Your resting heart rate is the number of beats your heart performs per minute. A low number often signifies the strength of this muscle as it requires fewer pumps to circulate blood throughout the body. What can you do to get this number down from high levels?
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One of my favorite activities for fitness is playing Kinect tennis. I am an advocate of fitness gaming, and I only wish there were more titles available for the Xbox 360. However, Kinect Sports Season 2 can be a great addition to any workout routine. There is more to it than just simply standing and moving your arms about. Here is how virtually anyone can lose weight and get a good cardio workout playing tennis on the Xbox.
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One of the quickest ways to lose fat is to eat a proper diet and get plenty of cardio. But can walking and strength training help lose body fat? Depends on your workout routines and the intensity of your walks. The trick is to do activity that gets your heart rate up to the point of putting your body into “cardio mode.”
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The first month of 2018 is gone after today. How did it bode for you in terms of health and fitness? For me, it was a rocky road. However, it gave me an opportunity to come up with something for the February challenge more along the lines of what I can accomplish.
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You probably know a lot of people who swear by the power of whey protein to build muscle mass when power lifting. But is whey protein good for cardio and those looking to lose weight? That depends on how much effort you put into the process.
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I am in Day 3 of a personal case study to demonstrate Avengers: Battle for Earth, weighted gloves and weight loss. It’s been a while since I stood in front of the Xbox 360, and I am definitely feeling the burn. I knew the Xbox was a good workout tool, I just never thought of how much of an impact it truly makes.
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The winter months have potential for making exercise difficult for many. This is especially true if you live up in the mountains of Colorado. Sure you can go to the gym in a nice warm and cozy facility, but what if you don’t have the money for that? Perhaps you don’t have transportation to get to the gym. In either case, you can still work up a sweat at home.
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When it comes to specific results, some activities are simply better than others. While every form of physical movement is beneficial to a person’s health, pushing yourself a bit further burns more fat and calories. So, what are some effective exercises that can help you drop weight as quickly as possible?
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Cardio workouts, aka aerobics, do more than just help you burn fat. In fact, doing activity that increases your heart rate does an incredible amount of good for the body. It’s more than just stepping on a scale and not cringing from the results. It’s about keeping yourself alive longer and happier.
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Weight machines can do more than just help you add bulk to your muscle mass. If used right, you can also get one hell of a cardio workout in the process. It all boils down to your personal goals for getting into shape. Do you want bulk or lean muscle? Personally, I try to focus on losing the incredible amount of weight around my midsection. So, how do you go about using weight machines for cardio?
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