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Exercise
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How do you keep yourself physically fit and healthy?
physically: by maintaining a healthy diet and exercising at least every day.
AnswerThere are the general guidelines for keeping the heart healthy. Keep a low-fat, low calorie diet. Eat plenty of whole grains, vegetables and fruits every day. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day and maintain an optimal weight. Stop smoking and drink alcoholic beverages in moderation. In addition, you should take some heart healthy supplements like CoQ10 supplements. CoQ10 is a co-enzyme found in all our cells. The concentration is localized in the heart and then in other organs such as the brain and liver. CoQ10 is vital for the production of energy, and therefore organs that require the most energy have higher concentrations of CoQ10. As you age the level of CoQ10 in the body begins to deplete. A combination of CoQ10 and Vitamin D3 is great for supporting healthy heart functions as well as functions of the brain and liver!a fitness assessment is an assessment (test,quiz,paper,ect.) on fitness
I know it is, but I also want to ask for thing, well first I'm 15 and I play hockey all winter and football all fall, but during the Summer I play no sports. I'm about 145 pounds and am not really overweight but I do have more fat around my stomach area than I should and want to get a six-pack. Also I do believe I take in more calories than I should because I eat alot of junk, but I am going to try and eat healthier. So I'm wondering
1.What exercises are best for me?
2.How long should I jog for to be able to achieve abs?
3.How much calories do you think I would burn in that distance?
4.How long do you think it will take to become slimmer?
5.What food are best (will fill me up and help lsoe weight)?
PS. I am the one who asked question just adding details
Which is the most effective ab exercise?
Regularly doing cardio workouts (running, elliptical, etc.) and cutting back on carbohydrate consumption will do more for your abs than a million sit-ups and crunches.
What is trancendental meditation?
- There are many different kinds of meditation. Transcendental meditation is just one type. It is derived from the Vedic tradition of India was revitalized by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950's. It is an effortless form of meditation that does not involve concentration or contemplation. It utilizes a mantra ( a personalized but meaningless sound) and is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes. It does not involve any belief or lifestyle changes. A lot of famous people have publically stated that they practice TM. For example; the Beatles, Howard Stern, Clint Eastwood, Jerry Seinfield etc. With proper personal instruction a person can experience a state in which the repetition of the mantra no longer consciuosly occurs and instead the mind is quiet and expereinces the infinite field of energy and intelligence; where all thought originate.
- The Transcendental Meditation technique a simple, natural, enjoyable procedure to settle the mind, expand awareness and access the limitless reservoir of creativity, energy and intelligence that resides within everyone-for more powerful thinking, heightened well-being and greater efficiency in life. The Transcendental Meditation technique is unlike any other form of meditation, relaxation or self-development, and is distinguished by its effortlessness, naturalness and profound effectiveness. It is the only meditation practice with extensive scientific research verifying benefits for all areas of life. The TM technique is practiced twice daily for 15-20 minutes while sitting quietly and comfortably with eyes closed. It requires no effort or concentration and no special skills or change of lifestyle. During the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique, mind and body spontaneously settle into a unique state of restful alertness-the body becomes deeply relaxed as the mind awakens to it's inner potential. Scientific research studies on the TM technique show that twice-daily experience of this restful alertness alleviates stress and revitalizes mind and body, creating a higher state of health and stimulating the natural growth of creativity, intelligence, inner-happiness and self-sufficiency. The beneficial effects of the Transcendental Meditation program have been verified by over 600 scientific research studies conducted at over 250 independent universities and research institutions worldwide-such as Yale Medical School, Harvard Medical School, Stanford and UCLA-and published in over 350 peer-reviewed scientific journals. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. government agency that oversees medical research, has granted over $24 million for scientists to study the effects of the Transcendental Meditation program for prevention and treatment of heart disease, hypertension and stroke. After nearly 40 years of scientific investigation of the Transcendental Meditation program, all the major findings about the program's benefits have been replicated by independent research. These scientific research studies on the Transcendental Meditation technique have shown that daily practice leads to a wide range of personal benefits-higher IQ, faster reaction time, improved problem solving abilities, decreased anxiety, improved self-esteem, normalized blood pressure, reduced illness and longer lifespan-while creating a more harmonious environment.
- Some people suggest the Transcendental Meditation organization might be a cult. In my opinion these are baseless claims. Transcendental Meditation is a scientific technique that is practiced by all types of people from all social backgrounds and religions. I have practiced Transcendental Meditation since I was 10 years old - I am now 23 and I never saw any sign of the organization being a cult. TM is great tool for me to be successful in everything I do.
- I have been practicing the Transcendental Meditation technique for 37 years, and have participated in many of the advanced programs, including TM Teacher Training. I consider the organization that teaches the TM technique to be not only benign but noble and professional, dedicated to the one purpose of making the benefits of meditation available to people everywhere.
What effect does muscle fatigue have on muscles?
Fatigue is the result of loss of energy and can be due to a lack of Stamina. Fatigue can mentally, physically, and emotionally slow the performer and occasionally occur in emotional and mental self-worth issues and depress even the greatest of performers, provided they let it get to them. A good way to avoid it is through Stamina building exercises.
What are some types of weight training equipment?
Initially, you do not need any special equipment. If the gym is warm, you may wear a tank top (so your arms are free to move) and shorts; if the gym is cooler, ordinary cotton sweat clothes are sufficient. To ensure that your feet do not slip, you can wear inexpensive, high-top basketball shoes. If the gym is hot or you sweat a lot, you may want to wear a headband.
If you keep training, you will eventually need to use a weight-training belt. If you buy a good (non-leather) one that fits you properly, it will last for decades. It is a one-time expense. (Buy a narrow one rather than a wide one.) You will also eventually need wrist straps or hooks. You can purchase canvas wrist straps that work well for a modest price.
If you were asking about what weight equipment is used for weightlifting, just purchase a bodybuilding magazine (such as "Ironman") or visit a local gym to see the kinds of equipment frequently used.
How long should it take a 35 year old to run 1 mile?
It depends on how experienced you are as a runner.
Beginner: 3 miles or so (11-12 min/mile)
Average runner: about 3.5 miles (10 min/mile)
Fast: about 4.5 miles (8 min/mile)
Experienced XC runner: about 5 miles (7 min/mile)
Elite runner/really awesome XC runner: about 6-7 miles (5-6 min/mile)
Anything faster than 5 min/mile for 35 minutes is craziness. If you ran more than 7 miles in 35 minutes...you don't need to be asking whether that's a good number of miles :P
Begin a Fitness Training Program to Improve Yourself?
Some people find it hard to find a place to exercise and get their daily fitness in. This isn't uncommon, and it's a common concern for those to want a way to get their exercise in at home. To partake in at home fitness, it's a good idea to invest in an exercise ball, exercise mat, workout DVD's for your skill level, and possibly a piece of workout equipment such as an elliptical or tread mill. If you've got a spare bedroom for these items, you can place them all there. Additionally, you can find an open part of the home to keep them in for those times when you want to spend time on your exercise.
What is used for lifting heavy weights?
Although the details of how it actually occurs at still unknown, muscles react to resistance or weight training by becoming stronger and usually larger. The important point is that weight lifting stimulates growth; in other words, the growth does not occur in the gym but afterwards during recovery as your body adapts to the increased demands you have put on it.
What happens if you eat too much and don't exercise enough?
when we eat food it gives us energy. energy is usually given in the form of glucose which is utilized for carrying voluntary & involuntary activities of the body. the excess glucose is stored in the form of glycogen & lipids which are utilzed during lean periods. if they remain unutilized they are stored in the form of fats in the body which results in adiposity & obesity.
What is the concept of physical fitness?
Physical fitness means that a person maintains a healthy weight for their age, gender and body type; it means they can work at an elevated heart rate for approximately 20 minutes and recover normal respiration and heart rate in about a minute; it means a person can walk briskly and still be able to carry on a conversation; it means the person's diet includes all the necessary food groups and a generous supply of good vitamin/mineral/etc. supplements that the person has educated themselves about, which is another part of fitness: taking control of your health and health care. A fit person is limber, able to perform regular activities without any difficulties and sees the dentist regularly.
When you lose weight in your stomach do you lose weight in your butt?
* If you want to get a flat stomach you need to lose stomach fat first, and you cannot lose fat in your stomach only; our bodies don't work that way. As you lose fat all over you will start seeing the fat come off the stomach area as well and as a result your stomach muscles will start to show. * However, if you take steps to gain muscle while losing fat your body weight may remain about the same. You will have burned off the fat and replaced it with the same weight in muscle. You may weigh the same as an unconditioned flabby person, but you will look much better!* If you have a lot of fat in your stomach, then to get flat abs you have to lose the fat in the abdominal cavity… but if you still want to maintain weight and lose fat in stomach, then take up weight training, train hard with weights thrice a week, do cardio on non training days. Eat high protein-moderate carbsand low fat diet….. And expect to move on slowly…… Based on your current fat percentage you can reach your goal… For example if you are at 15% bodyfat then you can expect to have a flat abs in 4 months. * Body fat accumulating around the stomach is caused by consuming too many refined (processed) carbohydrates. For information about how to lose stomach fat and 'fat burning' foods, see the page links, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
How many hours should a teen exercise for?
teenagers need to get daily exercise. some exercise is accidental exercise like walking from place to place. but teenagers need to get at least 1/2 and hour of proper exercise this includes, walking the dog, sport training, going for a run, sport games, etc teenagers also need to drink plenty of water and eat healthy.
What kind of excersice should you do during a warmup?
well it depends what sport you're doing.
Most likely you would have to warm up so maybe if you try lunges, opening and closing the gate, kareoke aka grapevine, and pretty much any thing you can think of really.
But whatever you do you have to stretch!! For eg. try stretching your legs, feet, hamstring up to your hips then move up to your upper body so your shoulders, arms, back. Because remember your muscles can become a little bit tender.
So yeah, use these tips and you would be warming up in no time.
Why is the warm-up period of a workout important?
Because... it allows the athlete to stretch their muscles gently. If they went straight into a rigorous exercise routine without preparation - they would likely put severe strain on their muscles - leading to long-term problems.
Why is breathing important during exercise?
If it is well done, it maintains you awake.
It gives you energy (at least oxygen for the brain cellls).
Pranayama (yoga breathing exercises) gives you calm and balance.
If you try pranayama, even once in your lifetime you will get a glimpse of what I have said. Asanas (postures) and meditation (concentration), although not less important, take longer to give you noticeable results.
The relax pose may be an exception to this general rule, offering also very inmediate results.
Why does a weightlifter need body composition?
Body composition is a much more accurate representation of a person's leanness than scale weight or Body Mass Index (BMI), because it does not rely on height and weight alone to measure leanness. It measures the ratio of body fat to lean tissue and bone in the body, not scale weight.
This is important, because a person may have a high-scale weight (even for their height), yet have also have a high muscle-to-fat ratio which makes them extremely lean. That same person might be labeled overweight using the standard BMI calculation, which does not take into account body composition, only mass (weight) relative to your height, weight, age and gender.
Excess body fat, or a body composition with a high fat-to-muscle ratio is unfavorable because it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type II diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and certain cancers. Excess body fat, especially at levels considered obese, can also put stress on the joints and interfere with mobility and the ability to perform everyday activities.
Aerobic exercise increases the body's consumption of which of these?
Sugar and, after you've finished your blood sugar supplies, body fat!
If you exercise and your body is making less urine, it means that you are dehydrated. Your urine production should not decrease when you exercise. If the urine is dark, then it is a sign of dehydration for certain.
What helps a swimmer sprint faster?
It doesn't really. It's just marketed best. The trick to the Speedo LZR is that it is a compression suit covered with a fabric that has an extremely low drag. And it does work. The re-writing of so many records in such a short time isn't a concidence. The suit compresses the body across critical areas. This compression serves to damp muscle oscillation. And the surface of the suit is covered with low friction material. There is a lot of "hi tech" development behind the LZR Racer (laser racer). It's fluid dynamics meets physiology. There is a clear, though not overwhelming advantage to the suit. It creates a performance increase of only a few percent, but it's enough to make a difference. Interestingly, it doesn't help the best swimmers as much as it helps those of lesser rank. But it is impacting events, and will continue to do so - until the next innovation.
Body conditioning is the practice of physical exercise to promote better health conditions in a human being. It can be performed by setting athletic goals such as having a lower body fat count.
