Improving ones fitness can be a very rewarding journey, but taking the initial step from a sedentary life to an active lifestyle can be daunting and confusing. Most beginners have a vague idea what is needed, but executing a successful exercise program and dietary routine, which is going to be[…]
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The main bulk of the calf is composed by the gastrocnemius muscle, a muscle which has two heads; the outer lateral head and the inner medial head. The flat soleus muscle runs beneath the larger gastrocnemius, with the soleus most active when the ankle is extended with a significant bend[…]
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Whilst reading over on femalefitnessblog.com I came across an entry regarding frequency of workouts which I found an interesting topic. The entry basically outlines how many times per week we should workout for maximum results, and portrayed this point by comparing how often we workout with the report card we[…]
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There is a clear correlation between fitness and heart rate at rest. A lower resting heart rate can indicate a good level of fitness, with the heart being more efficient and effective at pumping blood around the arteries. An increased resting heart rate can be caused by temporal factors such[…]
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Developing a thick sweeping back is a priority of many who wish to create the all important V-taper appearance, the aesthetically pleasing illusion of a small waist and wide upper torso. If you step into a gym there is usually a whole host of machines and cable systems which allow[…]
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If you were told to go and perform a set of lateral raises, chances are you would head straight to the dumbbells. Free weight exercises, using barbells and dumbbells, have always commonly been the backbone of training routines geared towards building muscle mass. This formula has been proven effective over[…]
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It’s that time of year again where health and fitness start to become very popular. The major problem is that a lot of people get bored of exercise very quickly and this can be very de-motivational. This can turn people off exercise for life and leave people out of pocket[…]
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A thick and sweeping back is a key ingredient for a well developed physique. Developing the back requires a varied approach in exercise choice due to the number of muscles which composes the upper back. The back muscle which is commonly targeted is the latissimus dorsi, commonly referred to as[…]
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Groin strains are very common in those who weight lift, fitness train, and take part in sporting activities. The adductor muscles can be particular venerable during activities which incorporate explosive hip movements and quick changes in direction, hence tennis players, footballers, rugby players and countless other sports people susceptible to[…]
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There is little dispute on the illusion a wide set of shoulders can portray. If you want to enhance the V-taper, creating the appearance of a wide upper torso girth accompanied by a small waist, shoulder development has a big role to play. Not only are the shoulder muscles important[…]
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