Exercise Articles

351. How to Start a Walking Program By Michael Brooks
     Did you know that walking is the number one participation sport in the world? Walking is one of the best things you can do for overall health and wellness. When you walk you use more muscles than any other sport. In fact, walking uses almost all of the 650 muscles and 203 bones found in the human body. So what are you waiting for?There is not much involved in starting a walking program. You can start immediately and you don’t need a coach to teach you how to walk. The equipment required t…



352. Get Moving...The Benefits Will Last a Lifetime! By Bill Scibetta
     The benefits of physical activity are numerous and very well documented. Aside from substantially reducing the risk of dying of a heart attack, regular physical activity decreases the risk for stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain forms of cancer. Regular physical activity helps to build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis. Regular physical activity helps reduce the symptoms of arthritis and degenerative joint diseas…



353. Do You Want To Be A Bodybuilding Champion – The Power Behind The PEN! By Greg Ryan
     IT ALL STARTED ON A TYPICAL NOVEMBER MORNING back in nineteen eighty seven. Life was changing for me quickly; I just didn’t realize it at the time. I had been successful in some bodybuilding contests as a teenager, but that was really as far as I wanted to go in the sport. I worked at a local construction company as an architect. Each day in the office started out the same; grab a cup of coffee and sit down at my desk. Being a designer, you either had a mouse, pencil or cup of coffee in your…



354. 3 Steps To Starting a Successful Fall Exercise Program By Kathryn ONeill
     Ah, the crisp cool breeze, the invigorating feel of the outdoors as the leaves start to turn colors, the sound of kids laughing on their way to school.Fall is the time for new beginnings. New classes, new curriculum, new programs, new start. You’ve relaxed over the summer and now you’re ready to reach higher, push further.You’re pumped. You’re excited about starting a new season. You're ready to tackle new challenges.There’s nothing like feeling the momentum of new beginnings. If you’ve b…



355. Exercise Motivation: 7 Sure-fire Tips By Rich Rojas
     So you’ve begun an exercise program to get in shape and loose weight. Congratulations! You’ve taken a big step towards making big improvements in your life. However, you may be faced with the challenge of waning enthusiasm for your exercise program after the initial thrill of starting something new wears off. Don’t despair! Here are 7 sure-fire tips to keep your exercise flame alive!1. Make exercising a habit – just like brushing your teeth or eating lunch every day, make your exercise routine…



356. Pilates Exercise: More Than Just a Core Workout By Jamie Clark
     It's a common misconception that Pilates method exercise is really only good for strengthening and stretching the core muscles of the body. Many people use it to tone their abs and improve their posture but, in reality, Pilates can do much more than that. In fact, when combined with an aerobic “cardio” exercise component (e.g., jogging or Spinning) Pilates can provide you with a fantastic full-body conditioning workout!Pilates Exercises for Strength-TrainingMany Pilates exercises are great mus…



357. Abdominal Exercises for the Most Benefit By George Anderson
     The waist is the area most targeted by physical exercise, since most people wish to get rid of excess fat and to develop firmer abdominal muscles. There are several exercises that help you develop abdominal muscles.Let’s begin with a muscle group that most ignore – the transverse abdominous. Although this is an internal muscle and is not visible, it has high importance in torso mobility. You can work this muscle by developing a good breathing technique while doing other exercises. Simply allow…



358. 20 Tae Kwon Do One Steps By Gary Wayne
     ONE STEPS1. Step back with right foot into a left back stance, while executing a left forearm block. Without stepping, execute a left knife hand strike to partners neck. 2. Step forward with left foot into a left forward stance, while executing a right knife hand block. Step back with left foot while executing a round kick with the right foot to partner’s midsection.3. Step forward with left foot into a left forward stance, while executing a right knife hand block. Step back with left foot wh…



359. Want a Flat Stomach? - Here's the Best Exercise By Lisa Irby
     The best exercise for the stomach is probably not the one you're thinking of. It's not the traditional sit-up or ab crunch. It's not even ab related.So before you go out and buy the Gut Buster 2000, you should know that the best exercise you can do for your stomach won't cost you a red cent.All you need are your two feet because the exercise that I'm talking about is none other than walking or jogging.If you've found that your stomach is flabbier than you'd prefer it to be, it's likely there a…



360. Bringing Quality To Your Training By John Higgins
     The alarm goes off at 5:30am. You drag yourself out of bed, change into your workout clothes and drive to the gym. Once at the gym, you stretch briefly before beginning your workout routine. Less than twenty minutes into the workout, your thoughts are consumed by details and stresses of the day ahead. You quickly finish your workout so you can get started with your day.Sound familiar? You are committed to your physical fitness/ sport but find that you are going through the motions. More often…



361. Home Gyms with Free Weights By Gary Gresham
     Having your own home gym with free weights is not only convenient but gives you the freedom to work out anytime you want. You save time and money, have no costly gym fees, no driving time, and no child care is needed.Having a home gym with free weights and a machine for aerobic activity is the perfect combination for your home gym workout routine. Exercise and cardiovascular fitness are essential in a balanced fitness program.It's important to include stretching and resistance to help build …



362. Arthritis Exercise – One Way to Relieve Pain & Stiffness in Your Joints (part 1) By Shelley Hitz
     Exercise can be very beneficial for arthritis sufferers, often relieving stiffness in joints, strengthening muscles thereby reducing stress on joints, keeping bone and cartilage tissue strong and healthy, and increasing flexibility. A recommended 30-minute minimum of daily activity is the norm. Before starting any exercise program, it is vital that one speak to their doctor to ensure there are no unseen risks, however you will find that most doctors recommend exercise for their arthritis pati…



363. Basic Abdominal Exercises By James Watts
     If it’s six pack abs that you’re after, daily abdominal exercises are the key to reaching your goal. There are a variety of effective abdominal exercises that you can try out to find which one is best for you. Or, for maximum results, you can combine a few different abdominal exercises or alternate between your favorites.Probably the simplest, and most popular, abdominal exercise is the crunch. Lying on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat will get your crunch started. Some people l…



364. Why Success May Be Killing You - And What You Can 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 day at a desk or stan…



365. The Two Greatest Myths About Abdominal Exercises By Emily Clark
     If you have ever read a fitness magazine...If you have ever watched TV ads about latest machines that will magically reveal your abs...If you have ever gone to a gym and saw tens of people lying on the floor doing crunches....then beware because chances are you are a victim of the two biggest abdominal training hoaxes!Myth No: 1Just doing some midsection exercises can reduce your "love handles".FactYou cannot reduce fat from a certain targeted area of your body just by using exercise alone.And…



366. Sports Specific Exercise By Roy Palmer
     The Greek physician Galen (AD 129 – 210) is generally accepted to be the originator of formalized exercise, he even pointed the way forward by stating,“…movements which do not alter respiration are not called exercise”.Whilst he was chief physician to the Gladiators, Galen devised training drills to replicate movements from the arena, as seen in the 1960 film Spartacus. Galen’s gladiator drills are now referred to as ‘sports specific’ training or sometimes the misleading term ‘functional’ trai…



367. 20 Essential Exercise & Fitness Tips By Simon Gould
     For those beginners or even the seasoned veterans who need a refresher. Here are some essential exercise and fitness tips for before, during and after your workout.Before Your WorkoutListen to Your Body... Any strains, pains or aches from previous training days need to be looked at. It's better to have a lighter workout or rest day than a 4 week injury.Carb Load... Should your next routine be a vigorous one then fuel up on carbohydrate for the extra energy you'll need.Let Your Stomach Settle..…



368. Speed Training With Intensity - Bound To Get Faster By Tim Kauppinen
     Bounding can be a great addition to your high intensity workouts - and it's essential to getting faster.I remember the first time that I ever bounded for speed. I was a wee sophomore in high school when a graduate from our school - who was playing college football - came back to work out at one of our track practices.Joe - his real name - came back with some great new drills - including bounding down the football field.What is bounding? Think of it as exaggerated running. When you bound, you…



369. What is Fitness Pole Dancing All About and Would I Benefit From a Lesson? By Rachel Holmes
     Once seen as a taboo pastime or career that very few women would admit to doing or being even interested in, Pole Dancing is now one of the hottest fitness trends ready to explode into the mainstream. As a Dance and Fitness Instructor for over 17 years I have sought out, studied and taught every different fitness trend imaginable, as every new trend brings a new section of women into fitness, and one of my main aims is to make fitness fun, enjoyable and motivational. Getting fit and in shape s…



370. People Walking: How Some People Enjoy Their Exercise Walking By Laxmi Krishna
     People walking regularly for exercise often walk for more than just that. They are those who have found their sweet spot in walking.When exercise begins to feel more like enjoyment, you can bet the person who walks will sustain the program against all odds -- and lose weight successfully.It’s such an obvious thing to make your walking exercise enjoyable for greater motivation. Yet so many people walking go out of their way to make it feel like a chore, if only to feel as if they are doing a mi…



371. The Benefit of Exercise: Traditional Chinese Style By Matthew Scott
     The Nei Jing, or Inner Classic, the oldest Chinese medical text and source of all Chinese medical theory states: "Prolonged sitting damages the flesh" and "Prolonged lying damages the qi." The Nei Jing was written between 300 and 100 B.C, which means Chinese doctors have known for over 2000 years that lack of physical exercise causes health problems. Consequently, a vast array of therapeutic exercises and exercise systems have developed and been refined over many centuries in China. What work…



372. Exercise Equals Fun! By Denise Nero
     Getting America’s children to exercise has never been more difficult as the new boob-tube generation slouches in front of TVs, or sits for hours, mesmerized behind shoot-out video and computer games.However, it is possible to foster a regular exercise pattern for children from an early age, with simple activities that are more “fun” than “exercise.”America’s PastimesBack in the day, kids played hopscotch and tag and didn’t know that it qualified as exercise! Reviving America’s pastimes could …



373. Best Flat Tummy Exercises for Great Female Abs By Olinda Rola
     Are there flat tummy exercises that are the best for great female abs? Abs-olutely! To make this list, the female abs exercises must be safe, effective and can be done nearly anywhere. Your abs can be worked out every day. Here are great flat tummy exercises:1. Tummy Isometric Crunch - exhale, then suck in your stomach as far as you can, hold for about 15 seconds. Relax and breathe. Visualize moving your bellybutton straight toward your back. Holding in your tummy muscles and tensing y…



374. Do You Meet the New Standard? By Melissa Allen
     According to the most recent government survey conducted by the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine, Americans need to exercise at least an hour a day. This nearly doubles the previous recommendation.The study was published in a 1,000-page report that came out just a couple weeks ago.For many people, this will mean a significant change in lifestyle in order to accommodate the additional exercise. Rather than focus on the various exercises you could do, or the little changes you…



375. Discover the Best Weight Loss Exercise Ever! By Armand Dupuis
     The Best Weight Loss ExerciseThe exercise the experts are keeping a Secret. The easiest exercise in the world actually “Burns the Most Fat”!There is only one weight loss exercise that's the best fat burning exercise for everyone by far, there’s not even a close second.However, most so-called weight-loss experts don't teach this exercise, either because they are ignorant of the facts, or more than likely, because they can't make any money from it.They can't make any money from the best weight …



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