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1. Pre-Workout: To Eat or Not to Eat?
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Some people prefer to work out on an empty stomach; some like a pre-workout snack. Which burns more calories, and which has the most impact on your performance? It depends. While exercising on an empty stomach may burn a few extra fat calories, research shows that total calorie burn is about the same, and that's all that matters when you're trying to lose weight. {relatedarticles} If you're not sure if you should... Read More
Some people prefer to work out on an empty stomach; some like a pre-workout snack. Which burns more calories, and which has the most impact on your performance? It depends. While exercising on an empty stomach may burn a few extra fat calories, research shows that total calorie burn is about the same, and that's all that matters when you're trying to lose weight. {relatedarticles} If you're not sure if you should... Read More
2. Should You Cyber-Train?
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Personal trainers used to be reserved for the rich and famous, but many people and gymgoers are finding that trainers are more accessible than ever. Moreover, using a trainer doesn't have to break the bank, especially if you split the cost with friends and go together. Personal trainers charge anywhere from $35-$100 per hour. {relatedarticles} Another economical option is receiving personal training services... Read More
Personal trainers used to be reserved for the rich and famous, but many people and gymgoers are finding that trainers are more accessible than ever. Moreover, using a trainer doesn't have to break the bank, especially if you split the cost with friends and go together. Personal trainers charge anywhere from $35-$100 per hour. {relatedarticles} Another economical option is receiving personal training services... Read More
3. Have a Seat for a Great Workout
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Short on cash and wanting to do a workout at home? No time to hit the gym? No problem. You can be the chair-man of your own fitness program by simply having a seat. Find a sturdy, four-legged chair, and you can complete many muscle-toning moves without leaving the house. A chair workout can give you a full-body workout in about a half hour - you just have to get creative and push away from the table! Arms, quads, glutes and... Read More
Short on cash and wanting to do a workout at home? No time to hit the gym? No problem. You can be the chair-man of your own fitness program by simply having a seat. Find a sturdy, four-legged chair, and you can complete many muscle-toning moves without leaving the house. A chair workout can give you a full-body workout in about a half hour - you just have to get creative and push away from the table! Arms, quads, glutes and... Read More
4. Injury-Free Exercises
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Your time is precious, and it's hard enough to fit in a workout during your busy day. So when you do work out, you want to make your routine as efficient and injury-free as possible. You know that cardio and strength training are integral to success, but do you know which moves you should ditch? Start with a big pain in the neck -- the pulldown machine can be an effective tool in sculpting back muscles, but it should always be pulled down in... Read More
Your time is precious, and it's hard enough to fit in a workout during your busy day. So when you do work out, you want to make your routine as efficient and injury-free as possible. You know that cardio and strength training are integral to success, but do you know which moves you should ditch? Start with a big pain in the neck -- the pulldown machine can be an effective tool in sculpting back muscles, but it should always be pulled down in... Read More
5. Stretching Facts You Need to Know
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Make stretching a mandatory part of every workout. When muscles perform any exercise, they tighten and shorten as a result. Stretching can help maximize your range of motion. A simple warm-up walk while moving your arms in a circular motion is sufficient. When doing strength training, you could stretch each muscle group directly after performing each set. Do not stretch beyond the point where you begin to feel tightness in the... Read More
Make stretching a mandatory part of every workout. When muscles perform any exercise, they tighten and shorten as a result. Stretching can help maximize your range of motion. A simple warm-up walk while moving your arms in a circular motion is sufficient. When doing strength training, you could stretch each muscle group directly after performing each set. Do not stretch beyond the point where you begin to feel tightness in the... Read More
6. Get More Out of the Gym
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Are you making the most of your workout time? If you dread your exercise routine or do the same thing, day after day, then your regimen might need a shakeup. Getting started is half the battle, so why not start with something you like? Kickstart a good workout with whatever gets you going. If you like bicep curls, start with weights. Enjoy your cardio? Hit the machines first. It'll put you in a good mood and help you exert more... Read More
Are you making the most of your workout time? If you dread your exercise routine or do the same thing, day after day, then your regimen might need a shakeup. Getting started is half the battle, so why not start with something you like? Kickstart a good workout with whatever gets you going. If you like bicep curls, start with weights. Enjoy your cardio? Hit the machines first. It'll put you in a good mood and help you exert more... Read More
7. Feeling Fat? Clean Up Your Act
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Most people think of traditional exercises when it comes to getting their workout on. However, physical activity is more than just walking on the treadmill every day. You can actually get moving and burning calories without even stepping out of your everyday routine. {relatedarticles}We're talking about cleaning house... literally. While it won't replace your regular exercise regimen, it makes for a great addendum, especially when you... Read More
Most people think of traditional exercises when it comes to getting their workout on. However, physical activity is more than just walking on the treadmill every day. You can actually get moving and burning calories without even stepping out of your everyday routine. {relatedarticles}We're talking about cleaning house... literally. While it won't replace your regular exercise regimen, it makes for a great addendum, especially when you... Read More
8. Use It, Don't Abuse It
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When using the equipment at the gym, make sure you've properly adjusted it to fit your height and shape. This reduces your risk of injury and makes the exercise more effective. From the stair climber to the rowing machine, each and every machine has a specific function. In order to get the most out of your workout, it's imperative that you use the equipment in the proper fashion. If you're unsure of the proper way to use the individual... Read More
When using the equipment at the gym, make sure you've properly adjusted it to fit your height and shape. This reduces your risk of injury and makes the exercise more effective. From the stair climber to the rowing machine, each and every machine has a specific function. In order to get the most out of your workout, it's imperative that you use the equipment in the proper fashion. If you're unsure of the proper way to use the individual... Read More
9. Shape Up Your Shins
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If you like to run, power walk or participate in high-impact activities, then you're probably familiar with shin splints, that excruciating pain that occurs a few inches below the knee. The term is a generic one that describes pain near the shin bone where the calf muscle attaches to the bone. They may appear after periods of inactivity or after adopting a more vigorous workout, in beginning exercisers or those who are... Read More
If you like to run, power walk or participate in high-impact activities, then you're probably familiar with shin splints, that excruciating pain that occurs a few inches below the knee. The term is a generic one that describes pain near the shin bone where the calf muscle attaches to the bone. They may appear after periods of inactivity or after adopting a more vigorous workout, in beginning exercisers or those who are... Read More
10. Losing in Intervals: A Fool-Proof Plan
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Integrate interval training into your workout. Interval training is a regimen that uses both low-intensity and high-intensity movements. The key is to vary intensity levels throughout the workout -- performing intense spurts mixed with periods of rest. Interval training improves cardiovascular health, boosts metabolism, increases stamina and more. It also helps you stick with your exercise program by alleviating boredom -- trudging along... Read More
Integrate interval training into your workout. Interval training is a regimen that uses both low-intensity and high-intensity movements. The key is to vary intensity levels throughout the workout -- performing intense spurts mixed with periods of rest. Interval training improves cardiovascular health, boosts metabolism, increases stamina and more. It also helps you stick with your exercise program by alleviating boredom -- trudging along... Read More
