I read a Frederic Delavier’s book « Strength Training Anatomy » and I learned good stuff. Kneeling on one leg and the other under the torso. You’re resting on your elbows or on your hands and your arms outstretched : Tuck your opposite leg under your chest Move your tucked leg to the rear until your hip is […]
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Cardio for weight loss Everybody advise everyone to do cardio to lose weight. But this isn’t necessary unless you want to. I like doing cardio but if you don’t like it, don’t do it. Doing an exercise you like to do, zumba, aerobics or jazzercise. However, if you do these exercises only to lose weight
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Cardio pour perdre du poids Tout le monde conseil à tout le monde de faire du cardio pour perdre du poids. Mais ce n’est pas nécessaire sauf si tu le veux. Moi, j’aime faire du cardio mais si toi tu n’aime pas ça, ne le fait pas. Fais un exercice que tu aimes faire, zumba,
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The 1960s in the US marked a turning point in national fitness awareness. President John F. Kennedy, a fitness champion himself, spearheaded initiatives like renaming the “Presidential Council for Fitness Club Youth” to the “Presidential Council on Physical Fitness.” He famously called Americans “under-exercised” and urged them to prioritize physical activity. The Rise of Aerobics
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The 1920s roared with indulgence, and fitness took a backseat. Following the elation of WWI victory, society prioritized leisure over exercise. The focus shifted to food, drinks, and entertainment, marking a period of frivolity. However, the 1929 stock market crash ushered in a harsh reality – the Great Depression. This economic downturn significantly impacted physical
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The early days of the United States were a time of hard work and rugged living. Unlike today’s structured fitness routines, staying in shape back then was simply a part of daily life. Colonial America (1700-1776): Fitness Through Daily Activities Plowing, Hunting, Herding: Life in the colonies demanded constant physical activity. People didn’t need gyms because
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