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    Using adrenaline to improve your fitness regime

    Six weightlifting myths

    While we are all probably aware of adrenaline, how much do you really know about this special hormone? Epinephrine, to give adrenaline its official name, is a hormone which is secreted by the adrenal glands and prompts a “fight or flight” response. The body is prompted to create adrenaline in times of both mental and physical stress. So, if you are having a good exercise routine in the gym then there is every chance adrenaline will kick in and help

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    Muscle Is Made In The Kitchen & The Gym!

    Wouldn’t it be great if you could work out hard, and eat whatever you’d like, even after your metabolism changes after 40?! The reverse would also be the preferred choice of many; to eat healthy foods but never need to work out to maintain your desired weight and muscle tone. Now it’s back to reality, and both of the groups described above will be disappointed. You need both the gym and the kitchen to maintain muscle tone and to achieve

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    Three Tips to Avoid Adrenal Fatigue

    Did you know that adrenal fatigue is very common among extremely driven people? Many athletes and body builders are dealing with some form of adrenal impairment. The adrenal system can have a direct impact on your thyroid and hormones. If you ever experienced deep fatigue, a decline in endurance, trouble concentrating, feeling overwhelmed and loss of strength, these symptoms all point to an increased risk of adrenal burnout. So why should you care? Well for starters, an imbalance of your

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    Why do you want to get fit?

    It may seem an obvious question but the reason why you have decided to get fit will likely dictate whether you are successful not. There are many different reasons why you would want to get fit but there are also other elements which you need to take into consideration such as motivation. There are millions of people around the world who use the start of the New Year to begin a new fitness regime. They have the motivation, they have

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    Why you might not be losing the weight you want, despite exercising

    Are you spending hours at the gym pounding the treadmill and lifting weights only to find there’s no or little difference on the scales? Exercising without losing any weight can naturally be frustrating. If you aren’t losing the weight you want, despite exercising, you’re in the right place as CMS Fitness, specialists in delivering a range of fitness courses in Yorkshire, takes a look at some of the reasons why your exercising efforts are going unrewarded on the scales. You’re

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    Keys to a Successful Workout Routine

    Everybody wants that spring break/summer/beach body but how many people actually look the way they imagined by the time the temperature starts rising? Probably not a whole lot. Now, there are countless ways to go about getting that dream body, or simply getting back into shape. Some of those routes are healthy, while others aren’t so much. In order to improve your overall wellness, better your physical image, boost self-confidence, and improve so many other aspects of your life, there

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    11 tips for injury prevention in bodybuilding, part 2.

    It’s the second part of the series you will learn even more tips to prevent injuries and keep progressing safely. You can find the first part here – “11 tips for injury prevention in bodybuilding, part 1“. 7) Be focused. When you perform the exercise you must focus on technique and the muscles you train. So your focus must be in 2 places at one time. Contradicting already, isn’t it? What you need to know is this – when you

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    11 tips for injury prevention in bodybuilding, part 1.

    Intense training and injuries can go hand in hand, fortunately it doesn’t have to be that way. You can prevent all of your injuries by following some simple guidelines and common sense. Below you will find the most important tips to make sure you can progress quickly and safely. 1) Warm-up before your first set! Obvious, but so much people skip the warm-up. Some people warm up with light weights on the first exercise set, but that’s not nearly enough.

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    Beginning the Journey to Weight-Loss and Good Health

    Losing weight can be hard, especially in today’s environment – massive portions, greasy food, image-heavy marketing tempting you at every corner. Eating right is a serious challenge, and if you’ve tried – and failed – to lose weight before, you know exactly what we mean! But don’t be fooled into thinking that diets don’t work for you. True, traditional diets usually don’t in the long term, but there are plenty of little lifestyle changes you can make that will benefit

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    Different Forms of Martial Arts

    From the early days of their invention to their dominance on big screens and their prevalence in the Ultimate Fighting Championships, it is evident that the popularity of martial arts has never decreased. Martial arts is a self-defense tool that embraces mental health and balance. Millions of people around the world practice some form of martial arts. Though most of the martial art forms originated in Asia, they are hugely popular in North America, as well. We will discuss the

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