Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

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The Effects of Eating Junk Food on Exercising

If you are trying to keep up a healthy, active lifestyle you will want to eliminate junk food from your diet. If you eat it once in a while, as a “treat,” you probably won’t suffer any consequences. If junk food is your regular choice, however, or if you eat it before your workout, you might end up paying the price.

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Does Exercising Cause You to Be Tired All the Time?

Exercise can either give you energy or take it away. This depends on several factors, including your current physical condition, your health and how much exercise you perform. If you’re not in good health, talk to your doctor before starting an exercise program.

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Why Am I Always Sleepy & Tired?

Being tired after a long day or heavy exercise is normal. Being sleepy and tired all the time, especially for no apparent reason, can indicate a more serious problem or an underlying chronic disease.

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How Much Weight Will I Lose Working Out 6 Days a Week?

How much you can lose in any given period of time, such as when working out 6 days a week, depends on a number of factors, such as how hard you work, how much you currently weigh and what other activities you engage in to help with weight loss.

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How to Obtain a Free Fitness Certificate

The Athletic Certification Training Commission or ACT is the only free fitness certification available as of 2010. ACT can be completed online at your own pace. ACT offers the option to upgrade to a paid certification.

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Health Effects of Yellow 5 Food Coloring

Yellow 5 is also known as tartrazine or E102. Yellow 5 is widely used in the making of potato chips, jams, candy, drinks and even pet food. It is also added to shampoo and other cosmetic products, as well as vitamins and certain medications.

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Is 2 Hours of Exercise a Day Too Much?

Exercising too much can be bad for you. Exercise bulimia is a serious medical problem in which people use extreme exercising instead of vomiting to purge food excesses. Exercise bulimia can be dangerous and take a toll on your heart, muscles and joints.

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Difference Between Jogging & Running

The differences between jogging and running are not clear-cut. In fact, the words are often used interchangeably. According to the Better Health Channel, the main difference between running and jogging is intensity. Runners sometimes jog for a while before a race or a long run to get their muscles loose.

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How to Donate Exercise Equipment

If you are tired of looking at that old treadmill in the garage, you’re not alone. Lots of Americans buy exercise equipment they end up not using. If you’re one of them, you can do yourself (and the world) a favor by donating the unused equipment to charities or individuals that will put it to good use.

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