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Surfing is a sport that consist of 2 main aspects of fitness; strength and endurance. The following exercises will prove to be effective in training your body to be ready for surfing. Muscle Strength – The following exercises require a dumbbell set. When using dumbbells it is important to have good technique for maximum results. Lift an appropriate amount of weight and do not overdo yourself. Use proper form by keeping your back erect, and feet shoulder-width apart. Do not be tempted to hold your breath as muscles need oxygen to function properly. Always take breaks in between workouts, and get a good night's sleep. 1) "Upright Rows" • Stand up straight with your back erect (this will prevent any discomfort you may feel) • Hold the weights in front of your thighs and slowly bring them up to your shoulders, with your elbows out to the sides. • Slowly…

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Introduction to Fitness Are you considering buying exercise equipment or increasing your exercise? Then this article will give some helpful tips on warming up exercises you should use in your time. One of the most important factors to achieving a healthy lifestyle is a good eating and fitness plan. Keeping fit and eating healthy, not only makes you look good but also makes you feel good. There's no better feeling than finishing your workout routine, with a sense of accomplishment. There are lots of ways to stay healthy – finding the sport or exercise that interests you the most makes fitness fun. If you do not enjoy the exercise program you do, then try another! There are loads of ways to keep fit, from dancing to rock climbing. Find something that takes your interest and give it a go, you can always go on to another if you want. Most…

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Everybody has fun with “Top 10” lists, and they sometimes contain information that you can actually use to improve your life or achieve a personal goal. If you’re serious about building big, muscular arms, then this is the list for you! But before I give you my Top 10 list for arm-building success, let me explain my selection criteria. First, the exercises on this list are simple and for beginners who need to start with a solid foundation in arm-building fundamentals in order to achieve long-term success from their biceps, triceps and forearm workouts. Though I’ve said that these exercises are simple, this does not mean that they’re easy. Their simplicity lies in the intuitive benefits that come from each arm-building movement and the fact that you can do these exercises with a minimal time commitment. Getting the most from these exercises will still require careful attention to training technique…

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When you properly engage in physical fitness exercises, your body will attain a high level of mental and physical health. In fact, suitable aerobic fitness exercise will help you remove ‘bad cholesterol’ and increase ‘good cholesterol’. Moreover, the network that control blood supply in your body will get strengthened; the risk of many grave diseases will drastically reduce; the duration of existing illnesses will be significantly shortened; and infections will be prevented. Yet, the 5 key dimensions of physical fitness exercises have different effects on different aspects of the body though they generally help the body achieve better state without taking drugs. Strength (Muscular) Building Exercises Here, the ability of muscles to carry heavy objects – lifting, pushing, and pulling – are developed as well as the basic walking, standing and general posture-related activities. Usually, you can develop these muscles by engaging them in overload exercise and gradually increasing the…

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Congratulations on getting a new bundle of joy, or maybe it is your second or your little one is now a toddler. Chances are fitness doesn’t top the list of priorities when you have a young one at home. Well, we are here to prove that you can maintain a healthy and fit life even with a newborn at home. Here is our list of top 10 exercises moms and dads that don’t involve taking you away from your little one. 1. Pacing Workouts What is that one thing every parent often does when trying to calm a newborn? It’s pacing around up and down, and guess what you can do a workout out of it. Obviously, you don’t want to disturb your little one if they are peacefully sleeping, but if they are awake pace around the house holding them. You could also walk around performing lunges or arm…

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