Strength training has always been a love hate. You want to gain that lean, strong body. But you also know it’s a tough journey. Not giving up, you continue to focus on the goal of becoming stronger and fitter. The worst advice you can take is to go on a stringent diet when you are …
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When you think about working out, what usually flashes across your mind? Is it the torturous hour on the treadmill where you’re constantly counting down every minute? Or the tear-inducing boredom on the stationary bike? Most people dread exercising, because they think it’s boring, or it’s tiring, or they just plain don’t like it. Granted, exercise …
Better stamina, your dream body, or just a healthier glow on your skin. None of these can be achieved while lying on your couch. If you’re here looking for an easy way out, here’s a reality check: there is no easy way to get fit and healthy. There is however plenty of rewards to be reaped …
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You probably wish you had a home gym. Who doesn’t? It’s convenient. It’s cool. It probably makes you want to exercise more. On the flip side, you probably assume that it’s expensive to have a home gym. That’s a myth. Now we’re not talking about extravagant lavish home gyms you see on marketing materials. We’re talking …
Spinning, or also known as Indoor Cycling, is a form of exercise using a stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel. It can be done in a group or individual setting. It focuses on endurance, strength, high intensity interval training and recovery. Run faster with spinning: True or untrue? To be a good swimmer, you …
You always see and hear stories from people about how getting serious about fitness has helped them be healthier and look better. What you don’t hear so much about is the kind of people you meet in the world of fitness. Weightlifting? Why not? Before I join The Vanguard in June, I could count the …
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Also referred to as Middle Eastern, Arabic and Oriental dance, belly dancing is an ancient and expressive form of movement that is performed during celebrations and rituals [1]. These days, despite it being stereotyped as a form of sensual entertainment, many women are learning this dance art because of its fitness and health benefits. Seeing superstars such as …
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The Gist of It Strength training can help increase muscle strength and endurance while also strengthening bones and burning fat. Body weight and free weight exercises are enough for a well-rounded strength training routine. Something is always better than nothing. Even if you can’t do a lot, start by doing a little and you’ll get …
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Post-run stretching is an essential part of running that many runners tend to neglect or rather, forget. ADMIT IT! YOU’RE ONE OF THEM. I was one of them too. Keyword: WAS! These days, I spend close to 20 minutes doing a full body stretch after my run! When to Stretch? Back in high school, we were always …
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This year of 2015 will be the 3rd year that I have been specifically training in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting. Since embarking on this roller coaster journey, I’ve learned a lot more about myself and still know there’s plenty more room for improvement. The best way to test my progress in this case would be participating …
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