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Features of Body Fat Calipers in 2021

  Body fat calipers take a different approach to measuring than do body fat scales. Calipers are hand-held devices that calculate the percentage of body fat, but they do not deal with body mass index (BMI).  These devices allow you to determine your percentage in privacy with a simple skin fold test in several areas that is used to compute the percentage of fat. The usual recommendation--especially for beginners--is to test in three areas: upper and lower body, and midsection.  The best calipers take measurements down to one mm, and do not require you to consult charts and tables.  They automatically calculate body fat and often several other factors, such as fitness level, without putting the user through any extra steps. Most body fat calipers are not simply "pinchers," but have many features that assist you in getting accurate measurements with these exercise accessories. Some calipers are self-calibrating to ensure accuracy over a period of time so readings giv...

Mix Up Your Workout: Cross Train for Better Results

  Let's face it; if we don't challenge our bodies, exercise gets stale and too easy. I like to mix it up a bit. I started by just walking. But you really need to do weight bearing exercises.  So I also use weights at the gym. But when my ankles were bothering me, I decided to change to the elliptical trainer.  Well, that improved my fitness greatly. Now I can go four or five miles an hour at a low impact exercise. But I also walk now when I can't get to the gym. I also like to dance sometimes. I used to try to belly dance but I lost interest. I might try an aerobics class at the gym I go to sometime. But it is good to keep learning new things and to keep trying until you find something that sticks. I find that if you cross train, you will become stronger and fitter. This is a good thing. Who doesn't want to be in better shape? So I try to walk and use the elliptical trainer now days. I might even see if I can jog a mile on a treadmill now that I am doing so much bet...

Expert Business Fitness Advice You Should Know

Could you use some good business fitness advice? Well, many fitness professionals agree that they could. The fitness business is on the rise, with absolutely no hints of a downturn any time soon.  The fact is, as long as there are people in need of professional training services, there will be a boom in the fitness industry. Perhaps you are a certified trainer, and are not sure how to draw in more clients.  Or maybe you own a fitness facility, and feel that it is not earning the amount of money you thought it would or should.  Obtaining business fitness advice from a few different sources may be just what you need to get the ball rolling again. You probably want to know how to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. This can be challenging because there are practically new fitness centers going up everywhere you look.  The need to offer services that are superior to your competitors has grown as the fitness industry has grown. Perhaps the best business fitness ...

Women's Health: All In One Women's Wellness

  Avlimil More women than ever before are searching for a non-prescription, natural method to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. Warnings of potential harmful results from many of the prescription remedies. Bloussant Women all over the world have turned to non-surgical breast enhancement procedures to help improve their appearance and their self-confidence. For many women, surgery simply isn't an option.  Breast Enhancement Each culture has its own idea of what is erotic and beautiful. In India, a woman always covers her shoulders, because they are her most private and erogenous feature.  Candida Candida is an organism that normally lives quite happily in our digestive tracts as part of a colony of microorganisms that live there in harmony, harmlessly and symbiotically. Endometriosis Treatment Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease that is caused by endometrial cells that develo...

Get Cut with Natural Bodybuilding Workouts

Natural bodybuilding workouts always consist of resistance training mixed in with cardiovascular exercise.  Cardio workouts are a great way to burn calories and achieve fat loss. However, resistance training programs help you build muscle by working out the muscles in your body with weights.  If you want to get that "ripped" look, you will simply have to devote enough time in the gym to natural bodybuilding workouts. Usually, a body builder is advised to workout with weights anywhere from 3-5 times per week, maybe more if they are training for a competition.  They are also encouraged to perform cardiovascular exercises, such as jogging or biking, at least 3-5 per week as well. There are some guidelines that you should follow if you are going to begin a natural bodybuilding program.  First, you should plan of spending 30-40 minutes per session working out with weights. If you exceed this time limit, you may end up with injuries from overexerting your muscles.  Al...

Are Diet Bars Worth It?

Many nutritionists would agree; diet bars simply are not worth the money or the time. If you need to carry a snack with you in your bag, than bars can be a good way to go.  But in terms of replacing meals, they really don't measure up. If you are constantly scarfing down bars or shakes, you are not getting enough healthy foods that are packed with the nutrients you need. Instead of using bars as meal replacement, it is better to learn which natural foods will fill you up and keep you satisfied longer.  Fruits and vegetables tend to be a good choice, as are nuts and whole grain products. Lean meats, such as chicken, turkey, and beef are also good choices, as is fish.  The point is that bars can be beneficial if you use them as snacks instead of junk food, which only provide empty calories, but they should not be the mainstay of your diet. Goodness knows there are tons of diet bars to choose from when you walk down the diet isle in the grocery store or at the pharmacy....

Cardiosport Fitness Heart Rate Monitors Review

Cardiosport heart rate monitors are the company specialty, and the monitors are varied to meet the needs of many kinds of consumers.  The wrist receivers are lightweight and small, but sturdy, and are designed so an active person can easily read the feedback display. Every Contour Lite chest strap is also lightweight so as not to encumber the walker or runner; these straps are especially designed for comfort even at long distances.  All Cardiosport heart rate monitors have fitness watches that are made to the exacting standards of watchmakers. Every monitor has scratch-resistant glass or a bezel that protects the watch face from accidental scrapings or other mishaps.  On the monitors that have stopwatches, the heart rate and timing functions are separate and independent of one another to avoid any possible confusion or unintentional erasing of information. The Contour Lite strap included with each watch is contoured to get the best fit for each wearer. It is very light an...

The Ten Fundamental Exercises for Pitching in 2021

As a college pitcher, I have been around baseball conditioning and specifically arm care and strengthening. Pitchers all over the world stress to take care of their arms and to make sure that they are kept healthy throughout the season.  There are many different exercises for different muscles all over a pitchers arm and many new ones being thought up everyday. I will help you pick the ten best exercises and drills that you can do to help condition your arm. Squats are not usually associated with your upper body, but having a strong base is what can make you keep your energy in the last couple innings. Normally pitchers who have a weak lower body will start to get tired later on in the game and their mechanics will start to fade. To prevent injury from bad mechanics, a good lower base from squatting will help keep you energized into those long innings. Sit-ups should be an everyday thing for any serious pitcher. A strong core, or abs, is a very easy way to boost your velocity drama...