Posts Tagged ‘workouts’
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Author: C. Small
Hello Everyone.
I just sent some tips to those of you who have subscribed to my email list that I decided to share with others this one time as well.
You know, we all experience interruptions in our exercise and workout schedule every now and then. Holidays, weddings, vacations, injury and illness can all force us to put aside our exercise program for a while.
So how can you keep exercise a priority when your schedule changes? What’s considered too little exercise to maintain your
fitness? How long can you stay on a modified exercise plan without feeling those jeans getting tight around the midsection or hips?
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Tags: cardio, exercise, fat loss, weight loss, workouts
Posted in Exercise, Weight Management, Workout Routines | 52 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Varun Pratap
At fifty, many of us take stock of our lives.
We can look back on careers, friends, and family that we are proud of, but what do we want to do with our middle years?
How can we make the most of our lives? Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of our later years, as well as the one that may have the greatest impact on our overall well-being, is our health and fitness.
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Tags: cardio, energy, exercise, health, health benefits, jogging, joints, muscle strength, over 50, stretches, swimming, walking, weight gain, weight loss, well-being, workouts
Posted in Fitness, Health Management, Low Impact Workouts, Nutrition and Health, Strength Training, Weight Management | 10 Comments »
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Author: MIKE SELVON
Are you looking for an immensely popular way to get yourself into great shape and have some fun along the way? If so, kickboxing is an activity that is very fun and that is sometimes overlooked.
As in boxing, it boasts many health benefits such as greater stamina, improved flexibility and enhancing core strength — all while working out to your favorite music.
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Tags: aerobic, cardio, cardiovascular, exercises, kickboxing, martial arts, muscles, workouts
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Sports Safety, Strength Training | 6 Comments »
Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Author: Sandra Prior
Classic Push Ups are the Perfect Exercise for anyone wanting a Rock Hard Upper body
Sometimes it’s just not worth re-inventing the wheel. True classics are often underestimated, in fashion and music, as well as in workouts. Starting with the push up, we’ll give you the perfect form for each exercise, training tips, as well as variations to spice up your workout.
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Tags: back muscles, chest muscles, exercise, pushups, shoulder exercise, triceps, workouts
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Strength Training | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Author: Clinton Walker
Flexibility is the ability of the muscles and tendons to relax and stretch easily. It determines the amount of movement your bones can make in any direction around joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Stretching improves your posture and helps to prevent low back pain. Stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and low back muscles regularly, promotes relaxation in the tissues reducing the strain on your back. Today, 80% of adults will suffered from lower back pains. Warm-up stretching exercises loosen tendons, increase blood circulation, and help prevent injuries during your workouts or any activity. Cool-down stretching helps relieve muscle soreness and tightness.
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Tags: back stretch, exercises, flexibility, low back muscles, low back pain, muscle groups, stretching, warm-ups, workouts
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Sports Safety | 442 Comments »