Tag Archive | "fitness"

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Is it best to work out in the morning (am) or evening (pm)?

Posted on 08 July 2009 by admin

Are The Best Workouts In The Morning or Evening?

If this were a perfect world, we would all be able to pick our workout times by what our bodies are telling us. Some people are very good at getting out of bed in the morning with vim, vigor, and gusto in place and others prefer their early morning hours for meditations. Continue Reading

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That not-so secret recipe to great abs

Posted on 02 July 2009 by admin

Everyone these days seem to think that there are quicker and easier ways to achieve great abs.

You search on the internet hour upon hour looking for secret methods to get a great stomach, but honestly, there is only one not-so secret recipe to great abs. That is… drum roll please…crunches!

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Proper hydration when working out

Posted on 04 June 2009 by admin

No matter what type, lenght, or intensity of workout you are about to do, it is essential that you keep your body properly hydrated to maximize the benefits of the workout. Continue Reading

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Train Long or Train Hard?

Posted on 14 March 2009 by admin

Depends on what you want to do. Marathons? Train long. Bodybuilding, football, strength games? Train hard. Even in marathons or distance sports, there’s room for training hard. Has to do with the different muscle fibers, fast twitch and slow twitch. That’s why mixing up an exercise routine is so great for the body.

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Swimming – The best form of exercise for anyone and everyone!

Posted on 14 March 2009 by admin

Swimming is the best form of exercise to get in shape and stay physically fit. It is for anyone and everyone. Young, old, overweight, obese or those suffering from arthritis and joint pain. We can all benefit from swimming on a regular basis.

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Getting in shape for ironman

Posted on 12 March 2009 by admin

The Ironman competition is a difficult, grueling test of your will. A 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race, and then finishing up with a 26.2 mile marathon. How do you train for this?

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Running Your First Marathon

Posted on 06 March 2009 by admin

You are thinking about running a marathon, but don’t know where to begin when it comes to choosing which one to run. Well ask yourself this question, would you like to run a marathon in a foreign country or city, are you wanting to travel, or stay close to home?

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Pedaling Your Way To Health! Buying an exercise bike for the home

Posted on 25 February 2009 by admin

With all of the medical information out there telling us that we need at least 30 minutes a day of physical exercise, it’s hard to figure out what to do. On one hand you want to do an exercise that is fun and not too difficult. Some classes at the gym make you feel like a klutz and too self conscious. Some days getting to the gym is impossible due to weather or a sick child at home.

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Triathlon training – where to start

Posted on 25 February 2009 by admin

Training for a triathlon – even a short triathlon – requires a commitment of time and effort. Assuming that you are already at least competent at running, cycling and swimming, the most important thing is to lay out a schedule that includes all three activities performed at enough of a frequency to build up your performance level.

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Road Biking Or Spinning, Which Is Best For Fitness?

Posted on 25 February 2009 by admin

Spinning is great for fitness as is road biking. Road biking will give you more variables to contend with while spinning provides a constant environment. When you are road biking you are encountering hills, wind resistance, bumps, and vibrations.

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