Fitness

Flattening your stomach is done by burning the fat that covers your abdomen. Sit-ups and crunches are effective exercises to strengthen your core, but they do not burn enough calories to flatten your stomach. The best methods to burn fat…
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Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine. Large curvatures can cause imbalance, pain and fatigue. The National Association of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases states that while exercise has not been shown to keep spinal curvature…
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Fast-twitch, or Type II, muscles assist with power and speed. Unlike slow-twitch, or Type I, muscles, fast-twitch muscles fatigue easily and work for shorter distances. This is mostly because Type II muscles use anaerobic respiration, depending on stored glycogen rather…
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Jumpsoles are a type of training equipment that athletes use to develop their ability to jump higher. Jumping height can be an important physical attribute for many sports, such as basketball, starting with the tip-off, when the ball is tossed…
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The Winsor Pilates video series is an excellent option for anyone who wants to do Pilates training at home. The videos place an emphasis on proper techniques for safety, and the series says regular use of the videos will transform…
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Overview Left-handed fighters pose unique challenges for right-handed fighters in karate. Left-handed fighters prefer different stances, approach at different angles and are better positioned to attack your weak side. However, if you understand how left-handed fighters attack, you will know…
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Bodybuilders can create muscle definition and increased muscle mass by combining a low-fat, balanced diet with workouts for different body parts on alternate days and cardiovascular exercise and ab work daily. This kind of workout program is only for serious…
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Dumbbells are classified as free weights, being that they are fre” to move in directions. When it comes to the hamstrings, specific machines are designed to work them from a seated or standing position. If you want to add some…
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If you have a child who loves baseball, she might enjoy watching videos about her favorite sport. You can find baseball videos geared toward kids that can make learning the basics about the sport fun and instructional. Because of the…
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If you have been lifting weights at least three times a week for six months, you will have a solid foundation for more advanced training programs that include doing “ladders” of sets and “supersets.” Always exercise different muscles groups on…
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Push-ups are an essential part of any core-building exercise routine, and just about anyone can do them, even without access to a gym or expensive equipment. This simple exercise works the triceps and also the pectoral and deltoid muscles. Although…
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Weight bench exercises can be a challenging part of your workout routine. Whether you’re a trained athlete or a casual exerciser, however, you need to know how to lift safely. Improper use of a weight bench can lead to serious…
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Medicine balls are functional training tools made of hard rubber, vinyl or leather. They range in weight from 1 pound to 30 pounds and can be used for multiple body exercises. As with any other type of weight training, always…
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Overview Thanks to their simplicity and versatility, push-ups have made a permanent home in countless fitness routines–as a warm-up activity and also as a strength-building exercise. When performed correctly, push-ups boost cardiovascular endurance and develop muscle in the arms, chest…
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“Love handles” is the nickname given to the overhang of fat that appears on the sides of your body. When love handles creep around to your back, it can double your frustration. Although exercises can help build muscle definition and…
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Any muscle can be worked including the muscles of the face and neck. A complex network of muscles and tendons connects the face and neck. The extensive muscle structure of the face enables facial expressions by muscular contractions. Many of…
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Don’t be misled by the apparent gentility of ballet. It is an athletic activity, and, like other sports, it provides a challenging means of exercise. Ballet is famous for using movements that display the natural contours and lines of the…
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Overview Fencing, the martial art of European sword fighting, originated from the training routines used when swords were commonly carried as personal weapons in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Over time, fencing has become a legitimate sport and…
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Athletic technique improves with consistent practice. Skiers, unless they visit the southern hemisphere in the summer, have a limited window of opportunity for skill improvement. A sport-specific dryland training program can help skiers maintain the balance and coordination that their…
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The American College of Sports Medicine and American Heart Association jointly recommend that in order to keep fit, healthy adults under the age of 65 should combine either 30 minutes of moderate cardio, five days a week, or 20 minutes…
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A strong back provides practical support for your everyday movements and prevents injury. A strong upper back helps when you carry heavy items, and it gives your torso an athletic appearance. A strong lower back helps throughout the day, whether…
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Push ups effectively challenge your chest and shoulders, biceps and triceps. Performing push ups in different ways will target the muscles differently–recruiting specific muscle fibers and stimulating more muscle growth. There are also versions of the push up that allow…
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Your period makes you feel bloated and uncomfortable, and it zaps your energy. Exercise might help relieve some of this discomfort, and it can help undo the damage from any chocolate cravings you indulged. Changing hormone levels can affect your…
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Body balls are training tools that are made out of durable rubber and they get inflated to various diameters. Training on a body ball can help you achieve results because your body is forced to contract multiple muscle fibers to…
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The muscles of the abdominals can be broken into three categories: the transverse abdominus, the deep abdominal muscular corset that wraps around your waist; the obliques, which run along your sides; and the rectus abdominus, the muscle along the front…
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Doctors at the Mayo Clinic report that free weights provide an effective workout because they simulate normal body movements and promote stabilization of the whole body. Free weights, or dumbbells, are inexpensive and easy to store. Weight training of any…
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A common misconception is that losing weight requires a health club membership or a personal trainer. In reality, you can perform many types of exercise in your home, using simple equipment or none at all except your own body weight,…
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Overview Fastpitch softball bats range from basic aluminum models, to sophisticated pieces of equipment that sell for hundreds of dollars. When choosing a bat, the level of play and size of the player must be taken into consideration, along with…
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Weight-bearing exercises help increase bone-mineral density and minimize the risk of osteoperosis. To strengthen the bones in your spine and hips, try total body exercise to maximize your time and energy when training at the gym or outdoors. These exercises…
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Overview Hockey is one of the fastest sports in the world and quick hand speed is often required in order to execute effective plays. Although there are many manufacturers of hockey gloves, a player should find the most comfortable and…
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