Dumbbell pullovers are a bit of an exercise anomaly in that they work two opposing muscles simultaneously: the chest and the back muscles. The chest muscles are the primary movers, but several muscles of the back assist during the movement.
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Circuit training is a versatile form of exercise in which you set up a series of cardio activities, strength exercises or both. The circuit can consist of as few as three exercises or as many as 15. The general goal is to complete the circuit with as little rest as possible in between exercises.
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Curl bars, often referred to as EZ bars, are long bars that have angled grips in the middle. Like regular barbells, curl bars are available as a standard or Olympic bar. Unlike regular barbells, Olympic curl bars do not have specific dimensions and weight.
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The seat, or saddle, position on a road bike is an important factor for a comfortable ride. The longer and farther the ride, the more important it is to have a properly adjusted seat. Saddle height also affects your riding efficiency.
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Heart rate is often used as an indicator of health and fitness. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts use heart rate monitors to measure the intensity of their workouts. Resting heart rate is used as a measure of cardiovascular fitness. Typically, the lower your resting heart rate, the more fit you are.
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The NordicTrack CX 990 is a discontinued elliptical model. It originally was introduced in 2003. The CX 990 is designed for in-home use only. It is significantly heavier than newer NordicTrack elliptical machines. Oddly, the CX 990 also has a lower maximum user capacity.
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Olympic weight plates are one of two types of weight plates. The other type is standard weights. Olympic weights are used in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. They are often found in commercial gyms and fitness centers.
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Treadmills take up quite a bit of space and they don't always match the decor of your home. Placing them in an out-of-the-way spot, such as your garage, is a tempting solution. However, manufacturers strongly advise against this, especially if the garage is unheated, and it could void your warranty.
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Ping pong, or table tennis, is a popular, recreational game played in activity centers and basements. It is also an official Olympic sport. The tables used for competitive table tennis must meet certain dimension specifications. The tables used for recreational ping pong do not necessarily meet these same standards.
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The size of a basketball court varies among leagues. A professional court is larger than a high school court. Other court dimensions, such as the 3-point line, also vary. The distance of the free-throw line from the hoop is the same for all levels of play, except international competitions.
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An incline trainer is a specific type of treadmill that offers steeper incline grades, sometimes as high as 40 percent. However, an incline trainer is not simply a treadmill with extra incline capability. Although similar in many ways, treadmills and incline trainers have different features, functions and benefits.
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Total Gym produces several models of home gyms that use your body weight as resistance. Each gym has the same basic design, but differs in features. Weider Fitness makes several types of home gyms, but the Total Body Works 5000 competes directly with the Total Gym models.
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Basketball is a popular recreational and competitive sport. In an official basketball game, ten players are on the court at once, five on each team. But if you want to play with just a handful of people, it is easier to cut the court in half and only play on one end.
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Barbells and dumbbells are the two main types of free weights. Using this type of resistance does not restrict your range of motion the way a weight machine does. With free weights, your movements more closely resemble real-life movements.
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The ProForm XP series includes several treadmill models, including the XP 690T, XP 615 and XP 580. All ProForm XP treadmills have power ramps that incline up to 10 percent. If your incline is stuck, you can first try calibrating it before contacting a service professional.
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The power requirements of a treadmill vary among brands and models. Most residential treadmills run on a standard 120-volt, grounded and dedicated outlet. Manufacturers recommend the use of a surge suppressor that meets specific standards.
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The primary TRX back-strengthening exercise is the inverted body row. Although similar to a pullup, the row, where your body is horizontal to the floor, does not work the back muscles in the same line of pull as a pullup, where your torso is vertical to the floor. The TRX is not designed to support a full pullup.
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The ProForm 760 EKG is an older model, motorized treadmill for residential use. Sears, Roebuck and Co. department stores sold the 760 EKG around 2001. This is a basic in-home treadmill with standard specifications. It does have some advanced features such as iFit technology and heart-rate control programs.
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Depending on whether your team is on offense or defense, a soccer goal can appear huge, or too small to kick the ball past the goalkeeper. In reality, the official size of the goal is the same for high school, college and international competitions.
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The step-up is a compound exercise that works several lower-body muscles. It is a good strength exercise since it mimics a real-life movement, making it more functional than other lower-body strength exercises.
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