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Articles in Home | Health & Fitness | Exercise Sort By: Title|Newest|Oldest The Ultimate Hard-Body Exercise  By : Mike Geary Stop wasting your time in the gym doing practically useless exercises like shrugs, leg extensions, leg curls, bicep curls, tricep presses, etc. Instead, if you really want a rock-hard functional body, focus on exercises that stimulate full body changes, instead of trying to isolate a single muscle group. Read on and find out more. Become Healthier, Become Fitter  By : Ric Wiley A look at why being fitter is better for you. Movement Creates Energy  By : Dr Edward Steiner There are two main types of exercise. Aerobic and Anaeobic exercise. Let's start with the first one. Aerobic literally means with oxygen. Aerobic exercise has an important distinction; it burns fat as its main fuel. Can anyone find a use for this? Anaerobic means without oxygen. Anaerobic burns sugar as its main fuel. Despite popular myth, exercise doesn't have to be drastic to provide massive physiological benefits. Even light exercise will burn fat. 10 Healthy Tips for Fitness Success  By : Linda Geyer Many people are not consistent and fail in the first three months of an exercise program. But if it becomes a habit and they stick to it, something magical happens after four months. Here a 10 simple tips to help you with your fitness success… Turn Down the Suck in Fitness  By : Anna Fleet An insightful and informative article from fitness guru, Anna Fleet. How to Exercise and Enjoy it  By : Linda Geyer There are three key elements that are important to make any exercise program successful…safety, effectiveness and enjoyment. Here are a few quick tips on how you can make your exercising program safe, effective and still keep it fun. The Benefits of Weight Training  By : Linda Geyer The major benefits of a strength program include: looking trimmer and more youthful as one ages; increased metabolism and weight management; reduced stress and depression; prevention of the onset of diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Stretch for Fitness Success  By : Anna Fleet An informative article from personal trainer, Anna Fleet, on the benefits of stretching and strength training. Not Enough Time to Exercise  By : Linda Geyer The major benefits of a strength program include looking trimmer and more youthful as one ages; increased metabolism and weight management; reduced stress and depression; prevention of the onset of diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Exercise As A Power Source  By : Dr. Fit, Sidney E. Reeves, CFT - These days it is so hard to make it the gym. Life is very busy which creates a serious challenge for being consistent with exercise each week. However, exercise is exactly what we need in order to reduce stress, increase longevity, and give the body extra energy for daily living. The best results are achieved using refined techniques, functional exercises, cardio, proper nutrition, awareness, variety, consistency, supplementation and motivation over time! Refined techn... How To Benefit From Best Exercise Program  By : Chris Chew - So you have decided that you want to be fit and healthy but at a loss as to which exercise program will benefit you best. Before you decide to select or design a beneficial exercise program, there are a few things which you must do. • Why do you want to exercise? Define your exercise goals and objectives. Write them down so that this will serve as your constant reminder why you want to embark on an exercise program. It also serves to narrow down your search for the bes... Get Rid Of Cellulite Through Exercise!  By : Stephen White - Cellulite, or the trapped fat that we can never seem to get rid off no matter how we try, can actually be burned off through cellulite creams. They can, however, also be removed by special cellulite exercises being taught by beaty centers as well as registered dermatoligists to their patients who want to get rid of these cottage cheese wrinkles. The majority of women from all over the world have cellulite. Heck, even popular stars like Tara Reid and Paris Hilton share the... Aerobic Cross Training for Weight Loss  By : keith Do you sometimes get bored with your aerobic exercise? Do You sometimes feel like you're not getting the results you should from your aerobic exercise? If so, then aerobic cross-training is for you. In The Swim With Aerobics  By : Barry Hooper Creating a personal aerobics exercise program to supplement your health regime is very beneficial to most people. Discover How to Maximize Your Strength and Athleticism  By : Joe Driscoll Discover how you can create incredible functional strength, muscular endurance and increased athleticism. Find out secrets of the training evolution as they are applied to the king of all exercises making you an amazing strength and speed machine. Health And Fitness For People Above 50  By : Varun Pratap Most aging adults don’t get enough physical activity. Exercise, though, can improve health impairments and prevent some diseases. It can also improve mood and emotional well being. The keys, though, to a sensible senior workout are to take it slowly and keep it up. Older people need to find a realistic mild to moderate enjoyable program. Let me give you 8 important reasons why You should work out. 1. Sleeping Aid for Seniors Because exercise effects the body is so ma... Sport as a part of our lives  By : Tyler Benson Sport is the thing that unites people of different races, social, martial and financial status. We can’t deny its importance in our life. But what if there is absolutely no time to do sports? If this is a burning problem for you, read this article. The Best Golf Fitness Exercise to Improve the Power in Your Golf Swing  By : Sean Phil Mickelson's personal trainer, Sean Cochran, shows you how golf fitness exercises can improve your golf game. 10 Fun Ways To Become More Active – Every Day  By : Susanne Myers You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway? There are many other options to get more active that don’t include jogging, weight lifting or ot... Four Steps To Tripling Your Energy  By : Steven Barnes Tired? Tired of being tired? You aren’t alone. There are few human qualities more highly sought than energy. It determines our ability to enjoy life, to attract mates, to finish projects, to protect our families, to shape our bodies effectively, and so much more. While there are endless specific suggestions about herbs, exercises, meditations, supplements, rest patterns and so forth that I could mention, the most important and over-arching components are relatively simple... How To Lower Your Back Pain  By : Dave Lloyd Chronic back pain afflicts millions of people worldwide. And for those who suffer consistently from sore, stiff, even traumatized back muscles and spinal joints, it can be debilitating. There are many causes to back pain including poor posture, week abdominal muscles, misaligned spinal column, lack of chair support when seated, unsupportive bed or pillow, and certainly stress and anxiety which gets localized in the body in the back. Regardless of what is causing your back to ... Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) as a Fun Exercise Program  By : Derick Yung People may quit an exercise program due to a lack of motivation and goal setting. An exercise program may feel like too much work. However, with Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), kids, teens, and adults can find a way to exercise and have more fun. Fitness In Five Minutes A Day?  By : Steven Barnes What is the minimum amount of exercise needed for health and fitness? While it depends on the person, lifestyle, and goals, the general wisdom is that 20-60 minutes per day of cardio pumping, iron lifting, or muscle stretching is necessary. While no one could deny that these numbers produce optimal results, it is possible to accomplish great things in a shorter time. The truth is that most badly out-of-shape people have lost a crucial “body-mind” link, a connection th... Lose Your Belly Fat And Show Off Your Six Pack Abs  By : Chris Chew Have you noticed that most people will never fail to include abdominal muscle exercises in their routines and yet somehow or other, they can never own that coveted 6 pack abs? Have you been religiously doing your abdominal muscle exercises? Is your abs showing to your satisfaction? No? Why? Do you know that your abdominal muscle is one of the easiest muscles to build but yet why is it that most people have difficulty in developing that 6 pack abs? Here is the truth. T... No Time For Exercise? Try This!  By : Steven Barnes “Fitness” is an elusive term covering a vast array of attributes: flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, strength, power, balance, coordination, body-fat percentage and more. While its generally accepted that multiple 30-60 minute sessions per week are optimal for producing results, the truth is that it’s possible to do a great amount in far less time. EVERYONE has five minutes a day…the only question is, can anything really useful be done in just 300 s... No Excuse For Not Exercising  By : Sarah Verneke For many people in today’s busy world it’s quite easy to come up with an excuse for not being in shape and exercising regularly. Some of the more common ones are “I’m too busy”, “There aren’t enough hours in a day”, and “I’m so tired after work and taking care of the kids all day”. However most of these are just that, excuses. Unless your doctor has informed you that you should not exercise, some form of activity or physical fitness should be a priority on everyone’s daily ro... Exercise And Your Anaerobic Threshold  By : If you’re like most people you’re looking to get the most out of a workout that you possibly can. However exercising to build endurance requires a different approach than exercising to lose weight. To get the most out of your workout you need to know what your Anaerobic Threshold or AT is. Your AT rate is an individual number that varies from person to person, and can even change as your body becomes stronger over time. To better understand AT we need to take a look at yo... Exercise — Take The Burn Out Of It!  By : Kirsten Hawkins Move it throughout the day! Get enough activity that makes you breathe a little harder. Five minutes here, ten there - add it up and go for thirty minutes a day. You don't have to suit up or climb on an exercise machine to get the benefits of activity. Balance your activity so that you're still able to talk while you're exercising, but not as easily as you could sitting down or just standing. If you find yourself unable to talk, you're probably overworking yourself. The... Warming Up & Cooling Down  By : Kirsten Hawkins Before you begin exercising or lifting any weights at all, it’s important to take a few minutes to warm up your muscles. Doing some light exercises actually warms up your muscles and makes them more flexible. This way, you’re less likely to injure yourself during a workout. Some warm-ups include exercise bike riding, walking, jogging, or even basic calisthenics. Don’t start at the pace you hope to keep during your workout; start slowly, building up momentum and energy as y... Preventing Injuries  By : Kirsten Hawkins Contrary to popular wisdom, stretching is not the cure-all that we’ve been led to believe. Walking, riding on a stationery bike, or doing calisthenics is a better way to warm up than stretching. If you stretch before your muscles are warmed up, you have a much greater chance of actually injuring the muscles. Stretching is best saved for after a vigorous workout. Prevention of injury during exercise is best achieved by going slowly and paying attention to the task at hand.... Senior Fitness  By : Kirsten Hawkins Staying fit and mobile plays a large role in senior health. It’s not always easy to maintain fitness levels as we age. Naturally, our bodies change, but we don’t want them becoming immobile! Here are some tips to make your senior years more enjoyable and fit. As much as possible, continue doing your daily living tasks. Taking a bath, even if it’s just a sponge bath, gives your arms a mini-workout. You’re bending and keeping flexible, which is vital for proper joint health... Stretching Routines  By : Kirsten Hawkins Lots of physical activities build your muscles and strength, but many times other parts of your body are left out. Because stretching can be a full body workout, it can help to check any imbalance in your muscles. If your body is flexible you will be less likely to get injured. When you work specifically on increasing your flexibility, wear comfortable clothing that won't get in the way of your stretching. T-shirts, shorts, sweats, and tank tops are all fine, but ditch ... No Excuses Exercises  By : Kirsten Hawkins It's old news that exercising is the single best way to spark up your weight loss efforts. The activity perks up your metabolism, and eats up more calories. In addition, the more you exercise, the better the effect. Exercising builds muscle mass, which is denser and more compact than fat. That means your body has to expend more effort to pump blood through it, and it requires more nutrients to keep it healthy. The end result? Even at rest, your body naturally burns more calor... Exercise for Middle Age Folks  By : Phyllis Coletta Getting fit is a lot simpler than you think. As we age, it's even more important to pay attention to exercise and movement. Find out how the Six Simple Movements of the Miracles Fitness Program can help you enjoy life again. Exercise Management  By : Kirsten Hawkins Exercise is vital to shedding excess weight and keeping it off. The body was meant to be active, and that is often a challenge in todayÕs often-sedentary lifestyles. White collar workers, security workers, and drivers make up a large part of the workforce, and get very little exercise daily. Especially if you fit into this category, a concerted effort must be made in order to ensure that an exercise regimen is followed that will afford you a level of activity that will provid... Fitness For New Moms  By : Kirsten Hawkins Becoming a new mother is certainly one way to incorporate more exercise into your life! From lifting to bending to picking up items, to carrying – seems like you never have a chance to sit still now that your precious bundle has arrived! However, you may be feeling the need to exercise to get back into shape after your pregnancy. There’s no need to join an expensive club, though. Start by exercising with your little one! One of my favorite exercises when my niece was ... Efficient And Effective Exercise  By : Kirsten Hawkins I have been wondering lately about the effectiveness of exercising. If you look at life a couple generations ago, folks worked physically, but they weren't power-lifting and running miles upon miles to stay fit and trim. So what were our ancestors doing to remain in good health and shape? First, let’s not neglect the fact that cars weren’t everywhere and that those who lived in towns often were able to walk wherever they needed to go. The days of small town living with a ... Are You A Computer Potato?  By : Kirsten Hawkins Working at the computer for hours a day leads to just as big a rear-end spread as sitting on the couch all day watching television. But you’ve got work to do! How can you avoid the poor fitness that comes with a sit down job? First, the wisest thing you can do is to schedule breaks every fifteen to twenty minutes. Walk around and do something different for a few minutes. People tend to think that the interruption of thought will hinder their work. On the contrary, folks w... Facts vs Myths About Back Pain  By : David Riewe Let’s begin by learning some facts in order to separate truth from myth with regards to back pain. First of all, under one percent of acute lower back pain is the result of a serious infection or condition like cancer or a spinal injury. For those under 50, the rate is even lower. Back pain is the number one disability for those under age 45. And it runs second, after the common cold, as the top reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States. “There is not... How Exercise Can Help You Sleep Better...  By : George Lesco The amount of physical activity that you expend during the day is a key ingredient to helping you sleep restfully at night. The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are able to relax fully at night and fall asleep easily. With regular exercise your sleep quality is improved and the transition between the cycles and phases of sleep becomes smoother and more regular. Keeping up your physical activity during the day may also be help you deal with... 12 Ways To Be Healthier  By : Evan Brinton Want to loose weight, sleep better and boost your immune system? 1 Have a lie down Back pain can be avoided and the damage repaired with one easy exercise, which is lie down on the floor with your knees bent, hip width apart, feet on the floor. Do this daily for about five to fifteen minutes to release and lengthen your spine. 2 Note your nibbles Crash diets don't work for long enough; instead maintain a food dairy to note your daily eating habits. With this you'l... Why Success May Be Killing You -- And What To Do About It  By : Howard Waldstreicher You have probably worked long hours and many years to get where you are professionally. It took hard work and real dedication to achieve the success you enjoy now. Reaching professional goals is something to be proud of, but few stop to consider the physical tradeoffs this success often requires. Few people stop during their climb up the corporate ladder to consider what their daily lifestyle may be doing to their health. Often, achieving success means spending day after ... Aquatic Fitness The Move To Water Exercise  By : William Siebler At the Canyon Ranch Health Resort in Tucson, Ariz., guests find healing in the water. The resort's 11,000- square-foot Aquatic Center features three Watsu pools, a cross-training pool with conditioning equipment, two aquatic therapy pools and a whirlpool. There is also a complete Water Workout Station and it is making a big splash with guests. "Water is the wave of the future," said Karma Kientzler, an aquatic therapy expert and outside consultant for Canyon Ranch in Tucso... Keep Fit For Life At Any Age  By : Daniellle Sims Scientists now know that it’s usually more dangerous to not stay active, no matter how old you are. And you don’t need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more physical. Most people don’t get enough physical activity. Here are some reasons why they should: * Lack of physical activity and not eating the right foods, taken together, are the second greatest inherent cause of death in the United States. (Smoking is the number one cause.) * Physical exerci... [1] [2]	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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