Located on the upper side of your thigh, the tensor fasciae latae is enclosed between layers of fascia, or fibrous tissue. This muscle works with the iliopsoas to flex your hip and with the gluteus medius and minimus muscles to abduct your hip. The tensor fasciae latea plays a key role in hip and knee stability.
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The elliptical and treadmill are two popular exercise machines used to improve health and lose weight. Slimmer thighs is a goal both machines can help you attain as long as you use them properly and with enough intensity.
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The chest is made up primarily of the pectoralis major muscle. This muscle is divided into two parts for the inner and upper chest. Several exercises work these parts of the chest individually and simultaneously.
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The triceps brachii is comprised of three distinct heads: the medial, long and lateral head. The lateral head is found on the outside border of the upper arm and is primarily responsible for the horseshoe shape of the triceps.
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The flexor digitorum longus is a long, narrow muscle that is found in the lower leg. This muscle plantar flexes and inverts the foot, flexes the toes and helps the foot "grip" the ground. Keeping this muscle strong and conditioned will help exercise-related and overuse injuries of the posterior leg.
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Weak lower back muscles often result in pain and discomfort after standing or carrying objects. Dumbbells are generally used to work the muscles of your arms and legs, but also to strengthen the lower back.
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Early morning exercise is a positive way to start your day and gets that pesky workout out of the way first thing. While there are many positive aspects to working out during the early morning hours, there are also several dangers you should be aware of.
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When discussing traps that are too big, the upper traps are generally the part of the muscle of interest. Large traps can give your upper back and shoulders a rounded appearance and, while this may be a fitness goal for some, it can be a hindrance to others.
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Thighs -- they have the potential to be your best asset or your worst. If you have extra fat deposits along your outer thighs, chances are you believe you fall into the latter category.
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Muscle atrophy is the loss of size or mass of muscle tissue and can afflict any muscle in the body. Atrophy of the muscle can occur for a number of reasons, including disuse from an injury such as if your arm is in a cast or you are bedridden.
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The inner thigh and groin are made up of a group of muscles known as adductors. These muscles work to pull the legs together and stabilize the hips. The adductors are used in any activity that requires you to move from side to side such as playing defense in basketball, volleyball and tennis.
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A rowing fitness machine allows for a low-impact workout. It not only offers an intense cardiovascular workout, but also works to target and tone numerous muscles. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), rowing is a mode of exercise that involves both the upper- and lower-body muscles.
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Watermelons were thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa and are now produced throughout the world, including in 44 U.S. states.
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L-carnitine is an amino acid that the Linus Pauling Institute states most individuals can metabolize or obtain from foods. Red meats have higher amounts than vegetables. Peanut butter and avacodos are also good sources of L-carnitine.
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Pork is the most consumed meat in the world, according to Oklahoma State University, and has been part of American cuisine since introduced to the New World in 1539 by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto. Pork is now a staple in most people's diet, and is also used in non-dietary items.
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Harvard Medical School estimates that seven out of 10 people may experience some type of neck pain in their lifetime. The shoulder and neck muscles may be the first places on your body to tighten and ache if you are under short- or long-term stress.
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During the last trimester of your pregnancy, you may deal with physical discomfort, lack of sleep, leg cramps, backaches, shortness of breath and loss of bladder control when you laugh or sneeze. Sex may be awkward and the baby's movements and positions may prove uncomfortable.
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A vitamin can be described as an organic compound that creates a physical deficiency when it is lacking in your diet. The word vitamin comes from the words "vital" and "amine." Originally, vitamins were thought to be amines, nitrogen-based compounds known for their fishy and foul odor.
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Your nervous system is comprised of the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The CNS governs the brain and spinal cord, and the PNS presides over your body, face, arms and legs. Vitamin B-12 plays a vital role in maintaining the myelin sheath, or covering, of the nerves.
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You have all been there. You’ve started the recipe, but when you go to the refrigerator to get the milk, someone else has gotten to it before you. Do you drop everything and run to the store or is substitution a possibility?
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