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Author: Dr. Fitness USA

Strength training benefits for women’s health

The incredible benefits of strength training for women’s health I was talking to a friend of mine recently, a health coach, about one of my favorite topics, which is women’s health. I was telling her about all the wonderful benefits of strength training, and particularly about...

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exercise recovery

Exercise Recovery

Myths and Tips to Exercise Recovery You probably already know that alcohol and drug abuse changes brain chemistry overtime, which affects judgment, memory, emotional states and perception and that these side effects last long after the individual has stopped using the above substances. Although people tend to...

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muscle loss syndrome

Muscle loss syndrome

Muscle loss syndrome start as early as 30 years old Here are reasons why you absolutely need to engage in muscle building activities: 1. We lose an average of 10% muscle mass per decade after age 30 2. Muscles hold the spine and the body together, allowing you...

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Leg press tips to increase strength

12 tips to improve your leg press technique now and increase your strength dramatically 1. Keep your heels low on the area of the board 2. On a Hammer or Life Fitness leg press, keep your feet straight and parallel to your hips or slightly wider by...

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Kosher is more humane

SO YOU EAT MEAT! Ok, you eat meat! Your spiritual friends are looking at you with the lifted eyebrow! Somewhere inside you actually feel guilty. You know that it would probably be better for you if you went vegan or, at the very least vegetarian, but...

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Avocados are good for you!

The many great benefits of avocados Helps build muscles by producing testosterone, the main trigger in muscle growth Avocados help fight inflammation in the body, particularly with arthritis Adding avocados to your salads enhances the absorption of lycopene and beta-carotene, 2 key antioxidants. Avocados promote Heart health Blood sugar regulation Anti-cancer benefits Eye...

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Breathe, Live, Get Out!

Go have some fun outside today! If you are like most people nowadays, you are probably spending most of your time indoor, unless of course your job requires you to be outside in nature, such as a park ranger, a lifeguard, or even a gardener. The great...

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SLEEP FOR HEALTH

GET YOUR SNOOZES IN! Do you know that in order to achieve maximum health, you need  7 to 9 hours sleep every night? Some of the health issues associated with sleep deprivation are cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, and diabetes, just to name a few. Some statistics show...

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Strength Training or Cardio for Heart Health?

Properly applied, strength training improves cardiovascular health while simultaneously building lean muscle mass Aerobic activities that increase heart rate and make us breathe harder such as walking, biking, and jogging are traditionally recommended for heart health, while strength training is suggested for muscle gain. We are...

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I don’t want any muscles!

"I don't want any muscles, I want to be lean like a ballet dancer!" When speaking about strength training, this is the one most common arguments we hear; on average, 95%  of the women we consult with say that.  So just for the record, women do...

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