Posts Tagged ‘Workout’

Barefoot workouts gain ground

December 13th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

NEW YORK (Reuters) – With barefoot running all the rage, the unshod workout is gaining ground across the exercise spectrum. Fitness experts from aerobics instructors to modern dancers are extolling the virtues of feeling the ground beneath their f…

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Jogging to music? Unplug for a safer workout

July 16th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Running in the park is a great stress-reliever -- not to mention great for your waistline. But if you listen to tunes while you jog, you may not be hearing other noises, like a car, or an attacker approaching. Distracted exercising may come with risks similar to those of distracted driving: Last year, for the first time in four years, pedestrian deaths rose — experts are blaming our beloved, never-leave-home-without-’em gadgets.

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To tone your core, start with your back first

June 6th, 2011 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Crunches, curls and sit-ups may be standard workout fare, but to get a really strong midsection, the back of the body needs to be worked.

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Party? Or workout? Find your fitness motivation

December 27th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Frigid temps, festive food, and too many parties: They can all extinguish your desire to work out. In fact, women are 30 percent less active at this time of year than when the days are long and the temps are balmy, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.

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Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages

March 12th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Burnout is sneaky — it doesn’t happen overnight — but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump.




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Pump up the volume, pump up your workout

August 14th, 2009 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Turning up the volume on your tunes may give you a better workout.New research has found that women could pump up their workouts, especially their strengthening exercises, when they pumped up the volume on their favorite tunes.

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Whole Body Machine Considerations

October 15th, 2008 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in Whole Body Vibration

One of the newest machines in the fitness world is the whole body vibration platform.  This platform vibrates the entire body, which increases blood circulation to help make your workout more effective.  Most people do not know much about whole body vibration, but by learning more about it, you can see where it can be useful to help make your bodies stronger and help them to heal themselves quicker.  What do you need to know about purchasing a whole body vibration machine?

- They are widely available.  You may think that these machines are difficult to find, but they are not.  Finding the right one for your needs is essential to ensuring that you get maximum results.

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- They come in many different styles and models.  You can find whole vibration machines that just consist of a raised platform or that have raised rails to hold onto while you are exercising.  You want to find one that is well made and durable, simply because you will be doing exercises on the machine and want it to hold up to your actions.

- They are available in a wide range of prices.  Prices for these units start at just under $200 and go up to around $18,000.  By finding one that fits your budget and your needs, you can begin making your muscles stronger and work more efficiently.

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- They can enhance your own work and can help your body repair more efficiently.  By using whole body vibration in conjunction with your exercise program, you can enhance your results and performance.  This can allow you to use the machine while you exercise to get maximum results from the hard work that you are putting in.

Whole body vibration vibrates the entire body, which makes the muscles work harder when you are working out.  Whether you are using it to merely enhance your own exercise and workout or using it to help your body heal more quickly, you will find the right whole body vibration machine in your budget that fits your needs.  Why not try one today?

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