Fitness

Gym balls are known to promote joint and core stability by making the body stabilise itself on an unstable surface. They are relatively inexpensive and portable so they’re perfect for home or workplace use. They come in different sizes.…
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If you’re overweight and find it difficult to exercise in a gym due to a busy schedule or discomfort of exercising with others who might be fitter, leaner than you, home exercise is a good option. Contrary to the common belief that it is…
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Fitness experts suggest that it’s a bad idea to do weights and cardio back to back. If you want to build muscle, keep weights and cardio sessions separate. Doing cardio just before weights will lead to fatigue, which will result in poor…
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Exercise Identity or EI is a factor which is associated with a person’s self-image and includes an emphasis on their exercise behaviour. It also allows them to influence their future exercise behaviour. When you have a high exercise…
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Excessive fat accumulation in fat cells leads to chronic low-grade inflammation, with chronically elevated levels of damaging compounds known as proinflammatory cytokines, which contribute to the development of metabolic diseases.…
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A lot of people, unable to manage their weight, blame it on a lack of time to exercise or then inability to join a gym. Research shows that you don’t need expensive gym equipment to lose weight. Even a simple thing like climbing a staircase…
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Overuse injuries are caused by overtraining for a long period of time. It gradually weakens an area of the body until exercise becomes painful or impossible. You can avoid such injuries by using proper techniques, the right equipment,…
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Fitness experts believe that free weights provide a more complete workout as compared with machines. However, they also need more expertise in their use. When you’re lifting free weights like barbells, not only is the prime mover being…
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Regular exercise of at least four hours per week is linked to weight maintenance. People who exercise regularly, and eat reasonably healthy, often lose weight not because of how many calories they burn in a workout. They do it because of…
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Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that people of all ages can enjoy. It is also fun, cheap and good for the environment. It is a great way to get some good aerobic exercise. For it to be effective, and to lose weight, schedule…
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