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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 …

Bodyweight Skills vs. Barbell Bulk: Where Do You Stand?

December 21, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

From handstand pushups and one arm chins, to heavy deadlifts and bench press, arguments in the subject of free weights vs. bodyweight in achieving … Continue Reading …

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 … Continue Reading …

Exercise and Sex: How Working Out Can Improve Your Sex Life

January 20, 2012 By admin 1 Comment

Exercise builds strength and endurance. That’s a good thing when it comes to doing things like lifting heavy furniture or sprinting across the yard to … Continue Reading …

Get Fit By Training Like a Fighter

January 14, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Some of the fittest athletes in the world are professional fighters. They train hard for strength and stamina but their efforts also reward them with incredible physiques. Workouts that mimic boxing and martial arts are very popular and new classes are opening every day. To get the best possible results and build yourself a fighter’s… 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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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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Is It Possible to Drink Too Much Water While Exercising?

December 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The importance of staying well-hydrated during exercise can’t be underestimated. When you work out, especially in a warm environment, you lose significant amounts of water and electrolytes through sweating. This loss of fluid not only decreases exercise performance, it can lead to serious dehydration or even death. That’s why you see so many runners chugging… Continue Reading …

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Does Getting More Sleep Improve Athletic Performance?

December 7, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Sleep is a time for rejuvenation, and more research is showing that getting too little of it has health consequences. Studies show that people who get less than 7 hours of sleep a night are at higher risk for obesity and other health-related problems. Now, there’s research showing that getting too little sleep can affect… Continue Reading …

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Another Reason to Take a Pre-Workout Supplement

December 1, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

In recent years, the use of energy drinks and preworkout supplements have increased in athletes and fitness enthusiasts across the globe. According to recent findings from the Department of Biomolecular and Sports Sciences at Coventry University in the United Kingdom, these drinks are indeed beneficial to athletes and their workouts. Their findings suggest that caffeinated… Continue Reading …

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