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- Fat-Burn, Interval & Cardio Treadmill Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Kevin UrbanCardio treadmill exercise focuses on elevating your heart rate up to a certain level without overdoing it. A heart rate monitor is absolutely essential for monitoring your heart rate during your workout. Jogging on the treadmill at a speed/incline that makes you breathe hard without gasping for ...
Views: 10623(5 votes) - ***Athletes & Training: Controlling Inflammation & Increasing Endurance - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHMost athletes know all too well the double-edged sword of post-exercise inflammation. Inflammation is a general immune response to injury in the body that can be triggered by over-training. It ultimately works to mend and strengthen muscles, making them more adaptable to more intense levels of ...
Views: 9543(9 votes) - Par course exercise - outdoor exercise for the whole family - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansLike solitary sentinels they stand alone in parks, recreation areas, and along countless trails throughout America. Consisting of an assortment of balance beams, chinning bars, parallel bars, and stretching posts in various configurations, these individual exercise stations -- collectively known ...
Views: 6571(1 vote) - The Diary of a Broken Ankle - A True Story Highlighting the Importance of the Correct Footwear Whilst Outdoors - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneThe article is a true account of the experiences of the daughter of a friend who suffered a severe ankle injury as a result of not wearing the correct boots whilst walking. Diary of a Broken Ankle BBA (Before Broken Ankle): I have an active lifestyle and enjoy walking and cycling, getting ...
Views: 5533(1 vote) - How Walking Can Make You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Terje EllingsenYou might have noticed that, by just changing your diet, you haven't really seen a significant reduction in weight. What the human body needs is a little exercise. Sometimes you can achieve this by a simply changing your lifestyle a bit. For example, you could just get off your couch ...
Views: 4834(4 votes) - 10 Quick Ways to Get Yourself Fit! - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Janie BehrThe energy you expend always comes back. I know this for sure. This is true for all things, including your body. You must nurture it, work it, rest it. If you don't, the energy spent on neglect will eventually turn on you. It's not personal, just physics. I chose not to get up and work out. ...
Views: 4697(4 votes) - Avoid Painful Feet Buy Comfortable Shoes - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Nick KaplanMost of us like shoes that look good. However, should this be at the risk of comfort and injury? There are many styles of shoes that not only look good but also they feel good. It is not necessary to give up one for the other. What To Look For When trying shoes on wiggle the toes to check for ...
Views: 4550(2 votes) - Get a Better Workout with Treadmill Incline Sessions - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Kevin UrbanTreadmill incline workouts provide more of a challenge but will increase your overall endurance faster than using the treadmill on a level plain. There are many treadmills on the market that have incline features built in as an option for the consumer to take advantage of getting a better ...
Views: 4177(2 votes) - Walking The Labyrinth; Walking The Path - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Mary RiposoThis time of year, with its dark days and long nights, invites silent acts of contemplation. Meditative activities can be especially illuminating during the long, dark days of winter. Some people are drawn to sitting meditation; while others resonate more with walking meditation. Walking the ...
Views: 4152(2 votes) - Hiking Shoes Versus Hiking Boots - Is It A Question Of Safety? - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from John SteenThere is a big debate raging in the world of hiking between those advocating soft-shell hiking shoes versus the traditional, heavier hiking boot. Every hiker knows lightweight-hiking allows you to romp up those steep mountain ascents in good time, but should you switch to shoes for your next ...
Views: 4136(3 votes) - Why do some people stick coins into trees? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Bruno BlackstoneIt happened to be a wonderfully bright day last Sunday and therefore my family and I went trekking to a really nice locale close to Morecambe Bay known as Arnside Knott. Once we started our descent a female rambler adjacent to to us called out “I have got one”. In all honesty I did not know ...
Views: 4059 - Preventing Dog Attacks to Joggers - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Cade LennoxJoggers are among the most commonly injured by dogs. Jogging creates something of a perfect storm of dog provoking situations. If you have been attacked by a dog before while jogging or running, it might be hard for you to get back into the sport. If this is your case, you might want to purchase ...
Views: 3763(1 vote) - Proper Fitness Walking Technique & Form - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorWalking Technique and Form by Jo Ann Taylor To see images of the proper technique, please visit: http://www.walkingconnection.com/Walking_Technique_Form.html By using this time tested and proven technique of walking, you can become more efficient in your stride and confident in your ability ...
Views: 3720(2 votes) - ***Pathways to Wholeness: Walking Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorPublished in The Art of Wellbeing Magazine, 2009 There are various pathways that guide us in our quest for wholeness and unification with our innermost self. One pathway that I have come to cherish is Walking Meditation. This method seems to nurture me, relax me, and provide the space and ...
Views: 3631(16 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 3 Chapter 1) -- The Start - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. Last summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 3556 - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
Views: 3544(4 votes) - Turn Your Walk into a Beneficial Workout. . . - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Sheri SimsonYou know how important exercise is & how it effects all aspects of your life…. you’ve been thinking about it long enough & now, you’ve made up your mind – you’re going to get out there & get exercising! You don’t have a lot of time or a large budget & you love the outdoors - so you decide to ...
Views: 3492(11 votes) - Headaches? Don't Sleep Late On Sunday! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you think a taste of chocolate, a glass of wine, and sleeping late on weekends are harmless vices, think again. Those innocent indulgences are just a few of the most common triggers of headaches. But don't give up hope just yet. It's possible you may be able to enjoy your favorite things ...
Views: 3486(2 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 1) -- The Preparations - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 3258 - Effective Treadmill Workouts - Keep Boredom At Bay - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Kevin UrbanDo you look forward to your treadmill workouts or is running in place getting to be a bore? It seems like many of us have treadmills sitting in the basement collecting dust after a few months of use. You may have had a hard time staying motivated with treadmill exercise and maybe you didn't ...
Views: 3128(2 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 1) -- The Start - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 3125 - Hiking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Chandi DeviI never think or talk about age because I don’t wish my subconscious to have these preconditioned ideas of what to expect when you are a certain age, and this has worked well for me. My body is healthy and supple and I look/act/feel/think much younger than my years. But while appearing years ...
Views: 3114(7 votes) - Walking With Nose Breathing Only To Fight Stress, Aging and Low Body Oxygen Levels - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovHundreds of medical doctors prescribe physical exercise with nose breathing to their patients these days. This is because of a tremendous difference and safety of nose breathing in relation to acute exacerbations, diseases and general health. Mouth breathing leads to exercise-induced asthma ...
Views: 3082(1 vote) - What Nature Can Teach Us While Walking - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 from Cindie WildingI love hiking and being outdoors. While I really love beautiful places I've never seen, and trails to hike that remind me of being a kid and exploring, I am also happy just walking outside in my neighborhood. There is something about taking the time to be outside and observe what is there, that ...
Views: 2958(3 votes) - Mind /body fitness - by Chapter 1 Traditional Mind/body
1.1 Being Attentive Reduces Stress
Most Americans do not take the debilitating effects of stress seriously. You know that it is important to quit smoking and exercise, but do you take the time to regularly relax? When you finally take the time to relax, do you ...
Views: 2950(2 votes) - A Serene Thread of Paradise: Hiking the MMM Trail from Long Island Sound to Mt Monadnock, New Hampshire - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Thomas TellaSomewhere around five years after completing AMC’s New Hampshire 4000 Footer Club, sporting a beer belly, and approaching the age of 60, the call of the trail once again beckoned to me. Indeed, IT WAS SCREAMING AT ME! Living in central Connecticut and dealing with a hectic lifestyle, the ...
Views: 2921(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 19) -- The End - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2842 - Walking Your Way to Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Wendy StollWalking is one of the easiest, most prescribed cardiovascular exercises you can do. A healthy, active adult should strive for 10,000 steps per day (about 5 miles). A sedentary adult should aim for 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day and gradually increase steps until the 10,000 goal is achieved. ...
Views: 2799(1 vote) - Why People Suffer From Corns on Feet - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Steve RobertsThere are many different causes of corns on feet. This condition may affect different parts of the foot. In chronic cases, it may actually weaken the leg and cause back pains due to imbalanced posture and mechanics of the foot. This part of the body is solely responsible for absorbing shock and ...
Views: 2738 - Gait Training Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Gerry Van DykeMany people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ...
Views: 2674(2 votes) - Backpacking in Developing Countries - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jonsky SicunaBackpacking is probably the best way to really experience a place of interest. You interact directly with the local people, take part in a cultural celebration, visit interesting religious sites and become a part of the community. The experience will be very much different from domestic hiking ...
Views: 2658(2 votes) - Running for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Roy PalmerI believe running is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to stay in shape. You can do it almost anywhere, it requires minimum kit, you can train in a 101 different ways so it never gets repetitive; and it’s a great way to challenge yourself for the rest of your life! When you can set ...
Views: 2629(2 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 16) - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2621(1 vote) - Training To Walk A Marathon - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Gene TaylorTraining To Walk A Marathon It use to be that people thought "walking" was only for older, overweight and out-of-shape people who couldn't do anything else! No More! Walking has already passed swimming as the number one exercise preferred by adults and as the baby boom generation (of which I am ...
Views: 2599(2 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- Five Tips for How to Do It - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyIf you want to walk 10K steps/day, here are five how-to tips: Tip #1. SOCIALIZE WITH WALKERS. Walking with others -- or at least sharing your walking experiences with others -- as you pursue your goal of reaching and sustaining taking 10K steps/day can be very motivating. To find a group, ...
Views: 2572(4 votes) - Hate Exercise? I Found Something You Will Love - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Marna GoldsteinI'll be totally honest...I hate working out. Hate is a strong word, but truly I'm not one of those people who jump out of bed in the morning eager to go for a jog, push massive amounts of weights against my chest or pedal for hours on a bike. I'm just not that woman. True, I used to be ...
Views: 2521(2 votes) - A Little Exercise Can Increase Productivity - Walk or Bike with Your Pet - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Cecelia BrownSo many of us who work full-time don’t feel there is enough time during the day to exercise. Studies show that daily exercise improves our mood and our ability to focus. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the tasks and the stresses of the day, but the costs may be lowered effectiveness and ...
Views: 2493(1 vote) - A guide to eating on the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you hike the AT you will discover that your eating style changes, habits change and you are going to be consuming fewer calories and burning more calories at the same time. Another thing to know about eating on the trail is that you will need to carry enough food for up to five days and at ...
Views: 2489(1 vote) - Walking for Weight Loss – How to Start Walking - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Zee MercadoIf you are thinking of an effective but less expensive exercise plan to incorporate with your present weight loss program, you can try walking. Walking is great for shedding off those unwanted fats and building muscles as long as you do it regularly and properly. I will show you how you can burn ...
Views: 2470(3 votes) - How to Buy a Treadmill - Find the Right Model at the Right Price - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Kevin UrbanBuying a treadmill is serious business. You’re paying good money for a piece of serious exercise equipment that should last you for years and make it easier for you to get a good workout in the comfort of your own home. But many consumers don’t know how to buy a treadmill, so they end up with ...
Views: 2454(1 vote) - EIGHT Mental Stimulation Tips for Your Precious Pets - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2017 from Colleen FlanaganImagine being alone all day, living in the same environment you've explored thousands of times. You have nothing to do except sleep and wait for your roommate to get home to feed and hopefully spend time with you. He’s been rather stressed out and crabby lately. Your quality time together has ...
Views: 2413(1 vote) - While Exercising - Safety & Security Tips - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Mike VictoryMost importantly > Use common sense WHERE you run (public area with good traffic, well lit area, not on secluded trails alone), know WHO you run with (friends, foes, or dogs), HOW you run (without headsets and against traffic), and WHEN you run (daytime preferred, but not at dusk, dawn, or ...
Views: 2398(3 votes) - Cooking secrets of the Appalachian Trail - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyOne of the greatest things about hiking any trail but especially the Appalachian Trail is the memories you gain from eating food that has been cooked pioneer style over an open campfire. There is no match for a campfire made trail meal in the mind of any hiker. Except for maybe the occasional ...
Views: 2370(2 votes) - Walking to School A Fun Way to Get Fit - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleMany adults have fond memories of walking to school with friends and having little adventures along the way. Today, fewer than 13% of children are developing those memories because the private car has become the transportation of choice. But there are lots of good reasons to get kids ...
Views: 2370(5 votes) - Irishman Walking (Stage 2 Chapter 3) - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 2 began in the city of Noshiro, Akita Prefecture in the winter of 2009, and ended in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata four weeks later in January 2010. Last summer (2012), ...
Views: 2367 - The Four Corners of Cardio : The Keys to a Successful Cardiovascular Training Program - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiFor many gym members, the science of their cardiovascular training consists of getting on the treadmill, hitting start, and hoping for the best. Unfortunately, this can lead to instant boredom and minimal results from the program. The best way to enjoy the benefits that cardio training can ...
Views: 2343(3 votes) - Walking 10,000 Steps a Day -- How to Identify Who Can Benefit - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Dr. Kirk MahoneyIdentifying who can benefit from a 10K-steps/day program is a matter of simply thinking of a health- or emotion-related challenge that can be addressed by such a program and then thinking about who has such challenges. Weight loss: A mildly obese person could eventually walk 10K steps/day and ...
Views: 2335(5 votes) - Grow taller exercises, will it help you to grow taller? - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Walter ConnorWhen individuals are within the research mode to search out ways that can increase height, terribly often they stumble across a giant number of internet sites and ads making claims that grow taller exercises will increase ones height. Question is whether or not that is true. The safe way to ...
Views: 2333 - Shanghai Grand World - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Roland LuoSituated within the intersection from the Xizang South Road and also the Yan’an East Road, Shanghai Grand World was built by Huang Chujiu in 1917 with past a lot more than 90 years, also it was the best looking entertaining spot for the site visitors with lots of theaters of various dimensions ...
Views: 2319 - Activity and Our Well-Being - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Karen KleinwortWhat do these people have in common? ~A three-year-old girl running awkwardly to her mother across the lawn while smiling. ~A housewife, age 43, trotting in the park with her colorful running shoes. ~A skinny boy of 15 trying to keep up with the pack in a cross-country race, hoping to be ...
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