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Yoga for Flabby Arms

Published Mar,01 2018  |  By Martin Booe

There are many yoga poses for strengthening and toning the arms, but you'll need to lose weight to get desired results.

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The Most Deadly Fighting Styles

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

What's the most deadly fighting style? Well, much depends on who's doing the fighting but here are a few options to bring your super hero fantasies to life.

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Yoga Therapy for a Bulging Disk

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

The most recent American College of Physicians guidelines for lower back pain advocate yoga along with other more holistic approaches.

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Losing Weight With Late-Night Jogging

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

Jogging is a simple and flexible form of exercise that requires little in the way of special equipment or facilities. In comparison to running, jogging is gentler on your knees, hips and ankles. Jogging can help you lose weight, as you burn more calories during jogging than while sedentary.

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Dry Cough After Running

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

A regularly occurring dry cough after running is often brought on by exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchospasms. A respiratory infection could also result in a dry cough, so consult with your doctor for proper treatment.

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Is Running on a Treadmill Bad?

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

When it comes to exercise trends, there is a lot of fluff to dig through if you want the facts. Treadmills are a hot-button topic among runners, both for their benefits and weaknesses. Running on a treadmill presents a few problems compared with other aerobic exercises, such as a slightly unnatural running pattern.

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How to Even Out Abdominal Muscles

How to Even Out Abdominal Muscles

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

Are you working out diligently but coming up with uneven results? Let’s have a look at some possible causes and, hopefully, solutions.

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Runner running for Marathon

What Causes a Nauseous Feeling After Running?

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

Experiencing slight fatigue or soreness after running is normal, but nausea is usually a sign that something is out of balance. Common factors that contribute to nausea after running include fluid imbalances, low blood sugar and overexertion.

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Proper Sit-Ups on an Incline Board

Proper Situps on an Incline Board

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

When using an incline board, proper form is more important than ever. This goes double for sit-ups, which already carry a high risk of injury to the lower back.

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Throwing Up After Running

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

You have just finished an intense running session when your stomach begins to rumble and you feel nauseous. This can lead you to vomit, which may make you feel better temporarily -- but can later lead to a host of problems.

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Sit-Ups vs. Crunches

Situps Vs. Crunches

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Martin Booe

There are two exercises you can’t do without if you want well-conditioned abs: the sit-up and the crunch, also known as the curl-up.

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