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176. How to Choose a Good Jogging Stroller By Grant Marwick
     If you lead an active lifestyle and you want to include your new family additions in your outdoor activity then you need to consider getting yourself a good jogging stroller.Choosing a jogging stroller can be like trying to decide on what car to buy. There are so many things to consider when making a decision. A good jogger can set you back anywhere from $79 to about $400. This is a lot of money but you get what you pay for.There a several brands on the market and if you have been doing your r…



177. Walking For Weight Loss: How Many Calories Does It Burn? By Ray Kelly
     People who walk daily have a lesser incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves respiratory function and helps concentration and memory.This should give you plenty of reasons to try and walk a little each and every day. Besides that, simple physical inactivity is one of the leading c…



178. Is Dolphin Assisted Therapy Research The Answer? By Kevin Leochko
     Dolphin assisted therapy research is a therapeutic method used mostly with special needs people. This type of therapy is using both professional help as well as well trained dolphins. This is a mix between occupational therapy, physiotherapy and animal therapy. This type of therapy is also used to feed results to research as to discover both benefits and inconvenient to using this style of therapy and if the benefits outweighing the inconvenient or not. This way, researchers will be able event…



179. You Don't Have to Strain for Cardio Fitness Gains By Rita Jenkins
     Quantity may beat quality when it comes to exercise and heart health. Adults who engage in mild exercise -- such as walking briskly for 12 miles or exercising moderately for 125-200 minutes over the course of a week -- can improve their aerobic fitness significantly and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in Chest."The classic exercise regimen has a component of intensity up to 80 percent of someone's maximum for health benefits," says lead author Brian …



180. Get Fit From Home-Part 2 By Wesley Norris
     --------------------- Using The Stairs ---------------------Not everybody has stairs in their home, but chances are you know somewhere that you can find a set. Maybe it’s a set of bleachers at the high school or a set of steps at a park. Maybe it’s indoors at a hospital or another tall building. Even if you can only manage to find ONE step somewhere, many of these exercises will work for you!If you are fortunate enough to have access to a place with many flights of stairs (the high building or…



181. Fitness: A State of Being By Frederic Madore
     Today's technological advancement often raises a lot of questions. While we find that we have a lot more convenience at our disposal, there are many issues surrounding our present fast life. Most people often find that easy is not necessarily good, and that convenient does not always equal to rewarding, when it comes to our long-term goals. We ask ourselves if our lifestyles will actually allow us to age gracefully, or end up wondering why we feel so old when we are barely in our forties.For m…



182. Water and Exercise: Stay Hydrated! By Ray Kelly
     Our bodies are made up of over 75% water. We all know that without water, there is no life. In fact we can only live 3 days without it. However, water has been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. However, water is a healthier and more necessary drink that leads to better health and longetivity. Your personal need for water can vary due to exercise, temperature and weight.  Studies have shown that over 2/3’s of adults do not get enough water on a daily…



183. Get Your Exercise – Without Actually Exercising By Robb Ksiazek
     With a few minor adjustments it is possible to get the exercise that is suggested and not go out of your way or spend money at the gym!When you think about exercising, have you ever wondered how you can fit it into your already busy day? That is what always crosses my mind…where do I work it in? Even a 30 minutes a few times a week sounds like a lot of time to spare when dinner needs to be cooked and the house needs to be cleaned, not to mention the errands to run and the mandatory work func…



184. Exercise Tips: Move Your Body - Boost Your Productivity By Neen James
     Do you find yourself setting a New Year’s Resolution (every year) to get fit/go to the gym/lose weight/drink more water? If you could answer yes to any of those. I totally understand. I did that too for many years. But I also discovered two weeks into January I had blown my resolution and then would feel guilty for “not achieving my goals”. What I discovered was it was more about making movement part of my everyday routine (notice I used the word movement not exercise)! Making little changes…



185. The Truth about Spot Reduction By Teri Mosey
     At any point, we can pick up the latest fitness magazine or see a television ad for the newest “abdominal reducer” exercise. These gimmicks are feeding on society’s obsession with a “six pack” and everyone is searching for the answer to lose those love handles.How many times have you heard these statements? “I do a hundred abdominal crunches a night”. “I have this one trouble area that I need to work.” “I just want to do exercises to lose my hips.” These are common requests of many fitness cli…



186. Treadmill Walking Tips By Kathryn ONeill
     Treadmill walking is one of the easiest ways to get in shape and burn fat. In fact, mile for mile, you can burn as many calories walking as you would jogging. Walking is also one of the best stress relieving exercises and anyone can do it, regardless of fitness level.Want to start a treadmill walking program? Here are 5 tips to help you get the most walking bang for your buck:1) Get your arms pumping.Bring your upper body into your workout by pumping your arms. This is an easy way to burn more…



187. Weight Loss & Low Body Fat – High Calorie Burning Techniques During Workouts! By Greg Ryan
     My name is Greg Ryan. I am a fitness expert, professional bodybuilder, personal, trainer to movie stars, and former employee of Kathy Smith. For twenty years I have been able to continually make progress and keep my body fat below normal. I accredit this to being able to work smarter than most not harder.No matter what your goals are, or how old you may be the objective is to lower your body fat levels. Here are some workout tips to maintain high intensity during your workouts.1. Maintain a co…



188. Salsa Dancing for Fitness is Hot By David Demetre
     Salsa dancing is emerging as a refreshing replacement for conventional aerobic exercises. Classes based on the fiery music and movements of Salsa, Mambo, Cumbia, Merengue and more are starting to get people interested in Salsa dancing, while at the same time giving them a pounding workout.Salsa music first appeared in the 1960s as a rhythmic fusion, birthed in the cultural melting pot of New York City. Combining Cuban Son with Guaracha, Montuno and Guaguanco, it also has a strong Puerto Rican …



189. Your Guide To Exercise By Peter Hilsper
     Even light exercise is good for you, so don't get discouraged!The most important thing to remember about exercise is that you should pick something you enjoy doing first, and then worry about whether or not it's the best exercise for you later.The biggest mistake that most people make when they start an exercise routine is the choice of exercise. Most people start out excited, and they pick a really hard exercise routine to start out. They also tend to pick the type of exercise that is reco…



190. Train To Get Into 'The Zone' By Roy Palmer
     Many studies have researched athlete's experiences in The Zone. Regardless of their sport they have found many similarities in the words they use to describe their experience. Can we use their findings to give us some idea of how we can open the door a little wider to enter into it?A review of these studies to date identifies seven common characteristics of a Zone experience. Athletes reported they ...were totally absorbed in the activityexperienced an inner clarityhad a sense of ecstasy and b…



191. Weight Training: The Real Weight Loss Exercise By David Olsen
     So you want to lose weight? Chances are, you’ll spend the next few days “pigging out” while in the back of your mind you resolve that ...Starting Monday, no more fried foods, no more between meal snacking, no more whatever it is you think is causing you to pack on those ugly pounds. So Monday rolls around and sure, you start out strong, eat right all day. Next day same thing, maybe you’ll make it a week. Unfortunately, after a few days, you’ll probably find yourself scoffing down a double whop…



192. Finding The Right Exercise Intensity By Lynn Bode
     We’ve all heard the exercise guidelines that recommend we participate in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity 3-5 times per week. That seems easy enough to implement. Or, does it? The duration and frequency guidelines are very straight-forward and easily defined. But, “moderate” intensity is often left to interpretation. So, how do we define “moderate”?First we need to understand that the definition of moderate intensity can be completely different from one individual to another.…



193. Interval Training By Molly Setnick
     Are you in an exercise rut? Do you want to kick your fitness level up a notch and increase your endurance? Would you like to add more intensity to you workout? Interval training is a good way to achieve all of these goals in a safe and systematic manner.Interval training is simply a matter of alternating high intensity exercise and low intensity exercise. It allows one to get the benefits of the high intensity work while giving the body some rest time. It allows one to extend a workout ti…



194. Get Moving...The Benefits Will Last a Lifetime! By Bill Scibetta
     The benefits of physical activity are numerous and very well documented. Aside from substantially reducing the risk of dying of a heart attack, regular physical activity decreases the risk for stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain forms of cancer. Regular physical activity helps to build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints and reduces the risk of arthritis and osteoporosis. Regular physical activity helps reduce the symptoms of arthritis and degenerative joint diseas…



195. 3 Steps To Starting a Successful Fall Exercise Program By Kathryn ONeill
     Ah, the crisp cool breeze, the invigorating feel of the outdoors as the leaves start to turn colors, the sound of kids laughing on their way to school.Fall is the time for new beginnings. New classes, new curriculum, new programs, new start. You’ve relaxed over the summer and now you’re ready to reach higher, push further.You’re pumped. You’re excited about starting a new season. You're ready to tackle new challenges.There’s nothing like feeling the momentum of new beginnings. If you’ve b…



196. Physical Activity Versus Exercise: Is there a Difference? By Teri Mosey
     Quite often a client will come into the gym discouraged with their exercise program. The common complaint being lack of results. They give a list of activities they are doing but still do not see any changes in physical appearance. Yes this can be attributed to many variables but one of the key elements to consider is intensity.We need to ask, what constitutes exercise? Is all physical activity considered exercise? The answer is no. Unfortunately there is not a general number or percentage tha…



197. Exercise & Injuries—What You Should Know By Christy Stevenson
     In a perfect world, we would never get an injury. But unfortunately, injuries are often inevitable, especially if you are extremely athletic, physically competitive, or an avid exerciser. Simply put, the more you use your body, whether in exercise or everyday tasks, the more you put yourself at risk for injury. Lying on your bed all day may sound like a simple solution, but that only leads to a variety of other problems!So how can you continue being active after you’ve suffered an injury? Afte…



198. Top 7 Motivators for Getting in Shape Before Thanksgiving By D. Giolitto
     1. That copy of Stuff Magazine in your boyfriend's bathroom showing Winnie Cooper in her underwear. So your man enjoys gazing at scantily-clad women. Wouldn't you feel better about this if you knew for certain that you were one of them? Don't let Kevin Arnold's junior high school sweetheart steal your thunder. Drop those extra pounds and then reward yourself with a trip to Victoria's Secret. Be the star of his private show!2. At least two more weeks of tank tops and mini skirts.The weather may…



199. I'm Ready to Lift Weights - How Do I Get Started? By Phyllis Rogers
     You’ve read over and over that strength training—lifting weights—is a fountain of youth and helps keep your body strong as you age. And you’ve decided you’d like to buy some dumbbells and set up an exercise program in your home.The first thing to do is to make an appointment with your health care provider. Since strength training is good for almost any physical problem, you will probably be given the green light. But if your doctor gives you any warning—listen and do what he or she say…



200. Basic Abdominal Exercises By James Watts
     If it’s six pack abs that you’re after, daily abdominal exercises are the key to reaching your goal. There are a variety of effective abdominal exercises that you can try out to find which one is best for you. Or, for maximum results, you can combine a few different abdominal exercises or alternate between your favorites.Probably the simplest, and most popular, abdominal exercise is the crunch. Lying on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat will get your crunch started. Some people l…






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