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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 a long exercise duration only when your body uses oxygen for energy.…
Pedaling Exercises for Hill Climbing
When your cycling route brings you to a climb, you have two options: ride or walk. Don't let that hill intimidate you. Stay on your bike, pedal strong and use your leg muscles to pedal to the top. Improve your abilities with weekly training…
How Jogging Affects Your Body Fat Composition
Achieving and maintaining healthy body fat composition significantly reduces your risk of many serious health conditions, and incorporating regular bouts of jogging can make a significant impact. Your fat composition is the percentage of…
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 10 minutes is doable for most people. To be effective though, you will need to…
Is Fat an Important Energy Source During a Low Intensity Workout?
Depending on the intensity of your workout, your body can use either carbohydrates or fat as fuel. When you’re participating in low-intensity exercise, your body is using fat to fuel your working tissues. Despite this, if you’re looking to…
Boxing Cardio Exercises
You don't have to be a fighter to love the fat-blasting and toning effects of boxing cardio exercises. According to Shape.com, boxing cardio workouts can burn as much as 600 calories per hour. According to the Centers for Disease Control…
Elliptical Machine Effectiveness
Used correctly, elliptical machines can provide an effective cardio workout. If you slump, take it too easy or avoid varying your routine, the elliptical may lose some of its effectiveness. Strengthen your quads, shred calories and tighten…
How to Get Psyched Up for a Treadmill Workout You Really Don’t Want to Do
When you're not in the mood to run or walk, it can be hard to get going on a treadmill workout. Of course, the CDC recommends that you get 30 minutes of cardio five days per week and a treadmill; can definitely help. If you're struggling…
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 routine, increases calorie burning and shortens your overall workout time.…
Does Dark Chocolate Help Recovery From Workouts?
Dark chocolate has been linked to various benefits that protect and repair your body after exercise, including reduced stress on the heart, improved muscle recovery and reduced fatigue. Many of the studies of the benefits of chocolate…