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Cardio vs Strength Training: Which burns more fat?

by K. Cossaboon

I'll be the first to tell you I love strength training, I love feeling strong and I love the look of sleek muscles. Strength training is important, it builds muscles which prevent injury and keep our bodies... published 2 years ago

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The latest trend, so it seems, is the Spare-tire, beer-belly, muffin-top, apple-shape, bread-basket, gut, pot-belly, front-porch;any way you look at it, far too many people are well-acquainted with belly fat.

How to Lose Belly Fat

by C.J. King

I've never been a fan of scales and recent studies show how much you weigh may be less important than you think. Studies show measuring the waistline is a better indicator when it comes to measuring health... published 2 years ago

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Exercise for Women with Osteoporosis

by Patty Inglish, MS

In my work and study in alternative medicine, preventive medicine, and some practical healing techniques I have gathered information on a number if exercises i preventing and easing Osteoporosis and other conditions. published 13 months ago

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Hip Rotation Exercise For Supple Limbs

by starbright

This exercise is similar to learning how to use the ‘hoola-hoop’, if you remember this from the late 70's and 80's. But bear with me - there are many benefits from doing hip rotation stretching exercises,... published 12 months ago

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Muscle Building With Resistance Bands

by GetTopBest

You can use resistance bands the same way you use free weights. The key is to work each muscle group frequently enough so that it grows, yet not too often so you don't over-train and cause injury. More is not... published 4 weeks ago

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The Truth About Ankle & Wrist Weights

by Stacie Naczelnik

The Truth About Fat Burning Foods I've heard this question asked a lot lately--from co-workers, at online sites, and from friends during long walks around a local lake. The answer is NO. The purpose of wrist... published 15 months ago

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Dancing for fitness: Does it really work?

by K. Cossaboon

On Friday night, take a moment and step into any dance club, what do you see? Arms pumping, feet stomping, and hips twisting. Often, dancing makes us feel so good, that we forget how beneficial dancing is for... published 2 years ago

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Good Stretching Exercises

by baramister

Stretching can give a number of great benefits for a healthy body that more and more people are getting going to take advantage of good stretching exercises day after day. Generally by reserving some minutes a... published 11 months ago

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Types of Muscle contraction

by Martin Kallak

Concentric Concentric muscle action means that the muscle is shorthening Eccentric Eccentric muscle action means that the muscle is lenghtening There are various terms used to more specifically describe... published 6 months ago

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