Bicycling is an excellent activity for aerobic conditioning, but: it is extremely efficient method of covering distance you use less than 1/4 the calories of brisk walking and 1/6 the calories of running a set level of distance if you cycle it the energy cost of cycling 15 miles is the approximate equivalent of covering […]
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Flexibility training – it’s a hard work
Flexibility is an often overlooked or under emphasized component of general fitness. Adequate muscular flexibility is important in maintaining range of motion as well as preventing injuries. Flexibility programs should address all major muscle groups. If you have a certain limitation in flexibility, or you are trying to develop flexibility of certain muscle group more, […]
Perfect guide that keeps me on track
“Dream as if you will live forever, live as if you will die today.” – James Dean Write it in big letters and stick it on the wall, or on the door of your bathroom. Look at it every day and start adjusting.
Cholesterol – you need it like a salt, very little
Cholesterol is a white, waxy substance. firs the good stuff about it: helps determine the properties of cell membranes helps the smooth flow of nerve impulses through the body is used to produce vitamin D is used to produce sex hormones progesterone and testosterone it is important to the normal, smooth functioning of the human […]
Inflammation – how to recognize it and what to do
A tissue’s response to injury, no matter what the cause or type, is inflammation. Here are the symptoms of inflammation: increased temperature at the injury site, due to dilation of blood vessels and increase of blood flow redness, due to increased blood flow swelling, due to movement of a fluid into a injured area pain, […]
Back pain – first aid
Everybody experienced back pain before. Last time I had back pain, it was after moving bunch of furniture and doing it for all day. This is what I did to get rid of my back pain: 1. I Applied ice As soon as possible. I applied ice, cold pack to my injured back (10 to […]
Gain weight to lose weight
When you start with exercise program and you resistance train, gaining weight is possible, you gain muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. For beginners, you will notice some weight gain at the beginning of a work out cycle because of the dramatic increase of lean muscle mass, but these will later decrease as your […]
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