Facts About Stretching

Stretch before you exercise -- it's an oft-repeated maxim, but the benefits of stretching have not been conclusively proven. The goal of stretching is to prevent musculoskeletal injuries by making soft tissue structures, including ligaments, tendons and muscles, more pliable and less likely to overstretch or tear. Although stretching has become a mandatory part of most sports routines, it might actually increase rather than decrease the risk...

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How Many Calories Are Burned in 20 Minutes of Step Aerobics?

You can lose weight by burning more calories than you consume. A step aerobics workout can help you burn calories. Twenty minutes of any cardiovascular exercise, including step aerobics, is unlikely to burn enough extra calories to make a big contribution to weight loss. That is why the typical step aerobics class lasts between 40 minutes and one hour. Step Aerobics 101 A step aerobics workout isn't much different from other group fitness aerobics...

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5 Benefits of Regular Exercise

Following a regular exercise regime can provide you with numerous health benefits. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, over 60 percent of U.S. adults don't get enough exercise. The agency suggests performing at least 30 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise, such as walking briskly or swimming, on most days of the week to get the health benefits of regular exercise. Boosts Your Mood Regular exercise...

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Best Aerobic Exercises: Running Vs. Elliptical

It’s a common dilemma among many gym rats -- you can’t decide whether to run on the treadmill or use the elliptical machine, and wonder which is the best exercise. There is no simple answer because many factors come into play, largely dependent on your fitness goals. Figuring out the best aerobic exercise for you depends on what you are looking for in your workout. Aerobic Workout Aerobic exercise is a workout of relatively low intensity that...

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The 7 Principles of Fat Loss

Unfortunately, anyone attempting to develop a diet and fitness plan to lose fat and keep it off is swimming against the current these days. There is so much conflicting information about the best way to lose fat that many people are suffering from paralysis through analysis. Do you go low-carb or low-fat? Do you count calories or not? Should you strength train or do cardio -- and what type? Are gluten and wheat really bad for you? What about the...

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What Decreases Stamina?

Stamina is your body’s ability to sustain extended periods of physical activity. Extended periods can refer to several days of low-intensity exercise or minutes of high intensity exertion. Unhealthy lifestyle choices decrease your endurance and resilience, making it more difficult to sustain intense activities. You can increase your stamina with a few changes to make your body healthier. Lack of Exercise Leading a sedentary lifestyle can increase...

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Incline Cardio vs. Sprinting

When treadmill walking becomes boring or tedious, incline or sprint intervals can add variety and boost the intensity of your workout. Increasing intensity for just a few minutes at regular intervals can help you gain more from your workout, according to MayoClinic.com. Incline cardio involves changing the angle of your treadmill to simulate uphill walking or running, while sprinting involves quick, short bursts of speed. Incline and sprint training...

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