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How many blocks equal a mile in new york city?

In large cities the number varies depending upon the original grid layout. In NYC (Manhattan) the number of north-south blocks per mile is 20. East-west blocks (between avenues) are typically just under 5 north-south blocks in length, so the number of east-west blocks per mile is 4.

How do you get a thick neck?

I am a highschool wrestler ans everyone knows we have some seriously thick necks ! The best exersises in my opinon to build a thick neck will be as follows . Lie flat on a bench and grab a 5 or 10 pound plate depending on how strong your neck is and lie face up with you head and neck just over the edge , place the plate on your forhead and lightly hold it in place , lower your head and neck and then slowly curl your forhead up and touch your chin to your chest . Now thats one repition , repeat for 3-4 sets of 12 reps . Another great way to thicken your neck is to stand on your head , although this takes some practice ! Hope this helped .

What are the benefits of meditation?

1) Enlightenment

2) More Calmness

3) Improved Concentration

4) Clairvoyant abilities

5) Expanded Consciousness

6) Joy

7) A sense of purpose in life

And many more!

What do weightlifters eat?

Chicken is high in Protein, reletively low in bad fats (if you remove the skin) and cheap. Protein is essential for the repair, growth & maintenance of muscle. . .

Why do cheerleaders have flat chests?

If I am not wrong, it it because cheerleaders are training so hard.

This causes the girl or any other well trained athlete to have a slim, muscled and fit body. And their Breasts is like the rest of their body: their breasts will be firm and flat.

Describe how dancing can be done as an aerobic exercise?

You can do zumba fitness and be dancing and it will considered an aerobic exercise bec ause you are working different parts of your body

How can aerobic exercise improve your breathing efficiency?

Distinguish your resting heart rate, your maximum heart rate during exertion, and your recovery time. As you use aerobic (fitness, cardio) exercise, your resting heart rate and your recovery time will decrease as your maximum heart rate increases. The best kind of aerobic exercise for these effects is high intensity interval training.

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What is the difference in number of laps to swim a mile between a 25-yard pool and a 25-meter pool?

first, how many laps to swim a mile in a 25 yard pool. Second, how many laps to swim a mile in a 25 meter pool. Third, subtract the lowest number to get your answer.

What is Taoist meditation called?

The Taoists practice many meditation techniques, each with different names.

If a girl works out with weights instead of aerobic exercise will she get faster results and turn body fat into muscle?

It is best for everyone to do weights and cardio work outs. Aerobics are cardio, that will help the heart and to burn fat. Weights will help with muscle grownth and strength.

you cant turn fat into muscle but you can loose fat and gain muscle. you will burn more callories outside of the gym with more muscle mass and you should use both weights and weight training together to get great bennifits.

weights are great for the bones, muscles and look of your body, Cardio is great for your heart, lung efficiency and metabolism.

you could end your weight workout with 30 minutes on some aerobic activity, or do weights one day and cardio the next.

YOU CAN NOT TURN BODY FAT INTO MUSCLE! THEY ARE TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF TISSUE!!! the trick is... build muscle and do cardio.... when u build muscle, the muscle needs more calories, therefor, when your doing cardio, your burning more calories. so when ur building muscle, ur metabolism is much higher. but do not ONLY do muscle work, if u do, u will just have muscle under the fat.... combine it with cardio! and of course eat healthy...:)

What could be responsible for aching inner upper thighs simply from only 2 weeks of swimming lessons for a novice 36 year old?

It's probably sore muscles. Swimming uses muscles that aren't usually used on a regular basis. It should get better over time. Your muscles will build up and become stronger and they won't be as sore.

What reaction builds muscle?

When working out, you stretch the muscle and break it down. Then by adding protein and amino acids the muscle will repair it self stronger than before.

Im 15 and bench press 265 and squat 315 i want to be a running back but i don't know how i should ask?

Dam that's pretty good stats. It depends on what offense your team runs. But I think your coachs will switch you to line, cause of your stats. OR fullback. I think you would be a great guard or fullback.

How can cardio respiratory endurance exercise prevent obesity?

Cardiorespiratory endurance exercise prevents obesity by burning excess calories that may be transformed in to fats if left unused. Exercise like jogging is one of the examples that can help burn calories thereby preventing obesity.

What religion focused on ending human suffering through meditation?

Meditation was not the route to enlightenment or the release from suffering in Buddhism. It was a technique that could be helpful in contemplating the Eightfold Path

In Christianity it was a also a thinking technique but offered no rewards on its own.

If a swimming pool temp is to hot like 87F what will it do to your body?

87 F is within the range recommended for varied use, this would be general 'family' like use swimming, splashing, floating about. For competitive swimming and exercise recommended temp is about 82 F. Generally 87 F will not do anything to your body, but if you are very active you will not cool off as well causing more sweating. If there are many people using the pool, additional sanitization may be required after use.

How much pound should a 16 year lift?

a 16 year old should be lifting in his bench press around 150 and 200 pounds, if you bench within these numbers than your in pretty good shape. But if were talking about squating it should be around 200 threw 250 pounds , but most 16 year olds barely squat as much as bench.

What is the best body shape for a long distance runner?

Generally tall, lean, and low body fat. However, there are many short distance runners out there. short distance runners usually have more fat than long distance runners all runners need to have a lot of muscle and be able to endure long periods of running

What muscles do you use when doing the cobra?

The back, and, less so, the arms; the front of the body is stretched and opened (which could be considered being 'used').

Who else meditates on Adderall and what are your experiences Meditation on Adderall for me is very effective it is much easier to maintain awareness and no-mind or beginners mind.?

While I've never done meditation on stimulants, I have some perspective on this as I happen to be a psychiatrist who also practices Zen. I think for someone who has legitimate medical problems with attention a stimulant such as Adderall can be very helpful for meditation. However, if used improperly or used without the careful direction by a competent physician, it can be harmful to both a person's health and to meditation. My personal feeling is also that self-directed use of a stimulant for purposes other than a legitimate medical need would also violate the precept on abusing intoxicants.

What is aerobic exercising?

Aerobic exercise is a certain type of exercise that helps improve your hearts fitness. An aerobic exercise strengthens the cardiac muscle in your heart, improves circulation and minimizes the strain on your heart when doing exercise. Also, in order for an exercise to be aerobic, it has to keep your heart at an increased rate for a continuous amount of time (usually around 20 or 30 minutes). So this means swimming is an aerobic exercise, while sprinting is not.