Many people, especially those in manufacturing and the service sector, must stand for long periods of time as part of their job, and there are many studies examining the health effects due to prolonged standing. Common complications include low back pain, varicose veins (enlarged and painful veins just below the surface of the skin), nighttime …
You go to the gym religiously and do 60 minutes on the elliptical or take a leisurely spin on the recumbent bike as you read the latest gossip in People Magazine. What about when you go to your favorite strength training class, grab your five pound weights and squat and curl away? Are you getting …
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Want to start a new exercise program? Some people exercise to improve their health, some to improve their appearance and others to achieve specific fitness goals. Regardless of the reason you exercise, consistency is the key factor that determines success or failure. Therefore, the most important consideration when choosing the right exercise program for you …
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I’ve never liked running, even when I was growing up. Between ballet classes, running around with my three siblings and spending my summer months in the backyard pool, I was never short on exercise. I could hardly keep up with my quick metabolism! In my middle school glory days of track and field events, I …
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