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8 Popular Fitness Classes, Explained
Posted on: August 15, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7Ever wonder what all the different fitness classes at your local gym were about? Well, this article is designed to explain what which exercise class is about and what areas of fitness it targets. After reading through each class, find out which one appeals most to you and get active! Zumba What it is: Zumba combines Latin dance, hip-hop, martial arts, and resistance training in an upbeat fitness choreography that makes working out tons of fun. A typical, 60-minute class helps relieve stress, ...
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8 Ways To Become A Morning Person
Posted on: August 8, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7People are about as hesitant to change their sleep patterns as they are their political parties. But truth be told, the morning isn’t a part of the day that you want to miss. It’s dark during the night because our bodies are supposed to be in a deep slumber, but when the sun comes up and the birds start chirping, so should we. Except it’s not so easy because you’re either a morning person or you’re not. But not so fast --what if you could change your routine? What if a night owl coul ...
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How Long Does It Take To Get Hydrated
Posted on: July 26, 2013Categories: LiveWell 24/7How long does it take to get hydrated before training? Just 45 minutes, says a recent study from the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Challenging the popular notion that complete hydration requires you to drink yourself into a water-induced coma, this study shows that just 600ml of water ingested 45 minutes prior to training is enough to take an athlete from mildly dehydrated to fully hydrated. The study was conducted on ten active men and women, each about 25 years old and we ...