Tag: exercise
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Is lifting weights a good idea for women? I think so, but then I lift weights. That’s just one option for getting the CDC-recommended strength training. However you get it, some form of strength training is important for efficient daily activity, maintaining strong (dense) bones, and to stave off injury. Many repetitive injuries, for example,…
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Here’s a novel way to earn that post-workout smoothie. Maya Pedal is a Guatemalan NGO based in San Andrés Itzapa. It takes donated bikes for reconditioning, sale, or use in building “bicimaquinas” (pedal-powered machines). These machines can provide electricity (which may not be available) or replace hand power (which is far more effort).
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Bodyweight, barbell on back, barbell in front, and so many more – squats are a versatile exercise for strength and flexibility. There are lots of variations depending on how your body is set up – some people like a wider a stance, some narrow, for example, and people with very long bones may find their…
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Between work and the kids, when do I go to the gym? Maybe you don’t, and that’s OK, too. For one thing, your kids need models for making activity a daily part of life. Here are some options for active family time: – Walks in local parks – Hikes further afield, maybe on camping trips…
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Disaster! You’ve had a serious injury, and may even need surgery. This can be devastating, especially if you have a good exercise routine in place. It can be tempting to rush back to the gym, or your regular workouts. Don’t. These sample patients, described by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, illustrate the difference between…
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Cat Treadmills
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The snatch is a challenging lift, one of the lifts in Olympic competition. Olympic lifting is fast and athletic, and requires excellent balance, coordination, and mastery of technique. (It also helps to wear shoes with a stiffer, less cushy sole than running shoes!) But you don’t have to master the snatch (and potentially go down…
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There is little new under the sun, from progressive overload to warnings about overtraining to low-carb diet prescriptions, as we see in these 11 Workout Tips from Ancient Civilizations.
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Jack LaLanne, legendary fitness promoter, did several exhibitions from his 40s into his 70s in which he swam and towed boats while in hand restraints. He also performed public feats of strength with weights and in bodyweight exercises such as chin-ups. It wasn’t all for show, though – he actively worked to encourage women, the…