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Treadmills vs. Exercise Bike

Treadmills vs. Exercise Bike

There are hundreds of types of exercise equipment on the market, but the most popular are treadmills and exercise bikes. The major problem most people find with at home exercise equipment is overcoming boredom. The only thing that seems to work on boredom on a treadmill is a TV or wa Continue reading


 

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Weight Loss and Exercise in Tough Environmental Conditions

Weight Loss and Exercise in Tough Environmental Conditions

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Depending on the environmental conditions where you live, there may be extra precautions that you'll want to consider when trying to lose weight by following a healthy diet and weight loss program.

High Altitudes

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Why Women Need To Exercise

Why Women Need To Exercise

In addition, regular exercise for women helps prevent osteoporosis by strengthening their bones. Many women find that exercise relieves the symptoms of premenstrual tension (PMT), painful periods as well as pre- and post-menopausal symptoms.

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5 Great Tips On Exercise

5 Great Tips On Exercise

1. Common Mistake: Failure to set goals. Do you exercise without a clear goal in mind? Having a clear goal set is a critical step in exercise and weight loss success. Tracking your progress in a journal will help ensure you see your improvements, will help motivate you and help you me Continue reading


 

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All About The Best Stomach Exercises

All About The Best Stomach Exercises

First of all it is important to note that the best stomach exercises are those that a person is willing to do. No matter how effective the exercise is, if a person isn't going to do them consistently the exercise will not benefit that particular individual. It is also important to Continue reading


 

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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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