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Attitude and Motivation

Attitude and Motivation »


Some useful ways to look at exercise when you need to look at it in a new way...

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Reasons you should exercise

Reasons you should exercise »


We all know some of these. Here are all of the major benefits of exercise...

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Ten reasons to build strength (i e muscle!)

Ten reasons to build strength (i e muscle!) »


More and more research suggests it's at least as important as other exercise... read article »
 
How often should you exercise?

How often should you exercise? »


The American College of Sports Medicine has made recommendations for the frequency and intensity of exercise... read article »
 
Sensible and safe ways to exercise

Sensible and safe ways to exercise »


Take care and make a good start with good habits...these points relate particularly to resistance-based exercise

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W hat's best - free weights or strength machines?

W hat's best - free weights or strength machines? »


They’re quite different in the way they need to be used, and in the results they get. Here’s a discussion of their respective benefits and disadvantages.

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Choosing a treadmill, rowing machine, cross trainer, or exercise bike?

Choosing a treadmill, rowing machine, cross trainer, or exercise bike? »


How to choose? Here are some ideas... read article »
 
Is morning or later in the day the best time to exercise?

Is morning or later in the day the best time to exercise? »


Everyone agrees that exercise at anytime is better than no exercise at all. However... read article »
 
Give it some beef

Give it some beef »


Watching TV or reading may mean you're not making much of an effort on cardio gear.....

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Muscle-building and fat loss for women: strong tactics

Muscle-building and fat loss for women: strong tactics »


Here are some trainers' favourite techniques

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Resistance training for beginners

Resistance training for beginners »


Resistance training and strength training are different terms for the same thing – an activity that builds muscle. There are various ways of performing resistance training...
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Guidelines for cardiovascular exercise

Guidelines for cardiovascular exercise »


When considering the type of cardiovascular exercise you need to do, keep in mind the F.I.T.T. principles (Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type)... read article »
 
Cardiovascular exercise intensity

Cardiovascular exercise intensity »


Some methods of measuring your cardiovascular exercise intensity... read article »
 
Flexibility and stretching

Flexibility and stretching »


Stretching is a fundamental way to improve your overall health and fitness... read article »
 
More on stretching

More on stretching »



There's been conflicting information on stretching and its benefits.  Formal tests have cast doubt on its ability to reduce soreness after exercise, and to protect against injury, but broad views seem consistently to support the following benefits:

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Don't lock out!  (elbows, knees)

Don't lock out! (elbows, knees) »


This may be obvious to many people, but....

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The importance of strength in your core muscles

The importance of strength in your core muscles »


Your core muscles - those which control and stabilize your lower back, abdomen and hips - are important in many other ways

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Everyday exercise can be easier than fewer days

Everyday exercise can be easier than fewer days »


Make everyday exercise your default option...

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Drink Plenty of Water

Drink Plenty of Water »


Important...many people don't drink enough... read article »
 

Understand Set Point Theory »


A useful way to look at how your body adjusts to exercise read article »