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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How to Become a Faster Sprinter

Sprinting seems like a simple enough action, but if speed is what you’re after, knowing how to angle your body and position your legs and feet correctly will really separate the hares from the tortoises.

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How to Train Like a UFC Fighter

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, known as the UFC, is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Aspiring fighters often look to emulate UFC fighters in their bid for success.

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How To Run Sprint Intervals

Sprint intervals are used by athletes to get into peak shape for races and team sports. Unlike long duration training, sprint intervals require you to use maximum effort. If you are trying to lose weight and have a busy schedule, you can get a great workout in a short amount of time.

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A High Heart Rate and Stress

The heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times the heart muscle pumps per minute. The heart rate changes throughout the day and tends to be lower in the morning after a night's sleep and can go higher during exertion.

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How to Calculate Heart Rate Reserve

Heart rate reserve is a term used to describe the difference between your maximal heart rate and your resting heart rate. It can then be used to estimate your aerobic exercise training zone.

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How to Breathe Correctly When Lifting Weights

Whether you're lifting barbells in the gym or moving house furniture, it's probably your natural inclination to hold your breath. Improper breathing technique can quicken fatigue, cause dizziness and increase your blood pressure, which can lead to fainting.

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Is There an Ideal Weight for a Six Foot Male?

Your weight is often an indication of your fitness level, and your healthy weight range is directly proportionate to your height. If you weigh too much for your frame, you could be at greater risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Can You Learn to do a Perfect Pushup in a Week?

Trends in fitness come and go but there is one exercise that is classic, works multiple body parts, is inexpensive and can be performed by individuals at any fitness level: the pushup. The best way to work toward a perfect pushup is by progressively increasing the difficulty of the motion.

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The Best Gym Equipment Brands

The quality, diversity and durability of gym equipment are some of the benefits of purchasing and using high-quality machines. Makers of the top-rated gym equipment brands take into account the variety of exercise styles and the function of the human body when building and improving their equipment.

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How to Get Big Thighs Fast

Getting bigger thighs can help you one of two ways. If you are an athlete where power comes into play, getting bigger thighs means having more strength to move players around. If you are really thin and feel self-conscious, building bigger thighs can help improve your figure and boost your self-esteem.

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Hamstring Curls

The hamstrings consist of a group of muscles that run down the back side of the upper leg. Together, they work to flex or bend the knee joint and to extend the hip joint.

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How to Lose Weight by Running Every Day

If you're trying to lose weight, running is an effective cardio method to help you burn calories quickly and drop the extra weight. While it seems daunting to beginners, with the proper technique and perseverance, you can be running daily within four to six weeks. Ease yourself into running if you are a beginner.

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How to Build Chest & Shoulder Muscles

Developing your shoulders and chest gives you the strength and endurance to improve performance in all manner of activities, from golfing and gardening to swimming and football.

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How to Get Bigger Calves at Home

The calves are the fleshy areas in the back of the lower legs below the knees. The upper part of this muscle group is known as the gastrocnemius and the lower part is the soleus. Both sections are responsible for plantar flexion, which causes your toes to point downward. The gastroc is also involved with knee flexion.

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How to Get a Six Pack Fast for Girls

Six-pack abs are sought after by most teenage girls as well as adult women. Although it requires effort, girls can achieve six-pack abs by sticking to healthy eating plans and exercise regimens. Body-fat percentage must be low to see toned abdominals which may otherwise be hiding under layers of fat.

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Pull-Ups vs. Lat Pulldowns

Pull-ups and lat pulldowns share a number of similarities, including how the joints in the upper body move while doing them and the muscles they work. However, depending on your current strength levels, one exercise may be more ideal than the other.

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4 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate

Maintain a healthy heart by understanding how to safely increase your heart rate through aerobic exercise and other methods. Learn why physical activity is essential for overall cardiovascular health and what medical issues may be contributing to an unusually high heart rate.

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How To Build Muscle Mass After 50

Starting around your 40s, your metabolism slows more and more rapidly with age. That's because losing muscle mass is a natural part of aging. The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism.

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How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat as a Woman

As a woman, it's often difficult to get a tight, fit body, especially in common problem areas such as the thighs, hips and buttocks. To build muscle and lose fat, you need the right combination of strength-training exercises and cardio activity in your workout.

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