Wearing Pole Dancing Shoes Vs. Going Barefoot

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When you begin your pole fitness exercises for the first time, one of the common questions asked is: "Should I wear pole dancing shoes or go barefoot?" The best option is based on why you are taking pole dancing classes and your level of comfort with these types of shoes. Ask The Instructor The first thing you should always do is ask the instructor. It can sometimes be embarrassing to be the only one to come to class in bare feet when everyone else is wearing pole dancing shoes.

18 July 2016

Plan Your Snacks To Augment Your Efforts To Lose Weight

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When people attempt to craft a healthy lifestyle for weight loss — one that includes daily exercise and smart choices at mealtime — it can be easy to overlook the importance of planning for healthy snacks, too. Even if you're working out regularly and eating a healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner, your ability to lose weight may struggle due to unhealthy snacks. It's too easy to reach for a candy bar or a bag of chips when you're hungry between meals, so make sure that the time you spend meal planning each week also focuses on snacktime.

14 July 2016

Will Stem Cell Therapy Be Able To Help Individuals With Autism?

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Although it has been the source of some controversy within the political realm, stem cell therapy is widely regarded by the medical community as a promising field of research that could benefit the lives of millions. Many conditions could possibly be treated using stem cell therapy, but if you are an adult living with autism spectrum disorder, you may be wondering about its potential ramifications for your future. Until now, it was generally assumed that individuals with autism would need to deal with the disorder for the rest of their lives, but new research has shown that stem cells may be able to noticeably alleviate the symptoms of life on the spectrum.

13 July 2016

How To Motivate Your Personal Training Clients

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Being a personal trainer is an important job. It isn't just getting your clients into shape; you are essentially teaching your clients how to keep the weight off and proper nutrition, in addition to improving your client's mental health and self-esteem. Keeping your clients motivated and continuing on their path to success is also an important job for a personal trainer. See below for helpful tips on how to keep your clients motivated.

13 July 2016

Why You Should Consider Using Legal Steroids

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Going to the gym and getting gains in size and strength is much easier said than done. You can eat right and do all the right lifts, but you must be patient. Even with a great deal of work, progress can be extremely slow. In fact, it can be so slow that many people become discouraged and actually quit. Do not quit on your workout goals; supplements can be used to help your body maximize all your hard work, and the use of legal steroids should be considered.

11 July 2016

3 Easy Changes You Can Make To Get More Exercise Each Day

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If you want to get healthier and maybe even lose some weight, you might be able to do so by making just a few small changes in your routine each day. Here are three changes you could make that will help you get more exercise each day, and these changes could help you become a healthier individual. Walk Your Dog If you have a dog, you can kill two birds with one stone by taking it for a walk.

11 July 2016

Fast-Twitch And Slow-Twitch Muscle Development For Boxers And Kickboxers

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Boxing and kickboxing have emerged as popular hobbies for those wishing to stay active and lose a little weight. A smaller number of people who get bit by the ring sport bug later in life may wish to try their skills in one or two amateur bouts. Hobbyists and/or people slightly past their physical prime, however, may be missing a proverbial step in the ring. Working with a personal trainer to specifically develop fast-twitch or slow-twitch muscles could improve in-ring performance immensely.

7 July 2016

The Impact Of Osgood-Schlatter Disease On Track Runners (And How To Minimize It)

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The strenuousness of competing in track and field events makes youth athletes prone to many types of injuries. Among the most common and, unfortunately, most severe is Osgood-Schlatter disease. This condition impacts youth track runners at a young age and can derail their career. Here is what you need to know about it. Understanding Osgood-Schlatter And Track Runners Osgood-Schlatter is an overuse disease caused in track runners who are running or practicing excessively.

7 July 2016

The Impact Protein Supplements Have On Your Exercise Routine And Why You Would Want To Include Them

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The human body is made up of water, fat and protein, in the simplest of descriptions. The protein is in your muscles and bodily organs, as well as your skin. When you exercise, these muscles go through some major metabolic changes. If you want to support your muscles (and your body as a whole), adding protein supplements to your diet and exercise routine can have quite the impact. Here is how these supplements impact your routine and why you would want to add them (if you currently do not partake of them).

6 July 2016