Some people like to bike to work or school. Or they like to hop on a bicycle to travel some trails, be they paved and in a park or up and down a mountain. Good for them! Biking is good exercise and keeps smog out of the air since you’re not taking a car everywhere. […]
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“Don’t skip leg day!” is an oft-repeated mantra you should follow. But what’s the best type of leg day? Is it nothing but heavy squats? How about a day spent walking in the wilderness (or across the parking lot)? Those can both be good, but few things exercise your legs like stairs. When it comes […]
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A few years ago, some hopeful person went on the show Shark Tank with a silly workout equipment idea. That was the Simply Fit board, and it took off. Perhaps you saw the board on Shark Tank. Maybe, like me, you survived a barrage of Simply Fit infomercials in the wee hours of the […]
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Except for your tongue, no muscle works alone. When your biceps contract, your triceps relax, and vice versa. Also, some muscles synergize with others to help them out. What does this have to do with you? If you want more effective workouts, exercise your muscles in groups! By grouping the target muscles in a workout, […]
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Strong arms are more than merely big biceps and triceps. You have to have strong shoulders, too. The muscles in your shoulders are the deltoid muscles and they do a lot for you. Not only do they help your arms do arm things, well-defined deltoids also make your shoulders and upper arm look very fine. […]
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Some people live for the gym. Working out gives you a pump, exhausts you in a satisfying way, and leads to better-looking muscles. Other people find it hard to exercise. Sometimes there seems to be a roadblock before you can buckle down and get to it. Pre-workout supplements are for both types of people. […]
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If you want to get fit, chances are that you want to build more muscles. That’s true even if you want to burn fat. Muscles require calories, even while resting! But, many people think that you need to go to the gym to get strong quickly. Or that you can work out at home, but […]
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Lots of people listen to music at the gym. So many that lots of gyms broadcast music over the radio. Not everyone likes the public music though, so they bring their own beats. However, last time I was at the gym, there was a guy who listened to music on his phone without a headset. […]
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Nutrition is a big part of getting fit. As they say, abs are made in the kitchen (but don’t neglect the exercise!). Or the blender bottle, if you don’t have time to go to the kitchen between gym and class. Yes, a properly-timed meal can help you lose weight. Or gain muscle, if that’s your […]
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Like fueling your car before a race or studying before a test, you should feed your body before working out. When improperly fed, your workout and recovery suffers. Your glycogen stores won’t be full so you can’t push as hard. Then, after the workout, your muscles may enter a catabolic state and eat themselves for […]
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