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How To Strengthen Your Gluteus Maximus And Avert Injuries

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It may be the butt of many a joke, but the gluteus maximus is no joke at all. You’re about to find out why it’s really “All About That Bass” (no treble). The gluteus maximus is a large muscle that spans all the way across the buttocks from the hips. It is the main extensor muscle of the hip. Without the gluteus maximus, we would not be able to stand erect, walk, run, squat—or ... Continue Reading

How To Easily Start And Keep Up A Running Program

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Would you like to start running but aren’t sure what’s the best way to get going? Or you started running (maybe training for a marathon) and feel it’s not going too well? The good news is: it’s not hard to incorporate tricks that make running fun and easy. Here’s how. Set Your Goal…and Hold Yourself Accountable One of the best ways of getting going is to set a goal—sign up ... Continue Reading

Separating Fitness Facts From Fiction

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This post from Forbes clears the air on 10 most pervasive and totally wrong fitness myths that have colored the fitness decisions of many. Are you guilty of buying into any of them? Exercise Can Erase A Bad Diet Personal trainer Maik Wiedenbach, author of 101 Fitness Myths, says 80% of what you look like is based on your diet. You Just Need To Tone Muscle tone is not ... Continue Reading

Tai Chi and Parkinson's Disease

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"As the quiet countryside slowly enveloped the chaos in Junbao's life, he slowly soothes his senses and creates the new, smooth, free-flowing art of Tai Chi. In this new time, in his life, he slowly regains his mental health and total mind and body unity." Remembering this classic film from the 90s, Tai Chi Master (1993) carried the resounding theme of martial arts being the ... Continue Reading

Warming Up and Cooling Down >> Explore Your Health

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Have you ever been so excited to start a workout that you forgot to warm up first? You are not alone - one of the most common mistakes made in exercising is to skip the beginning stretching routine. Although warming up is essential to staying injury-free and getting the maximum results from physical activity, it is still viewed by some as an optional part of the workout. There ... Continue Reading

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