by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
17. August 2017 17:33
Will weighted gloves improve your cardio exertion? I have a pair of gloves that weighs 2 lb. each and fit on your hands like a glove (literally).
Wearing them will increase your heart rate which causes higher calorie burn. Wearing the weighted gloves while doing aerobics, kickboxing or r...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
26. August 2015 20:56
It is important to support your joints when doing cardio work to check the quality and upkeep your gym/running shoes. It's easy to gauge their lifespan by how dirty they are, but you really should replace them every 3-6 months (especially if you run/walk on cement, or attend aerobic classes regularl...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
15. March 2015 19:50
12 key home exercises that you can do with a tube band, and 1 or 2 sets of barbells,
Part 2:
6. Stability Ball Roll Out- (Abs) You can get a stability ball online or at a sporting goods store (or, use an Ab-roller if you have one). Sit on your knee's on a mat or pad, with a stability ball 6-8...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
12. October 2014 05:52
There are some basic plyometric (jump training) moves that can help you increase your cardio base, and they can be done at home, while traveling for work, or on vacation. Just make sure you are wearing quality, supportive shoes. Jump training can be taxing on your joints, so if you have an exercisin...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
17. May 2014 18:15
There are many studies that show that interval training increases your best cardio capability.
We also understand that when you do strength training, you need to work multiple body parts. If you are working your glutes, add a shoulder press when you rise to the start position...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
15. May 2014 06:09
A reader named Mary sent me an e-mail asking how she can spot train for the flab on the side of her thighs before the swimming pools open soon.
I’m sorry to be depressing, but you can’t spot train. That is an old workout wives tale.
The way to reduce love handles (I...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
19. April 2014 08:42
Weight Re-Gain Part 2:
Unrealistic goals, and falling back into old unhealthy habits out of boredom or from stress can result in weight re-gain after you worked so hard to lose it.
Wright re-gain is why I don’t use the word D-I-E-T! It’s not about only eating c...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
16. April 2014 14:23
I did an experiment over the last couple of days with my exercise. Two days ago I speed walked/ sprinted 3.4 miles achieving a total calorie burn of 240 calories (I mark this with a heart rate monitor). Then I walked the distance today with a 25 lb weight vest on. I t...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
25. February 2014 04:46
It is not surprising, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declares that exercise is the most important health habit for preventing a variety of health problems from heart disease, cancer and diabetes. The International Journal of Clinical Practice recommends...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
12. November 2013 12:16
There are some tools that you can use to pump up your burn during cardio work
1. Use a pedometer. It is a visual reminder to use the stairs or walk at lunch when you count the amount of steps you take per day. It can become a ‘healthy game’ you play, ...
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