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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.
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Will spine stretches make you taller?
- Stretching Exercises: - These exercises will help you improve your posture. You'll be surprised that how much of "Height" is hidden behind your slouched back. You can, at any age, add an inch or two of height by simply improving your posture. Second, you can create a "Taller" effect by following some smart fashion techniques. You can easily add another inch or two of "illusionary height" by improving your dress coordination.
ALL THIS GUY DID WAS COPY AND PASTE FROM ANOTHER SITE.
because some of them want to look good and some don't feel good about themselves but over exercising is bad you can get a medical condition or something. this is bad because then it becomes a routine and you don't want that
Why do your knees pop when you bend or sometimes while walking?
That's typically caused by cartilage damage or possibly even early signs of arthritis.
Why do your bones hurt when you exercise?
You probably caused some sort of injury to yourself. Usually your bones shouldn't be hurting when you exercise, but your muscles.
Are endorphins generated in the body during exercise?
There are certain endorphins that are released during vigorous exercise. These endorphins are called endogenous opioid peptides. These endorphins are also present in love.
What method provides the most support and endures the most success in a new exercise program?
If you can afford a personal trainer, then this would be the best method in order to have expert advice for a fitness program. Otherwise, have your goal be 10,000 steps a day, which is 5 miles. Start out slowly by walking 10-15 minutes and increase the time you walk each day until you reach your goal.
Is 30 minutes a day for bike riding enough?
i think it is enough but if you are out of shape you should consider 45 minutes
************ But it's grossly inadequate if you're training for the Olympics.
Really, now, when you ask the question, you need to identify your current condition (e.g. sedentary and out of shape) and your goal (e.g. to be a track star).
You also should know that the intensity and focus of the exercise itself changes things a lot. If you ride your bike up a steep incline for 30 minutes, the amount of energy you burn off is not even in the same universe as the amount you'd burn coasting downhill.
Likewise, while bike riding is a good aerobic exercise if it's done right, it will neglect certain muscle groups while overbuilding others. Take a look at strong amateur bike riders' bodies -- you'll see the effect of this quite strikingly. They tend to have very well developed thighs and rumps, while relatively less developed chests and arms. If you want a more balanced exercise that does not impact your joints, consider swimming.
Does weight lifting affect height growth?
Lifting weights above your head will not affect your height.
However it is not recommended that prepubescent or adolescent men/women do strength training. Building strong upper body muscles such as deltoids pecs trapezius biceps and triceps without building the proper muscles to support them can stunt spinal development, thus keeping you from being as tall as you could be.
Note: If you lift weights over your head and happen to drop one, the knot on the top of your head would indeed make you taller.
Is jump roping a form of aerobic exercise?
Hi,
Jumping rope is an aerobic exercise because it helps you jump better, higher, and your legs automatically become more flexible. Jumping rope is great because it will help you increase your jump height and improve your leg flexibility.
I hope I have been helpful!
How much should forty year old man bench press?
I think I'm pretty average, however at 40 my bench pressing days were pretty much over. I was stupidly following what a couple of other guys were doing and caused considerable damage to my shoulders. we were lifting VERY heavy and maxing the bench twice a week. I was rapidly moving up for six months after starting by benching my body weight, soon I was at 315lbs. I acheived my top press at 405 when I was about maybe 35-37 yrs old. shortly after that I was experiencing pain in both shoulders severe enough to stop lifting all upper body. I'm currently only benching a little over my body weight (262) up to 285. take it slow, if your younger then 23, take it real slow wait until you reach your 'mature strength' which is after 23 in most guys. a blown out pect will cause you alot of pain, surgery, and at least a year of rehab.
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Obviously pre-pubescent males have much less ability to put on muscle than teenagers or adults. If you are talking about older people, there is a decline but it's a lot smaller than you might think.
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I am not sure if this question is asked in relation to being young or older, therefore, I'll address both ends of the spectrum. (Of course, it's always best to get the approval of your physician before embarking on any radical changes in dietary or exercise programs.)
With respect to being too young to do weight training effectively, many authorities think that it is unwise for people younger than 16 to do weight training (since their bones have not matured.) If you are younger than 16, it would likely be best never to go below 5 repetitions on any single exercise and to ensure that your exercise technique is perfect.
With respect to being too old to do weight training effectively, in 1991 the book BIOMARKERS stimulated a revolution in the thinking of many physicians. It seems that we are never to old to benefit from proper strength training--and there are many, many benefits to doing it. If you are older than 50, it is particularly important to get a thorough warm-up and to use perfect exercise technique. It may be safest for you also not to go below 5 reps on any single exercise or, at least, if you do heavy singles, be sure you know exactly what you are doing.
Further down this page, listed under Related Links I have added two web pages that have solid information on effective weight training including how to warm up properly, which exercises to use, tips on proper exercise technique, training programs for beginners, or intermediates, and how to maximize the benefits you receive.
Does running up stairs give you bigger muscles and thicker legs?
Running up stairs will build the quads, upper front of the legs and the calves from the pushing while running up on the toes. Over all tone will be the results. Adding the return of going down the stairs will balance the musle groups. going up will equal doing lunges.
What easy exercises can you do to make your legs smaller?
its not really possible to actually reduce leg size, unless you are overweight. if you have naturally larger legs then there are ways to tone up, like jogging, or cycling. But it wont like minimise your legs. Sorry!
Why do guys wear boxers underneath a bathing suit?
because most guys think they have to
in this modern society any time it is obvious that you have a penis, you are either labeled as weird or gay for showing it, although we all known guys have penises
but in reality most swimtrunks have a built in liner like briefs to support the genitals...
from the time I first wore them to now I have never worn underwear with them, my dad never did and I just followed his example, this is from the time I was a young boy wearing white briefs, a teenager wearing boxers, or a early 20 year old now freeballing every day, but no matter the underwear I wore outside of swim trunks I never wore them with swimtrunks
and if you are one of the lucky ones who does go without in swim trunks, be happy, because when wearing undies the underwear gets VERY wet and can create a rash down there, not to mention its VERY uncomfortable to do so
seriously they do?I'm shocked.especially if they're going into the water instead of just strolling about.while at that,why in so many american teen movies n drama i see guys diving into the water with all their clothes on,while girls strip down to underwear even before getting in the water?Thats way too abnormal.clothes off should be for water activities,on land clothes should be on.and there shouldnt be difference in that between genders.
Why does your heart and breathing rate change after exercise?
The breathing rate decreases due to an increase in lung capacity, this means that you have a larger tidal volume meaning you do not have to breathe as frequently to inhale the same amount of air per minute
What factors that play a part in determining our physical fitness.?
Most common factors that affect physical fitness are
1. Regularity
2. Diet
3. Environment
4. Heredity
5. Age and sex
6. Stress and tension
7. Health problems
How do you attend and maintain a physical fitness?
start working out every other day, then at a time you feel comfortable and in control of how you work out start filling in those other days that you have never worked out. Instead of eating fast food make yourself a salad or something homemade. Eat fiber! instead of eating a sweet treat, like pastries go for a sweet fruit, like strawberries, grapes, pineapples, and don't put nothing in it. And remember 3,500 calories is a pound. So make sure you also try to put the calories you eat down on a piece of paper. It will help you!
What is general principles of exercise?
General principle of Training
Law of Overload
Body adapts to training loads - explains how training works
Adequate training loads improve overall fitness and increase performance
Factors impacting training load - frequency, duration and intensity
Law of Reversibility
Training loads that increase progressively create higher fitness levels
No increase in fitness will occur if loading is too far apart or stays the same
Over training or incomplete adaptation occurs when training loads are too great or too close
Law of Specificity
Specific training load produces specific response and adaptations
General training prepares athletes for specific training
Greater the volume of general training, greater the capacity for specific training
Principle of Individualism
Athletes bring their unique talent, capabilities and capacities to training
Heredity determines many physiological factors that impact training
Chronological, biological and training ages must be considered when designing a training and competition plan
Principle of Variety
Training is a long-term process and loading and recovery can become boring
Make it fun for the athlete
Be creative
How do you hold breath longer under water?
If you're just swimming for fun or trying to see who can hold your breath the longest with your friends, breathe in as much air as you can and then slowly let it out as you go. If you swim competitively, it really depends. I've found when I sprint in freestyle I can do a 25 without breathing if I tildmy head all the way down, cup my hands, and charge forward as fast as I can, although I don't think you're supposed to have your head that low... But it works!
It veries from person to person!!!!! Most adults can hold their breath for about 45 seconds.
Although, some people such as Navy Seals are trained to hold their breath underwater for an extended period of time, or in other words several minutes.
What is forward astride squats jumps?
Astride jumps are where you have one foot either side of a bench and jump onto the bench pulling your feet together. You jump back down again and repeat the process.
How does repeated exercise affect the amount of work that muscles can do?
When you exercise, you tear muscle fibers. Over time, these muscle fibers become thicker to prevent tearing. This is why your biceps bulge - it's actually just strands of muscle that have been torn through exercise and then grown back.
Thicker muscles = more strength.
I've been using it for the last 3 weeks and have seen results. My legs, waist and arms are heaps more toned, it is working for me.
Just have to make sure you do it everyday =]
Its a product worth trying. 92% happy with the cardio twister
There are many, though, who aren't really happy with this product. It breaks easily and the routines recommended don't really lead to weight loss.
Should a boy be a certain age before doing any weight training?
Yes this is very VITAL for future muscle development. I and others recommend 13 as a good age to start lifting, depending on what body type you are will determine the weight you should be lifting. After lifting to grow the muscle i would recommend muscle milk, or other types of protein shakes to build the muscles and repair them as well.
