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Countering Stress & Strain in Life to Reach Goals Accomplishing goals in life is probably one of the single most satisfying aspects of being human. To set a goal and then achieve it is by definition a "success" -- no matter how big or small it might be.
Foundations of Adult Fitness Balance & How to Engage Our Children What is fitness? Is it functionality or aesthetics? Is it strength or speed? Is it low cholesterol or low resting heart rate? Well, it is obviously all of those and much more.
More Rest, Fewer Lost Reps Sometimes taking a break isn't just a good idea, it's a good practice. Take, for instance, extending between-set recovery periods to minimize the number of "lost" reps in subsequent sets.
Understanding Hypertension Nearly 68 million people in the Unites States have hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure. While there are a number of potential causes, medical experts recommend preventing or treating most cases of hypertension with simple changes in diet and exercise.

Training for Aerobic Events

When it comes to preparing for a single-course competition, both aerobic- and resistance training are equally important and should not be ignored. The key is to alter the intensity of these activities compared to your normal routine.

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Roll-out the Swiss Ball

While there's no substitute for using a variety of methods to strengthen the body core, a study that compared several Swiss ball- and traditional abdominal exercises suggests that some are more effective than others.

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Making Assessments

Every professional service should have a starting point that can be quantified or accurately qualified and include a plan to reach the desired goal. This applies well to the personal training community, particularly when it comes to assessing clients.

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Kick the Sugar Habit!

Sugar is everywhere. It’s an additive to almost every food, most drinks and of course cakes, cookies and pies. Empower yourself with a few simple rules to help deter your craving and find ways to add the sweetness without the worry to your diet.

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"Hidden" Fat

It is not uncommon for some visibly overweight individuals to run circles around ostensbily healthier and leaner individuals. This can sometimes be attributed to"hidden" storage in the form of  intramuscular fat.

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Are You Ready?

Twenty-five percent of the nation's health club members are now over age 55. It's a telling statistic, and one that holds great potential for the health and fitness professions.

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