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How can you build your endurance fast?

the best way to improve your endurance try to run, bike, or swim at least 4 times a week. Also make sure that each time you run try to run half a mile longer than the last and if you swim try to swim 200 meters more than the last time and you will notice that as you do more you will get better. For running I recommend not running on a track but on trails because Running 5 miles on a track feels like running 15 miles on trails. For cycling I live in southern California so a long bike ride for me is riding on a river trail which is about 32 miles long and it takes you to the beach so you can relax there after but make sure if you cycle you keep going steady.

What should a swimmer eat before and after a workout?

Don't eat too much before a workout. I'd recommend eating something small at least an hour before starting. After, have a protein shake to help. I recommend PhD Diet Whey : it burns fat and increases muscle mass.

How do you do a front drop on the trampoline?

Start on your knees, do small bounces and land on your stomach, put your hands out in front of you and keep your body streight. Keep doing this until you have the confidence to stand up and land on your stomach. Some people find it easier to do a seat drop into a front drop.

Can squats make you shorter?

No way, squats is one of the best exercises you can do because it uses the thigh muscles which are the largest in the body. I learned from the nurse at my doctors office, unfortunately spinal compression as you age is why we start to get shorter.

Why does the hand go numb if lifting weight?

I haven't experienced this alot myself, but my guess would be that the weights cut the bloodstream into the hand and/or impose a lot of stress upon the bones and tissue of the hand which may have something to do with it, but honestly I'm only guessing

Is it possible to do the splits in one day?

no its not possible to do the splits in one day unless you want to rip your muscles really bad. You could probably do the splits in a week. Have a friend sit on your butt while your in the strattle position on the floor. You have to completely relax your muscles so they stretch.

Do athletes have a faster heart rate recovery than none athletes?

Athletic people have faster heart rate recovery times than non athletic people because Athletic people get exercise than non athletic people. Non athletic people don't get exercise because they just sit and relax all day.

What is the best protein supplement for gaining muscle mass?

The best supplement for building muscle is a combination of whey protein and creatine. Take creatine before a workout and whey protein after. Also, an amino acid supplement or a muscle fiber recruitment supplement would also be beneficial to add before your workout.

What is it called when a muscle decreases in size due to lack of exercise?

When a muscle decreases in size due to a lack of exercise, it is called disuse atrophy.

Which of these statements is not true about aerobic exercise?

The longer you do aerobic exercise the more muscle soreness you will experience is not a true statement. In fact, the more you workout, the less sore you will be.

Does long distance running damage your knees?

No. Long distance running does not damage your knees, if you exercise some reasonable restraint. Of course, any physical activity, if overdone, can damage the body part(s) it employs and running does employ the knees. However, damage to the knees can be avoided by stopping when you begin to feel pain.

Why are broad shoulders attractive?

Broad shoulders tend to be attractive to women because (subconsciously) it signifies the fact that the man is physically strong. But consciously, to women it's very....sexy

Why is it hard to get up from sitting?

there is restricted blood flow to your legs when you are sitting, so it makes it hard to move until they warm up and fill with more blood

Where can you find body by Jake Firm Flex parts?

I received one of these through freecycle.org and I have personally looked everywhere for a manual, including contacting the company (they didn't reply)

I was finally able to purchase the "manual video" on eBay for $9 including shipping. It is a 17 year old VHS tape that shows the 7 most basic exercises (out of a total of 15) The video was starting to degrade, but it would still play. I think the seller had more of them.

Good luck! I am going to keep checking to see if anyone has found the manual. (It would be great if someone who owned it would scan it and put it on the internet! THere is a site called something like "manuals.com" where you can find manuals that way-- no Firmflex though.

Update: found Pdf file here: http://fitness.manualsonline.com/mdownloads/ab3fa424-b56f-4c90-8058-4bf6e380c94b.pdf

Are there any exercises that can be done to target belly fat?

No, there is no such thing as spot fat reduction. However, if you do plenty of cardio and eat a balanced diet, you can lose stubborn belly fat. Doing ab and core exercises will make abdominal muscles more defined.

What is the most effective piece of cardio exercise equipment?

Treadmills are the most effective cardio exercise equipment. They come with many different inclines and speeds. Cardio exercise improves the funstion of the heart, lungs and muscular endurance. If you enhance the speed and incline of the machine, it will really challenge you.

How do you get rid of back fat rolls?

Apart from liposuction, there is no way to reduce the amount of fat in different areas of the body selectively. One has to lose enough weight for the fat to leave on its own. Abdominal fat and fat around the waist are often the last to disappear.

What is the basic metabolic rate?

To calculate your BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate), you can go to any health website and go to a BMR calculator, or just go to Google or Bing, and you will be asked to fill in 4 gaps, these gaps are:

1.) Your Height in feet and inches.

2.) Your Weight in pounds.

3.) Your Age.

4.) Your Gender.

Then you press calculate and the calculator will give you and answer that looks like this : "You have a BMR of 1447.6".

That really big number^^^^^^, that is basically how fast you digest and break down your food.

What three exercises can you do to build muscle strength?

I would recommend not 3 exercises but 5. These are called the big Five. They are:

Squats,

Deadlift,

Bench Press,

Press, and

Rowing.

The protocol you use to do these exercises is up to you (but I recommend deadlifting at the most only once a week).

What is Double Dutch?

Double Dutch a sport in which one person jumps rope with two ropes and one or more people jumping simultaneously; this involves at least three people total: one or more jumping and two turning the ropes. while jumping the person usually does tricks that may involve gymnastics or breakdancing, it can also have fancy foot movements incorporated During the very early years of hip hop culture, double-dutch was an element of the culture, and young people, many boys do this for fitness and it is competed at world level, would have double-dutch competitions at block parties. After hip hop began moving towards the mainstream in the early 1980s, double-dutch fell out of favor as a recognized element of hip hop, although it remains popular with athletes to this day. Double Dutch has seen a resurgence in popularity as of late. The National Double Dutch League holds yearly camps and a Holiday Classic, in which teams from all over the world compete. Double Dutch is still a prominent part of the hip hop culture in some areas, and is becoming more and more prevalent in cities such as San Francisco and Seattle. The 2007 Disney Channel original movie Jump In! features Double Dutch as the central element of its plot. Jump In! features the Dutch Dragons, based on a real Double Dutch team from 1997 in Harlem, NY. On January 15, 2007, in honor of Martin Luther King Day, the Google homepage featured a Double Dutch logo with black children playing with white children, emblematic of the realization of Martin Luther King, Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech in 1963. Double Dutch can also mean: the girl uses the pill and the boy is using a condom while having sex, so they are double protected.

Aaron jogs around his neighborhood 4 times a week for 30 minutes He is working on his?

Aaron jogs around his neighborhood 4 times a week for 30 minutes, which indicates he is working on his cardiovascular fitness and endurance. By maintaining a consistent jogging routine, he can improve his heart health, stamina, and overall physical well-being. Additionally, this regular exercise may help reduce stress and enhance his mood. Overall, Aaron's commitment to jogging reflects a dedication to an active lifestyle.