In the past week, I have once again taken up my hobby of mowing lawns for family and friends. It has been nearly a year since the last time, and it was much harder to get into the habit. Mowing the lawn actually uses several important muscles groups, but most importantly, it builds strength in the core. Pushing a heavy lawnmower back and forth across the lawn on a sweltering day is actually a great way to work out core muscles without going to the gym. For bigger arms, more stamina, and important core
Mow Your Way to Core Strength
by Mackenzie M. May 23rd, 2013 | Core, Strength TrainingIn the past week, I have once again taken up my hobby of mowing lawns for family and friends. It has been nearly a year since the last time, and it was much harder to get into the habit. Mowing the lawn actually uses several important muscles groups, but most importantly, it builds strength in the core. Pushing a heavy lawnmower back and forth across the lawn on a sweltering day is actually a great way to work out core muscles without going to the gym. For bigger arms, more stamina, and important core
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Lack of Iron Slowing You Down?
by Louise May 22nd, 2013 | Exercise Expert
There's quite a lot to say regarding iron and runners, but the first thing to note is that if you're a runner who is not actively including either iron rich foods or iron supplements in your diet, there's a good chance that your performance is being hindered by low iron levels.Low iron levels causes fewer red blood cells and lower hemoglobin levels, which in turn causes less oxygen to be transported to your muscles, ultimately slowing you down. Why are runners more at risk for low iron levels? Two large modes of iron loss are through foot strike hemolysis
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The Vegan Diet Gaining Popularity
by Kimberly Hays May 21st, 2013 | Diet Plans
The vegan diet has been gaining momentum for years. Even former President Bill Clinton became vegan after a quadruple by-pass surgery in 2010. Clinton was known for his love of meats like steak and ribs before the life changing surgery. He immediately made the drastic change, cutting out meat and dairy, and only now he eats a low fat diet of vegetables, beans, nuts, fruits, grains, and healthy oils. The results are startling; he quickly lost over 20 pounds and kept it off, and says he does not miss meat and dairy at all.While many have become vegan because
Nordic Walking
by Bea May 20th, 2013 | Walking
Nordic skiing, or cross country skiing, is a great workout; however, in order to go Nordic skiing, you need snow! If you are looking for a cardio workout that can help you achieve most of the same benefits as Nordic skiing, then Nordic walking might be for you!According to Nordic Walking USA, in comparison to regular walking, Nordic walking can be up to 40% more effective if you use the right tools. Many people even increase their workouts by 10-20%. If you use specifically design hand held poles, then you can burn up to 40% more calories than you
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