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91. Put an Injury on Ice...or Heat?
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Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it's important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick onset - they occur immediately or within hours of the activity. You'll feel pain, tenderness, swelling or inflammation, and your skin may be warm to the touch.... Read More
Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it's important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick onset - they occur immediately or within hours of the activity. You'll feel pain, tenderness, swelling or inflammation, and your skin may be warm to the touch.... Read More
92. How Exercise Benefits Your Bones
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There is no secret in the fact that exercise is good for strengthening your muscles and for weight loss, but it is also essential for bone health, as well. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises are imperative for strong healthy bones. While bone strengthening exercise is a necessity, it is also an exact exercise, in that only the bones involved in the exercise are benefiting from the workout. Weight-bearing exercises include, but are not... Read More
There is no secret in the fact that exercise is good for strengthening your muscles and for weight loss, but it is also essential for bone health, as well. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises are imperative for strong healthy bones. While bone strengthening exercise is a necessity, it is also an exact exercise, in that only the bones involved in the exercise are benefiting from the workout. Weight-bearing exercises include, but are not... Read More
93. Swimsuit Season: What's Your Motivation?
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With Spring Break coming up and full-on swim season not far behind, you might be stressing about how to get your body ready for its close-up. If you slacked off on workouts and healthy eating all winter, then now's the time to get into summer shape. Reduce calories to 1,500-1,800 per day by increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet and decreasing fatty protein sources. If you've gotten too comfortable with eating all... Read More
With Spring Break coming up and full-on swim season not far behind, you might be stressing about how to get your body ready for its close-up. If you slacked off on workouts and healthy eating all winter, then now's the time to get into summer shape. Reduce calories to 1,500-1,800 per day by increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet and decreasing fatty protein sources. If you've gotten too comfortable with eating all... Read More
94. Gym Etiquette: Do You Have It?
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Even Miss Manners would acknowledge there's such a thing as gym etiquette. You've either got it or you don't. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the dos and don'ts of the gym, but here's a recap in case you've overlooked anything. Always carry a towel. Most gyms require members to keep a small towel with them at all times when they're working on machines. As you increase your heart rate, you're more likely to sweat and that... Read More
Even Miss Manners would acknowledge there's such a thing as gym etiquette. You've either got it or you don't. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the dos and don'ts of the gym, but here's a recap in case you've overlooked anything. Always carry a towel. Most gyms require members to keep a small towel with them at all times when they're working on machines. As you increase your heart rate, you're more likely to sweat and that... Read More
95. Ward Off Exercise Injuries
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Regardless of whether you're a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it's always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are equally as important as the physical routine itself. Exercise breaks down the muscles on a microscopic level. On the days when you aren't working out, the muscles... Read More
Regardless of whether you're a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it's always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are equally as important as the physical routine itself. Exercise breaks down the muscles on a microscopic level. On the days when you aren't working out, the muscles... Read More
96. Don't Leave Fitness Out in the Cold
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It's easy to slack off on workouts during the coldest times of year, but you'll regret it once bikini season comes around in a few months. Stay on top of your fitness by choosing to work out outside at least one day a week. Revolutionary materials, like moisture-wicking fabrics, make it easy to stay warm and comfortable when you layer them. Bring something warm to sip that'll also keep you hydrated along the way - green tea offers flavor and... Read More
It's easy to slack off on workouts during the coldest times of year, but you'll regret it once bikini season comes around in a few months. Stay on top of your fitness by choosing to work out outside at least one day a week. Revolutionary materials, like moisture-wicking fabrics, make it easy to stay warm and comfortable when you layer them. Bring something warm to sip that'll also keep you hydrated along the way - green tea offers flavor and... Read More
97. It's a Family Affair: Lose with Loved Ones
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You're all in this together - so why not make healthy living a family affair? According to the CDC, an estimated 68 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight. Even more frightening is the fact that 17 percent of children ages 2 through 19 are obese and 32 percent are overweight. It's not hard to figure out that heavy children grow up to be heavy adults. As the head of household, there are plenty of ways to combat the... Read More
You're all in this together - so why not make healthy living a family affair? According to the CDC, an estimated 68 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight. Even more frightening is the fact that 17 percent of children ages 2 through 19 are obese and 32 percent are overweight. It's not hard to figure out that heavy children grow up to be heavy adults. As the head of household, there are plenty of ways to combat the... Read More
98. Simple Ways to Increase Your Activity
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When most people think of boosting their physical activity, hitting the gym is usually the first thing that comes to mind. For some, the mere thought of working out can be extremely daunting. What they probably don't realize is that it's possible to kick your fitness level up another notch with small measures. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or a seasoned veteran in fitness, you'll only benefit by bringing... Read More
When most people think of boosting their physical activity, hitting the gym is usually the first thing that comes to mind. For some, the mere thought of working out can be extremely daunting. What they probably don't realize is that it's possible to kick your fitness level up another notch with small measures. It doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or a seasoned veteran in fitness, you'll only benefit by bringing... Read More
99. 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
100. How Does Exercise Benefit Your Brain?
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Keeping up with a regular fitness routine gives you a chance to burn off excess calories, get in shape and boost your metabolism. Working out can also help you stay on track with your healthy eating plan, giving you some motivation to keep up with a healthy lifestyle and ward off extra pounds. But did you know that exercise can also give your brain a boost? Experts say workouts that increase the heart rate, speed up circulation and release endorphins... Read More
Keeping up with a regular fitness routine gives you a chance to burn off excess calories, get in shape and boost your metabolism. Working out can also help you stay on track with your healthy eating plan, giving you some motivation to keep up with a healthy lifestyle and ward off extra pounds. But did you know that exercise can also give your brain a boost? Experts say workouts that increase the heart rate, speed up circulation and release endorphins... Read More
