We know cardio is essential to improve the cardiovascular system. This goes without saying. When many people don’t realize, is that cardiovascular exercise can be useful for losing weight as well as gaining weight; for increasing endurance as well as increasing power, size, and strength. The difference is in training energy systems. You can train […]

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Could it be that nearly everybody (including me)dispensing advice on how much to drink is totally wrong? Apparently a new theory is being proposed that could change the drinking habits of endurance athletes.
During exercise, nobody disputes the fact that significant dehydration impairs performance and can lead to life threatening heat stroke. Knowing this, it is […]

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Ever since Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons got us moving in the 1980s to their aerobic’s videos, workout videos have been a part of most people’s exercise routines at one time or another. The selection of videos available today is so varied and vast that no matter what your choice of exercise, you can find […]

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The amount of physical exercise you get during the day is one of the key ingredients in enabling you to fall asleep at night and get a good night’s rest. The more active you are during the day, the faster you will fall asleep at night and the more well-rested sleep you will get.
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There are two main types of exercise that your personal trainer will likely tell you that you can do, aerobic and anaerobic. The first one, aerobic, means with oxygen. Aerobic type exercise has an important distinction, it burns fat as the main fuel. Anaerobic on the other hand, burns sugar as the main […]

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Psssst…. Lean in. I want to tell you a secret about doing cardio. It’s the secret to doing it efficiently and effectively. It’s the way to make sure all your time sweating and grunting… trying to burn fat… pays off.
Ready for the key: Get Moving!
The most effective form of cardio is one that […]

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Being over weight can be frustrating and discouraging. Many Americans deal with being over weight and you shouldn’t have to stress out over dieting. No one wants to worry about what goes into their mouth every minute of ever day, where’s the fun in that?

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Aerobic exercises are one of the best ways of loosing a few pounds and staying fit. It is an enjoyable way to stay healthy and energetic all through the day. Today, there is a large amount of material available on the net to help you with customized programs that can lead to weight loss and […]

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Given our sedentary lifestyles today, it is important for all of us to find time to exercise. Exercising regularly is an important activity that goes a long way to ensure that we retain our health for a long time. Many people, especially Americans, are too preoccupied with our work and hence neglect this important aspect […]

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You don’t want to start stretching until you have been loosened up with some low intensity activity, such as light aerobics or some brisk walking.
As we get older we will naturally start to lose our flexibility and increase the chances of injury, whether it is exercise or normal physical activity. Stretching will increase your […]

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There is no doubt that regular exercise plays a key role to maintaining good health. Unfortunately most people simply do not get enough exercise and the few that do exercise tend to overdo it and end up in a state of over training which causes their immune system to weaken and they become susceptible to […]

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As part of any healthy lifestyle, it is essential to find a balanced diet combined with a course of regular exercise. This means that in addition to making the necessary dietary changes, we should also be undertaking some form of cardiovascular exertion to try to improve our fitness and well-being. One of the […]

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Are you bored to death at the thought of walking on your treadmill? Is the thought of getting on your cycle driving you crazy? You may just being looking for a low impact workout that is easy on your knees and hips. If the answer to any of the above is yes then elliptical machines […]

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It seems simple. You pull on a pair of tennis shoes and head outdoors. Everyone thinks they know what walking is and how to do it. Besides the amazing health benefits to walking, there can be more to walking besides putting one foot in front of the other. To make the most of your workout […]

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We all know that if you want to lose weight or tone up you need to exercise. Well, aerobics requires a trip to the local YMCA or gym and can be quite inconvenient not to mention some people do not want to be on display at a crowded gym. running is great, but […]

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Sit ups are a very common form of exercise that is used worldwide as an important part of exercise regimes.
What is less well acknowledged is that unless you perform sit ups in the correct manner you could be loosing up to 80% of the benefits they bring. Nobody wants to exercise hard and not loose […]

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There are many types and styles of Yoga being practiced all over the world today. Here is a brief overview of some of the most popular types and styles.
Iyengar is a style of Yoga tat is softer on the body, a more classical style of Yoga that is perfect for beginners. This style […]

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