Exercise

For A Better Workout Don’t Stretch Beforehand

Stretching Before Exercise

One thing I can often remember doing in high school physical education classes is stretching before we did any vigorous exercise.  We had to “stretch those muscles out!” they said, or we might hurt ourselves. Now there are studies showing that just the opposite might be true. From MSNBC Want a better workout? Then don’t [...]

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Interval Training Can Cut Your Exercise Time

High Intensity Interval Training

In the past when I’ve tried to lose weight I’ve found that one of the things that works best for me is when I workout using high intensity interval training in combination with some form of resistance training (along with eating healthier of course). Now they’re finding that by using interval training you may be [...]

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Manual Muscle Testing For Core Stability

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Manual muscle testing is a skill that takes time and practice to perform with reliability. However, it is a valuable tool for fitness professionals. There are visual and verbal cues that can be used to perform an exercise properly but looks can be deceiving. Let’s use the squat exercise as an example. If you were [...]

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Does The Bowflex Treadclimber Really Back Up Its Bold Claims?

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The other night I saw an infomercial for the Bowflex Treadclimber TC5000 which is like a combination of a treadmill and elliptical machine in one that helps reduce joint stress and claims to burn 2 x the calories than on a regular treadmill due to their 3-in 1-technology (which I’m still not sure what that [...]

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The Science Behind My Love For Running

Runner

This is a guest post by Joe over at joetherunner.com. His site is about how running can change your life; make you a better father, husband, and friend. You can check out his site at the URL above, or by subscribing to his feed here. My love of running started off like many long lasting [...]

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Alternative Exercises For Those Who Don’t Like Running

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If you’re going to be attempting a weight loss regimen and getting fit, you know you’re going to have to start doing some sort of cardiovascular workout. Most often people will use running as their workout of choice, however, it isn’t for everyone. Running can carry some risks along with it, and for some people [...]

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Why Core Training Workouts Need More Than Ab Exercises

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In recent years core training workouts and abdominal training have become synonymous but core conditioning programs need more than just abdominal exercises. The “core” is the body’s center of gravity and origin of movement and actually consists of many different muscles that stabilize the trunk and hips, allowing efficient movement of the upper and lower [...]

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Choosing The Right Music For Your Workout Can Increase Your Efficiency, Endurance And Lessen Fatigue

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When I go running, or workout with weights, I’ve always found that a powerful motivating factor can be the music that I listen to. If I listen to upbeat music that sets a good pace, I’ll often have an extremely good workout. If I don’t listen to music or the music just isn’t as upbeat [...]

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Want To Lessen The Pain Of Working Out? Coffee To The Rescue!

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The initial results from a new study have suggested that caffeine may have the effects of lessening the pain from intense exercise.  From MSNBC.com That cup of coffee that many gym rats, bikers and runners swill before a workout does more than energize them. It kills some of the pain of athletic exertion, a new [...]

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Being Active Gives You Hope And Reduces Depression

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Have you ever found that when you’re living an active lifestyle, your mood and temperment tend to be better than when you’re more sedentary?  I know I tend to be in a better mood when I’m working out. Now a new study has found that men who aren’t active are more likely to “feel hopeless”. [...]

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