483 articles on "exercise"

Stretching 101

The two main purposes of stretching are prevention of injury caused by exercise or day-to-day activities and a faster rate of recovery from exercise. Stretching can also be used to improve posture and restore proper anatomical functionality.A regular...

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Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia

Yoga - The Solution for Insomnia by: Paul M. Jerard Jr. At one time, or another, all of us have experienced insomnia for any type of reason. There are times when lack of sleep just can’t be helped, such as: the loss a loved one, going through ...

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What Causes Muscle Growth

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required:1. Stimulus - exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers.2. Nutrition - after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores ...

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Got Stress

I know it’s a silly question. We all have stress. Its source can be positive or negative and it helps us to meet the challenges we face in life. If you balance stress with relaxation you can avoid a myriad of health problems from tension headaches ...

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Plyometric Training For Basketball - Proven Benefits You Need to Know

Plyometric training has proven its benefits in various sports. In fact, it is a good way to maintain and enhance muscle strength, as well as to prevent unnecessary injuries. That is why a lot of expert trainers and coaches incorporate these exercises...

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About Diabetes and Exercise

About Diabetes and Exercise by: Arnel Ricafranca There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject i...

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Aquatic Therapy Is The Best!

by Chris Knudsen, DPT The Rehab Center - Physical Therapy What's so great about aquatic therapy? It is simply the easiest way to exercise for people who are in pain. Maybe you have avoided exercise because you were nervous or afraid of the pai...

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How To Get Rid Of Stomach Fat

One of the most useful ways for shedding excess fat is by doing some cardio activities. About three to five times each week of cardio, 45mins in length ought to be sufficient for anyone starting off. Equipment such as a treadmill, elliptical cross-t...

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"How To Get Fit And Slash Your Health Insurance Costs"

"How To Get Fit And Slash Your Health Insurance Costs" by: Neil Stelling Okay, before we start, let me explain the purpose of this article. I want you to get so healthy, you'll never need to make a health insurance claim. You'll save m...

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Moving From Beginner To Intermediate Level Bodybuilding

By now you've made significant progress in your bodybuilding career. For the past three to six months you've learnt how to perform the core lifting exercises in a technically correct manner. You've also conditioned the body and develop...

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