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   <title>Guidant Corporation Recalls Heart Defibrillators</title>
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      <![CDATA[A worldwide recall was announced by Guidant Corporation for nearly 50,000 of their heart defibrillators due to potential malfunctions in these devices.

Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration did not require Guidant to take this step, the FDA has stated that they completely support the decision due to the serious nature of the potential defect.

Specifically, the Guidant Corporation heart defibrillators have been shown to have a tendency toward short-circuiting.  This means that it is possible for the device to not provide a shock to the heart when needed to regulate the heart rhythm.  Reports indicate that at least 45 heart defibrillators have malfunctioned leading to at least 2 days since May 2005.

Models being recalled by Guidant Corporation include:

揃PRIZM 2 DR, Model 1861, manufactured on or before April 16, 2002 揃CONTAK RENEWAL, Model H135, manufactured on or before August 26, 2004 揃CONTAK RENEWAL 2, Model H155, manufactured on or before August 26, 2004

In addition, the FDA announced that Guidant would also be recalling another group of heart defibrillators that have shown to have memory error problems.  This group includes the models known as PRIZM AVT, VITALITY AVT, RENEWAL 3 AVT and RENEWAL 4 AVT.

&quot;Patient safety is paramount and our highest priority," Guidant CEO Ronald W. Dollens said in a statement. "Guidant takes seriously its responsibility to create the most reliable products and services, enhance patient outcome and limit adverse events to patients."  They also stated that Guidant will continue to sell the original Prizm 2 DR heart defibrillator in spite of a redesign done after discovering a potential flaw in 2002.

If you or a loved one is currently using one of the <a target="_new" href="http://www.angeloslaw.com">recalled heart defibrillators</a>, you may have a <a target="_new" href="http://www.angeloslaw.com">liability claim against Guidant Corporation</a>.  Please <a target="_new" href="http://www.angeloslaw.com/contact.htm">e-mail</a> or call the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, P.C. to schedule a consultation with an experienced defective product attorney at (800)252-6622.]]>
      
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   <title>Are You Making This Cardio Mistake?</title>
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      <![CDATA[Are you exercising for long periods of time to try to burn fat?  If you're like most people you probably are, but there is a better way.  It's called &quot;high intensity interval training&quot; (HIIT) and lately it has started to become pretty famous for its obvious health benefits.

--So What Exactly Are The Benefits?

1. Major Increase in Fat Loss. In a study done by Tremblay et al, two groups were assigned different training regimines.  Group A performed the regular moderate intensity cardio (like jogging or bicycling) for 20 weeks and Group B performed a HIIT routine for 15 weeks.  In the end the results of each group were recorded.  Group B lost nine times more fat than Group A and in 5 weeks less (1)!

2. Increased Lactic Acid Threshold.  Lactic acid is that burning sensation you feel when you work a muscle really hard.  You're lactic acid threshold is how fast your body can remove the lactic acid in your muscles.  The higher the lactic acid threshold, the harder you can work your muscles before they get tired.

3. Increased peak power, or the maximum amount of energy available for a sustained period of time (2)(3)(4).

4. Increased VO2 peak or ability to utilize oxygen (2).

5. Shorter Workouts.  I don't know about you, but would you rather spend 30 minutes to an hour jogging along the road, or crank it up a notch and just spend 4-8 minutes performing sprints?

--So Why Does This Burn more Fat than just Jogging?

Although HIIT is much shorter than a normal &quot;run for 30 minutes&quot; workout, it burns more fat.  To put it simply, after your HIIT training session is over with your metabolism explodes and tons of calories are being burned.  So essentially with HIIT training, you burn most of the fat after your training session.

--So How Exactly Do I Perform This?

Simply put, HIIT is based around this concept: Go fast then go slow. Repeat.  You can perform HIIT routines on pretty much any machine you want like a treadmill, elliptical machine, cycling machine, or apply it to almost any sport (swimming, cycling, running).  Try to keep the bursts of speed at around 90%-100% of max effort.

Here is a sample HIIT routine:

Sprint 20 Seconds
Rest 10 Seconds
Repeat 4-8 Times

Or

Sprint 15 Seconds
Rest 5 Seconds
Repeat 4-6 Times

These are just samples, you can change it however you want (you could even use distance instead of time), but remember, HIIT is based around the concept of fast bursts of work.  Also, to continually challenge yourself you should add to how many times you repeat the cycle.  Say for instance day one you repeat the sprint/rest cycle 8 times, well the next time you should shoot for 9 times.  Also remember the amount of time you sprint, rest, and the amount of times you repeat the cycle should depend upon your athletic ability.

If you havn't trained at a high intensity since your high school gym days, take it slow at first.  If you have to start at 80% intensity and perform less cycles that's O.K. too.  Everyone has to start somewhere.  You may also want to check with your doctor before performing a routine like this as it is very physically demanding.

If you want some more tips on how to break through fitness plateaus, techniques to become more flexible, want to learn what and how to use &quot;speed effort&quot; and &quot;dynamic weight&quot; , get free book and product reviews check out www.freefitnesstips.info.

(1) Tremblay, A., J. Simoneau, and C. Bouchard. Impact of exercise intensity on body fatness and skeletal muscle metabolism. Metabolism. 43:814-818, 1994.

(2) Laursen PB, Blanchard MA, Jenkins DG. Acute high-intensity interval training improves Tvent and peak power output in highly trained males. Appl Physiol. 27:336-348, 2002.

(3) Truijens MJ, Toussaint HM, Dow J, Levine BD. Effect of high-intensity hypoxic training on sea-level swimming performances. J Appl Physiol. 94:733-743, 2003.

(4) Lindsay FH, Hawley JA, Myburgh KH, Schomer HH, Noakes TD, Dennis SC. Improve athletic performance in highly trained cyclists after interval training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 28:1427-1434, 1996.

Nathan Latvaitis is an avid fitness researcher.  He believes that through knowledge, anyone can achieve their goals.  Nathan runs a website at <a target="_new" href="http://FreeFitnessTips.info/">FreeFitnessTips.info</a> which offers a free 6 day course offering just that - knowledge.]]>
      
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   <title>Treadmill Workout Ideas That Make Fitness Fun</title>
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      <![CDATA[Research shows that in order to lose weight safely and keep it off, you need to exercise.  And even those who are not overweight benefit from an exercise or workout routine.  But many people don't exercise regularly, which puts them at risk for heart disease, accidents or injuries, and other health concerns.  There are many reasons people give why they don't exercise more.  It's boring, it's too difficult, they don't have enough time or they'd rather be doing other things.  Some people aren't sure how to exercise and they are uncomfortable going to a fitness center to work with a trainer.  But with a good treadmill and a workout routine that fits your needs, exercise can be enjoyable, convenient and beneficial.

A treadmill is a perfect choice in exercise equipment for many people.  It allows you to walk or run in the security and privacy of your own home.  Unlike weightlifting or aerobics, you don't have to use your hands or move your body across the room.  Typically, it requires less concentration than other types of workouts, especially if you have a treadmill that allows you to program in a variety of workout components, such as hills, speed changes, and adjustments to maintain a target heart rate.

The Basics

The type of treadmill workout that is best for you depends on your overall fitness level, what you are trying to accomplish through your exercise routine, and what you enjoy doing.  Continuous training is perhaps the most common type of treadmill routine.  Essentially, it involves running at a set pace, usually for 20 to 45 minutes.  This type of exercise workout is ideal for incorporating some fun activities into your treadmill workout.  The majority of our suggestions below are aimed at those who are basically turning on the machine and walking or running until their time is up.

Those who prefer a more demanding workout or who are in training for marathons or other stamina events go with interval training.  It consists of shorter bouts of activity performed in quick succession and at a higher intensity.  Because this requires more effort and concentration, it may be difficult to let your mind wander or to focus on other activities.  How much you have to concentrate depends on the individual but there are still some fun activities listed below that can be added to any treadmill workout.

One of the most important aspects of any exercise routine geared toward improving cardio strength is to be sure you are exercising in such a way that you achieve and maintain your target heart rate.  Maximum heart rate is calculated by subtracting your age in years from 220.  Most people agree that a good target heart rate zone is 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate.  Because this factor is so critical to healthy, productive exercise, many treadmills come with a heart rate monitor built in, often in the handrails that you hold onto when using the machine.  But you can also purchase an inexpensive heart rate monitor from most large department stores, health stores or at hundreds of locations online.

How you choose to achieve your target heart rate, be it walking, jogging, continuous or interval training is up to you.  But we have some suggestions to help you make exercise more fun and increase your chances of sticking with it and exercising regularly.

Tune It Up

Perhaps the most popular way to entertain yourself while using your treadmill is to listen to music.  It can help you focus and give you something else to think about while enduring even the most strenuous parts of a workout.  It is a good way to check out new music and expand your horizons.  Or put in your favorite motivational music ? the songs that really get you moving and shaking ? and your 45-minute routine will whiz by.  There are some treadmill music CDs that have been compiled specifically for those who need a little motivation in their treadmill exercise routine.  Use headphones to avoid disturbing family members if necessary.

Learn While You Burn

Maybe you prefer to lose yourself in a good story.  Some people are able to read a print book or magazine while they exercise on their treadmills.  Several companies sell book holders that attach to the treadmill and work well as long as you are not bouncing around so much that it is difficult to read the print.  Many people listen to books or storytelling on tape or CDs.  This is especially productive for those who don't have time to sit down with a good book or who fall asleep when trying to read in bed.

Mary Gossen had a book she truly wanted to read, but the only time she could find in her busy schedule was in the evening before bed.  This didn't work well for her because she would doze off after just one or two pages.  &quot;There is something about reading before bed that puts me right out,&quot; she shared.  &quot;But I got the book on tape and listened to it while I walked on the treadmill and I was able to finish it in under a week.  In fact, I found myself walking longer than my normal amount of time because I didn't want to turn off the tape.  Now I listen to books on tape all the time while I exercise.&quot;

An alternative is listening to language tapes.  This works especially well if you have a vacation planned.  You can build your language skills and get in shape for that bikini, and the excitement of the pending trip helps motivate you to get on the treadmill.  Place a fan nearby or get one that attaches to your machine and you can even imagine you are already there, enjoying the tropical breezes.

Not able to get away for a vacation?  Pick a destination you'd like to visit and then calculate how many miles you walk or jog each workout and plot them on a map.  Watch the travel channels on TV or rent a video guide to the area to help provide incentive and distraction.

Guilt Free TV

Many people watch television while on the treadmill because they say it makes them feel less guilty about watching.  A good movie can help you forget you are exercising, and you are probably not going to fill up with popcorn and treats if you watch while you're on the treadmill.  You will probably have to break it up into several segments, but the anticipation to see the end of the movie makes you that much more eager to exercise.  Also, by agreeing to exercise everyday when your favorite sitcom reruns, soap or reality TV show is on helps you stick to a regular workout schedule.

Sarah Marcus got hooked on a soap opera while she was home on maternity leave.  When she returned to work, she began taping the soap and then watching it while she exercised each evening.  &quot;I got to see my soap and my husband got to spend some time with the baby while I exercised.  Plus it helped me to lose my pregnancy weight faster.

These are just some ideas to get you started and help make your treadmill workout more enjoyable and hence something you will look forward to and stick with.  Maybe you get a headset and talk with a friend on the phone while you workout.  Or better yet, set up dual treadmills side by side and make a date out of it.  The possibilities are many and whatever keeps you exercising on a regular basis is a good thing.  Half the fun can be experimenting to see what works best for you.

C.J. Gustafson is a successful writer for <a href="http://www.treadmill-ratings-n-reviews.net/treadmill_parts.htm" target="_new">Treadmill-Ratings-n-Reviews.net</a>, providing <a href="http://www.treadmill-ratings-n-reviews.net/treadmill_ratings.htm" target="_new">treadmill ratings</a> and reviews on the most popular models. She admits she needs all the help she can get when it comes to sticking to <a href="http://www.treadmill-ratings-n-reviews.net/treadmill_workouts.htm" target="_new">treadmill workouts.</a>

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   <title>Winter Running: Survival Tips For Your Feet</title>
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      <![CDATA[The days are shorter, the air is colder and the streets are slicker. Yet, many will still brave the cold, damp and dark streets and trails as winter sets in. For those who don't mind a little rain, snow, sleet or below freezing temperatures and run to survive the winter, it is important to know how to protect the feet so they too, can survive the winter months.

1. Consider running in a trail shoe, even if you are not running on trails. Trail running shoes tend to protect your feet more than lighter nylon running shoes. Trail shoes also have more traction for slippery surfaces encountered during winter running.

2. Avoid cotton socks. Synthetic socks wick away moisture and help prevent blister formation and cold feet.

3. Make sure your shoes fit. Running shoes used for summer may not be an appropriate fit for winter. Many individuals will experience a small amount of swelling in their feet during the summer. This may cause a loose fit for winter, leading to heel slippage and potential blisters.

4. Pair your socks and shoes. Don't assume your heavier socks will work with your summer running shoes. Some individuals wear heavier socks during the winter and this may lead to the toes being cramped in the front of the shoe causing discomfort, numbness and sometimes jamming of the toes leading to blood under the toenails. The reverse is also true. Your summer running socks may not work with your winter or running shoes.

5. Avoid tight footwear in cold weather. Tight shoes may decrease circulation to the toes and increase the chance for nerve impingement on the top of the foot.

6. Run on flat surfaces. In cold weather it is more difficult to adjust to uneven terrain because your muscles do not react as quickly. This will increase your chances of developing muscle strains and sprains. If you trail run in the winter, choose trails with fewer rocks, roots and dips.

7. Don't use your old worn-out shoes for winter running. Do not start your winter running in shoes that have 400-500 miles on them. Wearing shoes that are worn-out can lead to foot problems such as plantar fasciitis and tendonitis.

8. Warm up slowly. Your muscles will take longer to warm-up in colder weather. Your chances of injury increase when you do not take the time to warm-up properly.

9. Avoid speedwork in very cold weather. Speedwork in cold weather will increase your chances of injury. Consider saving speedwork for the warmer days, and use the colder days for maintenance runs.

10. Take a break from running. Consider cross training if you are feeling stiff and sore or if you are experiencing foot, ankle or leg discomfort. Overuse injuries occur more frequently in the winter as runners unconsciously alter their gait to adapt to slippery, hard to see surfaces.

Christine Dobrowolski is a podiatrist and the author of Those Aching Feet: Your Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Foot Problems. To learn more about Dr. Dobrowolski and her book visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.skipublishing.com/.">http://www.skipublishing.com/.</a> For information about products which help with common foot problems visit <a target="_new" href="http://www.northcoastfootcare.com.">http://www.northcoastfootcare.com.</a>]]>
      
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   <title>Spinning Classes - Indoor Stationery Bicycle</title>
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      Over the years I have changed my exercise routine continuously. That wasn&apos;t exactly planned, but it probably kept my interest up. I started with twice-a-week through Adult Education at the local junior high school. That was simple non-impact bending. That was too easy. Then I moved into Jazzercise, which was high impact. I began to really enjoy that. But it was only offered twice-a-week. My energy level blossomed. I now am up to six days per week, and sometimes even that isn&apos;t enough!

I joined many health clubs over the years. After the highschool routine, which got dull after a while, I needed tofind something that would allow more days of exercising.It had to fit my schedule, since I&apos;ve always worked fulltime. There&apos;s no choice there! Adult Education classes areonly offered during the week for the most part and usually only once or twice a week. That&apos;s simply unacceptable for someone who needs to reduce stress, anxiety, nervous illness, depression and other problems.

I then joined an all-women&apos;s club, which was great! It was in a storefront but the place went bankrupt. I needed to move on. I joined a club open seven days a week and loved it. They had everything, mostly high-impact aerobics, my favorite. But they went bankrupt, as well. The company who purchased the club was too pushy and too interested in money first before pleasuring members. So I moved on.

I joined the Jewish Community Center and stayed there for 15 years until problems arose.

Gail Fonda has been writing for 40 years and probably will write the rest of her life. It just feels so good. She has a BA in Journalism, Kent State University.
      
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   <title>Chronic Headaches And Pain Often Can Be Eliminated By A Special Dentist</title>
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      <![CDATA[Denver, Colorado/Las Vegas, Nevada-Sometimes as Freud once said, &quot;A good cigar is just a smoke.&quot;  A headache, on the other hand, occasionally can be a sign of something much more serious than just a headache.

This is particularly true if it is accompanied by facial pain, neck and shoulder pain, tinnitus or ringing in the ears and unexplained loose teeth.  These symptoms, along with jaw pain, limited jaw movement or locking jaw, numbness in the fingers and arms, worn or cracked teeth and clicking or popping in the jaw joints can be signs that a person has the condition called temporomandibular joint syndrome or TMJ.  The condition occurs when the teeth, facial muscles and temporomandibular joints are out of alignment.

Fortunately, neuromuscular dentistry can help alleviate symptoms such as headaches, neck and shoulder pain, jaw pain, clicking or popping in the jaw and tinnitus ? another name for ringing in the ears.  A neuromuscular dentist may be able to help if you are suffering from any of the above symptoms or a number of other symptoms.  In a number of cases, these symptoms can actually be attributed to TMJ, also referred to as TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) or MPD (myofascial pain disorder).

The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) is considered by many to be the world leader in training neuromuscular dentists.  Neuromuscular dentists trained there are specially trained to recognize signs of TMJ, a disorder that is commonly passed by or misdiagnosed, and to provide the most appropriate care for the individual patient. Located in Las Vegas, NV, the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies was founded in 1995.  To learn more about the Institute and TMJ, please <a target="_new" href="http://www.leadingdentists.com">click here</a>.]]>
      
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   <title>Aerobic Training</title>
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      <![CDATA[How to start your aerobic training program:

Consider first setting your goals for sometime in the future; make sure they are realistic. Start easy, be kind to yourself. Many of us start out joining a gym and telling ourselves that now we will train every day! Six out of ten people going to gyms drop out in the first month. That's a staggering 60% of the people. The numbers are just as high for those that buy exercise equipment and don't use it. So you need several ingredients, not necessarily in order of importance, but because you want to be successful in your training.

1.Desire or motivation that is from who you are, not to get something.

2.Energy: This means you need to start thinking about eating better. No matter where you are with nutrition you can always improve (see nutrition for details). You need nutrients as well. Vitamins, power foods, high technology nutrition is available; you just need to make the effort. Without good fuel it's hard to get the energy to train.

3.Set your goals within yourself and make them realistic. Remember, there is no cause and effect so you can't cause health; you can only live it.

4.Make the time, create a loose schedule with alternatives, if need be.

5.Stick to it. Remember, consistency is more important than intensity.

6.Understand the basics of bio-mechanics, even for walking (posture, the muscles, the stretching, the meditation and imagery) to get the most from your efforts.

7.If you are in a family or a relationship, you need support and encouragement, not grief for leaving them alone so often. Get them to start with you (that's really tough sometimes). It's always easier if your partner is doing a similar program with you.

8.If you smoke, start making an effort to cut down, if that's really what you want to do. If not, it will not make a huge difference so much as your attitude towards it will. Use coltsfoot, an herb you can buy in health food stores and smoke it. It will cleanse your lungs, and help you to get off tobacco. You will find the desire will slowly fade away as you get healthier. We don't need to harp about it. JUST DO IT! QUIT.

9.If you eat more than a plate at a sitting, just start eating less, and limit snacks to fruit.

10.Maybe it's some of the food you eat. Cut down on fats, sugar, liquor, canned food, and packaged food full of hidden fats and sugars. I'm sure you already know the stuff that doesn't really help your body.

11.Eat more of the good stuff: fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole foods, grains, etc.

12.Drink more water, read more books, and have more fun in your life. Why not?

Of course there is more, but this would be a great start. Remember that when you work holistically you have a better chance at success. You will be working on several levels of health at the same time.

A few days you make it, then you miss one, and eventually another. I know, and I'm a professional trainer, it happens to me. Life is always changing, that's the beauty of it. That does not mean we give up; just go with the flow. Set some realistic goals, and know that you will miss some days. Make it up again, and don't beat yourself up about it.

The majority of people drop out of their health programs primarily because it is very hard to get motivated. There are a few myths about motivation for working out -- that knowledge will do it, or maybe we feel guilty because we are overweight -- but the key is if you don't have the energy none of that will matter. It's really about metabolism. Once you get older if you don't exercise, your own body will start to think you don't need the hormones and energy. Basically, it starts to shut down. When you do exercise, it's hard and your body feels like it's really stressed. It's not very pleasant, in fact, it hurts many times when you start to train.

To really increase the energy level and have your body and brain work with you, you need to take the nutrients to get your body working again. The food you eat needs to be better quality with more servings of natural fruits and vegetables. If you are eating junky food there is no way your body will be able to have more energy.

You need to consider antioxidants, vitamins, and some form of growth hormone like DHEA or Deer antler extract which is natural (IGF1 which is a pre-curser to HGH). Take care with Human Growth Hormon always consult your doctor. I personally don't recomend HGH, because if you take it your body stops producing it, there are alternatives. You can't take very much of this as it turns to testosterone and so you need to consult a doctor for medical advice. (see my web page for more information about this along with other nutrients). Most doctors don't recommend very high doses of either of these nutrients, so get professional advice. A small amount can do wonders for the human body. These nutrients increase metabolism, build muscle, and help the body to become anabolic (for building and repair of tissue). This is important: to not be catabolic (destructive down cycle) any longer. If you can use these health products, they are the best.

The research necessary to take the vitamin and nutrient business to its highest level is being done with these products. Your success in a fitness program is dependent on your nutrition program.

The minimum goal for an aerobic activity is five times a week for over thirty minutes each session, and even up to sixty minutes if you are only going to walk. Five times a week, not three times as we have heard. That doesn't mean it has to be all running or all walking. You can play tennis, golf, and walk briskly, or take a nice walk with the family. Families that train together, stay together. Play ball with the kids, for this to be effective and considered an aerobic activity, you need to do it over a half hour and get your heart rate up about 60 to 70% of your max. By then you start to burn some fat. As you increase this ability to burn some fat your brain says &quot;Hey! This person is active. Let's improve the metabolism.&quot;

As you exercise you also decrease your appetite so you eat less. This is when your body will start to create more hormones, endorphins, and pain-reducing substances called antefolins, which will help you to feel better. Remember, you have to get over the hump before you feel good from exercise. Then weight is not a big problem and you will slowly and naturally level off to your natural weight. This all helps to reduce your stress as well as helping you to feel more successful and some enhanced self-esteem. Balancing your body this way also helps reduce the risk of heart disease as well as diabetes. It helps you create more of HDL, which is the good cholesterol, and reduces the LDL & VLDL, the bad cholesterol.

A moderate exercise program always helps you sleep better. It enhances the digestion and the lymphatic systems (the cleanser of the body tissues). All this helps your body to work at the ultimate level. Remember, this is going to take time. Diets or any fast way will not last. We know now that when you diet or change anything too drastically your body goes into shock. Then the next time you eat, it holds on to it. You gain all the weight back, your body just needs to know you are not a couch patato.

So it's best to not focus on the weight. When your body is operating at its optimal level, you will be at your correct weight eventually. It all depends on your body type, anyway. You could still be heavy and be incredibly fit and healthy. Isn't that the purpose of all this?

A sample schedule for the beginner fitness enthusiast: Note you can replace walk for run- if you have been a runner, if not don't start running unless you are prepared to find all your sore, and injured places coming to the surface.

Day One.

Take an easy twenty-minute walk at a nice brisk pace. (Walk ten minutes from your starting point and turn around.) Find a nice place to walk, away from lots of cars. If your neighborhood is good place well, great. If not, take the extra time to drive to a park, beach, pasture or the country. No sense huffing and puffing more carbon monoxide. (Living in Los Angeles is like smoking ten cigarettes every hour. Cherniscki). You need to be able to keep up a conversation. If you are in oxygen debt you won't burn calories as well so take it easy at first. Upon returning, spend about ten or fifteen minutes stretching.

Consistency is more important than intensity. If you don't do it regularly the brain thinks &quot;well, this body doesn't need much energy so we can store all these extra calories in the thighs or butt.&quot; But if you start with some regular activity, just everyday stuff can contribute the message to the brain saying &quot;hey we need more energy.&quot; The brain begins to think this body is active and needs to increase the metabolism. Every two hours do something for at least ten minutes is another technique. Then your brain will take you to a higher metabolic level. As you increase your exercise program you will have more byproducts called free radicals. This is more reason for us to work with nutrition as well, because you need to increase the antioxidants to keep the body healthy from the free radicals.

Day Two

Just stretch for ten to fifteen minutes. If you are near water, maybe swim for ten to fifteen minutes. Or do a more easy walk if you are sore.

Day Three

Walk briskly for twenty-five minutes. Stretch for fifteen, or if you have it down, it could only take ten minutes to get a good stretch.

Day Four

Swim and stretch for at least twenty minutes and ten, respectively.

Day Five

You might miss one. . .Or walk maybe longer and easy or hard depending on how you feel.

Day Six

Walk a good deal faster for thirty minutes. If you feel tight walking, stop after you break into a light sweat and stretch for a few minutes. Regarding the legs and gluteus muscles. Then continue, finishing up with a good ten minute stretch.

Day Seven

If you didn't miss one day, take an easy walk, swim or stretch, maybe do something with family or friends. If you got sore at all during the week, then rest and just stretch or swim. Note: I like to add crunchies to all my workouts, strengthen the abdominals is a good way to trim the belly.

Continue this program until you can walk thirty minutes without losing your breath at all. This can take two weeks for most people and up to four weeks for others. If it takes you longer, stay with twenty-five minutes for two months, and then move into the next level. If within two weeks your body serves you well, you can proceed with the next level.

We will have an easy day and then a hard day for the rest of the training. If you miss an easy day, don't worry about it.

Continue on the following day with a brisk walk for thirty minutes. Now we will start to burn some fat. From now on, you workouts should last about forty-five minutes. So give yourself an hour to work it into your daily routine, if you don't feel like training don't know that you can do something easy.

As you get stronger, your easy days become more like your hard days when you first started. Walking can increase to five times per week within the first few months, depending on your body. You have to listen to it and pay attention. If you can get the advice from a certified personal trainer, please do. It never hurts to have more information. At this level it's not as critical as it will be when we start the strengthening program using weights, running or strengthening exercises.

Six to Eight Weeks

Most bodies will start to enjoy working out from here on out. After six or eight weeks, start your strength-training program. Once again, listen to your body. If you don't feel quite ready at six weeks, take eight. What's the rush? You have your whole life ahead of you. At this point is when I recommend the use of a certified personal trainer.

You can go in either of two directions with this addition to your program, with various levels of intensity depending on your body and your abilities.

If you are able and willing to run for your particular goals, you may now start to run. Start with easy jogging for twenty minutes every other day, and weight training every other day. Running at this time should be at least three days a week, the same for weight training. There is some evidence, however, that we could get by with two days of weight training (solid whole body sessions) and still do okay. Include one day of rest. The day you rest could be a very easy workout, either stretching, swimming or family fun.

For weight training we need to start just as easy. Many of us think that weight training will build large muscles. We see all these big bodybuilders, and although some of us admire the dedication it takes to build that kind of body, it is not necessarily true that weight training builds large muscles. It all depends on how you train, how much you train, and your age as well as the system of training. We know that by stressing any muscle naturally (exercises) or unnaturally (weights) we work with the law of irritation and adaptability to produce the result we want.

Basically, this means the body will adapt to irritation. Adapting can mean for size of muscle as well as for the functioning of the muscle. Adapting also can mean the heart and lungs adapting to more stress and improving the functioning of this system (aerobic conditioning). The irritation could be considered the stress exerted on the body (heart and lungs) by running or walking more and increasing time and duration. Then we consider strength in the muscles by more and more progressive exertion (making the body work progressively harder). This can be achieved by doing more and more pushups or other exercises. Using weight training for increasing strength, as well as burning more calories, we would have to build by lifting more times and more weight.

There is another way to use weight training to develop strength as well as endurance. This system works on the premise that using progressively more weight builds size and strength. Starting with more weight and then progressively reducing the weight with longer repetitions, we build endurance in the muscle instead of bulk. This is a good way to shape the body without building mass.

It's widely known now that for older women weight or resistance training is beneficial to stave off osteoporosis.

Please note: This section is not to take the place of medical advice. I recommend that you speak to your doctor before undertaking any kind of exercise program, especially weight training. See a professional; it will be a good investment in your body.

see web pages http://www.molinamassage.com  or  http://www.betterbacksystems.com

Othon Molina Ph.d. c LMT has been involved in the health field as a manual therapist and personal trainer for over thirty five years. He has studied with some of the top doctors and healers of our times. His specialty is treating sports injuries, back  problems, and teaching others how to improve their health or athletic competition using nutrition and fitness technologies.

One of his specialties is Kinesiology.  He has been a runner all his life, and competed in many triathlons, 5k's, 10k's and marathons. Competing at an elite level gave him the experience to help train others. Recently he coached and worked with the female champion of the German team of triathletes.

Some of his clients include: Bob Hope, Jane Seymor, Essam Kashoggy, Jim Nabors, Tony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, Carol Burnett, San Francisco Ballet, Allvin Alley Dance troupe, some of the top Olympic and international elite athletes, team doc and new trainer for the German professional triathletes. He also trains massage teams worldwide, as well as health professionals in Hawaii.]]>
      
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   <title>The Fitness Cardio Secret That Propels Lance Armstrong</title>
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      <![CDATA[What is Lance Armstrong doing that you can do to improve your results?

Most people exercise to lose weight, focusing solely on that one single goal.  Butwait, it is not only about looking aesthetically pleasing, getting in those tight jeans,or losing ten pounds.  It is really about improving your health, and human performance.

Each day when you are huffing and puffing on the treadmill, focusing vigorouslyon keeping yourself lean, have you ever thought about what physically isoccurring in your body besides burning a bunch of calories?

For improved results, more people need to stop focusing solely on calorie burn,and start thinking about improving such fitness values as VO2 Max, or maximumoxygen uptake.

What exactly is your VO2 Max?  VO2 Max is defined as the highest rate at whichoxygen can be taken in and used during high intensity dynamic exercise.  Whenyou are exercising aerobically on your treadmill, each and every muscle contraction requires oxygen to break down the fats, carbohydrates, and protein;thus, providing energy (ATP) needed to fuel the muscles in order for movement tooccur.

Humans, at rest, need 3.5 ml of oxygen, every minute, for each kilogram of bodyweight just to support the cellular activities in the tissues that keep us alive.

Now let's get back to our treadmill.  As you increase the speed or incline(intensity), more oxygen is required to transfer the oxygen through the blood andinto the muscles.  Due to increased intensity during your exercise session, moreoxygen is required to initiate the energy releasing process.

Now let's take the treadmill up to a speed and incline where you can no longercatch your breath comfortably.  The intensity has increase significantly, but youhave reached an upper limit on the amount of oxygen you can take in.  This isyour VO2 Max.

VO2 Max values differ from individual to individual.  Factors such as age, health,activity levels, training programs, and genetics all affect VO2 Max.  A sedentaryperson has a VO2 Max of around 20 ml of oxygen per kilogram of body weight perminute of exercise.  A highly trained endurance athlete can have a VO2 Max of70 ml/kg/min.

Now why does Lance Armstrong win all those bike races?  Yes, he has a greattraining program, a great coach, and great equipment.  However, his genetics foran endurance athlete are nothing short of astounding.  Do you know his VO2Max measures around 83-85 ml/kg/min, while an average person's is around 40?For Lance, his success is attributed to a combination of great training, will,desire, and unbelievable genetic makeup.

A Super Human Lance:

1. Lungs - 2 times the capacity of the average person

2. Muscle - Accumulates less lactic acid and is more efficient at

removing it.

3. Heart - Is about 1/3 larger with a resting heart rate of 32 beats per

minute, and peaks around 200 beats per minute.

4. Body Fat - 4-5 percent before the Tour starts, while an average

person has 15-20 percent.

5. Food Consumption - Needs 6500 calories per day, and upwards of

10,000 per day when biking in the mountains during his 120 mile race.

Truly amazing!

How do you improve VO2 Max?  Improvement is seen by progressivelychallenging yourself aerobically with consistent workouts at 60% to 85% of yourmaximum heart rate (220-age) for an extended period of time.  The mostimportant variable is to continue attempting to increase intensity levels of your workouts.  Progressively overloading is the key; your body will adapt, and improveyour VO2 Max as well as burn more calories for decreased body fat.

Now you ask, how can I measure my VO2 Max?

For the most accurate measurement, you can go into a hospital, or  a UniversityHuman Performance Lab and get the test.  You will generally use a treadmill or astationary bike, and be given an oxygen mask to measure your oxygen exchange. You will also be connected with chest electrodes to measure your heart response.The main objective is to walk, bike, or run as the intensity is progressivelyelevated until it is not possible to go any longer.  (You should be cleared ormonitored by your physician before attempting a VO2 Max test.)

The easier. but not as accurate way, is to do an estimated sub maximal aerobiccapacity test.

The following is one of the many tests that can be used.

Find a 400 meter track, bring a stopwatch, and walk/run as fast as you can go for12 minutes.  Keep track of the number of meters you have gone in 12 minutes,and use the following formula.

Distance Covered in Meters - 504.9 / 44.730 = Estimated VO2 Max

Here is a rough guide:

4-5 laps covered, your VO2 Max will be around 30.
5-7 laps covered, your VO2 Max will be around 45.
7-8 laps covered (2800 meters), your VO2 Max will be around 62.
8-8.5 laps covered (3200 meters), your VO2 Max will be around 67
9 laps covered (3600 meters), your VO2 Max will be around 70.

Learn to keep a close eye on your fitness values and try to continually improvethem.  Improvement will lead to great health benefits, and may result in yourgoal of decreased body fat (depending upon your nutritional habits.)

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   <title>3 Keys To Finding Your Natural Running Stride</title>
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      <![CDATA[When I think back to when I was at school, my worst nightmare was running. I hated it, even more than football and rugy which I don't like even today. So I never thought that I'd be any good at running... until I found out the trick that I'm about to share with you now.

I realised that running was an important part of my cardio-vascular exercise, and that I needed to find a way to make it a little bit easier for me. When I used the treadmill, I was getting way out of breath way too quickly (less than 10 minutes, and that included 3 minutes fast walk to warm up). And yet I could go on the rowing machine for 20 minutes and hardly even notice it.

So something was wrong with my running technique.

Not knowing what to try, I just varied everything I could: speed, incline, the length of my stride, the height of my stride, and so on.

And these are the three tricks to running that made the difference for me:

1. Don't be afraid to INCREASE your speed!

I realised that I was actually running too slow! I've naturally got a long stride (I'm just over 6 foot tall), but when on the treadmill I was taking tiny little strides. Why? Because if I'd run at my normal stride, I would have run into the front of the machine.

By increasing the speed of the machine, I was able to stretch my stride out to a better length for me, which made my whole running style much more fluid, and therefore easier on me.

2. Don't be afraid to INCREASE your incline!

If you aren't using an incline when running, then you are effectively running downhill. This is because the tread itself is helping your legs' motion, rather than you actually pushing yourself forward. Similarly, if you run downhill, it's much easier because you don't have to push yourself up in the air as much to gain the forward distance you need.

So add a little incline to you run - not much, just enough that you can feel the extra push. Not only does this simulate running on flat ground, it also makes your motion more natural. Running downhill and running on the flat produce variations in your stride that make you more or less efficient. So by increasing your incline, you induce a more natural style to you movements.

3. Remember to focus on your breathing.

The final key is related to the other two. As my stride increased, and my effort increased, I found that my rate and depth of breathing changed so that I took one full breath cycle for every 3 steps. And that felt more natural than previously.

Sorry that's not a very scientific explanation, but "feeling natural" is about as best as it gets :-)

So there you go. Three keys to more efficient running, which you can experiment with. Some of this advice might sound odd (if you're running out of breath quickly, why make the running harder?). But with the principle of finding a more efficient pace for your body, it makes sense.

And by the way, almost overnight I doubled my running from 10 minutes to 20, with no real problem, and over time I increased to 45 minutes with a couple of 1 minute breaks to stretch and drink water. I can go more, but I start to get bored and also run out of time at the gym!

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   <title>Cardio Enthusiasts:  Discover a More Effective Training Method for Fat Loss and Heart Health!</title>
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      <![CDATA[It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations constitute something along the lines of "perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times per week maintaining your heart rate at a moderate level". Before you just give in to this popular belief and become the "hamster on the wheel" doing endless hours of boring cardio, I'd like you to consider some recent scientific research that indicates that steady pace endurance cardio work may not be all it's cracked up to be.

First, realize that our bodies are designed to perform physical activity in bursts of exertion followed by recovery, or stop-and-go movement instead of steady state movement. Recent research is suggesting that physical variability is one of the most important aspects to consider in your training. This tendency can be seen throughout nature as all animals demonstrate stop-and-go motion instead of steady state motion.  In fact, humans are the only creatures in nature that attempt to do "endurance" type physical activities. Most competitive sports (with the exception of endurance running or cycling) are also based on stop-and-go movement or short bursts of exertion followed by recovery. To examine an example of the different effects of endurance or steady state training versus stop-and-go training, consider the physiques of marathoners versus sprinters. Most sprinters carry a physique that is very lean, muscular, and powerful looking, while the typical dedicated marathoner is more often emaciated and sickly looking. Now which would you rather resemble?

Another factor to keep in mind regarding the benefits of physical variability is the internal effect of various forms of exercise on our body. Scientists have known that excessive steady state endurance exercise (different for everyone, but sometimes defined as greater than 60 minutes per session most days of the week) increases free radical production in the body, can degenerate joints, reduces immune function, causes muscle wasting, and can cause a pro-inflammatory response in the body that can potentially lead to chronic diseases. On the other hand, highly variable cyclic training has been linked to increased anti-oxidant production in the body and an anti-inflammatory response, a more efficient nitric oxide response (which can encourage a healthy cardiovascular system), and an increased metabolic rate response (which can assist with weight loss). Furthermore, steady state endurance training only trains the heart at one specific heart rate range and doesn't train it to respond to various every day stressors. On the other hand, highly variable cyclic training teaches the heart to respond to and recover from a variety of demands making it less likely to fail when you need it. Think about it this way -- Exercise that trains your heart to rapidly increase and rapidly decrease will make your heart more capable of handling everyday stress. Stress can cause your blood pressure and heart rate to increase rapidly. Steady state jogging and other endurance training does not train your heart to be able to handle rapid changes in heart rate or blood pressure.

The important aspect of variable cyclic training that makes it superior over steady state cardio is the recovery period in between bursts of exertion. That recovery period is crucially important for the body to elicit a healthy response to an exercise stimulus. Another benefit of variable cyclic training is that it is much more interesting and has lower drop-out rates than long boring steady state cardio programs.

To summarize, some of the potential benefits of variable cyclic training compared to steady state endurance training are as follows: improved cardiovascular health, increased anti-oxidant protection, improved immune function, reduced risk for joint wear and tear, reduced muscle wasting, increased residual metabolic rate following exercise, and an increased capacity for the heart to handle life's every day stressors. There are many ways you can reap the benefits of stop-and-go or variable intensity physical training. One of the absolute most effective forms of variable intensity training to really reduce body fat and bring out serious muscular definition is performing wind sprints. Most competitive sports such as football, basketball, racquetball, tennis, hockey, etc. are naturally comprised of highly variable stop-and-go motion. In addition, weight training naturally incorporates short bursts of exertion followed by recovery periods. High intensity interval training (varying between high and low intensity intervals on any piece of cardio equipment) is yet another training method that utilizes exertion and recovery periods. For example, an interval training session on the treadmill could look something like this:

Warm-up for 3-4 minutes at a fast walk or light jog;
Interval 1 - run at 8.0 mi/hr for 1 minute;
Interval 2 - walk at 4.0 mi/hr for 1.5 minutes;
Interval 3 - run at 10.0 mi/hr for 1 minute;
Interval 4 - walk at 4.0 mi/hr for 1.5 minutes;
Repeat those 4 intervals 4 times for a very intense 20-minute workout.

The take-away message from this article is to try to train your body at highly variable intensity rates for the majority of your workouts to get the most beneficial response in terms of heart health, fat loss, and muscle maintenance.

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   <title>Spinning Exercise</title>
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      <![CDATA[Spinning exercise or studio cycling is not only popular these days it's an excellent form of fitness.  It helps strengthen your heart, tone your glutes, calves, thighs in addition to being a great exercise to slim legs.

Spinning exercise classes usually consist of about 12 to 20 people.  Classes range from 50 to 60 minutes and are set to music.  The instructor takes the class on a ride that includes all types of terrain that produces a great spinning workout.

If you are the type of person who doesn't care for traditional exercise classes, this form of exercise is perfect for you.  One of the many benefits of spinning is you will always feel like you're keeping up with the class because everyone finishes at the same time.

The special spinning bicycle that you pedal has a weighted flywheel in the front and makes you feel more like you're riding on a real bicycle.  The spinning bike allows you to adjust the tension to keep pedaling within a comfortable range for your fitness level.

Adjustments can also be made to the handlebars and seat to make you more comfortable.  Here are a few stationary exercise bike tips before you start.

Always bring a bottle of water to class and take frequent drinks while you ride.  Spinning works up a sweat and it's important that you keep hydrated.  Also bring a small towel to wipe away the sweat to keep more comfortable.

Learn to pace yourself because spinning exercise classes can be very high energy.  Don't get caught up in the enthusiasm so much that you ride beyond your fitness level.

Wear padded bike shorts or consider bringing a seat cushion until you get use to the bike seat.  They tend to be a little hard on your rear end until you get use to them.

The first step is to sign up for a class so you can start enjoying the benefits of spinning.  Remember like any class, the instructors will vary on their focus.  Some take you on an imaginary ride while other concentrate on a more rigorous variety of drills.

If you find you don't like the style of one instructor, try another class.  It could be a completely different experience with an instructor you like better.

Using a spinning cycle will give you the aerobic burst you need to get your heart racing and boost your endurance.  Just climb on and start pedaling to your limit for a spinning exercise workout you'll enjoy.

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   <title>Benefits of Elliptical Training</title>
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   <summary>The basic motion of an elliptical traine...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[The basic motion of an elliptical trainer is a smooth, flowing...well...elliptical motion. The low impact nature of these machines greatly reduces stress on the joints of the lower body (ankles, knees, and hips).

Since it is a weight-bearing exercise, elliptical training promotes cell growth in the bones of the lower body and spine thus helping ward off the debilitating effects of osteoporosis. This is a distinct advantage that elliptical trainers have over other exercise devices that are not weight-bearing such as rowing machines and stationary bikes.

The other great advantage that elliptical trainers have over other exercise machines is that most models work the muscles of both the upper and lower body. This results in a cardiovascular efficiency that produces an equivalent training effect as other forms of exercise, but over a shorter period of time.

Joggers for example, will sometimes swing small dumbbells while jogging in order to achieve this training efficiency. This was popular during the height of the jogging craze during the 1980s, but is now rarely observed in the wild. Perhaps joggers decided it wasn't worth the hassle. Maybe they also finally realized how goofy they looked in the process. Remember, no one ever looks goofy while gracefully striding away on an elliptical trainer!

<b>Cross Training with Elliptical Trainers</b>

Cross training has come to mean several different things over the years. The original definition of cross training was the use of exercise movements that benefited an athlete's performance in a given sport. Lately, the definition has expanded to mean doing a variety of cardio exercises, which also may include working out with weights.

If you're looking to maintain your conditioning for a sport, then elliptical trainers can get your heart rate up quickly and keep you in good cardiovascular condition. For non-athletes that just want to stay fit and lose a few pounds, then alternating training days between lifting weights and 20 minute sessions on an elliptical trainer will get you to your goal.

Whatever definition of cross training you go with, you can be sure that cross training with an elliptical trainer will fit your definition!

Rich Rojas
Elliptical Trainer Reviews and Fitness Ideas
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   <title>An Alternate Fitness Tool</title>
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   <summary>Any competitive or recreational athlete ...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Any competitive or recreational athlete will use a variety of  cross-training methods or tools to complement their particular sport or to meet their fitness needs.  One such tool that is becoming increasing popular  is the Kickbike.  The Kickbike is a high end adult version of a scooter.  Although new to North America, the Kickbike has been around for about 20 years in Europe and the Netherlands where  national and international Eurocups are held yearly establishing national and world records for distances ranging from 200m to 30km.

How does one train on a Kickbike?

The Kickbike is propelled forward by kicking back as you would on any scooter.  The only new skill needed is learning how to switch kicking legs. There are two techniques that can be used for switching kicking legs.   One is called the &quot;Heel Roll&quot; and the second the &quot;Hop- Step&quot; technique.   How often you switch kicking legs is dependant on the person but usually a cadence of 3 to 10 kicks before you switch is normal.  When attacking hills your cadence will increase.  When descending hills you are best to just stop kicking and enjoy the ride. For those who would like to see both techniques you are invited to visit Kickbike Ontario's website at www.kickbikeontario.ca were a short 36 second video clip is available.

What muscle groups are utilized?

Training on a Kickbike utilizes the large muscle groups that are used in running as well as cycling.  When riding a Kickbike the standing or support leg uses primarily the quadricep and lower leg muscles, (tibialis, gastrocnemius, (calf), and soleus).  Most of the load while riding is handled by this support leg which is constantly flexing thoughout the kicking cycle.  The kickingleg itself makes use of a pendulum type of kickback beginning at the hip which draws  in the glutes,  hamstring and calf muscle groups.  As the kicking leg is brought forward and up the abdominals come into play.  With a little practice a pushing motion can be added with the arms that will involve the pecs and forearm muscles.

Who will benefit from using a Kickbike?

The Kickbike can be used by those who are interested in light exercise while cruising the harbor front or bike paths though out the city or as a means of commuting to work.  The Kickbike can also be used by those who have a more intense interest in cardio fitness and would like to avoid the high impact nature of running.  Because it is low impact the Kickbike has become a popular tool with those mature athletes who have had to give up running due to knee or hip problems.  The Kickbike is very light weight at 13 kg.  making it ideal for just about any age group from 10 to 60 years of age.    When you factor in the cardio and its low impact nature along with the utilization of the muscle groups discussed above the Kickbike is an excellent cross-training tool for any walker, runner, cyclist or for those who are recuperating from an injury.  It is truly a fun and unique way to exercise.

Rodger Knight 
Mathematics teacher, Basketball and Track Coach at George S. Henry Academy in Toronto, Ontario

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   <title>Cardios Effect on Overall Health</title>
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      <![CDATA[When most people hear the word "Cardio", their mind automatically pictures jogging, or threadmills, or stationnary bikes. Yes, those are some forms of cardio. They also think it's only purpose is to loose fat. But doing cardio has many benefits.<ul>

<li>Cardio helps prevent heart attacks due to clogged arteries in heavier people.</li>

<li>Cardio strenghtens your heart and can lenghten your life span.</li>

<li>It decreases depression and anxiety.</li>

<li>It shows off the muscles that you have.</li>

<li>It prevents high blood pressure and can promote a lower resting heart rate.</li>

<li>It can allow you to do more work while putting less of a strain on your heart.</li>

<li>It increases the overal function, and well-being of your life.</li>

<li>Helps increase bloodflow to your muscles, wich helps bring more nutrients to them for better performance & growth.</li>

<li>It increases the overall heart functions.</li></ul>

So you see, cardio has alot of benefits that far surpass any aesthetic reason. But where does Cardio fit in ones body building routine? Well that depends on your body type. If your like me, and have a hard time gaining muscle. Then you should be carefull when doing cardio. I was worried that cardio would give me less gains, but then after seeing all the benefits that cardio can give you, I decided that it was worth doing them for the sake of my health. So I only do them 2 times a week. But for someone who wants to loose weight, doing cardio 3-5 times a week would speed things up.

So what type of exercise constitutes cardio? Well you have your basic exercises like jogging, rollerbladding, swimming. But cardio could be any type of activity that requires alot of moving. Sports like basketball, football, soccer could be considered cardio. Or you could een get creative, you could take a heavy bag of sand, put it up on a table or anything else, and just pick it up and put it back down several times. It could be hitting a punching bag. Use your imagination.

The most important thing is that you keep cardio fun. Since it's pretty easy to get bored sitting on a bike in the gym. So taking a ride on a bike in the woods would be alot more fun. Think about that when you think up some type of cardio you'd like to do. "Will I like doing this?"

That's pretty much it as far as cardio is concerned, It's a great way to keep healthy. So you'd be an idiot NOT to do some cardio.

JR
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   <title>Better Cardio Workouts</title>
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   <summary>The Cardio King Change it up One of the ...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[The Cardio King

<b>Change it up</b>

One of the most important aspects to a cardio workout is changing it. Most people get bored with exercise simply because they pop these DVD's in and do the same thing everyday. Imagine if you had to read the same book everday, would that be fun. No way, so why would you do the same workout everyday. Most people don't realize what they are doing. You have to make it fun in order for it to work.

Try to have at least 4-6 different exercises.

Intensify

Make sure the you are reaching your target heartrate. If you don't you are not getting the most out of it. Why do something just to do it. Your goal is to burn fat and it is real difficult to do that without reaching your target zone.

Take it outside

Don't just stay in the gym. Change it up and take it on the run. Try doing some intense walking or some bike riding. Play some basketball in the park. Make it fun and interesting, that's the only way you will keep it up.

I hope these two tips help to intensify your cardio workouts. Make sure that when you finish it, you say man that was a great workout. If you don't you could have done much better.]]>
      
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