A lot of people make resolutions at the beginning of the year to live and eat healthier. Sadly, by this time of the year, the majority of those resolutions are long forgotten. If you are hoping to stay strong with your goal of losing weight, then one of the best things you can do is […]
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Are you searching for the best exercise machine for osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, which means porous bone, is a disease that affects your bones. It happens when your body makes too little of bone or loses too much of it. That leads to your bones becoming weak or breaking. Keep in mind that in severe cases, it […]
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When it comes to calculating your rate of calorie burn, the figures you read on your elliptical can give you a baseline idea of where you are in managing the battle of the bulge, but research indicates that you should take the info gleaned therefrom with a grain of salt. So to answer the question […]
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Anyone who has been paying attention to the physical fitness world will have seen the new trend of HIIT workouts hitting the market. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. A common question for those who have not participated in these workouts is whether or not HIIT is considered a cardio activity. This is important […]
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This is a very good question. In order to answer it, let’s take a look at what weight bearing exercise is. The fit day website defines it as a type of exercise in which the bones work against gravity, or against a source of resistance. Thus elliptical machines fit the definition of weight-bearing exercise, for […]
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Sciatica manifests itself when we feel weakness, numbness or tingling sensations running on the back of our legs. This is because the sciatic nerve running through our posterior side becomes invariably compressed or inflamed due to a slipped or damaged disc. Whenever the condition presents itself, doctors often recommend exercising the core and back muscles […]
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Can you use an elliptical machine while pregnant? Many expectant women ask this question when deciding whether or not to use elliptical machines. That’s because they worry about the safety of their unborn babies. Elliptical machines enable you to perform cardiovascular workouts. That allows you to tone muscles, for example, by simulating natural movements such […]
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One question that some people might ask hopefully and others might ask fearfully is this: does an elliptical machine make thighs bigger? Some people might be interested in increasing the size of their thighs in order to get a more muscular frame, particularly if they’re interested in their athletic performance. Other people are going to […]
Continue readingA question that isn’t thought about many times when you are considering purchasing (or using) an elliptical machine is pretty simple. Do elliptical machines have weight limits? And if they do, how does this affect one’s weight loss goal? An important aspect to consider about losing weight is that having the proper equipment will help […]
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An elliptical machine is a very popular piece of equipment in most gyms because of the complete workout that it provides. It is very effective at burning calories and can also tone up most of the major muscles groups in your arms and legs. It also puts a lot less pressure on your joints than […]
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