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Men’s Chow Down: Watch What You Eat Before and After Your Workout

December 9, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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Are you eating properly before and after your workouts? To stay healthy and fit, it’s a must for all men who work out – whether at the gym, or in the … Continue Reading …

How Skipping Rope is Better than Cycling and Running

December 7, 2013 By admin 1 Comment
Boxer training with a jump rope

Every fitness enthusiast has heard about the many wonderful ways in which cycling and running are great for one’s health. Yet in some ways, skipping … Continue Reading …

Training for Your First Marathon

January 31, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment
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You finally went and did it! You signed up for a marathon and now you are in panic mode. You have a limited amount of time to go from out of shape … Continue Reading …

Burning 500 Calories In An Hour

December 13, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Many people start exercising with an eye on losing weight and toning muscle, and then wonder why they’re not reaching their goals.  If this sounds … Continue Reading …

More Than Just Driving: The Physical Training Of Formula 1 Racers

December 6, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Most professional sports are accessible to amateurs on some level, and this makes touchdown passes, slam dunks, and corner kicks all the more impressive. When you can relate to the challenges of a sport, the superhuman ability of top athletes is easy to recognize. If you’ve ever struggled through 200 meters in the pool, finishing… Continue Reading …

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3 Ways Too Much Cardio Can Make it Harder to Shed Fat

February 7, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

There are benefits to doing cardiovascular exercise. It increases endurance, relieves stress and helps to ward off diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, but more isn’t necessarily better.  You probably see people at the gym who are glued to the treadmill spending an hour or more working out at a steady intensity while… Continue Reading …

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7 Ways to Meet Your New Year’s Fitness Goals

January 12, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Everyone likes to set lofty health and fitness goals as a part of their New Year’s resolution. We resolve to lose weight, gain muscles and get back our six-pack. Most of these resolutions are abandoned by February (or January 2nd) and many more are simply never accomplished. Here are 7 ways you can increase your… Continue Reading …

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Can You Get Cardiovascular Benefits From a Single Exercise Session?

January 10, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

It’s no secret that exercise does good things for your heart, but you might think you have to do weeks of cardio sessions to get the cardio-protective benefits of a good workout. Would you believe you can get some benefits as early as the first time you exercise? While it may take weeks for your… Continue Reading …

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The Best Ways To Do Cardio While Injured

January 5, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

You work out every day. You’ve gained strength and muscle definition, and you’re in the best cardiovascular shape of your life. Then it happens. You get a lower body injury. Your doctor says you have to stop running and doing other forms of high-impact exercise that could make it worse. You worry that you’ll lose… Continue Reading …

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Does Weight Training Affect Sleep?

December 17, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Exercise does so many good things for your body and mind. Now there’s another one you can add to the list – better sleep. Many people have difficulty falling asleep, especially as they grow older. Some reach for a bottle of sleep medications to get relief, but exercise may work just as well with no… Continue Reading …

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