Exercise Articles

401. Yoga By Lorna Mclaren
     Yoga traditionally conjures up images of long hair, loin cloths and incense burning in a darkened room with strange music playing! It had an almost cultish persona. Nowadays your gran is quite likely to tuck her Yoga mat under her arm and head on down to the local gym for an hour of Yoga and meditation. Yoga is coming out of the darkened room and is being embraced in it many forms by old and young alike.Yoga originated in India. It is considered one of the most ancient forms of self-improvemen…



402. 5 Little Known Facts About Lactic Acid By Ray Kelly
     Everybody knows that lactic acid accumulates when we exercise at a high intensity, but there is much more to lactate than that. It plays an integral role in many of the body’s metabolic processes. 1. Lactic Acid is Always PresentIt’s always being produced. At rest your lactic acid levels will be about 1 millimoles/liter (mmol/L). As exercise intensity increases so does the production of lactic acid. It’s not until you pass your anaerobic threshold that it reduces your efficiency. For most peo…



403. Your Exercise Program - 7 Things You Must Know To Succeed By Marie Borges
     Can you lose weight without exercise? Sure you can, but it will definitely be tougher. In addition, your body will not have the lean, toned look that you surely want..otherwise, what's the point? Below are some tips that will help make your exercise program both fun and productive at the same time!* Set goals. Set short-term and long-term weight loss goals and celebrate every success. Make a commitment towards weight control.* Track progress. Keep an activity log to track your progre…



404. Calf Cramps - How To Get More Gain For Less Pain! By Charlie Cory
     I cannot imagine that there is anyone past the age of about 10, that has never had calf cramps. Let's face it, they are horrible. From having no pain and full movement to excruciating agony in a matter of seconds. I think that you can relate to that. If you are into sports though, calf cramps are far more common, and can stop you in your tracks. So what are calf cramps exactly? Anyone competing in sports know that they usually occur after strenuous exercise. But what about those poor folk who …



405. Debunking Common Exercise Myths, Part 1 By Chad Anderson
     Myth #1: Heavy weights make you “bulky”Heavy weights typically do not lead to increased muscle mass, moderate weights do. Muscle mass is more of a function of volume (ie. number of sets x number of reps). Muscle mass is best gained using multiple sets (3-5) for moderate repetitions (8-12) at moderate loads (70-80% 1RM). Using heavy loads (85% 1RM and above) for repetitions in the 1-5RM range will lead to strength gains with minimal hypertrophy. Hence, heavy weights do not make you “bulky.”My…



406. Health Tips For Busy People: Healthy Diet & Exercise In the Office By Ian Mason
     Many women’s lifestyle magazines frustrate us by providing exercise regimens for work and then adding: “You can do this exercise in your office!” What about those of us who work in a cube or other small space (with no floor space for Pilates-style stretches) that’s not very private (do you really want your boss to wander by right when you’re doing jumping jacks?). Even if you are cube-confined, you can maintain your health in a cube.Make A "Health" DrawerYour filing spaces are your friends. Mo…



407. Sport By Lorna Mclaren
     In our modern day society we have moved away from walking anywhere and think nothing of jumping into the car for a quick trip to the corner shop. We live life at such a fast pace that we feel we dont have time to walk anywhere and as a result we are probably the most unfit that we have ever been.Things are beginning to change as we slowly realise that our own health is in our hands and many people are turning to Sport to help them enjoy becoming healthier.Sport is a diverse area, which continu…



408. Avoiding Exercise Errors By Glenn Mueller
     So you finally invested in some workout equipment or joined a gym. Now you are ready to turn that sedentary lifestyle around. But before you make the transition from couch potato to fitness freak, here are some common exercise errors to avoid.Before You Get Physical, Get A Physical Don't forget to consult with your physician before beginning any new exercise program. According to eDiets fitness pro Raphael Calzadilla, people often underestimate the importance of getting their doctor's approval…



409. Strength Training is the Fountain of Youth By Phyllis Rogers
     I’m a missionary spreading the good news that strength training—lifting weights—pumping iron—is literally the fountain of youth. Yes, couch potato, I’m speaking to you. This news could change your life! You can feel younger, stronger, and more vigorous—perhaps better than you’ve ever felt in your entire life. Advanced age is not a static, irreversible biological condition. It’s a dynamic state that in most people can be changed for the better no matter how many years they’ve lived or h…



410. Walking For Weight Loss: How Many Calories Does It Burn? By Ray Kelly
     People who walk daily have a lesser incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves respiratory function and helps concentration and memory.This should give you plenty of reasons to try and walk a little each and every day. Besides that, simple physical inactivity is one of the leading c…



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