Archive for the 'Exercise' Category
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
People as young as pre-retirement age already dread for their senior years. Several illnesses are associated as we get older. However, studies have shown that signs of aging can be delayed if they engage in senior exercise program. This is typically tailored to prevent individuals from major chronic diseases. Before anybody could engage in any [...]
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
I wonder if it is wise to get your own equipment and do your routines at home. The most obvious advantage of working at home is that you don’t exert extra time and effort to get to the gym. On the other hand, you can be distracted with minor events at home and find it [...]
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Friday, January 29th, 2010
One of the most common products being sold in the natural health food market nowadays are goji berries. These come from the goji plant believed to have originated from the Himalayan region. Manufacturers claim various benefits of goji berry and modern scientific studies have supplied reports that substantiate some of these claims.
Since the goji fruit [...]
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
There are no shortcuts in losing weight and getting fit. One has to eat right and engage in exercise to achieve his desired weight. Body toning exercises have proven to be very effective in maintaining a nice, firm body. Lots of women are surprised to find out that they could lose more weight in this [...]
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
Kids always have a lot of fun with trampolines. But studies show that trampolines can be good therapy for adults too. Some of the benefits include physical conditioning as well as stress relief. Bring home a mini trampoline that you can work out in at home.
Trampolines are available in different sizes and circumferences. The [...]
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Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009
Get a full body workout minus the weights and bars. Toning your muscles should not be very expensive. One can build an excellent body by just using your own body weight. A basic push up workout can already replace the gym-based bench press. It’s just a matter of correct positioning of the arms and body. [...]
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Thursday, October 8th, 2009
Lack of time has always been the excuse of people who are remiss in their exercise program. Indeed, if you are a working mother with children to send off to school before you can even start preparing to go out yourself, finding the time to run or go to the gym can be difficult. [...]
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Friday, September 25th, 2009
As we age, our muscle mass decreases such that the decline goes up to 1 to 2 percent per year after the age of 50. Muscles keep our bodies strong. It burns calories, helps maintain weight and contributes to balance and bone strength. Without muscle mass, one may lose independence and mobility.
The good news is, [...]
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
The good thing about this exercise is that it can be done anywhere. Since it does not require a lot of space you can do it in your office on your lunch break. You can simply stand in place as you wiggle your hips. Another good thing is that you do not require heavy exercise [...]
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Friday, August 21st, 2009
Make your workout more fun and exciting. Use exercise hoops for enjoyment and more effective results. These gadgets come in various sizes and weight to perfectly match the user’s strength and ability. Light-weight hoops are for those who can’t carry heavy loads but are still determined to stay fit. Heavier pounds are made for those [...]
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