Are you excited about setting your New Year's resolutions, but tired of always failing to meet your goals? ACE Fitness Expert & Exercise Physiologist, Jessica Matthews, provides practical tips on how to revolutionize your resolutions — so you can meet your fitness and nutrition goals this year.
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Selecting the right exercise equipment is important for comfort and function, and it can enhance the overall workout experience. Similar to selecting running shoes or a bicycle helmet, the best headphones for one person might be a poor choice for another. Read on to find out what factors you should consider before purchasing headphones for outdoor exercise.
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Should you believe everything that you read? Find out whether the number displayed on the screen of your favorite piece of cardio equipment is the same as the number of calories that you actually burn during exercise.
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Maximum heart rate? 220-your age? Heart rate zones? 206- 88% of age? Perceived exertion? Do these formulas and measurements have you a bit confused? Let’s talk about some of the traditional methods for measuring and monitoring intensity during exercise and discuss some new ways to ensure that are you are exercising at an intensity that is right for you.
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I've been consistently following a walking program and am looking to add strength training to my routine, preferably outdoors. Any suggestion on how I can go about doing so?
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When it comes to losing weight, many people find themselves wondering which method is best? From popular workouts to fad diets and fitness products, we often hear of different "fat burning" strategies, but how do you separate fact from fiction? Let's explore this topic and discuss what you need to know to help you reach your weight loss goals.
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Much like the chicken and the egg debate, many of us often wonder when it comes to exercising which comes first- cardio or strength training? Read on to find out what's right for you.
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In a sea of cardio machines, have you ever found yourself wondering what the best option is? Let’s discuss the pros and cons of some popular pieces of cardio equipment and identify ways in which you can maximize your time and your results.
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Struggling to find 30 minutes each day to devote to exercise? Wondering if several 10-minute bouts of exercise throughout the day really provides the same health benefits as 30-minutes of continuous exercise? Let's review the research and discuss simple ways to make your days more physically active.
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Is it best to stretch before or after exercising? Available research is inconclusive regarding the optimal time to stretch. In addition, strong evidence is lacking with regard to the beneficial effects associated with pre-exercise stretching (e.g., injury prevention or enhanced athletic performance).
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Experiencing boredom while exercising may be a sign that your current workout program is need of a facelift. To combat boredom, the first thing to do is evaluate what exactly it is about your program (e.g. running on a treadmill) that you find to be boring. Once you’ve pinpointed exactly what it is that is a bit lackluster, try adding some variety to the activity at hand.
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Have you started a running program? Are you having any problems with pain in your shins? It might be shin splints. Find out what causes this common problem to occur and what you can do to alleviate it.
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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a system of organizing cardiorespiratory training which calls for repeated bouts of short duration, high-intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery.
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Learn how to safely and effectively engage in aerobic exercise with a little one on the way.
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If you’re like me (or Forrest Gump) you love to run. Let’s discuss ways to keep your mileage up while keeping your risk for overuse injuries down.
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You've heard the phrase "feel the burn"...now find out how and why it happens.
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Let’s separate fact from fiction about the so called “fat-burning zone.”
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