The biggest difference between the Wii fitness games and the classic workout tapes is that the Wii fitness games engage the exerciser. The games physically and mentally motivate the person to work out harder and will get the average video gamers to work out and stay fit.
This article by the Los Angeles Times picks the top four personal training video games that will get you exercising and whip you into shape. They include Wii Fit Plus, Your Shape, EA sports Active, and The Biggest Loser. The EA Sports Active exercise game blends athletic-style training with short sports bursts such as jogging, rollerblading, basketball and tennis to keep you interested.
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Who enjoyed riding a bike as a kid? Do you remember the day your parent’s gave you your first bicycle? This summer you can stay healthy and in-shape by going on bike rides.
New York Times wrote an article on the perks to bike riding as an exericse.
They talk about a Harvard Nurses’ Health study that tracked female nurses health, weight, diet, and behavior. Studies found that 30 minutes a day of light running or biking could maintain their weight and even shed a few pounds.
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A study on HIT or “high intensity interval training” at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada reveals a way to get a workout in during a busy schedule.
HIT is a modern and innovative style of exercise. “High intensity interval training” is a great way to exercise when you have a busy day at work or school. With this exercise technique, you will get the same quality of workout in less than half the time as usual.
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Runners want to get the most out of their exercises without the painful injuries. A study done by Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel Lieberman reveals the reason for the injuries due to running. The injuries occur because of the pressure on the joints and muscles on each step. The study reveals that when a runner is barefoot, each foot is landing down on the most springy part of the foot, causing less pressure on the joints.
David Carrier, a biology professor at the University of Utah, did a study on the human foot and the economy of movement by foot. In this featured article, Carrier told CNN, “If anything it shows how complex our feet are, and how much we’re learning about the mechanics of movement.”
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Are your joints in pain after an exercise? Shoulder and elbow pain also known as Acromio-Clavicular Joint Pain and can be a nuisance to those who want to continue to exercise.
The AC joint is most commonly injured when someone directly falls onto the side of the shoulder. The pain is also caused from lifting, pulling, and throwing motions. The most common signs of this problem are aching, stiffness, and often times swelling in the shoulder area.
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Summer is just around the corner and it is time to get outside and and get back into shape. Data phone users can start to use applications to benefit their health and fitness. Mashable, a social media guide, wrote an article on the top 8 apps for health and fitness. These apps will assist you to get in shape and stay in shape.
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Kick off the Spring season with some good healthy habits. Do you monitor your good and bad habits? Exercise, sleep, diet are all factors in acquiring good healthy habits. A good habit for exercise is to keep the workouts consistent.
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Tacos, lime juice, margaritas, Coronas, chips and salsa, and sombreros are all important to a fun Cinco de Mayo. Some of these great eats may obtain many calories and can be unhealthy. With some healthy Cinco de Mayo recipes, you can eat and drink great low-cal foods and margaritas.
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Surfing is a lot of fun and a great way to exercise. Spring time is here and beach season is right around the corner. Now is the time to make sure you are fit enough to get out there and hit the waves.
According to B&W surf fitness, “swimming is obviously the closest to surf paddling, but anything that improves your aerobic conditioning will help.” Here are some exercises to add to your weekly workouts to prepare yourself for a surf…
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