Fitness

Participating in a triathlon can be one of the most exciting yet difficult tasks an amateur athlete can take part in. The combination of long-distance swimming, biking and running can take a toll on your body, especially if you’re not…
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Martial arts have been around for thousands of years, dating back to the countries of Japan, China and India in the 600s B.C. From there, martial arts expanded into dozens of different styles and forms, many of which are currently…
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Exercising the face and neck are as essential as exercising any other muscle in the body. These exercises keep muscles of the face and neck toned and fresh, creating a more youthful appearance. A variety of face exercises also help…
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Overview A baseball cleat is part of a player’s shoe, but is also a term used to describe baseball shoes. Its purpose is to help a player gain traction while playing on defense or running the bases. Baseball cleats have…
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Range of motion exercises for arms and shoulders will help you improve your circulation, reduce stiffness, and help to keep your joints flexible. These exercises can be done once or twice per day. Range of motion involves getting your joints…
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Manufacturers design basketball shoes to withstand the rigorous running, jumping and quick maneuvering players make. Players can select from three different basketball shoe cuts based on their preference: high tops, mid tops and low tops. High tops provide the most…
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Overview If your child loves baseball, treat him to a baseball-themed bedroom. Purchase sporty bedding and curtains, and paint or hang a baseball border around the room. Display any trophies, balls, bats and other paraphernalia in trophy alcove. And paint…
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If you want to get into shape, and you don’t mind being in an open environment with other people, the gym might be the place for you. When you step through the doors, you will find multiple pieces of equipment,…
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Diverse countries, philosophies and resources–not to mention needs–have spawned a wide variety of fighting styles around the globe. It is important to also remember that martial arts focus not only on the physical motions of fighting but also on a…
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If you were to look under your arm, you would see skin, flab and muscle. The muscle found here is known in anatomical terminology as the triceps. To exercise your underarms, you need to do elbow flexion exercises that work…
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Young children may be drawn to the game of basketball when they see older siblings playing the game on the playground court or in the driveway, while watching it on TV, or if they just pick up a ball and…
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle as you age. Although women are most affected by this condition, men are not exempt. As a preventive measure, you can perform resistance exercises on an exercise…
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Building ab muscles that are strong and look defined can be challenging, but you can achieve the abs you want by using 10 tricks that focus on all areas of the abdominals using multiple techniques. Strengthening the Abdominals Strengthen the…
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Persons with physical challenges that limit their mobility and flexibility often find chair yoga less stressful on their joints and muscles. Even avid yoga practitioners can use chair poses to deepen twists that keep the spine and upper torso muscles…
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The hamstrings bend the knees and assist the gluteus maximus with extending the hips. Most of the time, they are forced to contract eccentrically. An eccentric contraction occurs while the muscle lengthens, which is opposite to the more commonly understood,…
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Walking is a low-impact exercise, which means that when your foot hits the ground, the shock to the body is much less significant than running or jumping. According to Spine-Health, walking when properly warmed up can help to minimize back…
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Unlike the rush of downhill skiing, cross-country skiing is less dangerous, simple to learn and fun for the whole family. It is hiking in snow country with skis. There are ski resorts on maintained trails, and some skiers take their…
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The 400-meter dash is a difficult event because it combines sprinting with a mild distance run. No matter what strategy you choose to run during the race, stick with it. Changing a strategy in the middle of the race does…
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Targeted abdominal training combined with a diet focused on healthy, unprocessed foods can help you achieve six pack abs. Be sure to include exercises that target all the muscles of the abdomen to create a balanced, strong appearance and to…
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Resistance bands use elasticity to challenge the muscles in a different way than hand weights do when strength training. Bands provide resistance in both the concentric and eccentric phases, the lifting and releasing movements within an exercise. Training your arms…
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Overview To get in shape, you have to exercise. And if you are exercising and watching your diet, you will lose weight and keep it off. Exercise and limiting calorie intake work together to shed fat, build muscle and improve…
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1. Get Into a Back Brace Wearing a back brace is the most commonly prescribed method of keeping scoliosis from getting worse. In most cases, the brace is prescribed in early adolescence, as soon as the spinal curvature is detected,…
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Each karate belt has its own set of requirements. Karate students are expected to be proficient in specific physical skills, have studied for a minimum amount of time, and demonstrate a proper level of maturity and mental discipline. As a…
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Pilates exercises are performed on the mat or on specially designed Pilates apparatus. While equipment sessions have some distinct benefits, they can be expensive. Some Pilates instructors have found that the rolling movements stability ball can simulate the gliding actions…
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Overview Kettlebells–Russian weight-training equipment made from cast iron–are growing in popularity for their ability to reproduce sport-specific movements, including those for rugby. Rugby players increase strength with the bench press, squat and deadlift, and the kettlebell complements those exercises. Benefits…
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Overview If you keep your vision at eye level and scan the cardio section at your gym, you will literally overlook the most effective total body cardio workout there—the rowing machine. Rowing machines sit mere inches off the ground, so…
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Overview The treadmill perseveres as one of the most popular workout machines in gyms or home use. It requires little skill and offers all fitness levels an opportunity to burn significant calories in a short amount of time. A newer…
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Extreme abdominal training goes beyond typical sit-ups and crunches. True abdominal training involves your entire body to move in different directions and at different speeds. Because your abs are the center of the movement chain, you should not train them…
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Overview Push-ups are more of a challenge than bench or chest presses because they force your entire body to work as a unit, with your abs, back, leg and hip muscles stabilizing your body as your chest, shoulders and arms…
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Overview Cycling with your seat too low, your seat too high, handlebars too far back or too far forward put the body in an incorrect position and negatively impact bio-mechanics. Incorrect body position hurts performance and increases the chance of…
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