http://www.pacificarticles.com en-us http://www.pacificarticles.com N/A rchamria@gmail.com Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:39:11 -0500 20 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3155/1/To-Achieve-Great-Health-and-Wellness-Aerobic-Exercise-20-Minutes-a-Day/To-Achieve-Great-Health-and-Wellness-Aerobic-Exercise-20-Minutes-a-Day.html Have you ever wondered how long you should do aerobic exercise each day to achieve better health and wellness? You need not wonder anymore. First, you should determine, do you want to burn fat, or just achieve good cardiovascular fitness? kim_bamieson@pacificarticles.com (Kim Jamieson) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3154/1/Ab-Training-Philosophy/Ab-Training-Philosophy.html For most people it seems like the hardest thing in the world to accomplish. Yet people from all over the world spend thousands of dollars on the latest gimmicks for developing that elusive six-pack. Personal trainers can't keep up with the number of requests from newbies looking for quick fixes to fat loss and develop a ripped midsection. bob_howard@pacificarticles.com (Bob Howard) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3153/1/Cardio/Cardio.html People can be funny at times. They skip the stairs and take the elevator to the second floor - and then drop $3000 for a stepper machine to condition their thighs or burn bodyfat! bob_howard@pacificarticles.com (Bob Howard) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3152/1/Cardiovascular/Cardiovascular.html Bodybuilder or not, no one who's playing with a full deck wants to be carrying excess body fat. While weight training and dieting play major roles, to maximize fat loss you should also be doing some sort of cardiovascular training (more affectionately known as cardio) to compliment your bodybuilding workouts. bob_howard@pacificarticles.com (Bob Howard) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3151/1/Heart-to-Heart-with-Cardio-Training/Heart-to-Heart-with-Cardio-Training.html One of the most essential questions to ask when doing your cardio is am I training too intensely or not intensely enough? To help guide you in this regard the Target Heart Rate Zone (THRZ) can play an important role. bob_howard@pacificarticles.com (Bob Howard) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3150/1/Does-Your-Aerobic-DVD-Gathers-Dust-A-Full-Review/Does-Your-Aerobic-DVD-Gathers-Dust-A-Full-Review.html I bought my first aerobics DVD 3 years ago, and have not used it since. I don't remember what its title was – I have since left it forgotten and dusty somewhere in the back recesses of my home, and have not seen it in months, but I do remember several things about it. It was bright pink in color, and featured some big hair, grinning guy in spandex on the cover, screaming out messaged that make you think you should get thin this instant. I thought that the aerobic DVD would inspire me to get my rear in shape, but it was not to be. john_wellington@pacificarticles.com (John Wellington) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3149/1/Aerobic-Clothing-Get-Fit-Feel-Great-In-The-Right-Fitness-Wear/Aerobic-Clothing-Get-Fit-Feel-Great-In-The-Right-Fitness-Wear.html One of the most spirit-lifting things you can do when it comes to starting a long-procrastinated workout is to buy yourself some pleasant aerobic clothing. This motivational tool has proven useful for many people who want to get started on their exercise program in style. There is more to consider than just appearance when it comes to aerobic clothing so making an unthinking decision invariably will make you toss your outfits on your exercise machines to collect dust. john_wellington@pacificarticles.com (John Wellington) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3148/1/Cardio-Can-Kill/Cardio-Can-Kill.html Traditional cardio is over-rated. In fact, in can have some major side effects. From eating up your valuable time to overuse injuries (and worse), extreme cardio just isn't worth it. And did you know that cardio research led to a lot of inappropriate fat loss guidelines? craig_ballantyne@pacificarticles.com (Craig Ballantyne) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3147/1/The-Best-Cardio-for-Fat-Loss-Part-2/The-Best-Cardio-for-Fat-Loss-Part-2.html So not only should you have variety within your training week (i.e. alternate between two different interval training workouts, rather than just doing the same interval workout each time), but you should also change these workouts every 4 weeks. So you need to change your training program every 4 weeks. To modify your interval training workouts, you can... craig_ballantyne@pacificarticles.com (Craig Ballantyne) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3146/1/The-Best-Cardio-for-Fat-Loss/The-Best-Cardio-for-Fat-Loss.html Is there really a best interval training system for fat loss? Do intervals really work as well as regular cardio for fat loss? I'm going to cover these, and many more questions in Part 1 of your lessons on interval training. craig_ballantyne@pacificarticles.com (Craig Ballantyne) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3145/1/Kickboxing-Combinations-Applied-to-Cardio-Kickboxing/Kickboxing-Combinations-Applied-to-Cardio-Kickboxing.html This is the second in a series on martial arts striking combinations used as choreography in cardio kickboxing. Here are some real-world combinations culled from the martial art sport loosely called Kickboxing. The sport of Kickboxing includes kicking and striking combinations common to a number of martial arts. john_harker@pacificarticles.com (John Harker) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3144/1/Answers-to-Your-Questions-About-Cardio-Kickboxing/Answers-to-Your-Questions-About-Cardio-Kickboxing.html This informative article answers a number of common questions about the Cardio Kickboxing. Cardio kickboxing is a hybrid of boxing, martial arts and aerobics done rhythmically to music. Offering an intense cross-training and total-body workout it utilizes the training routines used by martial artists in the sports of boxing and kickboxing. john_harker@pacificarticles.com (John Harker) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3143/1/How-Can-Jogging-Actually-Be-A-Weight-Loss-Exercise/How-Can-Jogging-Actually-Be-A-Weight-Loss-Exercise.html What is jogging? Jogging is simply running at a slower pace than usual. Running is also a form of exercise, but since you are exerting more effort when running, you are bound to tire out more quickly than when jogging. anthony_lee@pacificarticles.com (Anthony Lee) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3142/1/Elliptical-Trainers-Cardio-without-Stress/Elliptical-Trainers-Cardio-without-Stress.html Elliptical machines and trainers are classified as low-impact cardio workouts because you move the platforms on which your feet stand, rather than hitting the surface with your feet. According to USA Today, the number of elliptical trainer machines in use has increased by over 700 percent since 1997. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3141/1/Cardio-Workouts-Get-In-The-Zone/Cardio-Workouts-Get-In-The-Zone.html You always need to be aware of your intensity level during a cardio workout. Getting into the aerobic zone is the key to both cardiovascular benefits and calorie burning. You will often hear about the "target zone" or "target heart rate"-this is a percentage increase over your normal pulse rate. To get a real cardio workout, you want to keep your pulse in the target zone for 20 minutes. A heart rate monitor you wear is the easiest way to keep track during your cardio workout. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3140/1/Cardio-Workouts-for-Fun-and-Fat-Burning/Cardio-Workouts-for-Fun-and-Fat-Burning.html About one in four Americans is overweight, but whether or not you have weight concerns, cardio workouts are important for your overall health. They're also good for your emotional wellbeing. Cardio workouts increase endorphins, which give you a sense of well-being. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3139/1/Starting-a-Cardio-Workout-Program/Starting-a-Cardio-Workout-Program.html A cardio workout is good for your heart. Your heart is a muscle, and like all muscles, benefits and improves through exercise and training. Cardio workouts benefit your whole cardiovascular system. Plus, cardio workouts burn calories. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3138/1/The-Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Jogging/The-Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-Jogging.html Jogging is one of the best cardiovascular exercises out there, and it is an activity that is available to everyone. One reason why jogging is a superior fat-burning exercise is because it is more efficient. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3137/1/Starting-Your-Cardiovascular-Program/Starting-Your-Cardiovascular-Program.html Starting a cardiovascular program is not a difficult task, but it doesn't mean that you should go about it in a careless manner. Remember that you are embarking on your cardiovascular program to improve your health – if you injure yourself in the process, then the whole thing is simply counterproductive. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3136/1/Cardiovascular-Workouts-An-Introduction-to-Jogging/Cardiovascular-Workouts-An-Introduction-to-Jogging.html Jogging is one of most well-known of cardiovascular workouts. It is also one of the most popular. Jogging, like walking, derives much appeal from its simplicity. Despite what you might hear from the popular media, you do not need to have specialized equipment to jog. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3135/1/Benefits-You-May-Get-From-Cardio-Training/Benefits-You-May-Get-From-Cardio-Training.html Cardio training or aerobic exercise is any activity that employs the use of considerably large groups of muscles in a continuous and rhythmic manner throughout certain periods of time. The most common examples of which are running, skiing, skating, sprinting, tae bo, elliptical training, walking, rowing, and biking. jeanethe_pollock@pacificarticles.com (Jeanette Pollock) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3134/1/24HR-Fitness-Machines---Top-Weight-Loss-Tools-In-Treadmill-And-Elliptical-Trio/24HR-Fitness-Machines---Top-Weight-Loss-Tools-In-Treadmill-And-Elliptical-Trio.html The availability of a 24hr fitness gym gives you absolute control over your muscle fitness routine. Oh, the joys of no body-hugging fitness apparel, no travel time to health clubs like Fitness XSport... rika_susan@pacificarticles.com (Rika Susan) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.pacificarticles.com/articles/3133/1/Rate-Monitor---Six-Secrets-Promoting-Peak-Performance/Heart-Rate-Monitor---Six-Secrets-Promoting-Peak-Performance.html A heart rate monitor is an indispensable performance partner, and aerobic ally. The device puts an end to exercise guessing games, by zoning in on exercise intensity, tracking cardio capacity, and keeping tabs on the general efficiency of your efforts... rika_susan@pacificarticles.com (Rika Susan) Sat, 14 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400