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Combating Hypertension in the Black Community

Hypertension, also known as High Blood Pressure is the leading cause of heart disease in America. It’s known as the silent killer and it affects African Americans at a much higher rate than the rest of the population. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, African Americans are 8 times more likely to develop kidney failure that other ethnic groups and they directly attribute it to hypertension.

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Study Shows Interval Training Burns More Fat

Interval training burns fat and improves fitness more quickly than constant but moderately intensive physical activity, according to research by a University of Guelph researcher.

The study by Jason Talanian, a PhD student in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. It found that after interval training, the amount of fat burned in an hour of continuous moderate cycling increased by 36 percent and cardiovascular fitness increased by 13 percent.

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Networking Tips to Boost Your Personal Training Business

Online networking is here to stay. It’s a valuable business communication and marketing tool that connects you to a network of people you would never have a chance to cross paths with otherwise. If you’re new to this realm of communicating, or even a seasoned pro, here are a few suggestions.

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The Fascial Integration

The human body is a dynamic machine. We have been designed and created to move,react, create force, withstand being pulled, twisted, and undergo various stressors. However, when the human body exceeds a certain threshold, something gives way. This being connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Making one thing inevitable, breakdown or injury. One important contractile element that places an essential role in withstanding stressors and provides static and dynamic support is called fascia.

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The Fascial Integration

The human body is a dynamic machine. We have been designed and created to move,react, create force, withstand being pulled, twisted, and undergo various stressors. However, when the human body exceeds a certain threshold, something gives way. This being connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Making one thing inevitable, breakdown or injury. One important contractile element that places an essential role in withstanding stressors and provides static and dynamic support is called fascia.

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