Olivia Prete
For the past 5 years, she has been sharing her thoughts and experiences through her blog, covering topics ranging from personal development to pop culture. Olivia's writing is honest, relatable, and always thought-provoking.
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The Effect of Steady-State Exercise on the Body
When you do any kind of aerobic exercise at a continuous intensity for between 20 and 60 minutes, you're engaging in steady-state exercise. You can sustain such
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Ten Minute Fat Burning Cardio Workout
It’s sometimes hard to find time to exercise, but it isn't difficult to squeeze a few minutes of activity into even the busiest schedule. Working out for just 1
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Jogging in Between Sets
Increase the results of your strength-training working by jogging in between sets. The combination of anaerobic and aerobic exercises provides variety to your r
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How to Test VO2 on a Treadmill
People who are very fit will have a higher VO2 max than people who are less fit. VO2 max refers to the level at which an individual consumes the highest amount
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How to Replace the Battery in a Polar T31 HRM Chest Strap
The Polar T31 Heart Rate Monitor is a tool for athletes to gauge how hard their heart is working while exercising. Using this information, they can also calcula
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How to Mount Dance Poles on Popcorn Ceilings
In-home dance poles are popular thanks in part to exercise crazes such as strip dancing classes offered at many fitness clubs and gyms. Installing a pole is sim
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Is Treading Water Good Exercise?
The phrase "treading water" has a negative connotation that implies stagnation or lack of progress. But that's not true with respect to exercise. Treading water
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How to Lower Your Heart Rate Naturally
High heart rate is a problem that needs to be fixed because it can lead to bigger health-related issues. The best way to find out if your heart rate is too high
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How to Lose Weight With a Mini Trampoline
A mini trampoline provides a low-impact but effective workout that can tone your lower body and help you burn calories to lose weight. Rebounding, as jumping on
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How to Use A Jump Rope to Build Cardiovascular Endurance
Jump ropes have long been associated with elementary-school recess games or agility training for boxers. A quality jump rope can be as inexpensive as $2 but can
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Endurance Exercises for Kids
An article reviewed by Mary L. Gavin MD states that children over the age of 2 should get an average of one hour of daily exercise for good health. Children are