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Ab Wheel: Great Piece of Ab Equipment for the Luggage

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 The ab wheel is the dinosaur of ab equipment and still belongs to the top devices. Actually, most of them are double ab wheels, also called dual ab wheel, simply described as two parallel wheels on a stick. They are great to train and strengthen not only the abdominals but the whole upper body. The ab wheel is portable and often fits in the luggage. Abdominal exercises are a must be for people who want six-pack abs but they are good for beginners too. Better and more effective is the abdominal workout with some ab equipment and exercise wheels are a great choice. It is not just that they support great workout, they also enable regular workout at home and during traveling. One can oppose that the wheels would be too bulky for the luggage. Yes, some doorway sit-up bars might be easier to pack. But there are ab roller wheels with a 7-inch diameter fitting in many suitcases. Exercise wheels also can be disassembled for smaller suitcases. And even bigger ones can easily be put in the t...
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Resistance Band Exercises - 3 Common Mistakes

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  Resistance bands are an effective way to add resistance training to your workout. Resistance band exercises are simple to learn, however, there are 3 common mistakes that people new to training with bands make involving the speed of the movement, not going through the entire range of motion for each exercise, and using the wrong tension for a specific exercise. Because there is tension on a resistance band during both the concentric and eccentric portion of the exercise for best results a slow pace during both phases of the exercise is essential. In general, the movement should normally be smooth and controlled, both while stretching the band and while returning to the starting point of each exercise. For a bicep curl, many trainers suggest counting to 4 on both the lift and release, variations are to count to 2 for each phase or to count to 2 on the lift and 4 on the release. While some exercises require a more explosive movement, most exercises should be performed in a slow, c...
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Why Use an Exercise Ball to Start Getting Back in Shape?

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  Often, we get out of shape because we stop moving. We sit in our cars. We sit at our desks in front of the computer. We sit on the couch in front of our televisions. With all the sitting we do, we forget to move. If we begin to add more movement into our daily lives, we will begin to get back in shape. An exercise ball is helpful for creating more movement. We can use the ball at our desks or in front of our televisions. To start getting back in shape, an exercise ball can be our number one piece of fitness equipment. Let's face it; most of us would like to get back in shape, without having to sweat. However, once we start to get into shape, exercise becomes more appealing. Our bodies respond to movement and want more. Starting an exercise program is difficult. The idea of a workout can be enough to stop our exercise plans before we begin. Adding an exercise ball to our office, T.V. room or home gym creates an easier way to start getting into better shape. What is so fantastic a...
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Top 7 Exercise Trends - 2020 and Beyond

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 Physical fitness experts and professional trainers affirm the benefits of a balanced diet and regular workout program that suits individual lifestyles for long-term results.  But, if you are one of those millions of people who'd love to get in shape - and actually see results in a few months - yet can't seem to stay with any program, why not try out one of these top 7 exercise trends for 2010 and beyond listed below? To achieve total year-round fitness goals, be sure to pick a physical training routine that you find enjoyable and can readily spare the time for. Whatever is fun and helps you get fit at the same time, is sure to be something you'd love to do. A recent survey by the ACE (the US-based Council of Exercise) highlighted some of the trends in our list, their findings formed by a survey conducted on various professionals from the US health and fitness industry who were its members. Trend no. 1 is called Exergaming, a very popular segment with Wii Fit as well as EA...
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