I'm Lightheaded a Day After a Workout on My Legs
Exercise can sometimes cause dizziness immediately after you finish, but it's not normal for it to linger.
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Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
How to Return to Exercise After Pneumonia
The lungs are complex organs primarily made up of tiny sacs, or alveoli. Pneumonia is an infection of these sacs. Infection weakens the structures of the respiratory system. Coming back to health after you have had pneumonia may take time. Exercise increases your respiration and will be difficult until the lungs heal.
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How to Get Mountain Bike Disc Brakes to Stop Squeaking
Disc brakes work differently than traditional systems you find on some multi-speed bicycles. They have a rotor, or metal disc, that turns with the wheel. Brake pads press against the rotor, as opposed to the rim of the wheel. A disc brake system on a mountain bike would be similar to one on any style of bicycle.
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What Causes Ear Pain After Swimming
Ear pain after swimming generally will represent one thing: swimmer’s ear. This is an infection that develops when bacteria enter the ear canal from the water and may emerge several days after swimming.
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I Have Shin Splints Even When I'm Not Running
You do not necessarily have to be running to develop shin splints. The pain is caused by stress on one of the major bones in the leg. This stress can come from some sort of exercise, but it may occur after the workout rather than during it. Shin splits are rarely a cause for concern.
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My Hands Go Numb When I Ride My Bike
The loss of sensation in your hands while riding a bike is not necessarily an indication of an illness. Even a healthy bicyclist can experience this problem. For most people, the cause is the positioning of your hands or posture while riding.
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Exercise-Related Chafing in the Groin Area
When you are working out and experience a burn on the inside of your thighs near your groin, this is probably chafing. Severe chafing can make walking difficult, so you can forget completing your routine. Put simply, chafing is about friction.
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How to Use Bicycle Pedals with Straps
Toe straps on pedals improve the cyclist’s grip while bike riding. The straps are often paired with toe clips, but can also come separately. Riding with toe straps takes some practice and maneuvering. The strap traps the foot onto the pedal.
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How To Break in Your Snowboard Boots
Breaking in snowboard boots is an essential part of a safe and successful experience on the snow. Once you choose the appropriate boots for your style and snowboarding ambitions, you break them in the same way you do most new shoes; you wear them.
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Can Exercise Balance Out Hormones in Women?
Fertility in women is largely driven by hormones, which serve as chemical messengers in the blood. Hormonal imbalances can lead to mood changes, weight gain and even issues like ovarian cysts. When an imbalance occurs, it can be related to age, diet and nutrition, illness or stress.
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Pullups & Trapezius Pain
Pullups work the shoulder muscles, and the trapezoid is an essential part of that muscle group. Pain is usually a sign of a problem, and when it happens during a pullup, it may signify an overuse injury to the trapezius muscle. How you handle the injury will affect your recovery.
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Why Does My Bike Seat Move When I Ride?
A bike seat that moves when you ride can mean only one thing -- a loose fitting. The fix will depend on the style saddle you have and how the seat moves. A saddle that swivels from left to the right requires a different approach than one that changes tilt.
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Do Pushups Bulk You Up?
If you don't have time to squeeze a gym visit into your day, drop to the floor and perform a set of pushups. This strength-building exercise doesn't require any equipment and can play a role in building muscle. Pushups can bulk you up, but only if you approach them with the correct strategy.
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How Do I Pump Up a Bicycle Tire With a Presta Valve?
A Presta valve is a long, thin stem often found on the tires of high-end bikes. These valves work with a manual lock nut, as opposed the spring found on the traditional Schrader valve. Bike stores sell air pumps that can fit both valve styles or just one valve type.
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My Heartbeat Skips After Exercising
When your heartbeat changes, you may or may not become aware of it. It is not uncommon to have the beat flutter a bit after exercise, but that doesn’t mean you should disregard the skipping. The best option is to talk to your doctor to make sure your heart is in good shape.
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The Differences Between Balance Beam Scales & Electronic Scales
A balance beam scale is very different from the electronic scale you may have in your bathroom. Scales are measuring devices. That is true for both instruments, but when you step on an electronic scale, you are determining how much your body weighs. Balance beam scales do not measure weight, instead they value mass.
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How to Figure Your Metabolic Heart Rate
Your heart rate and metabolic rate are two very different things. When a doctor takes your pulse, he is measuring your heart rate, or how fast your heart is beating. Your resting metabolic rate calculates how fast you burn energy when you are inactive. Both measurements can help determine overall fitness and health.
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How to Align a Rear Bike Tire
Rear wheel alignments for bikes can be tricky, since it involves the tension of the spokes. In a wheel with perfect alignment, all the spokes have the exact tension.
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How to Wash Running Shoes
Running shoes are essential fitness tools. But sweat is just one of the many components that can give running shoes a dirty appearance. Weather conditions and grime buildup also affect the way shoes look and smell. Proper cleaning will not only make the shoes look newer, but also prolong their life.
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Instructions for Setting a Sportline Pedometer
Sportline is a Yonkers, New York, company that produces devices to manage exercise effectiveness and distance. The company website notes that it is the global leader in fitness monitoring instruments. Pedometers track your activity as you walk.
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