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Exercise
Exercise is fundamental to healthy living. Ask questions here about types of exercise and developing exercise habits in your life.
26,397 Questions
What muscles used when doing the rope climb?
Mountain Climbers are a leg, arm, and core exercise mainly focusing on cardio and rectus abdomines. The muscles that are primarily worked are your abs and legs. Great fat burner and cardio workout. Try to consist 3 sets between reps of 30 to 60 senconds.
What type of exercise can you do to gain muscle strength and size?
There are different type of exercises for different muscles. You have to use the 60 % force of your maximum capacity. Repeat the exercise 4 to 8 times. 4 to 8 such sets to be done at interval, till you do exercises for other muscles. Such exercises to be done on alternate days or with a gap of two days. You should take high protein and nutritious diet.
The intensity of exercise in a weight-training program is measured by?
Basically you just want to take a 30-60 second break in between sets over 12 reps. But anywhere from 2-10 you should take about a 90 -160 second break depending on how hard you push yourself to get "that extra rep". and supersetting is very good if you are looking for a more intense lift,but if you are supersetting two similar workouts you should still take a small break
If muscles are not sore can you work them again?
It is advisable to leave a gap of atleast one day between working out the same body part. Even though you do not feel sore, your muscle would be recovering from the workout you did yesterday. So it is better to workout a different body part today and work out tomorrow for the body part you worked out yesterday.
Can riding a bike make you faster at running?
Depends on what you mean by better.
Running is harder on your joints, like knees, ankles and hips. But you need less gear, and it's usually easier to find a safe place to run.
Biking is softer on your body)good if you're a bit overweight), but you need a bike and somewhere to ride it.
In terms of calorie usage and general fitness, how longand how hard you exercise is more important than what you do.
Every activity that gets you equally sweaty and winded for the same amount of time will burn the same amount of calories, and give the same cardio workout.
What is a sole elliptical exercise machine?
The sole elliptical machine combines both natural human movement and exercise to simulate the pattern your foot travels. The Sole E35 cross trainer has received a "Best Buy" award for two consecutive years.
What is a good mile time for women's cross country?
I would say a good time for a woman to run just a mile cross country would be around 6 minutes. A good split for a three mile would be 7 minutes.--------------------------------------------
It depends what shape you are in. I am a teenager and it literally takes me only 4-6 minutes to run 1 whole mile. But I am in REALLY good shape for I have ran cross-country and track for 2 years.
Defined the 6 components of physical fitness?
The five fitness components are as follows
1. Cardiovascular endurance: Is the ability of the heart and lungs to work together to provide oxygen and fuel to the body during sustained workloads. example: jogging,cycling and swimming.
2. Muscular strength: Is the amount of force a muscle can produce. example: exercises would be a bench press,leg press or bicep curl. The push up test is used most often to test muscular strength.
3. Muscular endurance: Is the ability of the muscle to perform continuously without fatiguing. Example: cycling,step machines and elliptical machines. the sit up test is most often used to test muscular endurance.
4. Flexibility: Is the ability of each joint to move through the available range of motion for a specific joint. Example: stretching individual muscles or the ability to perform certain functional movements such as a lunge. The sit and reach test is mostly used to test flexibility.
5. Body composition: Is the amount of fat mass compared to lean muscle mass, bone and organs. This can be measured using underwater weighing, skin-fold readings, and bio metrical impedance. Under water weighing is considered the gold standard for body fat measurements, however because of the size and expense of equipment needed few places are set up to do this measurement.
Where are the forearms located?
The forearms are located between the elbow and the wrist on each arm. They consist of two long bones, the radius and ulna, and contain various muscles, tendons, and ligaments that facilitate movement and grip. The forearms play a crucial role in activities that require flexibility and strength of the hands and wrists.
How old do you have to be to be an exercise rider for race horses?
I think it is 12, but you have to be a very competant rider and ot be able to show this to the trainer. I have a friend who does this and he is 12 but he is the nephew of paul nicholls so i guess he has an inside line :)
What do you call the muscle of the chest?
Mostly pectorals with some triceps, shoulders, and even some stabilizers that you wouldn't think of in your neck and back.
What exercises work on wrists?
> Lifting weights help strengthen your arm you will start to also feel it in your wrist
Here's what I use: Use about 5 feet of rope to tie a weight to the middle of a 1" diameter wooden rod about 18" long. Hold the rod in both hands about chest high, and wind the rope onto the rod to lift the weight. Then unwind to lower the weight. Choose the weight, reps, and sets to fit your workout routine.
You can also do wrist curls: hold a dumbell in one hand. Rest your forearm on a bench with the palm up and raise and lower the weight using just your wrist. Repeat with the palm down. Again, choose the weight, reps, and sets to fit your routine.
How is yoga useful in all health problems?
Yoga is helpful when practiced in day to day life. One can focus on activities like Asanas, Pranayamas - breathing exercises, Kriyas - Cleansing and strengthening kriyas for the eyes, nose and throat, Diet - Food tips to beat stress, Conscious Relaxation techniques - shavasana dradhasana, nispandabhava, Interactive Games based on yogic concepts. Which helps deal stress & maintain good health.
How much exercise to burn off 1 carb?
each gram of carbs is equal to 4 calories. 100 x 4 equals 400 calories to burn off. how much exercise is needed is determined by your own body's rate of burning calories.
Does volleyball use aerobic exercise?
Yes. Lots of quick sprints, shuffles, and jumps really increase the heart rate, which is the point of aerobic exercise. Plus, this type of stop and go workout is similar to an interval workout, which is a very effective type of conditioning and fat loss workout.
What are best stretches before running?
Good exercises before running are, jumping jacks, cherry pickers, Up Down Go's, etc, etc.
Why should you never do an exercise such as the bench without a spotter?
Because, if you miscalculate and get stuck under the weight, you could end up injuring yourself or damaging the equipment from "dumping" the weight (in the event of getting stuck in the bench press). In additions, spotters are also there to ensure that catastrophic accidents, such as dropping the weight on your neck (there are some nasty videos on YouTube of this happening), can be prevented.
If you are lifting with any heavy weight, you should NEVER go forward without a spotter. Failure to do so may result in serious injury and/or damage to the equipment.
A deadlift is an exercise where the barbell begins and ends on the floor (hence "dead"). It is pulled up close to the body with the hamstrings, and then the glutes, while keeping the chest up and back straight. After locking out at the top, the motion is reversed back to the floor.
What should you do if you get the wind knocked out of you?
Put your hands above your head and just breath
If you can, sit down but keep your back straight (this lets your lungs expand more). Also, if it's bad enough to a point you can't stand, lie down but DO NOT lie on your back. Your lungs have to work twice as hard then and it will just make the situation harder to get over.Can you get in shape by doing press ups and sit ups?
not really, no.
there needs to be a lot more than just this in order to be ripped, you need minimal tummy fat ( eat healthy and plenty of cardio) along with gym. push ups and sit ups wont hurt or do anything bad, but alone, they wont achieve a ripped stomach.
What is a good time for 1 mile for a 12 year old?
An average time for 12-year-old runners is 8 minutes for a mile, and 7 minutes is above average. Taller runners usually have an advantage due to a longer stride.
Can you do sit ups after c section?
After hip replacement, you will eventually be able to do most normal activities, but you should check with your doctor and/or physical therapist as to what exercises are appropriate at any given time in your recovery process. The doctor or p.t. may also recommend other exercises to do instead of sit-ups. In particular, traditional sit-ups place unnecessary strain on your back.
How often should you go to the gym to get your muscles bigger?
Depends, if you have alot of body fat it will take longer to see the results because they will be hidden under the fat. If you are lifting heavy weights and do less reps, i belive it builds muscle and body mass quicker than doing less weight and more reps. simply because you are putting stress on the muscles and the muscles grow bigger to be able to cope with the stress. However it's advised you change your workout every 2 months, because when your muscles had fully adapted to the stress they will stop growing. 1-2 Months of heavy weight lifting and you should be able to see some nice results.
What muscles get worked in an arm curl?
When you preform an arm curl, you use your bicep muscle. it all depends on how you curl. If you curl straight up or do a twisting motion while curling. You use your shoulder and bicep and maybe a small portion of the pectoral muscle where it meets the shoulder.
What are the different types of abdominal workouts?
There are several abdominal workouts with different names and poses. Some popular exercises are bicycle, captain's chair, ball crunch, and leg crunch.
