warm-up

Warm-Up Rx

One of the most overlooked elements of working out is the warm-up. By not giving this aspect of the workout proper attention, you run the risk of sub-optimizing your performance or worse yet, inviting injury. There are two distinct phases to an effective warm up: general and specific. Each has a purpose and can increase …

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Exercise and Weight Loss

Since you know that to lose weight requires you to burn more calories than you consume, you might wonder, “is exercise necessary for weight loss?” The answer might surprise you. The quick and easy answer is no. Exercise isn’t necessary for weight loss. A person, without exercising at all, can lose weight. But it certainly …

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