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  • Improve Your Warm Up For a Better Workout  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Most people perform the same old five minute cardio warm up regardless of what their main work out consists of. This general warm up is not specific enough for most activities. Read on to find out what an activity specific warm up is and how it can help you reduce injuries and improve performance.
  • Secrets to Lifetime Fitness  By : Lanny Schaffer,Ph.D-4885
    Many people fail to reach their fitness goals because they didn't put enough planning and thought into their program. Some quit because they expected instantaneous results and didn't get them. If you've fallen off the fitness tracks before read on and learn ten steps that are necessary to reach your fitness goals.
  • Give Your Workout a Chance  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    All fitness programs need variety and change to be successful. Some of us, however, bounce from program to program without giving our existing routine time enough to work. Read on to find out how long you should stick to a routine before deciding whether or not it is effective and the importance of logging your results during this time period. Also, find out how to make appropriate changes when it's time.
  • Weight Training is Good for Your Heart  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    For decades we've been performing long duration low intensity aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular conditioning. New research has indicated that shorter more intense workouts are superior. Weight training, believe it or not, has been found to improve several heart healthy parameters. Read on to find out how and why resistance training enhances cardiac function
  • Body-Mind Exercise Boosts Immune System  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Mild to moderate activities of any kind can boost your immune system. Body-mind exercises such as Qigong, t'ai chi and yoga all have special characteristics that promote and enhance immune system function. Read on to find out why these types of exercises positively affect the immune system and why they work better than other types of fitness activities.
  • Kid Fit  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Our childrens's fitness levels are at an all time low. For example, over 30% of our kids are obese, few eat a healthy diet and less get regular exercise. Read on to find out what health parameters are of greatest concern and what parents can do to help their kids grow up fit and healthy.
  • Tips on Cold Weather Running  By : Hut Allred
    While being dedicated to your sport is admirable, here are some tips on cold weather running from a personal fitness & nutrition trainer Dallas you should know in order to avoid injury and have a safe run. You might also consider using the expert skills of personal fitness & nutrition trainer
  • Exercise Ball vs. Office Chair  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    A new office trend is to sit on an exercise ball instead of an office chair. Proponents claim it strengthens their core muscles, burns more calories and reduces back stress. Read on to get a glimpse at what the newer research says and find out if it really makes a difference whether you sit on ball versus a chair.
  • Best Rest Intervals for Strength Gain  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Research has supported the idea that mulitple sets are superior to single sets to build strength while resistance training. Research has now come out with some guidelines on how much rest you should take between sets depending on your strength goals. Read on and find out the best rest interval for your specific type of weight training and what other factors need to be in place.
  • Great Nutrition Equals Great Abs  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Everybody wants to know how to get a six pack set of abs. Some try doing a lot of extra sets of abs while others try to increase the amount of their total daily workout. Neither of these are the answer. Ripped abs are a function of a very low percentage of body fat. Read on to find out what it really takes to shred your midsection.
  • Can You Drink Too Much Water?  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Most athletes and fitness participants worry about lack of hydration. The opposite condition, overconsumption of fluids, can be just as serious. Read on about this conditon, known as hyponatremia, and what you can do to prevent it.
  • Bladder Control Exercise  By : Sven Ullmann
    If you suffer from bladder control problems there are many options you can choose that can help you with your condition. One of the healthiest ways to restore function to your bladder is through Kegal exercises which are exercises that strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
  • New Warm-up Techniques Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Most of us still do the old fashioned light exercise/static stretching type warmup. New research has found this outdated method to be less effective than what new studies call dynamic warm-ups. Read on to find out what comprises a dynamic warm-up, and what the benefits are especially to sports specific training.
  • Best Ways to Injure Yourself in the Gym  By : Lanny Schaffer, Ph.D-4885
    Want to find out the very best ways to injure yourself in the gym. This article has a sarcastic twist to it but it will give you 14 not so uncommon ways people still injure themselves while working out.
  • Get Rid Of Cellulite Exercises  By : Sven Ullmann
    For some reason it seem that women are more prone to cellulite then men, or maybe it is just that we notice it more, or complain about it more. For those that are lucky enough to not know what it is, cellulite is the trapped fat that us unlucky people can't seem to shake no matter how hard we try to.

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