Planning the intensity of an aerobics workout

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To get the most out of your aerobics workouts, you need to be aware of intensity and its role in maximizing your exercise results. Intensity is basically how hard you push yourself, and the strain you feel as you work out. Too little intensity, and you won’t see significant improvements in your cardiovascular strength or fat burning. Too much, and you could injure yourself. The ...

What’s your favorite cardio machine?

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You can get a perfectly good cardio workout by walking, running or even jumping rope. But many people find they prefer the sort of cardio machines you find at gyms. The advantages of these machines are obvious: you can always use them, no matter the weather, and they have settings which let you control the intensity of your workout. When used in an air conditioned ...

The pros of weightlifting with machines

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When it comes to weightlifting, you have a choice before you: free weights, or weight machines? Both have advantages and disadvantages, and it will depend on what you’re trying to achieve – and on your financial situation. Free weights are generally less expensive than weight machines – or memberships to gyms where you have access to weight machines – but there are very inexpensive weight ...

Weightlifting as cross training

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Not only is weightlifting a great sport or health activity in and of itself – it’s also great as cross-training for any other sport you’re into. Whether you engage in a general weightlifting routine to enhance your overall health and strength or target certain muscle groups you use in other sports activities, the benefits are very good. This is why weightlifting is part of the ...

Losing weight through weightlifting

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Most people turn to cardio workouts for fat-burning and weight loss, rather than weightlifting. It is true that muscle is heavy and by increasing muscle mass, you increase your weight. But a weightlifting routing can actually be designed to help you burn fat, speed up your metabolism and ultimately lose weight. The “Resting Metabolism Rate” (RMR) is the speed at which your body burns calories ...

How to do the squat

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The Squat is an excellent exercise for building strength in your lower body and legs. It’s important that you learn the correct method for doing squats, so that you don’t strain or injure your muscles in the process. The squat should make your muscles feel stretched and challenged, not pained. Incorrect technique can also cause you not to get as much benefit from the exercise ...

Weightlifting Equipment Basics

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Weightlifting is one of the least expensive and most simple forms of exercise to take up because it really doesn’t require any particular equipment. You can lift cans of beans to work your biceps and triceps, lift heavy books to work your shoulders, etc. The only think that makes the equipment worth investing in is the comfort of handles that make it easy for your ...

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