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- Exercise Bike: For the Fitter You - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Phanse AshishThe hugely popular exercise bike evolved from the traditional bicycle which was invented centuries ago. Bicycles were not merely a means of transport but also offered ample scope for physical fitness. Their resourcefulness has been carried through generations and their basic principle finds ...
Views: 1331 - Exercise Can Improve Heart Patient's Memory: Study - by Submitted on May 07, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaRegular exercise is the best thing one can do to stay healthy. The health benefits of regular exercising are well known. Exercise will not only help you maintain a healthy weight but will also help you prevent various diseases. According to a recent study, exercise is even more beneficial for ...
Views: 689 - Exercise Can Increase brain function? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from Grant DonovanSo much for the term dumb jock, research is now proving that your daily exercise does more than just keep you healthy and feeling better but it actually can make you smarter. Research is under way that demonstrates exercise is responsible for presence of a gene that fills up your cells with ...
Views: 496 - Exercise Doesn’t Just Help You Lose Weight: It Makes your Mind Healthier - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from alapati amarendraPhysical activity usually makes you lose weight when coupled with a healthy diet and it has long been known what the benefits of regular exercise are. Aside from its benefits for the body such as reduction of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity, exercise has also been found to improve ...
Views: 951 - Exercise Epiphanies? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Cecelia YapI'm sure you go through this thing every new year - making new resolutions to exercise. It would be the same this year - you've resolved you want to start a regular exercise program, to keep fit and to be healthy. Well, we're now into the 3rd month of 2007 and chances are you've already broken ...
Views: 1155 - Exercise Fitness Requires More Than A Great Deal On A Gym Membership - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Landa MarsiliAs we come close to yet another new year all those who have decided to finally commit to regular exercise and stay fit raise your hands. Wow, that is a lot of people! That's great! Now, how about a gym membership, that sounds like the way to go right? All that equipment that works, so many gyms ...
Views: 656 - Exercise Fitness Workouts - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2008 from different manHere are my preliminary observations. First, my workout went incredibly fast because I didn't have to stop and change weight plates between exercises. Other than moving the bars, there was virtually no delay in moving from exercise to exercise. It did take me a few minutes to understand the best ...
Views: 793 - Exercise for Stress - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from sarah labdarEveryone gets stressed out. In today’s economy if you aren’t stressed then there is probably something wrong with you. Everyday holds new stressors that can affect the way we live, think and act. Although stress, most of the time is bad, it is a good motivational tool that gets us to act, become ...
Views: 772 - Exercise for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Marc FosseyExercise - Why should we do it? Exercising is one of the most important things in this day and age. With the world suffering from an all time high of unhealthy people, keeping fit has become much more important. In order to keep fit, people must have both a healthy diet and be able to ...
Views: 846 - Exercise Goal Tips - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2012 from Treena KikoWhat's the best walking program for weight loss? There's really no best walking program for weight loss that fits every single person's life style. The best walking program for weight loss is the program that is flexible. Today, people walk less than they did 50 years ago. With more cars and TV ...
Views: 472 - Exercise Grows New Brain Cells -- Here's Why - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Ed MayhewIn just the last couple of decades scientists have discovered that aerobic exercise causes the growth of new brain cells. With the assistance of our rodent friends and the advances in MRI technology for research on humans, study after study has shown that neurogenesis (the creation of neurons ...
Views: 2096 - Exercise Happiness and Longevity - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible movement; as every Lovely Lady strives for balance and movement in her life, it is imperative that we discuss the sense of reason and levelheadedness when it comes to addressing the topic of exercise, the idea of equilibrium and the notion of approaching the topic of physical activity ...
Views: 790 - Exercise In Your Life - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililProbably the most important lifetime habit is active exercise. Body parts need to be used to work well. By adding a few minutes of exercise to your day you can add years to your life. Without exercise the muscles tend to get flabby. The bones become brittle. The heart muscle becomes soft. The ...
Views: 855 - Exercise Intensity, Fat Burning, and the "Afterburn" Effect - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimTraditionally, it was thought that low intensity exercise was more beneficial for fat loss than high intensity exercise. And for good reason since physiologically the body burns a greater percentage of fat calories is at a lower intensity. It was therefore thought that this equated to more ...
Views: 4723 - Exercise Is An Ultimate Way To Be Fit And Healthy - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Alicia HodkinsDescribed as any kind of body activity created by skeletal muscle tissue that results in power expenses, work out makes important contribution to an individual's health, feeling of well being and the servicing of a healthy weight. Keeping regular work out improves one's ability of health and ...
Views: 415 - Exercise Less For Fat Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Scott Tousignant97% of the people that I see working out in the gym are totally wasting their time. You may argue with me and say that “Something is better than nothing”, but you are only kidding yourself. How may people do you see in the gym who have been working out on a regular basis for years, ...
Views: 1438 - Exercise Makes You Smarter - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganIt's true! Exercise can boost your intelligence with benefits from children through seniors and possibly even during pregnancy. For years, the medical community has stressed the importance of exercise for both children and adults. Most of us know that exercise impacts physical development in ...
Views: 1684 - Exercise may boost up senior memory and learning skills - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from Robin TylorAccording to the January Issue of the Archives of Neurology, senior citizens that participated in moderate exercise on a regular basis have a reduced risk of cognitive impairment. Not only that, but those that participated in moderate activities like swimming, aerobics or yoga have been found to ...
Views: 877 - Exercise motivation as easy as 1, 2, 3, Go! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Tom WilsonHave you ever had problems with exercise motivation? I know I have. After struggling against this demon for a few years I finally drew a line. I decided that exercise was far too important to my health and happiness to avoid doing it. I had to find a way to get myself to exercise. So I sat ...
Views: 539 - Exercise Motivation Tips - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2009 from Thomas NoonanOne of my favorite things is finding creative ways to stay motivated about going to the gym, working out and getting exercise. Here is a random assortment of ideas that I have thought of that will hopefully help someone else: • Buy supplements and leave them somewhere where you will look ...
Views: 916 - Exercise Myths - Debunked - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2017 from Matthew EvansFitness has never been so popular than right now, it seems that these days wherever you go you will see a new fitness book, DVD or show being advertised. All of which promise to help get you as fit as possible as fast as possible. There are thousands and thousands of these ‘fitness’ guides ...
Views: 567 - Exercise Nutrition: How To Keep That Energy Up! - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2005 from Kathryn ONeillHow many times has this happened to you? >> You psych yourself up mentally (you are GOING to do it!) >> You don the outfit (you can practically feel the energy flowing through your veins!) >> You lace up the running shoes (Nike: Just Do It - that’s you.) >> ...
Views: 1212 - Exercise Pools and Swim Pools Finding What Meets Your Needs - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Robert HensonIt has been a long-established fact that swimming is a great way to promote fitness. Swimmers today have a variety of choices when it comes to how they meet their needs. Two of their main options are exercise pools and swim pools. Both pools offer benefits, but it is important for a swimmer to ...
Views: 583 - Exercise Program #9 and # 10 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from dale brownToday's workout is going to step it up a bit, but remember only do what your body can handle. If you had trouble with the last four, you should go back and repeat workouts #3 thur #7 because #8 thur #11 is stepping up a notch, and it's O.K. to fall back because everyone's starting place is ...
Views: 869 - Exercise programme is the silver bullet for a better quality of life - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Oliver clifNow a day’s everyone all around the world want to look smart and fit whether of any age, they want to look thinner, healthier and want to live longer life. Aerobic exercise does good things for your body system and is an important part of weight management. If you watch TV or read magazines, ...
Views: 908 - Exercise Recovery - The Key to Exercise Enjoyment and Performance - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Walter UrbanExercise Recovery - The Key to Exercise Enjoyment and Performance After 15 years of National and International powerlifting competitions with training 3 to 4 days a week, 2 to 3 hours a day, 50 weeks of the year, I am convinced recovery is the key to enjoyment, performance and exercise ...
Views: 784 - Exercise repeatedly keeping the battle on and being persistent even when things don't go your way - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Tyler SchuerenWe are able to use work out machines to be able to construct a better body and in doing so proceed to enjoy life. No-one likes to be in poor health and there is a proportionate relationship between the quantity of training you do and the quality of your total health. This can't be additionally ...
Views: 707 - Exercise Routines for Women - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Mac grathMen tend to gain fat in their bellies and waist areas. This is a good place to store fat in case of starvation. Easy access to your digestive system for quick energy. This has to do with starvation being a problem going back thousands of years ago. So knowing this, how can women build an ...
Views: 797 - Exercise Should Be Appropriate to Avoid Epididymitis Due to Overwork - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2021 from Amanda ChouThe male testicle is responsible for the production of sperm and testosterone, which plays a vital role in the reproduction and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics. However, the testicle is very important and also vulnerable to external damage. Epididymitis is a common male ...
Views: 511 - Exercise Sneak-Ins: Quick, Easy And Everyday Ways to Incorporate More Exercise Into Your Routine - by It's no secret that most of us need to get more exercise on a daily basis. But if you think that this means scheduling time at the gym and spending all of your free hours on a treadmill, think again! Here are some simple ways to incorporate more movement into your daily activities.
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Views: 616 - Exercise Solution Gained From The Nintendo Console Wii - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from JD StratisThe console Wii is more unique any other video game console. Wii by Nintendo has the potential to provide more benefit than any other console, Wii puts the user in the action and causes more activity than any other video game console. Wii consoles are being used in sports centers and even ...
Views: 1282 - Exercise The Abs_Tips for Stomach Workouts - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Jonathan WilsonThe ab exercise, my tips for workouts on the stomach. I hope this information is helpful. In my experience the best way to turn those flab's into abs is to do 30-45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise a day. Boxing is a brilliant way to strengthen your abdominals, not only are you doing the ...
Views: 775 - Exercise the Most Important Appointment in your Diary - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2007 from Krissy JacksonSo…you're not eighteen anymore, and well, getting out of bed in the morning is no longer the pleasure you're sure it once was. Have you forgotten what it was like to feel fresh and alive when you wake up? Do you feel lifeless, overweight, and miserable? If so, I’ve got some good news for you! ...
Views: 1423 - Exercise Tips - How You Can Find Time To Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteThe hardest part about working out is finding the right time to exercise. With everything going on in your life just finding time in your schedule is hard enough. Well what if you had a proven system that worked for you? The majority of people are so busy all the time most people just don't ...
Views: 967 - Exercise Tips for a Faster Recovery from Epididymitis - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 from Amanda ChouEpididymitis is a common male reproductive system disorder characterized by local pain, swelling, and sometimes systemic symptoms such as fever and chills. It can significantly impact daily life, but proper exercise can aid recovery, especially during the chronic phase or after symptom ...
Views: 343 - Exercise tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Anand kumarYou have selected the best of all that help keep us healthy and active. Exercise, according to the doctors, is the best prominent and fruitful medium to achieve the personality you have dreamt for. It is blissful and sudden-affected means for your health. Incorporating regular exercise in your ...
Views: 782 - Exercise Tips for Health Based on Science - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Martin EisenFrequently, the information presented to the public by gyms, personal trainers, Yoga instructors, Tai Chi teachers is not based on scientific facts, but is propaganda to make money. Simple activities, requiring little training can keep you healthy. 1. A new study from Loma Linda University ...
Views: 1457 - Exercise Tips To Be Ready For Summer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Gina ClarkSummer is almost here. That means shorts, tank tops, bathing suits and bikinis. These clothes provoke a wide range of feelings. For those who are in great shape, all those feelings are positive. However, with only 10% of the population in the United States regularly working out, an ...
Views: 798 - Exercise Tips To Build Muscle - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from mike medeirosThis time of year weight loss is the hot topic but what if you are one of the few that would like to gain muscle mass. I have put together five tips for helping you build muscle. If you cand follow these faithfully, you should be able gain muscle mass. Exercise Tip #1: Eat at least one gram ...
Views: 985 - Exercise Tips To Maximize Fat Burning - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2011 from mike medeirosExercise Tips To Maximize Fat Burning The exercise tips to maximize fat burning explained here is to kick start your fat burning furnance again. Whether you are stuck in a routine or just not being consistent, you can try these exercise tips to maximize fat burning. Exercise Tip #1: Build ...
Views: 1220 - Exercise to Beat Depression - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Indriani GinotoDepression is one of the most dreadful mental conditions that can attack a person. Latest research in the field reveals a grimmer face with children and young people turning out to be its major victims. Our modern lifestyle is one of the major factors that are causing the rising number of mental ...
Views: 394 - Exercise to Gain Muscle - Five Great Steps to Build up those Muscles - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Simone BrownLet’s admit it, all women like their men buffed and strong, that's why you look for the right guide on the Internet. The thing with what you read online is that not all of them are correct. That's why this article is here so that you can be guided on finding the right exercise to gain ...
Views: 543 - Exercise Variety Helpful In Keeping Unwanted Pounds Away - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Jim MackeyAs the 2008 year comes to a close, it’s easy to reflect on certain events. Many people find themselves thinking about the things they didn’t get done during the year as a new year draws close. With all of the promise that a new year brings, resolutions also come into play. You find ...
Views: 712 - Exercise With A Heart Rate Monitor - by I have been walking and jogging on the beach every morning (minus a day off on the weekends) for the past three months. This physical workout in the morning helps me feel connected with nature. It supports me completely... body, mind and soul. I often feel refreshed and recharged after an hour ...
Views: 5018 - Exercise Workout Benefits - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Michael PeterRecreation can be used to achieve a lot as far as our physique and health is concerned. First of all, you need to be committed and consistent as this is the only way it can have a lasting effect. To become and remain physically fit, you must engage regularly in a course of physical exercise ...
Views: 720 - Exercise Your Heart Needs - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Al SearsHere’s a fact missed by just about everyone: To maintain a healthy heart that will take you far into old age, long duration endurance training is the last thing you need. You will do much more for your heart by exercising in brief spurts. If you do it effectively, expect to spend no more than ...
Views: 3079 - Exercise Your Way to Prostate Health: Understanding the Benefits - by Submitted on May 23, 2024 from Amanda ChouProstatitis, a common male urinary system disease, often results from bacterial infection or long-term sedentary behavior. Symptoms can include frequent urination, urgency, and difficulty urinating, causing significant physical and mental discomfort. Positive Effects of Exercise on ...
Views: 333 - Exercise, A New Beginning - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Paul SimsExercise, A New Beginning By Paul Sims For those of you who exercise and are wondering why you aren’t getting the results, it’s time for you to change what you are doing. For those of you who don’t exercise it’s time to start. In this article we will cover what, when, why and how of a new ...
Views: 1157 - Exercise, Intensity, and How Tempo Builds Better Workouts - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2019 from Joe FlanaganThere’s a reason why workout videos always have music: intensity. The music in a video affects the way it makes you feel. Why does that matter in your own performance in training? Because it’s a factor in adjusting your own mental arousal – one of the key factors in hyping ...
Views: 524 - Exercise, Keep it Short and Sweat - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from David OromanerFor more than 20 years I believed that when working out in the gym more was better. I still see people in the gym for hours believing that this is what is needed to achieve results. The problems with this approach seem obvious to me. First of all if you think that each time you exercise it ...
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