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Exercise is fundamental to healthy living. Ask questions here about types of exercise and developing exercise habits in your life.

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What kind of hobbies are there to do to keep active but not freeze during the winter?

Two main hobbies I have all year around is woodworking and contributing on WikiAnswers. I enjoy both. However, researching for answers in topics I know nothing about is most gratifying. I am learning so much it boggles ones mind. I believe if you keep your mind in a learning mode, learning will come easy, and for me it has.

There is also arts & crafts, collecting things, just to name a few.

Does body symmetry affect athletic ability?

There is some evidence that body symmetry has an effect on atheletic ability.

What is a better work out belly dancing or zumba?

Zumba may burn more calories than belly dancing, but both are good for your fitness and mood. You can learn Zumba online with e-Tuitions, a website that offers live classes with certified instructors. You can also book a free demo class to try it out. To learn more, visit their website.

How do you get a square chest?

the chest is made out of 4 main muscles, to get a square chest you simply must build all four muscles the two main are the upper and lower pectorial if you only work on the lower pecs you will end up with round shaped chest, most people say its genetics but don't have a clue what there going on about, you simply have to build all 4 chest muscles to get the natural square shape underneath. for the upper chest you must do more incline press, for the lower try simple bench press or press ups.

LJ

What are the differences between health and skill related components of fitness?

Health related fitness:

  • muscular endurance
  • muscular strength
  • flexibility
  • body composition
  • cardiovascular fitness

Skill related fitness:

  • speed
  • agility
  • power
  • coordination
  • balance
  • reaction times

For more information, see the related questions and answers, further down this page, under Related Questions.

What are some simple exercises to increase foot speed?

-Jump Rope -Box jumps - find a sturdy box and stand to one side of it, jump onto it and then imediately jump off the other side - do this as fast as you can -Run stairs -Run hills, it strengthens your muscles. -Find a rope ladder and practice running through each slot as fast as you can. -Jump back and forth across a line...both feet and one legged as well **Most importantly, increase your arm speed, it will make your feet go faster

What are the Pros and cons of the effect of exercise of the skeletal system?

Exercise can often put stress on the bones, weakening them and leading to easier fractures. However, exercising keeps the bone joints healthy by promoting the production of synovial fluid, which lubricates the cartilage within the joints.

Can you do bear crawls everyday?

Of course you can. You can walk every day can't you? It's just another form of transportation.

What is the average sit and reach score?

The average sit-and-reach score for people between the ages of 26 and 35 is 19 inches. For those who are between the ages of 36 and 45, the average is 17 to 18 inches. For people 46-55, the average is 16 to 17 inches, and for people age 56+, the average is 15 to 16 inches.

What is the proper way to do dips for chest development?

im pretty sure that dips work out your triceps and if u want to know how they work ill be glad to tell you first find a chair or bench around the height of your knees next with the chair/bench to your back lower yourself until your palms can touch the chair bottom holding your self with your palms on the chair put your feet out as far as they will go now that you are in position bend your elbows so that you lower yourself to the ground lift yourself back up and repeat, you should feel the workout in your triceps (the back of your upper arm)

Why do ears ring or feel clogged sometimes with exercise?

It happens to me too. I think it is some type of blood pressure difference in the inner ear. I was worried about it at first but I haven't found anything in my reaseach to make me think it is a sign of anything bad.

One website says that it is a normal and unavoidable side effect cause by increased blood flow and pressure for some people who exercise and there's nothing that can be done, we just have to live with it.

Benefits of physical play?

Exercise help the children to lose their Wight and keep them fit because if the they are doing more exercise then it gives them more energy to do the exercise every day. During the exercise they are small and large developing their mussels. Also explain the benefits of the Exercise in the physical play

What is the short term effects of crystal meth on he body?

short term meth has the effects of of coarse being high, as if the person as smoked pot and taking an e pill. you get an out of boby feeling and at as if you have no sence of what you are doing, you act stupid. but the big effect is that it is first hit addicting

Why do bones become stronger after exercise?

Bones become stronger after exercise because when you exercise your muscles become bigger and your muscles pull your bone so if the muscle was big and the bone wasn't then there will be a high risk of heart attack.

How long does it take to walk a kilometer?

it depeds how fast you walk

normal walking is 5 kilometers per hour, if you walk normally it will took 12 minutes.

If you are 5' 2 and weigh 160 pounds how can you lose 15 pounds in 2 weeks?

You can't. That's a pound a day. You didn't gain that weight at that rate, you cannot expect to lose it at that rate. A sensible diet and exercise can help you drop about a third of that safely.

When performing a jumping jack in what two positions are your legs?

Your legs in the starting position would be together and then placed about shoulder width apart at the feet in the second position.

What is Isotonic Exercise in a SIMPLE description?

Isotonic exercise (or muscle contraction) is when the muscle contracts and shortens giving movement (ie a bicep curl, lifting and lowering weight) Nearly all the training you do is Isotonic the opposite is Isometric, where the muscle contracts but des not shorten, giving no movement. Eg, Weightlifting, Lifting the weight up and down is isotonic Holding the weight still above the head is isometric

What is the cost of a butterfly life fitness membership?

The cost of a Butterfly Life fitness membership will vary depending on what amenities you want. The cost of a gym membership is 34 dollars a month.

Who is the first guy to ever do push-ups on the back of his hands in one minute.?

Steve Bugdale completed 100 push-ups using the back of his hands in one minute on November 9,2005.

Why do you think walking swimming and biking are good exercises for a pregnant woman?

Walking, swimming, & biking are all considered low-impact exercises which are best for a pregnant woman. One can obtain a good cardiovascular workout from any of these exercises while avoiding any jarring that would result from any high-impact exercise, such as running.

How might an athlete use information about his or her vital capacity?

An athlete can use such information to plan his or her diet better. He or she may also use the information to improve or tone down on the exercises done.