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Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
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Body Mass Index (BMI) is a method to measure obesity. It is an estimate of overall body fat and used as an initial assessment as to whether individuals are at risk for certain health conditions.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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Six Pack Abs
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With the right diet, an effective exercise routine, and persistence, you CAN develop six pack abs. Six pack abs are a symbol of perfection, of dedication, and a symbol of sexiness.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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Effective Cardio
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In order to have effective cardio, it is important to keep focused. Add exercise variety to your routine by changing your distance, or your stride, or your speed. By changing up the variables in your workout you will beat boredom and ensure you are getting the most effective cardio.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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How to Burn More Calories
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There are many ways in which you can burn more calories in your day to day life. From the moment you wake up in the morning until you hit the pillow at night, there are opportunities to turn simple routine tasks into a calorie burning activity.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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How to Stay Motivated
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Motivation is most likely the biggest obstacle keeping you from your goals. If everyone knew how to stay motivated as much as they were when they embarked on their fitness or eating goals, America would be a much healthier place. Below are some great ways on how you can stay motivated.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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Interval Training
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Interval training is a great way to attain your fitness goals in half the time. Interval training can be attained by adding short bursts of cardio to your usual weight training routine. Add one minute intervals of cardio (high intensity) between each set of reps you complete during weight training (low intensity).
Contributor:Shane Walker
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Weight Training and Cardio
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There has always been the question of whether Weight Training (weights or resistance) workouts or Cardio (heart pumping) workouts are more beneficial. Combining both types of workouts into your exercise regime is the key to Healthy Living.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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Workout Rut
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Doing the same routine over and over can lead to workout rut. Varying your reps each workout helps you overcome workout rut and maximize muscle growth.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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Exercise Variety
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Exercise Variety is important to weight loss, muscle growth and mental focus. Overcoming gym boredom and workout plateaus are two benefits of exercise variety.
Contributor:Shane Walker
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