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2021.
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"If you want to move well, become strong, and retain a balanced physique, you need to train the core. As such, people toss around the term "core training" for all types of workouts. But what does it truly involve? In this chapter, we'll answer that question and more, illuminating the benefits of training this critical section of the body. Even the scientific community has trouble answering this question. Everyone agrees that your core includes the...
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[2021]
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"Endurance training refers to prolonged, sustained exercise that's almost entirely aerobic. By relying on oxygen use for energy, low- to medium-intensity aerobic exercise can be kept up for long periods-hence the name "endurance." There isn't an exact upper limit on how long humans can endure exercise. Eventually, fatigue will set in, depending on intensity, fitness level, access to fuel, and willpower. To be considered endurance exercise, however,...
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2021.
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"Fitness, nutrition, and health all exist in a similar space. They all impact the human body, and being vigilant about all three is generally considered to be good for you. Is there a difference between being healthy and being fit? How does nutrition play a role in all of it? Let's attempt to answer these questions. Let's start with health. Technically, health is defined as "the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially: freedom...
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2021.
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"As you would imagine, a high-energy workout's primary defining trait lies in the name. They can be at a gym, outside, or in your own home, but they always feature an upbeat instructor leading a group. The instructor's role is fourfold: to dictate the exercises in the workout, demonstrate and encourage correct form, keep you motivated, and make sure you stay safe. Depending on the size of the group and workout space, that can be a tall ask! That's...
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2021.
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"When you think of strength training, what comes to mind? You're likely imagining a bodybuilder-type physique, lifting hundreds of pounds over his or her head. While this is only one sub-sector of the strength training community, we're often inundated with images of people doing heavy squats, barbell pressing, and guys pumped up on steroids. Strength training is so much more than bodybuilding. In fact, it's important for everyone! Teenagers, in particular,...
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[2023]
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"To perform at your best at any sport or athletic event you may encounter, being able to compete hard for an extended period of time is a must. Any athlete can come out of the gate strong, performing well before fatigue sets in. One trait that sets the greatest competitors apart from the pack is the ability to bring the same intensity over and over again until the final whistle. While there are certainly benefits to dividing your workouts into periods...
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[2023]
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"If you don't like to exercise or find it intimidating, low-impact training offers so much variety to choose from that you are bound to find a workout you like. On the other hand, if you're a serious athlete and think low-impact training is too easy or won't improve your performance, think again. Its name implies that it involves a non-contact sport or exercise, but that's not the case. Low-impact training is any activity or sport that is easy (low-impact)...
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[2023]
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"When considering the term "fitness," the first things that probably come to your mind are activities like going to the gym, maintaining a healthy body weight, and drinking plenty of water. All of these variables are, without a doubt, integral parts of what it means to be fit. Physical fitness is strongly emphasized in our society today, primarily for its physiological benefits. Unfortunately, many other beneficial factors have also become prevalent...