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Cardiovascular Fitness and Your Heart
During February, Americans observe Heart Month—a time spent raising awareness around the leading cause of death in the U.S.—cardiovascular disease. While it’s great that there’s an entire month dedicated to this issue, heart disease is something we need to tend to year-round by knowing risk factors and taking appropriate measures to prevent it. Most of …
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Best Foods for Cardio Workouts
It is as important to give your body fuel before you exercise as after. However, you may be wondering the best foods to eat in order to maximize your body’s benefit from your workout. Here are a few of the best types of fuel for efficient energy. Bananas If you need a quick snack to …
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4 Great Exercises You Need to Try
If you are a regular at the gym, you are probably familiar with the standard dumbbell curls and leg presses. You probably also know that, after a while, doing the same exercises can get monotonous. It can even cause your progress to stall or plateau, leaving you frustrated and at a loss of what to …