The Benefits of Bodyweight Training and the Drawbacks

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There are several benefits of bodyweight training.  The most notable of these is that it doesn’t require exercise equipment. You may think you couldn’t possibly get an effective workout without using weights or machines.  This is simply not the case. With this type of workout, using your body weight alone, you will be able to improve […]

Benefits of Zumba for Health, Weight Loss and Toning

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Are you wondering about the benefits of Zumba and whether or not it’s as effective as you’ve heard for improving health, body shape, and helping you to lose weight?  If so, this article is for you. Zumba workouts have taken the world by storm.  Created by the Colombian dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez in […]

What are the Benefits of Resistance Bands?

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This article discusses the benefits of resistance bands and how to choose the right band for your needs.  It also looks at the drawbacks. Living in a tiny apartment that barely had room for me, let alone exercise equipment, and having a job that involved a lot of travel, I quickly came to appreciate the […]

Benefits of Medicine Ball Workouts

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This article discusses the benefits of medicine ball workouts. If you’re looking for a simple exercise to help tone and strengthen your core muscles, improve your balance, coordination, and endurance and promote explosive power, medicine ball workouts fit the bill. Medicine balls were one of the first fitness tools. Dating back to at least 1000BC, […]

Does the Fitness Ball Provide an Effective Workout?

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If you’re looking for a gentle way to strengthen your muscles and improve your balance, coordination, and flexibility, used regularly, a fitness ball will enable you to do just that. Also known as a stability ball, the fitness ball is very affordable, and it provides an efficient and low-impact workout. Suitable for people of any […]