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The Best Time to Work Out the Abs

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Max Roman Dilthey

Exercising your abs in the afternoon may be better for your spine, and can help sync up your circadian rhythm for a better night's sleep.

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Lower Calf Pain from Running

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Max Roman Dilthey

At one point or another, most runners experience an injury. Because most of the propulsion in your stride comes from the muscles in your calves, they're especially susceptible to injury during a run.

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Dips vs. Push-Ups

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Max Roman Dilthey

Push-ups and dips are both excellent bodyweight exercises. The dip focuses on more specific muscle groups, while a push-up provides better total-body fitness.

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Military Ab Exercises

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Max Roman Dilthey

The U.S. Military uses four exercises to help develop core strength. This exercise, titled "4 for the Core," can be conducted in about five minutes.

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