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Power lifting is for Girls!
Regular exercise is just as important for a healthy heart as a well balanced diet. Following a regular exercise plan can strengthen your heart as well as your body.
What are known as power-lifting exercises (squats, clean and press..etc.) have gotten a bum rap. They are associated with abnormally large, muscle bound men - think offensive linemen for your favorite football team.
The truth is, full body exercises can be performed by any able body - yes that means ladies too! They require your full attention, use of multiple body parts (causing more controlled stress on your heart "a good thing"), burn more calories per minute and require little time. In plain English - You can shed those extra pounds & cellulite much faster with a little hard work. 
A good interval training routine of combined power-lifting exercises can give you the ultimate workout in far less time then that 5 mile run never want to do. For maintenance and endurance start with 20 repetitions of a light to moderate amount of weight. Perform each exercise at a moderate to fast pace and see how fast that heart is beating when you are done.
Try these three exercises back to back
Full body squats
Bent over Rows
Push press.
Look for free demos here - http://exrx.net/Exercise.html
Eat well and exercise regularly for the lifestyle you deserve.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2006

Getting the most out of Cardiovascular Training (you know..Cardio)

How Often Should I Do Cardio?

3 - 5 times per week (be active every day if possible!)


How Hard Should I Push Myself?
Intensity refers to the workload or level of difficulty...The American College of Sports Medicine recommends an intensity of 60-90% of your Maximum Heart Rate.

Maximum Heart Rate = 220 - Your Age


How Long Should My Workout Last?
The duration of your cardio vascular workout depends on your level of fitness:

Beginner:  10-20 minutes
Intermediate:  15-45 minutes
Advanced:  20-60 minutes


Remember....Pick an exercise that will get your heart rate pumping, one where you can safely progress forward and, most of all, one that you enjoy doing! Depending upon your current physical condition, you should generally stay with a program for at least 4 weeks before advancing to the next level.
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