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Thursday, June 20, 2013
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31. Pregnancy Workouts
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Women's health magazines give us plenty of tips and workout ideas for getting in shape fast and "blasting" away the fat, but most of these exercises are too intensive for women who are pregnant. Keeping up with your fitness regimen during pregnancy is possible with the right types of exercises and a less-vigorous routine; in fact, many health experts encourage women to maintain a steady workout routine to keep themselves in good shape throughout... Read More
Women's health magazines give us plenty of tips and workout ideas for getting in shape fast and "blasting" away the fat, but most of these exercises are too intensive for women who are pregnant. Keeping up with your fitness regimen during pregnancy is possible with the right types of exercises and a less-vigorous routine; in fact, many health experts encourage women to maintain a steady workout routine to keep themselves in good shape throughout... Read More
32. Monitoring Heart Rate When Exercising
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One of the benefits of exercise is that it improves cardiovascular fitness. Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats in a minute and is an indicator of how hard your heart is working during exercise. Learning to monitor your heart rate will help ensure you are getting the most out of your workout without overdoing it. At rest, the average heart beats around 50 to 90 times per minute. Very fit... Read More
One of the benefits of exercise is that it improves cardiovascular fitness. Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats in a minute and is an indicator of how hard your heart is working during exercise. Learning to monitor your heart rate will help ensure you are getting the most out of your workout without overdoing it. At rest, the average heart beats around 50 to 90 times per minute. Very fit... Read More
33. What Should Your Heart Rate Be?
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You're ready to jump into that heart-pumping activity and intensive cardiovascular exercise session, but are you doing more harm than good? Most people don't realize how important it is to keep your heart rate at a certain level while exercising, and you need to maintain a specific heart rate when you want to lose weight or improve your fitness level. If you're not increasing your heart rate enough -- or pushing yourself too hard... Read More
You're ready to jump into that heart-pumping activity and intensive cardiovascular exercise session, but are you doing more harm than good? Most people don't realize how important it is to keep your heart rate at a certain level while exercising, and you need to maintain a specific heart rate when you want to lose weight or improve your fitness level. If you're not increasing your heart rate enough -- or pushing yourself too hard... Read More
34. Navigating the Gym: A Beginner's Guide
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Navigating the gym is no simple task for newcomers. Fitness equipment can be intimidating for members who've never used it before. For people who don't already have a workout regimen, the choices can be overwhelming. The following pointers will help gym novices become familiar with their new surroundings in no time. Don't Miss Orientation Besides a tour of the building, orientation may include important extras, such as health... Read More
Navigating the gym is no simple task for newcomers. Fitness equipment can be intimidating for members who've never used it before. For people who don't already have a workout regimen, the choices can be overwhelming. The following pointers will help gym novices become familiar with their new surroundings in no time. Don't Miss Orientation Besides a tour of the building, orientation may include important extras, such as health... Read More
35. Celebrity Workouts
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We watch them show off their beautiful figures and fine physiques on the red carpet each year, and maintain their fit and healthy bodies season after season. What does the average celebrity know about fitness and workouts to keep themselves in such great shape? For most men and women who want to get in shape, the prospect of a personal trainer or in-house nutritionist just isn't realistic; celebrity fitness trainers and health food chefs may be in... Read More
We watch them show off their beautiful figures and fine physiques on the red carpet each year, and maintain their fit and healthy bodies season after season. What does the average celebrity know about fitness and workouts to keep themselves in such great shape? For most men and women who want to get in shape, the prospect of a personal trainer or in-house nutritionist just isn't realistic; celebrity fitness trainers and health food chefs may be in... Read More
36. 10 WORST Weight Loss Mistakes
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When it comes to dropping those extra pounds, are you unknowingly sabotaging your own efforts? Below are 10 mistakes that people make that throw them off the path to successful, permanent weight loss. 1. Not doing the math When it comes to counting calories, there's no eyeballing those mashed potatoes for a rough estimate. A reliable calorie calculator will tell you how many calories you are allowed per day based on age, gender,... Read More
When it comes to dropping those extra pounds, are you unknowingly sabotaging your own efforts? Below are 10 mistakes that people make that throw them off the path to successful, permanent weight loss. 1. Not doing the math When it comes to counting calories, there's no eyeballing those mashed potatoes for a rough estimate. A reliable calorie calculator will tell you how many calories you are allowed per day based on age, gender,... Read More
37. Protect Yourself from Workout Injuries
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By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. {relatedarticles} Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed in a haphazard manner. There are two phases to an exercise; the concentric and the... Read More
By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. {relatedarticles} Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed in a haphazard manner. There are two phases to an exercise; the concentric and the... Read More
38. Do You Need a Cardio Change?
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It can be easy to fall into a stale routine of plodding along on the treadmill or plopping down on the same stationary bike day after day. If you find yourself sick of the same old cardio, then it's time to shake it up. First, ask yourself if you might be doing too much cardio - there IS such a thing! But "too much" for one person might be just enough cardio for another. {relatedarticles} Normally, 60-90 minutes... Read More
It can be easy to fall into a stale routine of plodding along on the treadmill or plopping down on the same stationary bike day after day. If you find yourself sick of the same old cardio, then it's time to shake it up. First, ask yourself if you might be doing too much cardio - there IS such a thing! But "too much" for one person might be just enough cardio for another. {relatedarticles} Normally, 60-90 minutes... Read More
39. Make a Run for Fitness
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Running is a trendy, economical and high-calorie-burning activity. But it's also one with a high injury rate and one that's not easy on the body. So is there any way for people with bad knees, high arches, osteoporosis, obesity or myriad other health issues to lace up and head out for a run? Seasoned exercisers who like brisk walks might enjoy adding a few running intervals to their workout. It's a great way to burn more calories while... Read More
Running is a trendy, economical and high-calorie-burning activity. But it's also one with a high injury rate and one that's not easy on the body. So is there any way for people with bad knees, high arches, osteoporosis, obesity or myriad other health issues to lace up and head out for a run? Seasoned exercisers who like brisk walks might enjoy adding a few running intervals to their workout. It's a great way to burn more calories while... Read More
40. Is Your Workout Gear Safe? Get The Facts
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When participating in any activity, it's always important to be properly equipped so that you can have the safest workout possible. That means being prepared before you even get started. Take jogging or biking for example. If you're one of those people who participate in outdoor activities, you should have the right protective gear. Not wearing the right attire or not having the proper equipment can be hazardous to your health,... Read More
When participating in any activity, it's always important to be properly equipped so that you can have the safest workout possible. That means being prepared before you even get started. Take jogging or biking for example. If you're one of those people who participate in outdoor activities, you should have the right protective gear. Not wearing the right attire or not having the proper equipment can be hazardous to your health,... Read More
