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Kid's Fitness Begins At Home The obesity rate for children and teenagers has more than doubled in the last ten years. This is, in part, due to poor nutrition but also to reduced overall physical activity levels. Many school districts have dropped their Physical Education Programs leaving the burdon on the parents to get their kids up and active. Read on and find out how parents can encourage physical activity in their home and neighborhood and avoid unhealthy sedentary behaviors such as too much TV or computer work. Ten Tips For a Healthy Back Almost everyone suffers from low back pain at some time in their life. It is one the most common medical conditions in this country. Read on to find ten tips to keep your back healthy and strong. NineTips for Effective Weight Training The rules of weight training have changed- and definitly for the better. The most common program seen in gyms today is the old body part isolation used by bodybuilders. This type of program is very ineffective at increasing either size or strength in the average person and only benefits the drug consuming bodybuider. Read on to find out what type or programs today's top strength coaches and athletic trainers are recommending for their athletes and clients. You'll find the ideas refreshing and the results amazing. Causes and Treament of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness Have you ever did a really hard workout or one that had new moves, possibly some jumping or eccentric muscle work in it, and within 24-48 hours you were so sore you could hardly walk? This is a common phenomena that both elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts experience. It's called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS can put you at a higher risk of injury, cause you to miss several days of training and decrease your performance level. Read on to find out the latest scientific research on DOMS, how to avoid it and what are the best treatments for pain relief and recuperation. Exercise Reduces Jet Lag Have you ever taken a very long flight and when you arrived at your destination felt weak, confused, nauseated, tired and awful in general? This is called jet leg and it's a real physiological phenomena. New research has shown that exercise before, during and after your flight can significantly reduce the degree of jetlag and the time it takes to get back to normal. Read on to find out what type of exercise and how much is helpful for reducing jet lag as well as several non-exercise suggestions to decrease jet lag symptoms. Proper Sitting Position and Microbreaks Do you have a full time sitdown job that occassionally causes you back, neck or shoulder pain? This condition is not uncommon when you are required to sit for hours at a time. Read on to learn some tricks of the trade involving changing your workstation posture and making changes at your work station itself that will correct your posture. Professionals also recommend performing some exercise and taking microbreaks to move around a bit which can reduce your pain and discomfort. Proper Sitting Position and Microbreaks Do you have a full time sitdown job that occassionally causes you back, neck or shoulder pain? This condition is not uncommon when you are required to sit for hours at a time. Read on to learn some tricks of the trade involving changing your workstation posture and making changes at your work station itself that will correct your posture. Professionals also recommend performing some exercise and taking microbreaks to move around a bit which can reduce your pain and discomfort. Can Less Be More? Have you ever sat down and wondered why some athletes train hours and miles a day? Do they really need to or are they subject to their sport's latest training trend or an overzealous coach? Newer research is clearly recommending quality over quantity for middle distance and long distance events. Read on and find out why some sports and specific events could get more for less. Can Less Be More? Have you ever sat down and wondered why some athletes train hours and miles a day? Do they really need to or are they subject to their sport's latest training trend or an overzealous coach? Newer research is clearly recommending quality over quantity for middle distance and long distance events. Read on and find out why some sports and specific events could get more for less. Why Women Need Strength Training Despite scientific research asserting the many health reasons why women should weight train, the numbers participating in this activity are lower than expected. Read on to find out the benefits women can derive from weight training that other types of activities won't provide. Common Aerobic Injuries Have you ever injured yourself while taking an aerobics class? It's not that uncommon with today's emphasis on higher intensities. Read to find out what the most common injuries are, what causes them, and what you can do to prevent them. Are You Ready to Exercise in The Heat? If you love to workout outdoors when it's warm make sure you're aware of the dangers of suddenly exposing yourself to hot weather and high humidity you're not used to. Several heat related illnesses such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke can occur. Read on and find out what you can do to stay cooler during your outdoor exercise sessions. Reduced Fatigue During Long Workouts Most athletes and exercisers want to know how refueling effects the duration and intensity of their longer exercise sessions. Those who participate at moderate to hard intensities for over an hour have specific needs. Read on to find out the optimal way to fuel your body for long term exercise before, during and after your workout. Morning Fat Burning The idea that fasting morning cardio can increase fat loss is still one of debate. Bodybuilders swear by it, while many scientists remain unconvinced. Read on to find out what the theory is behind the increased fat mobilization of A.M. cardio and what keeps the scientifc debate going. Special Concenrs for Overweight and Obese Exercisers Many fitness professionals don't realize that overweight and obese people have unique exercise needs. Some of these special needs are physical while others are psychological. Read on to find out what special concerns this population has regarding success with their exercise program and what simple rules and changes can be made to improve their workout. Spin it! Have you ever heard about those tough, awesome indoor cycling classes? Ever wonder if you were really in shape to do one? Read on to find out just how hard these spinning classes are, what precautions you might take before starting and what questions you should ask yourself before jumping into your first class. Kid Fit Our childrens's fitness levels are at an all time low. For example, over 30% of our kids are obese, few eat a healthy diet and less get regular exercise. Read on to find out what health parameters are of greatest concern and what parents can do to help their kids grow up fit and healthy. Improve Your Warm Up For a Better Workout Most people perform the same old five minute cardio warm up regardless of what their main work out consists of. This general warm up is not specific enough for most activities. Read on to find out what an activity specific warm up is and how it can help you reduce injuries and improve performance. Is Your Diet Acidic or Basic? The American diet is usually an acidic one. Maintaning an acid state over a long period of time can cause several health problems. Read on to find out what makes your diet acidic and how you can change it to a healthier basic diet. Also, learn some of the common health problems associated with maintaining a state of chronic acidosis.