Why exercise? The latest updates.
whyiexercise.com is a growing website, and 2012 will be an exciting year to follow us! Exercise videos, illustrations, helpful tips and the latest science in the field are being continually added to the site.
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May 18, 2012
New exercise video update
Scroll to the bottom of this article to see the latest body weight / gymnastics exercises I've been working on, including a transition from a seated L position to a handstand, slow muscle ups (a pull up followed by a dip) on gymnastics rings, and rope climbing with a full overhead reach.
The ongoing challenge of this routine gives me great motivation to exercise!
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May 18, 2012
Whyiexercise.com is on Pinterest!
Exercise routines and charts from whyiexercise.com are becoming popular on Pinterest! Some of the favorites are the routine of knee strengthening exercises, the push up chart for ladies, and the routine of body weight exercises.
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May 18, 2012
Atlanta weight loss clinic recommends whyiexercise.com
A medical group in Atlanta recommends whyiexercise.com as a health and fitness resource. As stated on their site: "This free website features links to free online exercise videos, exercise illustrations, home exercise programs and physical fitness tests to help you gauge your current strength and endurance levels against others your age."
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May 18, 2012
New e-book, Correct Posture, featured on whyiexercise.com!
Created by the author of whyiexercise.com, Correct Posture for Your Back shows you how to relieve muscular fatigue, stress and tension in your back, build core strength safely, improve your first impressions, and most importantly, how to prevent serious back problems. This user friendly book includes over 120 detailed illustrations.
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Feb 21, 2012
Correct Posture For Your Back
Correct posture: reduce the stress on your spine by strengthening, stretching, and reprogramming key muscle groups
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Jan 28, 2012
Causes of lower back pain show that exercise is the best solution
Causes of lower back pain: only 30% have a specific back diagnosis?
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Nov 29, 2011
What Motivates Me To Exercise: Beliefs, Perceptions and Imagination
When it comes to exercise, nothing motivates me more than gaining weight. And I think this really is the driving factor behind most people who stay active.
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Nov 21, 2011
Motivation to exercise
Motivation to exercise: Stories to keep you moving forward!
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Nov 17, 2011
Obesity and overweight trends projected to worsen in U. S.
I was stunned to learn that 72 percent of men and 63 percent of women are currently overweight or obese. Based on this, it's not surprising to see that Northwestern Univ. projects 83 percent of men and 72 percent of women to be overweight or obese by 2020. They are also saying that by 2020, 77 percent of men and 53 percent of women will have dysglycemia (pre-diabetes).
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Nov 17, 2011
Poor heart health scores found in children
The CDC studied 7 markers of cardiovascular health in teens including diet, body mass index, smoking, cholesterol, physical activity and blood sugar. Amazingly, not 1 child out of over 4000 studied met the criteria for a healthy diet, and physical activity scores were less than ideal for over 50% of teens.
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Nov 11, 2011
Balance exercises: a geriatric routine to make walking easier
Balance exercises: strengthen hip, knee and ankle muscles
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Nov 2, 2011
Free exercise videos
Free exercise videos: catalogued by region of the body and equipment used
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Nov 2, 2011
Lower back exercises on video
Lower back exercises: learn proper strengthening technique with 1 minute videos.
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Nov 2, 2011
Upper body exercises
Upper body exercises: 7 videos for strengthening and toning your shoulders and arms.
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Nov 2, 2011
Core exercises
Core exercises: 7 videos for developing a strong, balanced midsection
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Nov 2, 2011
Leg exercises
Leg exercises: 8 videos for strengthening and toning your thighs, glutes and hips.
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Oct 7, 2011
Free home exercise programs with videos and illustrations.
Illustrated free home exercise programs include strengthening and interval training
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Oct 7, 2011
Resistance band exercises: a full routine
Resistance band exercises with videos and illustrations.
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Oct 5, 2011
Stability ball exercises: videos and illustrations
Challenging stability ball exercises for the upper body and core
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Sep 18, 2011
Disclaimer
Disclaimer includes terms of use for whyiexercise.com
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Sep 9, 2011
Physical therapy exercises to rebuild strength and improve mobility
Illustrated physical therapy exercises for the shoulder and knee
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Aug 29, 2011
Calories burned during exercise
calories burned during exercise, including conditioning exercises, sports, walking & running
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Aug 15, 2011
Privacy policy
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Aug 14, 2011
Obesity scale: free, effective body weight testing
Obesity scale compares health risks for overweight and obese.
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Aug 4, 2011
Easy at home exercises with videos and illustrations.
Easy at home exercises include a total body strengthening routine.
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Aug 1, 2011
Home cardio exercises
Home cardio exercises with no equipment required!
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Aug 1, 2011
Home stretching exercises: Relieve muscle tension, prepare for a workout
home stretching exercises: easy to follow total body routine. Illustrated.
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Jul 29, 2011
How to exercise at home
How to exercise at home: illustrated routines, workout plans, video links
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Jul 24, 2011
Metabolic syndrome x
Metabolic syndrome x links obesity to diabetes and heart disease
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Jul 24, 2011
Facts about obesity
Facts about obesity include key statistics, health issues, solutions
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