Activities and Sports

A List of options of activities for exercise

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Stretching Exercises: Are They Really Worth It?

Stretching exercises might be a misnomer because I don’t really think stretching is actually an exercise, but is definitely an important activity that is necessary for successful exercising. See the list of exercises and  activities for exercise. I also think that most people have a misconception about stretching. The muscles don’t actually increase in length by stretching. In …

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Walk Jog Run

Walk Jog Run is the perfect order to go from couch potato to racer. Let’s first discuss the difference: Walking is propelling your body forward in a standing position while one foot is always in contact with the surface at all times as you shift the weight from one leg to the other. The general action is …

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Dance Fitness

Dancing for Fitness is a great activity for exercise because it has many of the same benefits as other traditional forms of exercise. There are many types of dance and as long as you follow guidelines, you can get tremendous fitness benefits. Benefits of Dance for Fitness Because it is a weight-bearing exercise, and you …

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