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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 effect does aging have on skeletal muscles?
loss of bone mass from demineralization and brittleness from a decreased rate of protein synthesis
How long after a dog giving birth can it exercise?
A few days should be sufficient. Exercise is important, considering that the dog may be aggressive towards her pups if she has too much energy pent up.
How long does it take to build muscle from walking?
It takes quite a while to build muscle from walking, but it takes only a short time to build good strong leg muscle from jogging or running.
What is the primary disadvantage of using fat as fuel during endurance exercise?
The primary disadvantage of using fat as fuel during endurance exercise is that it is not entirely clear where the fat used comes from. It is not certain whether it is adipose tissue, which the body has plenty of, or intramuscular triglycerides that are stored in muscle fibers.
Can you take medication to get six pack abs?
No, you cannot. If there ever is such a medication you should stay clear of it at all costs. Improve your body with diet and exercise, not with chemicals.
What should you eat before plasma donation?
Eat only a light meal which consists of fruits, vegetables or fish. Avoid any fatty food for a while and end your meal by drinking a lot of water or fruit juices.
Which work out out of push ups sit ups and pull ups will affect the heart rate?
sit-ups raise your heart beat more
How do you change the batteries for a pro-form cross-trainer 56 exercise recumbent bike?
Immediately under the display is a battery draw. Look under the display face. Remove a single screw from the draw and the draw will slide downward. There are 4 D batteries to replace.
What is the ideal kettlebell weight to start with?
short answer: 16KG
long answer:
ive been trying to find an answer to this myself...ive found just one source which said 16KG but i was looking for some others to confirm it. it seems pretty accurate though
i was in a competition recently which involved kettlebell swings with a 24KG kettlebell and i was struggling to get the 30 reps out doing them in bunches of 3-5
im strong for my weight im pretty small only weighing 69KG
anyway im happy with what ive found (16KG) because it excuses my from having such difficulty with a 24KG kettlebell
How many miles would the Proclaimers walk?
I'm not really sure how many miles the Proclaimers would walk... but I know that I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more.... (da da da, da da da) lol :)
How do you run a mile in under 9 minutes?
You need to get your cardiovascular strength up to par, and have the correct nutrition. Along with this, you must train, simply by running.
How long would it take to walk 1434 miles?
The average walking speed is about 4 miles per hour. 1434 divided into groups of 4 miles will tell you how many hours. 1434/4 =359 hours
Thats about 15 days if you walk slow
How many miles does 31000 steps equal?
A step is not a consistent unit of measurement. Various people's steps can measure different lengths.
Does the amount you sweat relate to fitness levels?
Yes and No
Yes because It could mean you are working rather hard and are quite fit
No because Some people sweat more than others
What are the health benefits of balancing activities for Seniors?
There are many health benefits of balancing activities for seniors.
- Balance activities typically focus on the muscles of your abdomen, lower back, hips, and legs.
- Doing balance activities regularly may help you stay steady on your feet, reduce the risk of a fall or injury.
- Examples of balance activities include (only under expert supervision)
- walking heel to toe in a straight line
- Standing on one foot;
- Standing up from a chair and sitting down again without using your hands;
- Rising up and down on your toes while standing and holding onto a stable chair or counter top for support;
Are exercise videos beneficial?
Exercise videos are indeed beneficial. As long as you're moving your body, whether it be arms, legs, etc., you're getting a work out. It also has to due with how much time you spend working out to your exercise video. 5 minutes won't do it. Health officials recommend at least 15 to 20 minutes day.
Is it better to do core exercises before or after you run?
It is probably better to do them before your run. This way you will have better posture because you aren't tired yet.
What is 'snakesman' in the great train robbery?
a snakesman would have been anyone who was small or young who would find a way to slip through a small space to break in to a house or something. they would then go and open the doors to let their larger accomplices in.
Why is exercise important for reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis?
Aerobic exercise can lower blood pressure, help control weight, and increase HDL ("good") cholesterol. It may keep the blood vessels more flexible. Moderate to intense aerobic exercise lasting about 30 minutes
How is chronic dyspnea prevented?
Long-term prevention of chronic dyspnea includes such lifestyle choices as regular aerobic exercise and avoidance of smoking
How are contractures prevented?
Range of motion (ROM) exercises help to prevent contracture. Chemicals can be used to prevent contractures from becoming fixed when ROM exercise is inadequate. Phenol or alcohol.Botulinum toxin.
How does creatine make your muscles bigger?
creatine is a delivery system . it helps to pump your muscle with water and vitamins, that's why you should take protein with it . pumping muscle with water and protein will give you size and strength.
Is 500 sit ups a day good for a girl?
its gud you can do that but you put yurself at risk of muscle problems in the near future ease it down to atleast 50 a day leaving you 25 a week which is very gud enjoy
