A Group Fitness Coach Shares Her 5 Rules for Indoor Cyclists
A 40-minute indoor cycling session is a 400-600 calorie burner, but it's important to do it right, said Rachel Buschert Vaziralli, a Schwinn Master Trainer,…
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A Guide to Eating Before Exercise
What you should eat before exercise depends largely on your health and fitness goals. Here's a food guide to getting the most out of your…
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Compression Gear: Does It Work?
Compression clothing has been embraced by athletes and sportspeople over the past few years, and there have been claims that the garments can aid recovery,…
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Do You Really Need to Stretch Before Exercise?
Stretching before exercise may not be all that good for you. In fact, it may be doing you harm. The long-held belief that stretching before…
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Exercising in the Heat
Exercising in the heat can cause dizziness and fatigue so with summer is in full swing, Jennifer Brown, Fitness Coach at the Australian Institute of…
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Fighting the Sedentary Lifestyle in Infants, Children and Adolescents
It's no secret that chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer are on the rise due to our increasingly inactive lifestyles. To…
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How Many Times a Week Should I Exercise?
How many times a week should I train?' is a common question asked by gym goers, but the answer is more than just a number,…
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How Much Exercise is Enough?
Back in 1960, US President-elect John F. Kennedy complained Americans were not fit enough and exhorted them to take 50-mile hikes. His advice was not…
Read ArticleHow Much Physical Activity do You Need for Good Health?
Thirty minutes a day is all it takes to reap the well-documented benefits of exercise. The Victorian Government's site Better Health Channel explored some of…
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