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351. Defeating Back Pain Forever By Jim O'Connor
     Back pain, one of the most common physical, and debilitating ailments today, affects 70% - 80% of us at one time or another in our lives. However, as a result of the obesity epidemic, that number continues to climb. So if you are suffering or have suffered from back pain, you are not alone!Back pain suffers, resulting from wear and tear and the aging process, generally are over 40 years of age; but it is not uncommon for individuals in the 30's to experience back challenges. The complex spine …



352. What is Fitness Pole Dancing All About and Would I Benefit From a Lesson? By Rachel Holmes
     Once seen as a taboo pastime or career that very few women would admit to doing or being even interested in, Pole Dancing is now one of the hottest fitness trends ready to explode into the mainstream. As a Dance and Fitness Instructor for over 17 years I have sought out, studied and taught every different fitness trend imaginable, as every new trend brings a new section of women into fitness, and one of my main aims is to make fitness fun, enjoyable and motivational. Getting fit and in shape s…



353. Dangerous Shoulder Exercises By Brian Schiff
     Have you ever suffered from shoulder discomfort after working out? I am referring to aching or sharp pain experienced in the front of the shoulder or lateral upper arm that is felt with overhead activities, reaching behind the back or even laying on the shoulder. These symptoms are often indicative of rotator cuff inflammation. This is a common problem for many people who perform resistance training on a regular basis. It is also a problem that can easily be prevented by modifying the foll…



354. Mom, How F.I.T.T. Is Your Workout? By Curt Conrad
     Moms don’t have the time or desire to mess around with complicated workouts that don’t get results. If you want real Mommy Muscle you need a plan that’s based on principles not infomercials and advertising.Some things you can just count on over time. These certainties are the fundamentals of life. Let’s test it. I predict if you have a stroller age baby - they will cry today. Do you want to challenge my prediction?I doubt it. Why am I so confident? Because my prediction is based on a fundament…



355. Pilates Exercise: More Than Just a Core Workout By Jamie Clark
     It's a common misconception that Pilates method exercise is really only good for strengthening and stretching the core muscles of the body. Many people use it to tone their abs and improve their posture but, in reality, Pilates can do much more than that. In fact, when combined with an aerobic “cardio” exercise component (e.g., jogging or Spinning) Pilates can provide you with a fantastic full-body conditioning workout!Pilates Exercises for Strength-TrainingMany Pilates exercises are great mus…



356. Is Pilates, a New Fitness Trend, Right for You? By Dakota Caudilla
     When you talk about joining a gym, the first thing that comes to mind is, “What kind of yoga or Pilates classes do they have there?” Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on stretching and balancing, in finding peace and in strengthening the body and muscles with bouncing, running, hopping, jumping or other vigorous forms of movements. Pilates is all about movements that help rejuvenate the mind and strengthen the body, while injecting vigor into your everyday life. For people who l…



357. How Cross Training Will Whip You In Top Shape - 5 Ways By Mike Singh
     Exercise is one of the best gifts you can give your body. You can tone and strengthen muscles, lose body fat, lower your blood pressure and strengthen your heart. To gain the maximum amount of benefit to your body, it's important to vary your exercise routine, as no one exercise can do everything. One popular way to get a total body workout is cross training - a method that includes alternating cardiovascular exercise with strength training.Some people like to do aerobic exercise on different…



358. Exercising While Travelling By Daniel Remon
     One of the greatest motivators and inspirations for me is the motivation of my clients themselves. The majority of clients training with Fitcorp Asia are professionals and therefore dedicated, ambitious and focused. They also have very high expectations of themselves to perform both in and out of the office. That same dedication is applied to their training also. Unfortunately, one of the greatest ways to disrupt their routine is travel. It’s a fact of business and it’s a fact of life. Travel …



359. Which Came First, the Pedometer or the 10,000 Steps Program? By Matt Ream
     Like sushi, Sumo, and Hello Kitty, the idea of walking 10,000 steps per day is “made in Japan.” It originated with Japanese researchers, most notably a Dr. Yoshiro Hatano, who wanted to determine the calorie burn resulting from brisk walking. He then wanted to take that research and try to stem the rising tide of obesity in his country.Dr. Hatano's research determined the average person took 3,500 to 5,000 steps per day, and that increasing that count to 10,000 steps per day would result in …



360. Burn Calories, Dump Stress, Boost Immune Function - Without Sweating? By Bill Douglas
     Time Magazine wrote, ". . . Tai Chi is the perfect exercise . . ." While serving as the Tai Chi Expert at DrWeil.com, I learned that best selling author and acclaimed naturopathic physician, Andrew Weil, suggested that poor breathing habits are at the root of many of our health problems. This was exciting news to me, confirming what I'd spent a lifetime learning in my Qigong (Chi Kung) and Tai Chi education. Yet, Dr. Weil's insights helped me describe to people just why Tai Chi is the perfe…



361. Functional Fitness Training with Fit Balls By Daniel Remon
     Fit Balls, Swiss Balls, Physio Balls and Exercise Balls! Call them what you will, we all know what you’re talking about - those big blow up balls of different sizes and colours you have always wanted to try but never had the chance. They are becoming a favoured tool of the personal trainer, the ‘must have’ piece of equipment for the home studio, and an essential item for complete programming for the development of core strength and reduction and termination of lower back pain.Because of a sede…



362. Weight is Like Metal By Melissa Allen
     I seem to be constantly struggling to change how the majority of the population views body weight. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard something along the lines of “I’ve dropped two pant sizes but I haven’t lost any weight.” In reality, if you aren’t considered obese, what does it really matter what the scale reads if your circumference measurements and body fat are decreasing? That is how I came up with the “metal analogy”. Weight is like metal; the weight of a particular volume of mus…



363. The Bad Workout: Some Advice for Female Bodybuilders By Jason Goy
     Bad workouts. We have all had them at some time or other. When you need to train so intensely to break the muscle down it is hardly surprising that the odd bad session occurs. After all, we are only human and we cannot be 100% consistent all the time. (I would question that when it comes to Ronnie Coleman but I am sure even he has had his bad days).But there are bad workouts and bad workouts. I am not talking here about the ones we know are going to be bad. You know the ones I mean... you arri…



364. Want To Get In Shape? Watch Another Infomercial! By Herb Daly Jr
     You know I have always wondered how people of yesteryear, like Eugene sandow, John Grimek, Steve reeves, Jack Lalanne, Joe Louis, Charle Atlas, and many others that i could mention could possibly get into such fantastic shape without all these gadgets, gizmos, and late night exercise machines being touted all over your favorite TV stations.I mean let's look at what is happening here! You have got Ab dolly, Ab rocker, Ab lounge, Abwheel, Ab-this-Ab-that, and I am not saying that they may not g…



365. Weight Loss Excercises By Sam Lai
     "Stubborn Fat." You know what I'm talking about - the kind of flab that sticks to you in those hard-to-lose places: The lower abs, the lower back, the "love handles," the back of the arms, the upper-thigh/butt area - yeah, THAT fat!How do the bodybuilders and fitness models do it? How does weight loss exercises works? I mean, how do they get that hyper-ripped, thin-skinned look that reveals every ripple and sinew and mound of chiseled muscle definition?Well, There are many ways that you can do…



366. The Great Forgotten Exercise -- Parallel Bar Dips By Marty Gallagher
     When it comes to building lower pectorals, triceps and frontal deltoids, dips are without doubt one the best exercises I’ve ever used. They are seldom used nowadays and the reasons are plain to see: you have to be able to handle your own bodyweight for reps – unless you have access to one of those fancy-dan machines that allow you to dip (or chin) with less than body weight.A correctly done dip has two distinct rep-stroke lengths, two levels: drop down until upper arms are parallel to the floo…



367. Get More Mitochondria... Get More Energy By Kevin Gianni
     (Part 3 of a 5 Part Series on Body Awareness)It kind of defies logic that you could get MORE energy from exercising.Doesn't walking a couple of miles wear you out, not raise your concentration and get you moving?For most people this is the case. They walk, run or exercise only to find themselves whipped, sore and bruised.It doesn't have to be this way. You don't have to go through your life with little energy--just enough to make it through the day and then crash on the couch.I've spoken to ma…



368. Arthritis Exercise – One Way to Relieve Pain & Stiffness in Your Joints (part 3) By Shelley Hitz
     There are three main types of exercises to include in a basic exercise program:Range-of-motion exercises - These lessen stiffness and help with improving flexibility. "Range of motion" refers to the area within which the joints move naturally or on a daily basis. Although these range-of-motion exercises can be performed every day, it is recommended that they be done at least every other day.Strengthening exercises – There are two types of strengthening exercises; isometric or tightening the mu…



369. Mixing Things Up By Gerald Gore
     To say that the human body is an amazing machine is an understatement, especially when it comes to diet and exercise. Our bodies are constantly trying to achieve a state of homeostasis. The human body over time will make adjustments to try and adapt to its current environment.The biggest problem with sticking with the same diet and exercise plan day in and day out is that your body will eventually adapt to that plan. The goal is to make subtle changes that keep your body guessing.Use shock …



370. Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 4 By Jesse Cannone
     Welcome to article number 4 in our series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. If you missed the first article, you can read it by clicking on the link below. Here’s a breakdown of the articles to look for: 1. Article:1 - Choosing The WRONG Exercises 2. Article:2 - Training Variations for Pain Relief and Maximum Results 3.…



371. When to Exercise By Sergios Charntikov
     Do you hit the gym in the morning, before your crazy working day, or you check it out late at night. It is hard to figure out what is best for you and what best fit in your busy life style, but with few tips you can make your lifting life much easier.First rule is to listen to your body. Not everybody has the same daily power cycles, and it is a good idea to start noticing if your body crying during that morning routine or it is really enjoying it. Usually, energy is at its peak in the ear…



372. Your Exercise Program - 7 Things You Must Know To Succeed By Marie Borges
     Can you lose weight without exercise? Sure you can, but it will definitely be tougher. In addition, your body will not have the lean, toned look that you surely want..otherwise, what's the point? Below are some tips that will help make your exercise program both fun and productive at the same time!* Set goals. Set short-term and long-term weight loss goals and celebrate every success. Make a commitment towards weight control.* Track progress. Keep an activity log to track your progre…



373. Lower Back Extension Exercise By Peter Kudlacz
     This is an excellent exercise for the lower back that is very simple to perform. This exercise requires no equipment and it can be performed almost anywhere, even at your office. Many people neglect to do exercises that focus on your lower back. Your lower back, Erector Spinae, supports your upper body and affects almost every sport and every day activity that you do. It is important that you exercise this part of the body. The lower back extension is probably the best exercise for strengtheni…



374. How to Become a Bodybuilding Champion – The Art of Momentum! By Greg Ryan
     Have you ever had a day when things just seem to go your way? Have you ever been boating or canoeing and the current just took you away? Everything just seemed to flow together didn’t it? There is nothing better than to have a workout where your momentum builds and builds and you walk out feeling really energized. I call this; “The Art of Flow.”Here are some tips in keeping the flow into your workout.Workout Visualization:Go over your workout program in your head before you enter the club. The…



375. Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) as a Fun Exercise Program By Derick Yung
     One of the main reasons people quit an exercise program is a lack of motivation and goal setting. You may start an exercise program in hopes of losing weight and becoming more fit. However, as you continue exercising, you may feel that you're putting in so much effort but gaining so little. You become unmotivated because it's just too much work.With Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), kids, teens, and adults can find a way to stay motivated, exercise, and have more fun. Dance Dance Revolution is…






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