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Pilates, Exercise, & Osteoporosis (Part 3) (Popularity: )
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III. Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis All sources are in agreement that getting enough calcium, magnesium, and Vitamin D combined with proper exercise is necessary to prevent osteoporosis. Even once you have a diagnosis, these factors will help decrease your likelihood of fracture and prevent further bone loss. On the medication front, biphosphonates such as Fosomax and Actonel have been shown to increase bone density and reverse bone loss. Our bones hold ...

Pilates Basics Banish Back Pain Forever (Part 1) (Popularity: )
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Never doubt the importance of small basic safe fundamental exercises, especially when it comes to dealing with back pain & injury. Here are the three most basic Pilates fundamental exercises which will help you find your neutral spine curve, increase the mobility of your ribcage, and strengthen your abs, spine, and pelvic floor. Conscious Breathing-- Lie on your back with your knees bent , your feet hip bone width apart, and ...

History of Pilates Exercise (Part 2) (Popularity: )
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We know that Pilates traveled to England when he was in his 30s, but there are at least two different equally plausible stories about how and why he went. The first story tells us that he went there to box, having exhausted most of the prizefighting venues at home. The second claims that Joe had begun successfully performing in the circus with his brother, and they had a Greek statue ...

Pilates, Exercise, & Osteoporosis (Part 2) (Popularity: )
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II. Definition of Osteoporosis Basically, osteoporosis means porous bones. In the Greek it translates as “passages through bones.” (This makes perfect sense if you look at the images of osteoporotic bone as opposed to normal bone.) Osteoporosis is a silent disease in that there is no physical sensation associated with it. Some people experience back, neck, or joint pain with fractures, but most do not. Even so, Americans experience 1.5 million ...

Your Eyes Needs Exercise Too! (Popularity: )
The study, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, found that exercise, particularly strength training, affected mood in individuals over 62. According to Arent, one reason for that is what strength training does for seniors' self-esteem. "Strength training prevents loss of muscle mass and bone density, conditions that can interfere with the independence and quality of life of an older person," he says. "Mundane tasks that were once ...

Exercise For An Entire You! (Popularity: )
For thousands of years, physical activity has been associated with health. Today, science has confirmed the link, with overwhelming evidence that people who lead active lifestyles are less likely to die early, or to experience major illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and colon cancer. Obesity and poor physical fitness constitute a health problem affecting an increasing number of children. Childhood obesity and poor physical fitness are associated with insulin resistance, ...

The Effects Of Exercise On Body Temperature (Popularity: )
If you are having trouble sleeping, and you don't already have a regular exercise program, you should start one if you want to sleep better. Exercise is beneficial to sleep in several ways. For example, exercise raises the body temperature rhythm and allows your body temperatures to 'peak' at a higher level. This, in turn, increases your energy level during the day, so you'll feel more motivated and alive. And ...

When All Else Fails, The Bench press Is Always A Reliable Exercise. (Popularity: )
The bench press is an exercise in which the lifter lies on his/her back on a weight bench, lowering the bar directly above the chest. It is intended for the development of the chest, or pectoral muscles , frontal shoulders, serratus, but a variation exists for the triceps. In weight lifting , however, where the focus is to achieve a single very heavy repetition, the force for a bench exercise ...

Taking Your Workout On The Road (Popularity: )
I know there are many of you out there who have been in the same position I find myself frequently. You have just had 3 great weeks of creating a routine in your workout program and are feeling and seeing results, and now you have to leave town for a week long conference. This leaves you feeling like you have interrupted your flow, and are a little frustrated with feeling ...

Why Core Fitness Is Important (Popularity: )
If you've listened to the buzz around the fitness world lately or perused the latest workout books, you've probably heard the experts referencing core fitness in some shape or form. Traditionally, strength training has been dominated by exercises focused on isolating the muscles of the arms and legs. In fact, if you look at many of the weight machines that have become popular in modern gyms, you'll notice that they ...