Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

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Exercise During Menstruation

Staying in bed with the covers over your head might sound like a great idea during that time of the month.Butexercise is a healthier option. According to FamilyDoctor.

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Can You Get a Six Pack with 500 Sit-Ups a Day?

Doing 500 sit-ups a day is not the way to get six-pack abs. Sit-ups only work the middle and upper front of your stomach. To achieve the six-pack look, you also need to work the muscles of your lower stomach, sides and waist and your deep stomach muscles.

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My Legs Feel Heavy After a Workout

If your legs feel heavy after a workout, it can mean one of two things. Either you have not done proper preparation for your exercise regimen or you have targeted your leg muscles to the point of muscle fatigue.

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Can Exercising Affect Anemia?

Cardio exercise not only burns fat and carbohydrates but also puts a demand on your body’s iron stores. With a diet that includes enough iron to fuel your exercise, this is not a problem. However, exercising with a diet that doesn’t provide enough iron can lead to what is called "sports anemia,"

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Is Rock Climbing a Good Cardio Workout?

It's well known that regular physical activity leads to a longer life and a lower risk of many diseases, but if you find yourself bored by the typical gym workouts or jogging around the block, you may want to try a different approach to physical fitness.

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Exercises to Relieve L5-S1 Compression

The lumbar spine has five vertebrae which are abbreviated as L1 through L5. The sacrum also has five bones which are labeled S1 through S5. The L5 vertebrae articulates with the S1 vertebrae. A L5-S1 compression is a degeneration of the nerve root connecting the lumbar and sacral spine.

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Bad Side Aches When Running or Walking Briskly

If you are experiencing aches on the side of your abdomen while running or during brisk walking, you are not alone. Fitness Expert Brad Walker of the Stretching Institutes reports an estimated 70 percent of runners experience cramping -- referred to as side stitches -- within a 12-month period.

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Should I Exercise When I'm Exhausted?

It's not uncommon to experience a lack of motivation when it comes to exercise, especially when you're tired and exhausted from a lack of sleep, a busy schedule or other issues.

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Will Swimming Make a Chest Congestion Worse?

When you're in the throes of a respiratory illness, swimming is probably the last thing you'll want to do, but as you begin to feel better, the congestion can move into your chest, and you may think about resuming your workouts.

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Does Yoga Make Your Butt Bigger?

Yoga is the ancient practice of postures, meditation and breathing exercises designed to promote total wellness. There are many different types of yoga, ranging from purely meditative to physically demanding.

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Muscles Used to Play Soccer

Soccer is an intense sport that requires the athletes to be active for 90 minutes, covering distances up to 7 miles while playing on the field, according to Dr. Howard Liebeskind the United States national soccer team’s podiatrist.

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Dynamic & Static Stretching Exercises

Stretching is an important part of any fitness program. Before physical activity or any kind of sporting event, it loosens muscles, allows for better movement and reduces your risk of injury. Incorporate the two types of stretches -- dynamic and static -- into your regular workout.

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Negative Health Effects of Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a popular addition to many dishes, salads and sauces, or served sautéed alone as a side dish. Not all mushrooms are safe to eat, with various possible negative side effects. Specialty mushrooms are available at your local grocers.

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Hyperextension of the Neck

Hyperextension of the neck is more commonly known as whiplash and is an injury that is caused by the sudden backward and forward motion of the neck. Hyperextension of the neck causes injury in the soft tissues of the neck and the neck joints, which are also known as the cervical vertebrae.

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Neck-Strengthening Exercise Equipment

Having healthy and strong neck muscles is especially important for athletes who compete in contact sports such as football to help them avoid injury. For non-athletes, the neck muscles do more than just hold your head and help you move your head.

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What Muscles Are Worked in the Seated Row Exercise?

The seated row is one of the most effective exercises for targeting your back muscles. A study in the June 2004 issue of the journal “Dynamic Medicine” concluded that the seated row is superior to both wide grip and reverse grip pulldowns for activating the middle trapezius and rhomboid muscles.

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Lower Back Pain After a Kettlebell Workout

In a 2011 report on back pain statistics, The American Chiropractic Association reports that four out of five Americans will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Problems range from muscle strains to spinal disc herniations. Often the first episode will come following a new activity or exercise.

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Ballistic Exercises

Ballistic training is commonly used by athletes to develop explosiveness and power. By accelerating and releasing weight into free space, the athlete's body recruits fast-twitch muscle fibers, which are directly responsible for growth and strength.

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