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You Asked: What Is Muscle Fatigue?
You're asking and I'm answering.
"Hey Fit. In a lot of your weight lifting posts you talk about picking a weight that leads to 'muscle fatigue or failure' but I'm not really sure I know what that means or how that feels.
Fit Tip: Work Out While Watching TV
I've definitely used the excuse before that I'm too tired after work to exercise, or that I just don't have the time. Nobody has an extra hour lying around in their day for working out — you have to make the time. That means that sometimes you've got to multitask to get in a workout.
Dear Poll: What Celebrity Statement Annoys you Most?
Celebrities are constantly being interviewed and the general public seems to be getting more and more obsessed with their responses to the tough questions. We want to believe them when they say, "Oh, I never worry about my weight, I am just blessed with good genes" or "I used to sit at home alone on Saturday nights when all my friends would be out on dates" but I think it is fair to say we all want to scream YEAH RIGHT!!! So ladies, what I want to know is, what do you think is the most bogus and annoying celebrity statement?
Get in Gear: PlateMates
If you're looking to tone up this summer, using dumbbells is a great way to get results. I've noticed that for certain exercises, like bicep curls, I can use a heavier weight, but since I have a torn rotator cuff, I need a lighter weight when doing side dumbbell raises.
I've discovered something that has solved my problem.
How Do I Know How Much Weight to Lift?
Now that you've read the benefits of strength training, hopefully you've decided to incorporate lifting weights into your workout, if you don't already. Don't just assume that you should use an eight pound dumbbell for everything you do just because that is what every other woman at the gym does. Instead take the time to figure out how much you should be lifting with these guidelines: Pick a weight that you can lift 10-12 times without straining.Strength, Resistance and Weight Training, Oh My!
You hear a lot of buzz going on around strength training, resistance training and weight training but what is the difference? Is one better than the other?
Strength training is a general term for all exercises that develop the strength and size of muscles.
Wii Weights - Step Up Your Game
OK, so as a lover of anything promoting exercise, I'm all for the Wii. Using it as your only form of exercise, that I'm not so sure about.
If you are looking to maximize your Wii workout you should check out these Wii Weights.
Get in Gear: Smart Weights = Smart Bells
It's tough and awkward to do all of the elements of your workouts with the standard weights that are meant to be put on the end of a bar. I find this especially tough for enhancing an ab workout.
Smart Bells ($89.95) are sculptural weights designed to conform to the shape of the body.
Get in Gear: AquaBells
Are you going to be traveling this holiday season? Working out can often be hard to fit in amidst all of the celebrations. Maybe the issue is not the time, in fact you'd love an hour to yourself, but you don't have any way to exercise.
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Why Exercise Won't Help You Lose Weight . . . Sort Of
There have been a lot of reports in the last year confirming that contrary to popular belief, not all exercise leads to significant weight loss. If you want to shed pounds, it mostly comes down to diet. It’s no surprise that changing your diet can help you lose weight, but for decades, many people believed that exercise was the best pathway to a slimmer, fitter you.
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