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Why Isn't My Low-Calorie & High-Exercise Diet Working?

If you are very motivated to lose weight you may be combining a low-calorie diet with high amounts of exercise. It seems like it should make you drop pounds, but if it quickly stops being effective, you may be making some common weight loss mistakes.

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The Average Heart Rate While Cycling

In order to use heart-rate monitoring effectively in your cycling training, it is important to understand how to figure out your average heart rate and how cycling differs from other athletic endeavors. For example, in a review of scientific studies published on October 29, 2009, in the journal "Sports Medicine,"

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What Weight Kettlebell Should I Get?

If you have been considering purchasing a kettlebell, you might be concerned about picking the right size. Kettlebells are more expensive than dumbbells and must usually be purchased over the Internet with high shipping charges.

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Carb Cycling Meal Plans

A low carb diet is a popular choice for weight loss, and can be combined with splurge days to be more effective and easy to maintain. Interest in carb cycling diets is on the rise because of the appeal of being able to eat cheat foods and still lose weight quickly.

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