People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) already experience difficulty in getting a good night’s rest, but they may also tend to take in less oxygen during waking activities such as exercise, a new...
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More than One Way to Improve Cognitive Function through Exercise
It’s known that exercise makes us feel more mentally alert and sharp at any age. But is it necessary to follow a specific training regimen in order to achieve better cognitive function later in...
How to do Standing Front Lateral Dumbbell Raises
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (anterior deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a dumbbell in each hand....
Walking or the Elliptical Machine?
Walking and using the elliptical machine are activities often employed as part of a general fitness program. While they are alike in many respects, it’s important to keep in mind that one might have...
How to do Side Lateral Dumbbell Raises
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (medial deltoid). The secondary muscle stressed is the trapezius. Starting Position Grab a dumbbell in each hand....
No Man Walking. My Sedentary Past to My Appalachian Future.
A common saying is “because it's there.” My name is Jim Holt and I will embark on a Northbound thru hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) beginning mid February 2016. As a survivor of physical, sexual...
How to do Shoulder Presses with Dumbbells
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Grab a dumbbell in each...
How to do Machine Shoulder Presses
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit straight up and down...
How to do Shoulder Presses (Straight Bar to the Front)
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the shoulder muscles (anterior and medial deltoid). The secondary muscles stressed are the triceps and trapezius. Starting Position Sit...
How To Do Deadlifts
Emphasis The primary muscles stressed in this movement are the muscles in the hips, upper leg (quadriceps and hamstrings), middle and lower back and the muscles in your neck. Secondary muscles used...