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How Massage Can Help You Stay Fit

If you are going to exercise you are going to get sore muscles, bones or joints. There are many beneficial effects of massage, including pain relief, stress reduction but also relief of many diseases.  An occassional regular massage can definitely help you stay more comfortable and also help you retain your flexibility.     Massage is particularly useful when it comes to relieving the pain […]

How Abs Can Strengthen the Back

Abdominal strengthening exercises are also sometimes called core-strengthening exercises.  This is because when you do these tummy-toughening exercises they take the burden of carry weight off the back and the trunk of the body in general.  Doing tummy strengthening exercises can also speed weight loss. Abdominal exercises can also increase your all over flexibility as well as your ability to rotate from side to side. […]

Should You Get An Elliptical Trainer

Elliptical trainers can be very efficient when it comes to helping you lose weight. These wonderful work out machiens are a cross between a bicycle, treadmill and stair climber and you can easily burn 500 calories in about forty minutes.     The problem with treadmills and stationary bicycles is that they only exercise the lower part of the body. One of the major benefits […]

National Cancer Institute Guidelines for Exercise

In June 2010 a panel of thirteen researchers who are cancer experts came up with guidelines for exercise for cancer patients and survivors.  The panel was formed to develop guidelines on exercise that were safe and effective. This is because there are currently over twelve million cancer survivors in the United States in need of advice!     Exercise is currently recommended for patients with […]