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The Differences Between Anaerobic and Aerobic Workouts

The Differences Between Anaerobic and Aerobic Workouts

"Aerobic" literally means in the presence of oxygen. In general, any activity that allows oxygen to release energy through metabolism and that is performed at a low to moderate intensity for more than 90 seconds is usually considered to be an aerobic activity. Because aerobic e Continue reading


 

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Three Benefits of Exercising on a Mini Trampoline or Rebounder

Three Benefits of Exercising on a Mini Trampoline or Rebounder

2. Exercising on a rebounder strengthens every cell in your body, not just a few of them. At the top of each bounce, your body experiences a brief moment of weightlessness. At the bottom of each bounce, your body experiences two to four times the normal gravitational pull. The forc Continue reading


 

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WSJ: Don’t exercise??–retirement may be shorter but still costly

WSJ: Don’t exercise??–retirement may be shorter but still costly

However, those that don't practice good health routines may not live as long but their retirement may be just as costly because of their additional health and long term care costs.

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Exercise!

Whatever You Do, Don’t Exercise!

Whatever happens, DON'T do it!

People talk about the many benefits of exercise, and indeed, the list seems very long, and it seems to touch pretty much every aspect of our lives. Let's examine this:

* Increases Energy: I can't imagine why anyone wo Continue reading


 

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Womens exercise: The 5 Rs Principle

Womens exercise: The 5 Rs Principle

The 5 Rs Principle can help beginning exercisers figure out what exactly goes into an effective workout. Each `R'focuses on an important element of an exercise routine that forces the beginner to look at their workouts in a holistic fashion.

RANGE of motion
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8 Tips To Consider When Buying A Treadmill or elliptical

8 Tips To Consider When Buying A Treadmill or elliptical

2. Do your research and get several price quotes from several different stores. Typically, the more you deal with the various companies, the better deals they will come up with such as discounts, free product, financing specials, etc.

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Aquasize To A Flatter Stomach!

Aquasize To A Flatter Stomach!

The first set of exercises to try is called the jump and dig. There are two moves in this set, one for the upper body and one for the lower body. The former is great for your obliques, and the latter works on your abdominals. To start, stand in water that is between your belly button a Continue reading


 

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Benefits of Boxing Training for Fitness

Benefits of Boxing Training for Fitness

Many people see positive results from boxing trainings. You may build stronger and more defined arms and legs. These programs and classes also help you to gain a sense of inner strength and emotional balance.

Boxing training classes got across to the mainstream of physica Continue reading


 

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Breathing – an Important Factor in Fitness

Breathing – an Important Factor in Fitness

If we take breathing as a taxonomic criterion, sports can be divided in two big groups:

1. The first one includes all the sports that use the technique of respiratory stop or blocking. The most typical among these are force sports such as athletic weight throwing, weightli Continue reading


 

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Combat the Fat and Tailor Your Supermarket Habits For the New You!

Combat the Fat and Tailor Your Supermarket Habits For the New You!

The weightlifting's going great. You have a challenging, but not completely sadistic trainer.

You've carved time out of your schedule hit the gym. (You even remember to run your workout clothes through the wash…hopefully!)

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