Unlike milk from a cow, soy milk has no lactose, which makes it a viable alternative to cow's milk for those suffering from lactose intolerance. Fortified soy milk is a good source of protein, iron, B vitamins and calcium and is low in saturated fats and cholesterol.
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Seeing blood in your urine – medically referred to as hematuria – after an exercise session can be frightening, but it is not always a cause for concern, according to Capital Nephrology Medical Group.
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Fainting or "blacking out" while exercising can be dangerous, but the underlying cause is not always a serious condition, according to the National Institutes of Health Medline Plus. Malnutrition, overheating, dehydration and stress can all lead to blacking out, and exercise can hasten the process.
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Feeling your head pound during exercise can be alarming, but it is not always the result of a serious condition. Dehydration can cause a pounding sensation in the head or a headache, as can fatigue or lack of nourishment.
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The pushup is a simple and time-honored exercise and measure of fitness. It can be done almost anywhere as long as there is room to move. Using pushups to get strong can be accomplished -- but it requires some knowledge of form and how the body works.
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Sweating is the body's normal response to overheating. The sweat cools the body by releasing a salty liquid through the sweat glands. There is no direct correlation between the amount of muscle or fat you have, and the amount you sweat, although the heavier you are the more you typically sweat.
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Losing weight is a matter of creating a calorie deficit; you need to expend more calories than you consume. The recommended way to do this is through a combination of a low-calorie diet and exercise, of which running can be a vital part.
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The perineal muscle is really a group of muscles located in an area known as the perineum, which is the triangular area between the coccyx and genitalia. The perineum contains several muscles, fascia and skin and is often referred to as the pelvic floor.
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Fasting is the process of forgoing food for a period of time to either detox the body or lose weight. Most fasts include drinking water, but some include going without water for a period of time.
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Many people work the area around the abdomen by doing crunches or situps expecting to get a flatter stomach, but the opposite is often the case. Working the abdominal muscles with crunches builds the muscle, but crunches alone won't reduce fat in the abdomen -- spot reducing isn't possible.
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Feeling bloated after a workout can be discouraging, but there is usually a simple explanation. Most bloating is caused by a relative lack of sodium in the body -- a condition known as hyponatremia -- which leads to water retention.
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Delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, is a common cause of pain after a workout. The pain from DOMS can often last for several days, and nothing has been found to consistently prevent it although there are precautions that can be taken.
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Lack of sweating, or anhidrosis, can result from a variety causes, including genetics and certain medical disorders. Sweating is your body's way of cooling itself, and if you can't sweat, you can easily overheat.
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If you are experiencing aches on the side of your abdomen while running or during brisk walking, you are not alone. Fitness Expert Brad Walker of the Stretching Institutes reports an estimated 70 percent of runners experience cramping -- referred to as side stitches -- within a 12-month period.
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Riding a stationary bike at the gym can be an effective form of cardiovascular exercise. While it might not typically burn as many calories as riding a bike outdoors, it is easier on the joints and has the advantage of being accessible in any type of weather.
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Running is a good way to work out the cardiovascular system and the muscles of the leg, but it is also very hard on your joints and bones. Each time your foot strikes the ground when running, it puts pressure equivalent to four to five times your body weight on your legs.
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Pushups are an effective upper-body workout that strengthens your chest, shoulders and arms, while also tightening your core. Performing pushups will increase muscle size but won't specifically reduce fat on the arms. To lose fat anywhere on the body, you need to expend more calories than you consume.
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The bench press is an exercise performed to strengthen the muscles of the chest, arms and shoulders. It can also lead to injury or pain over time. The pain can be the result of improper form, excessive and repetitive use or lifting too much weight.
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Burping and other gastrointestinal disturbances while exercising are not uncommon. According to experts at Rice University, studies on marathon runners and triathletes have shown that up to 50 percent of them experienced some form of GI distress, including burping.
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Seeing a lump or protrusion in your belly while doing situps can be alarming, especially if there are more than one. The most likely cause of the protrusion, or protrusions, is a hernia -- a weakness in the wall of the abdominal tissue.
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