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L-arginine improves vascular function by overcoming the deleterious effects of ADMA
Topic link: Editor Training and Routines
Added: 01/14/2006
Type: Tip
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Abstract
There is abundant evidence that the endothelium plays a crucial role in the maintenance of vascular tone and structure. One of the major endothelium-derived vasoactive mediators is nitric oxide (NO), an endogenous messenger molecule formed in healthy vascular endothelium from the amino acid precursor L-arginine. Endothelial dysfunction is caused by various cardiovascular risk factors, metabolic diseases, and systemic or local inflammation.
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A knockout workout: boxing offers a unique, all-body cardio
Topic link: Editor Training and Routines
Added: 01/03/2006
Type: Review
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Thunk! Thunk! Thunk! Left jab. Overhand Rattling left hook. "Take that, you big, ugly, no-talent, go-cry-home-to-Mama ... bag!"
Whether it's dressed up as box-aerobics, cardiobox, slug-mania or one of a dozen other names, the sport of boxing has become a heavyweight in the fitness world. You can now find boxing classes, or some offshoot, in 21 percent of all U.S. health clubs, according to the American Council on Exercise. And that figure is rising.
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How To Stretch for Health
Topic link: Editor Training and Routines
Added: 10/28/2005
Type: Tutorial
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By the time you finish reading this article I’m sure you will find time to stretch every day. The lack of flexibility in people is now seen to be the major cause of general health problems and sports injury and is also being linked to everything from stress, back pain, and even osteoarthritis.
It also means that nagging injuries, especially around your joints take longer to heal.
The latest studies show that up to 60 percent of the general population with bad backs and hamstknees have ...
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How To Perform Cardio-Boxing For Super Fitness
Topic link: Editor Articles
Added: 10/18/2005
Type: Review
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Ever wondered why most sports scientists agree that cardio-boxing is one of the best forms of exercise, well it is because it conditions the total body and provides a complete workout for your cardiovascular and endurance systems. Lets have a look at the benefits:
The major benefits of cardio-boxing include:
· Increased Stamina
· Increased Strength
· Increased Speed
· Increased Coordination
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Whats 100 Calories A Day?
Topic link: Editor Training and Routines
Added: 10/09/2005
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According to the American Dietetic Association, the difference between weight loss and weight gain can be as little as 100 calories a day. Most Americans suffer from 'weight creep' - those nagging pounds that creep on over the years - at an average of about 2 pounds per year. That's 20 pounds in ten years. 40 pounds in 20. Can you afford to weigh 40 pounds more than you do now in twenty years?
The difference could be as simple as cutting out 100 calories a day ...
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Aerobic Activity Burns Fat
Topic link: Editor Newsfeeds
Added: 07/10/2005
Type: Review
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Aerobic activity is any exercise that helps you use oxygen more efficiently. It gets your heart pumping faster, makes you sweat and quickens your breath. When you raise your heart rate your body begins to burn stored carbohydrates and fatty acids for energy.
Aerobic activity is very effective in controlling your weight and is an ideal way to burn calories. Research shows that a regular aerobic routine, combined with healthy eating habits is the best way to maintain a healthy body.
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The Amazing Benefits of Resistance Training
Topic link: Editor Articles
Added: 06/27/2005
Type: Tip
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When it comes to exercise, resistance training is often overlooked. Resistance training is an essential part of any fitness program and has many amazing benefits. Taking part in a sound resistance training program will improve the conditioning of muscle tissue and increase metabolism. Metabolism can be defined as the amount of calories the body needs each day to sustain life. An improvement in muscle conditioning and metabolism will result in the reduction of body fat and give the body healthy
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