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Barbell Exercises That Suit Beginners

Barbell Exercises That Suit Beginners

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 Stretching

Benefits of Stretching

These are simple activities. Nothing grand about them, you merely stretched out a bit. However, if there are difficulties in doing such simple motions, then you have to stretch your limits. You already need a stretching program.

What Is Stretching?

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Cardio-Boxing for Super Fitness

Cardio-Boxing for Super Fitness

The major benefits of cardio-boxing include:

 Increased Stamina  Increased Strength  Increased Speed  Increased Coordination

Cardio-boxing also promotes a person's well being by strengthening their self-discipline and combi Continue reading


 

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Dumbbell Exercises That Suit Beginners

Dumbbell Exercises That Suit Beginners

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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Exercise and Weight Loss Tip #1: Why Behind-the-Neck-Exercises Are Bad For You

Exercise and Weight Loss Tip #1: Why Behind-the-Neck-Exercises Are Bad For You

Several years ago I was warned to stay away from behind-the-neck exercises and movements, and do you think I listened? Of course not.

And as a result, I acquired a rotator cuff injury that slowly gets worse and worse over time.

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Exercise in minutes – Exercise for People with no time to Spare

Exercise in minutes – Exercise for People with no time to Spare

While I must accept the opinions of so many experts, I still find setting aside the time is a problem in my busy life. If you experience the same problem, you might try some of these ideas to get you going:

1. When you go to the mall or grocery store, don't park next Continue reading


 

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Exercising with lateral thigh steppers

Exercising with lateral thigh steppers

Occasionally I do see a product which is not just a fad device and there may be some benefit to buying one of the exercise machines over buying a new pair of trainers and getting out side. A device which has been around some time but I have only just realised the potential benefits of Continue reading


 

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Fitness Magazines: What’s with them?

Fitness Magazines: What’s with them?

On the other hand, you may start reading fitness magazines in order to entice you to start toning those thighs and biceps and have beautiful abs that can be very amusing to the others.

Since the advent of the printing technology, printing has been a crucial factor in progr Continue reading


 

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Get Started Exercising Now, But Take It Easy!

Get Started Exercising Now, But Take It Easy!

But therein lies the rub. How do you get started? How often do you exercise? Most importantly, if you've been very sedate or at least somewhat off your feet for awhile, what's the safest way to begin an effective, weight-loss centered exercise program?

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Home Gyms Can Be Made More Effective

Home Gyms Can Be Made More Effective

One thing you may not have realized though is that home gyms can be made more effective if you make use of the right accessories to go with your home gym equipment. What sorts of accessories you wonder? Well certainly not a cool pair of glasses or a set of sparkly shoelaces on your ten Continue reading


 

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