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Quad stretches is important to help lengthen the quad muscles. The quad is located on the front of the thigh and is one of the major leg muscles. It is important to stretch this muscle group after your various leg workouts or runs. The Different Stretches You Will Learn Butterfly stretch Looking at ceiling stretch Lie-on-your-belly stretch Leg extensions on… Read more »
I’ve mentioned it very often so you might be wondering the definition of aerobics exercise! Aerobic exercise is basically any exercise or activity that helps to strengthen the heart. In a nutshell, if you engage in any activity that raises your heart rate significantly, it can be said that you are doing aerobics. This definition of aerobics has caused many… Read more »
One of the commonly asked questions is what is the best aerobic exercise? My response to that is pretty simple. In my opinion, any workout that you thoroughly love and enjoy is easily the best aerobic exercise for you and your body. Think about it, if you enjoy something, you are less likely to complain about working out. If you… Read more »
One of the great diet myths is that people should not eat proteins and carbs together as these two things are great enemies and like to fight each other. Why is this such a great myth? The answer is because if it were true then nature would be wrong and nature is never wrong; but humans are. Lentils and beans,… Read more »
Eating fat makes people fat. At least that is the myth people are told. However, it is untrue. It is not just eating fat that makes a person fat. Add in sugar, carbohydrates, alcohol and the many other fats and they are all turned into glucose which is the fuel that makes bodies run. Any excess that they body has… Read more »
Being outdoors in warm weather can be exhilarating, especially if you have spent months inside because of cold weather. Summer brings many opportunities to participate in physical activities and sports, as well as the daylight hours to enjoy these pursuits! However, understanding how to safely and effectively exercise in the heat is important. Here are some dos and don’ts to… Read more »
The way the body turns food into energy or fat storage is through metabolism. People bodies respond differently to the food they eat and this is, at least in part, programmed by their bodies. Being programmed refers to genetics. For some people metabolism is very high so their food rapidly turns into energy and is burned. For others whose metabolism… Read more »