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7 BEST MEDICINE BALL EXERCISES FOR BEGINNERS

For what seems like forever, the standard way of working out in any gym involved lifting weights, using cardio machines or a combination of both. In recent years, however, all sorts of exciting training methods have become popular — such as functional fitness. According to the Mayo Clinic, “functional fitness exercises train your muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work or in sports.” Although not every facility has [...]

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How To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle At The Same Time

Lose fat and gain muscle – it sounds simple, right? But why should we not be able to do it? Well, it is no doubt that it is a tough process that requires the utmost determination and confidence. Some people say that it is a foolish task while others say one should follow special forms of exercise and dieting to lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously. But all these facts are wrong. Losing excess fat and building strong muscle simultaneously are [...]

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12 Forearm Exercises to Do at Home

Forearm exercises stretch and strengthen the muscles crossing your hands, wrists, and elbows. These are the muscles used in daily life for tasks such as opening a glass jar or carrying a suitcase up a flight of stairs. They’re used in sports such as golf, racquetball, and basketball, too. Strengthening your forearms also increases grip strength, which is related to upper body strength. A strong grip helps you carry, hold, and lift items in your everyday life and during athletic activity. Plus, [...]

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10 AMAZING EXERCISES YOU CAN DO WITH WEIGHT PLATES

No bulky and expensive training equipment? No problem! You can jumpstart a fit & healthy lifestyle with nothing but a set of handy weight plates. Typically used in combination with barbells, weight plates are often underestimated, and dare we say it, underexplored. When we say weight plates, most people think of only one exercise: lifting. However, it’s the simplicity that makes a weight plate such a flexible piece of equipment. Among others, you can use it to build endurance, boost strength, and improve [...]

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Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress, study finds

Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study examined the link between fruit and vegetable intake and stress levels of more than 8,600 Australians aged between 25 and 91 participating in the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle (AusDiab) Study from Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute. The findings revealed people who ate at least 470 grams of fruit and vegetables daily had 10 percent lower stress [...]

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