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Key Tips to Exercising Better After A Disability When Disabled

Gaining a disability can change someone's life in ways they may not be able to imagine from the get-go. This can greatly affect the way they used to do things, and adjustments need to be made in order to help people with disabilities gain newfound control of their situation in order to have a better, more fruitful life. If you want to pursue fitness with a disability, are there key tips to exercising better after a disability? Turns out, there are ways to exercise better despite your condition. Perhaps, it's important to first establish a mindset that having a disability is not something to be ashamed of. In fact, according to World Health Organization numbers, around 15-percent of the world's total population actually have some form...

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8 Benefits of Running That Make You Healthier (and Happier)

You can keep the body in shape with good overall health easily if you follow a workout routine or do some kind of exercises outdoor like running, swimming, jogging, etc. We have come up with some benefits of running to help you understand what you can get by running normally without going too hard by running on rough terrains which could lead to aching joints and body muscles. So come on folks let’s read the benefits of running to get your body in shape with good health without doing dieting Running Is Good for Your Heart Running is the best cardio to do. Do as little as five to 10 minutes a day, at slow speeds (how does a nice 12-minute mile sound to you?) is associated with a...

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Post-workout Nutrition: What Does the Science Say

Post-workout nutrition is still raising discussions among scientists. There are different opinions on what it should look like and how important it really is for different types of athletes. Research results also differ, depending on its conduct and various factors. However, there are facts that everybody agrees on, so let's take a closer look at this topic. What post-workout nutrition really is? [caption id="attachment_50892" align="alignnone" width="750"] Source: unsplash.com[/caption] The basic role of post-workout nutrition can be explained on three levels: our bodies use nutrition in different ways, depending on the time and activity it is very important what we consume before, during and after the workout our body's performance, composition and its ability to recover can be greatly influenced by what we eat after the workout. There have been...

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A Woman’s Guide to Working Out at Home

At the beginning of every year, women and men alike sign up for gym memberships in droves. Unfortunately, a couple of months later, promises of being a fitter, better you have fallen by the wayside. This is not surprising considering all of the obstacles preventing you from actually going to the gym. First, you have to find a way to keep up with your gym membership. Depending on where you live and the kind of money you are making, this can be an expense that you simply can’t afford. Even if you do have enough in your bank account to make these payments, there is the small matter of actually getting yourself to the gym on a regular basis. Most people don’t really want to start...

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10 Workout Tips for Busy Moms

Between dealing with insane extracurricular schedules, messes around the house, cranky children, and the million other to-do’s that come with being a mother, finding the time to exercise can seem like an impossible challenge. You can hardly get ready for the day without being interrupted, so how are you supposed to set aside a chunk of time for working out? If you’ve had trouble carving out an exercise routine and sticking to it, here are ten life-changing tips that will help you get in shape without shirking your responsibilities as a busy mom. First and Foremost: Get in the Right Mindset Constantly telling yourself that you’re too stressed, busy, or out-of-shape to start working out is a terrible way to get motivated. Ditch those negative thoughts...

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Five Tips That Will Help You Carve Out a Six-Pack

Have you been dreaming about that perfect six-pack of abs just in time for the summer season but figure it’s out of reach? Sure, getting that six pack is no easy feat, but it’s more than possible when you’ve got the right plan and advice to help you along the way. If you’ve been putting off getting started on a six-pack cause you’re not sure what the best approach will be, then you’re going to want to check out these four tips that will help you to carve out the abs you’ve been wanting. Healthy Proteins are Your Friend While there is a lot of focus on what not to eat when you're trying to build that six-pack of abs, there should also be a focus on...

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The Ultimate Top 5 Abs Workout for Men

A perfectly fit physique starts with some rock hard abs. Actually, a well-formed 6-pack is considered a must-have for any man that considers himself fit. Building a firm tummy requires a strict routine that you have to follow through on a daily basis; be it diet or workout. The plan, in this case, is to kill the flab and tighten the muscles around the tummy area. Before you embark on this workout journey, it is best that you understand that different bodies behave differently. It may take your gym partner a half a crunch to tone up while it will take you several months just to achieve visible results. However, it is best that you remain persistent in your workouts because you never know when your...

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Lactic Acid: The Athlete’s Enemy

Representing one of the greatest ironies in personal wellness today, millions of athletes and fitness devotees who watch every bite they eat are being challenged by the very same culprit affecting those who regularly consume processed foods, salty snacks, and sugary desserts. Their shared enemy? Excess acidity. Consider this: if you’re a serious athlete, “weekend warrior,” or an active consumer who values the life-affirming benefits of strenuous regular exercise, it’s likely you’ve experienced the muscle discomfort and fatigue often associated with lactic acid build-up. And if you haven’t taken the proper amount of time to ramp up the intensity of your workouts, the symptoms are likely to be that much more prominent. Lactic Acid Explained As an athlete, or simply someone who trains to beat your personal best,...

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