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The Three Energy Systems Involved in Fitness
It isn’t exactly a secret that our bodies require energy to perform even its most basic functions. As the demands we put on our bodies increase (such as when working out), the need for energy grows. This is when our energy systems kick into full gear. Our bodies store a…
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What is the FITT Principle?
The FITT principle gives athletes a workable approach to designing workout plans that suit their level of fitness. It also helps them to achieve their fitness goals. The benefits of the approach are that it provides for consistency when designing programmes. It gives you tangible goals to work towards –…
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What Does Torque Mean in the Context of Fitness?
The word torque is used in slightly different contexts over a number of fields from engineering to theoretical physics. It is a fundamental concept that accounts for a lot of how we, as humans, interact with the world. In the broadest sense, torque describes how leverage can be used to…
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What is the Difference Between Agonist and Antagonist Muscle?
When we speak of agonist and antagonist muscles, we are talking about the roles that particular muscles play in a range of movements. These two terms describe, in particular, the muscles that provide force when a motion is conducted whether it is simply walking or if you are performing rigorous…
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How do You Achieve Spine Stabilisation?
The topic of spinal stabilisation is not often spoken about in the world of fitness. However, we feel that it should be. For many athletes it is a moot point. They seem to be able to correctly stabilise their spine naturally. For others, however, spine stabilisation doesn’t come as easily.…
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How Your Muscles Adapt to Strength Training and Bodybuilding
Strength training is a process of forcing your muscles to adapt to an increase in the amount of weight you lift. As your muscles are put under stress, as is done during weightlifting and bodybuilding, they respond to improve their function by gradually increasing their capacity for movement and exercise.…
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The Basic Principles of Resistance Training?
Resistance training is a popular means for reaching fitness goals and changing body shapes. It does so by specialising in using resistance to encourage muscle contractions that grow strength and endurance. Through resistance training, one seeks to put more strain on muscles by increasing weight in increments while using equipment…
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5 Moves You’ll Learn from Your Boxercise Instructor
Boxercise, which was established in 1992 by boxing coach Andy Wake, is a form of high-intensity interval training. The core of this is based on boxing.  It has been hailed for its combination of coordination, strength and cardio training which increase energy levels and release endorphins for better mood control.…
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Which Breathing Techniques Are Good for Swimmers?
It is no secret that correct breathing techniques assist an athlete with better performance. (Pilates, breathing helps the practitioner to execute the movements. Find out more here.) Our body needs a steady supply of oxygen for even its most basic processes, but when the body is put under the kind…
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Why is Cycling a Great Low Impact Exercise?
Low impact exercises are hailed as an excellent approach to fitness due to their ability to burn fat while building endurance and strength. Though perhaps the biggest benefit to low-impact routines are that they are relatively easy on your muscles, bones and joints in the long-run. By contrast, heavy physical…
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How is Walking Biomechanically Analysed?
Walking is seemingly the most natural of human actions. It is among the first things that we learn to do. This means that the average person probably spends very little time thinking about technique and performance when performing this activity. There are, however, cases where the way in which a…
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