In fact, your abs has some role in almost every movement you make, meaning that they are some of the most i Continue reading


 

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Making Time for Exercise

Making Time for Exercise

A day doesn't go by without one of my clients professing that they simply don't have time for exercise. Well, I've seen people who want to loose weight badly enough. They will restrict their diets, exercise rigorously for an hour a day and even swear off alcohol – gasp – an Continue reading


 

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Sciatica Exercises: An Effective Remedy For Spine Trouble

Sciatica Exercises: An Effective Remedy For Spine Trouble

Sciatica exercises focus on strengthening the abdominal and back muscles. These exercises include stretching, which helps in improving the flexibility of the back muscles, resulting in reduced pain. Doctors recommend different exercises for sciatica patients, depending on the cause of Continue reading


 

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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.

One strategy to ke Continue reading


 

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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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