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Jul 01, 2009 -
Are you hooked on my printable workouts yet? If so, make sure you keep up with them using this simple trick. If you keep your iPod with you at the gym, just tape your printout to the music player.
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May 28, 2009 -
Here are five simple things to include in your workout, to make it both safe and effective:
Warm-up: Among other things a warm-up leads to efficient calorie burning, injury prevention, and prepares the body for the workout. This is true for both cardio workouts and strength training session.
Cardio: A cardio workout is great for the cardiovascular system and plays a very important role in weight management. If you're sticking to weights a little cardio is great for a warm-up and for a cool down to lower your blood pressure.
Strength training: This creates strength and good posture, reduces the risk of lower back injury, and builds muscle.
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Feb 15, 2007 -
Researchers from the University of Missouri have found that you should not be inactive for more than two days between workouts. The reason being when you're inactive for longer than 48 hours your body may experience an increase in the amount of fat and the size of fat cells in the body.
So, if you're on a workout kick, keep it up!
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Nov 30, 2009 -
Here's a video workout from OnSugar blog Blogilates.
This Pilates video concentrates on the upper body and was specially created by request! You'll be sore tomorrow in your arms, chest, and shoulders and you're gonna love it.
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Nov 24, 2009 -
Now that the weather is changing and getting much chillier, some of us may be moving our workouts indoors, while others may love to sweat it out in the cool temps. Which do you prefer?
In Cooler Temps, Do You Prefer Indoor or Outdoor Workouts?
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Nov 09, 2009 -
We are headed straight for the ultimate day of American indulgence, Thanksgiving, which if followed by a month of festivities closing out the year. New York based trainer David Kirsch created a workout to help FitSugar readers stay on track this holiday season. He's helped Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, so he can definitely help us all tone up.
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Sep 10, 2009 -
Music motivates movement, and if you need some ideas for what tunes to turn up for your next workout, here are some suggestions from fellow FitSugar readers.
To hear the playlist, click play after you read more
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Nov 11, 2009 -
Tired of listening to the same old Britney Spears and Madonna songs while you work out? Fitness magazine interviewed top personal trainers to find out what songs pump them up while working out, and they came up with a list of the top 100 workout songs. To hear a little taste, read more
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Sep 04, 2009 -
Music is the great fitness motivator, and the faster the beat, the faster you move. If you're looking for an entire playlist that offers non-stop, fixed tempo music for your running, walking, or cycling workouts, check out Podrunner.
The site offers free workout playlists to help keep your pace constant, with ranges between 152 to 181 beats per minute.
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Jul 16, 2009 -
If the Summer heat is forcing you to work out indoors, here is a treadmill workout that will certainly bust through your cardio-machine boredom.
Next time you're at the gym, try this hill climbing treadmill workout combined with a bit of strength training that will blast away calories and really work the muscles in your lower body. This workout will certainly help get your backside ready for the beach.
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