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Exercise reduces the risk of prostate cancer in white men

Working out can also lower the chance of developing more severe forms of the cancer in Caucasian males who have the disease.

However, African-American men do not experience the same advantages from exercising.

The finding came from a new study conducted by the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center and was published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Exercise has been linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer in prior research, and according to reports, African-American men are at increased risk of developing the cancer and of dying from it, compared to white males.

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Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly. -Shaquille O'Neal

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Dance to fitness

Dancing can be magical and transforming. It can breathe new life into a tired soul; make a spirit soar; unleash locked-away creativity; unite generations and cultures; inspire new romances or rekindle old ones; trigger long-forgotten memories; and turn sadness into joy, if only during the dance.

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How often should a young adult exercise a week?

A 2005 study by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute defines a young adult as an individual between the ages of 18 and 35. However, the most recent edition of weekly exercise recommendations for the Department of Health and Human Services, released in 2008, includes these young adults with adults up to the age of 65 when it comes to specific guidelines.

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Quickest ways to bulk up the chest

You have two large muscles in your chest: the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. The pectoral muscles help you with daily lifting and pushing, and also activate when you rotate your arms and shoulders. There are a wide range of workouts and exercises that help add bulk to your chest. Whether using weights or choosing calisthenics, there are workouts and exercises that specifically target the pectorals and quickly add muscle as you increase intensity.

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Benefits of swimming

The benefits of swimming workouts vary, depending on an individual's exercise goals. Some swimmers complete a predetermined number of laps that equate to a desired linear distance. A competitive swimmer strives to increase her practice lap speeds, which leads to faster race times. Another swimmer uses webbed swim gloves that increase the water's resistance. Most swimmers perform workouts in community or athletic club pools, although lap pools and nearby lakes are an option for some swimming enthusiasts.

What to do to stop feeling tired after cardio

Tiredness after cardiovascular exercise -- such as bike riding, swimming or jogging -- can happen to anyone, no matter your age, gender or fitness level. Because fatigue can make even simple activities such as walking difficult, take some time to understand how you can treat fatigue after a cardio workout.

Your feet after workout

How your feet feel after a workout can tell you a lot about your performance. If you have pain, blisters, swelling or cramping after you take your shoes off, you might consider changing some things about your exercise routine.

Going to the gym for the first time in a while

Getting back to the gym after a long hiatus can be a daunting proposition. Facing up to the reality of diminished strength and stamina and the potential of sore muscles can cause you to put off your return to fitness for as long as possible. But once you make the decision and take the first steps, getting back in the game can give you a positive sense of empowerment. Taking some precautions against injury and soreness can make it easier to stay in the game.

Correct body posture

Correct body posture minimizes pain and makes daily activities more efficient. Long hours at the computer, muscular imbalances, injuries and even a bad mattress all contribute to bad posture. Correct body posture keeps kinks out of the body's kinetic chain.

Important precautions when working out

Although the benefits almost always outweigh the risks, every workout program carries some level of inherent risk. A little common sense and a few sensible precautions go a long way toward reducing the risks associated with exercise, from dropping a dumbbell on your toe to getting injured because you worked beyond your current physical abilities.

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Heart disease in women

You know that heart disease is deadly, but are you sure you know the warning signs of a heart attack? It turns out women don’t always experience the same heart attack symptoms that men do. And that’s a big deal, considering that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and more women than men die from it each year, according to recent statistics from the American Heart Association.

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Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else. -Vince Lombardi

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Lose weight and keep your curves

Some dieters don't want to lose their shapely curves. Losing weight makes you healthier and helps you feel better, but you may not like how your body looks after losing weight. Certain diets and exercise plans can cause you to lose muscle tissue along with fatty tissue. A weight-loss plan will help you lose weight -- which will change your shape to some degree -- but you can do so without losing your curves.

Improve your skin with exercise

We know that exercise does wonders for our body. Physical activity strengthens our heart, muscles, overall health, and keeps us looking toned and in shape. But does fitness improve the condition of our skin as well? Curious to learn more about the effects of exercise on our skin,

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Ways to avoid fatigue at the gym

We've all hit that wall at some point--you know the giant brick one that surfaces whenever you're pushing yourself through those last minutes on the treadmill or completing that last set with the dumbbells. We have to face it: fatigue is a real problem when it comes to your physical health. And simply going to the gym everyday can lead to an even worse kind of fatigue: burn out.  

Quick fixes when you can't get to the gym

We live in a busy world. As much as we want to be able to stick to our normal gym schedule, life throws us scheduling curve balls: an emergency staff meeting, playing the chauffeur to and from soccer practice, that girl you met at the gym asks you to catch dinner tonight. These things happen. In order to stay faithful to your fitness goals, here are five quick fixes when time isn't on your side. Use these when you're in a pinch but still want to kick your endorphins into high gear.  

Tips for choosing the right gym

When it comes to making exercise part of your routine, finding a gym that meets your needs and expectations can play a major role in your willingness to work out and for motivation to remain consistent. Before you commit to a lengthy membership, take a tour of the gym using this list as a guide for what to look for, ask, and expect of a facility.   

Ways to reach your fitness goals

If you've pledged to get fit this year, or are renewing a pledge you made in the past to get fit, be fit, and stay fit, here are some things you should do differently this year to not only stick to your resolution, but also help you see results!

Exercises for plus size women

If you're a plus-size woman, chances are you aren't thrilled with the idea of putting on a belly-baring outfit and hopping around with women who look like they're still in fifth grade. Don't despair, as there are plenty of exercises you can do without feeling out of place or putting too much stress on your feet and joints.

Some tips for gaining muscle mass

There is a fact that we must accept: a good looking body is a plus. No matter how effort you put to improve your inside (getting an impressive culture, learning massage, giving flowers...), it is nothing if you don't cause a good first visual impression. It is recorded in our instincts: we feel attracted to certain features that mark the bearer as a more apt to survive individual. There is also an important side effect from making exercise: your health gets benefits (unless you are careless enough to hurt yourself with an exercise).

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Remedies for stretch marks

Stretch marks are fine white to silvery lines on the skin that may develop during pregnancy as the abdomen enlarges because of the baby growing inside. They may also appear because of sudden gains in weight and/or remain after weight loss. Rapid growth during puberty may also lead to the development of stretch marks. In a few rare cases, stretch marks disappear with time. However, these unsightly lines may remain forever. These marks may make it difficult for you to be proud of the body that you have. While there are a number of topical creams and ointments for stretch marks, these do not work sometimes and may even cause skin irritation. Thankfully, there are a number of all-natural remedies for stretch marks, and here are some of them.

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The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self improvement, about being better than you were the day before. -Steve Young

Cellulite treatment for females

Cellulite is caused due to the swelling of sub dermal fat cells which push around the connective tissues that hold the cells together. The less fat you have, the less noticeable cellulite is. Markets are crammed with expensive creams, lotions, and injections; but these products are not the right choice to get rid of cellulite. 

Waist-line reduction

Many people who exercise today are burning a large amount of calories but are not losing unwanted belly fat. The focus is usually on exercises effective at burning fat such as aerobics. What most people don’t realize is that engaging in cardiovascular exercise such as aerobics doesn't cause the body to instantly burn fat.

Another popular method of waist slimming is to combine a calorie restricted diet with exercise. The main drawback to this approach is that it deprives the body of energy needed to maintain muscle mass, which is necessary for burning fat. Instead of maintaining muscle mass, muscle mass is being lost. Fat around the belly remains because the body holds on to stored fat when it doesn't receive it’s minimum daily need for calories. It is even better to increase muscle mass than just maintain it, because this will increase the number of fat calories burned by the body.

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Last longer in bed work out for men

Start Doing PC exercises
Your PC or pubococcygeus muscles which you can basically call your "sex muscle" is located between your anus (your asshole) and your scrotum (your ball sack). See picture for exact location of PC muscle

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Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity

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Bad habits that cause back pain

Back pain will affect 80 percent of us at some point in our lives and often results from repeated behaviors that stress your body.

If you're battling back pain now — or if you want to take steps to prevent an achy back — make an effort to avoid these seven bad habits:

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If you believe in yourself, have dedication and pride and never quit, you'll be a winner. -Paul Bryant

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The body mass index formula

The body mass index formula calculates what is considered underweight, healthy, overweight, and obese based on your height and weight measurements. The simple, easy-to-calculate formula can be very helpful in identifying risk for diseases and conditions related to being underweight and obese when used correctly.

Relationship between dehyrdation and sweating

Dehydration and sweating have a lot to do with one another. In order to prevent your body from dehydrating, you need to make sure that you take in plenty of water. But as a result of taking in plenty of water, you also may experience more sweating than usual. On average, your body sweats out about 10 percent of the water that it loses everyday. Even if you do not exercise regularly, your body will continue to sweat at various times during the day to make sure that you get the benefits of sweating. It can help keep your skin active, clean out your pores, help you keep your body temperature down and even prevent you from getting sick by removing toxins from your body. Sweating can have a relationship with dehydration if you're not careful, though.

How to lose baby weight: Targeting the stomach

Most women don't know how to lose baby weight after their little one is born. Birth and breastfeeding help you shed the majority of the pounds you packed on during pregnancy. However, the last few pounds tend to linger and usually accumulate in your abdominal area. Though your stomach has been stretched to the max, a simple diet and exercise plan can help you tone up and get back to your pre-pregnancy weight.

Which is best? Soy protein or whey?

When it comes to building muscles, which is best, soy protein or whey? Body builders both use soy and whey protein to aid in the development of muscle mass. Though the proteins have a similar effect on the body, there are subtle differences. To determine which protein works best for your fitness program, consider the benefits and side effects of each substance.

Home circuit training equipment options

Circuit training is a unique combination of resistance training and aerobics for fat loss and muscle building. There is a range of circuit training equipment that you can buy for your home to ensure you fit a work out into your busy schedule. Circuit training is the best way to follow your exercise regime and to get fit in half the time.

You can do circuit training at home with a good workout plan and the right circuit training equipment. Circuit training sessions comprise of many exercises or stations that have to be completed without any rest in between. These exercises are used to strengthen muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness.