| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Are different types of exercises recommended for various age groups? |
| Different types of exercises are recommended depending on the age group. For the first month of training exercises, proportional increases from the initial capa |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What types of exercises are prescribed to tone up the lower body? |
Many exercises can successfully tone up your muscles. A good one for the lower body is lying knee lifts: put your hands under your butt while lying on t |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What types of exercises are prescribed to tone up my upper body? |
| You can do triceps push ups to tone the muscles in your upper body. You can use very light dumbbells in doing the triceps raises. These can also be done du |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| How many days a week should I exercise? |
| If you are working out a particular muscle group, you should do that set of exercises once a week. This is enough for you to form muscles, and if you are on hea |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| For how long should I exercise? |
| It is recommended by most professionals, including the gym trainers and fitness experts, that you work out for 1 to 2 hours a day. One or two sets of |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What kinds of foods should I eat before working out? |
| There is no specific food to eat or not to eat before working out. However, it is recommended that you eat at least two hours before working out, and that you w |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Can I lose weight without exercising? |
| Yes, it is possible to lose weight without exercising or working out. However, working out is essential if you want to have well-toned muscles and a firm body s |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Is high-intensity or low-intensity cardio better for burning fat? |
| They are both helpful in burning fat. However, the low-intensity cardio decreases fats in your body. This will burn fat without burning too much muscle. You can |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Is there such a thing as exercising too much? |
| There is such a thing as overexercising. It is called compulsive exercising. It is also considered a minor disorder and is being compared to eating disorders su |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Is it better to exercise in the morning, noon, or night? |
| There is absolutely no difference between a night and a morning workout. You can burn calories and tone your muscles any time of the night or day. However, some |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What are considered the best exercises? |
Several exercises are considered the best that can work for you. Some of these are:
• Bench presses are good for the chest muscles. You need to |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What are strength-training exercises? |
| In strength training exercises, your muscles will be working at full strength or a bit beyond. It can be used for building up all your major muscle groups. Stre |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Can older people do strength training? |
| Strength training is not advised for older people. They do better with low intensity exercises. Older people (40 to 60) still need exercise to improve |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Can those with medical conditions do strength training? |
| People with medical conditions can still do strength training. However, a doctor’s advice is a strongly recommended. In fact, everyone should consult a doc |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What are the pros and cons of a regular exercise bike vs. a recumbent bike? |
There are several advantages and disadvantages of regular exercise bikes compared to recumbent bikes:
• A regular exercise bike is often used just beca |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What is considered aerobic exercise? |
| Aerobic exercise is a continuous activity that includes the entire major muscle group in the body. It also forces the heart, lungs and tissues of the body to wo |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Is there a recommended target heart rate I should have during aerobic exercise? |
| There is a recommended target heart rate during an aerobic exercise. Ii is an accepted method wherein it can be measured during running, swimming, cycling and o |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Are aerobic exercises safe for everybody? |
| Aerobic exercises can be a good exercise for almost everyone, as they work out not only your whole body but the aerobic parts of your body as well. Aerobic part |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| Should I alternate between strength training and aerobic exercise? |
| Aerobic exercise can be good by itself; however, if combined with strength training, the workout can be even more effective. Aerobic exercise can reduce the cal |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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| (Published: Fri, Aug 11, 2006 13:26:22) |
| What exercises burn fat best? |
| The most effective fat burning exercise is aerobic exercise. It involves working out all the major muscle groups in the body. Aerobic exercises can burn a highe |
| Author: Aine Eberting |
| Category: Fitness - Exercise Questions |
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