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Should you lift weights with a bad hip?

Should you lift weights with a bad hip?

Get the Basics... If you already have a bad hip, you may need to consult with your physician before lifting weights. Depending on the severity of your bad hip, you may be able to relieve symptoms simply by getting rest, or you may need hip replacement surgery. Proper...
What Is a Healthy Exercise Heart Rate?

What Is a Healthy Exercise Heart Rate?

Get the Basics... A healthy exercise heart rate is the maximum amount of beats per minute your heart should beat while exercising There are several different ways to calculate your optimal heart rate during exercise Always remember that before you start any new...
What is isotonic exercise?

What is isotonic exercise?

Get the Basics... Isotonic exercises involve lifting a weighted object for the conditioning of a muscle group. Oftentimes, isotonic exercises get confused with isometric exercises. The simplest way to describe the difference between the two is that isotonic exercises...
Why do my legs itch when I work out?

Why do my legs itch when I work out?

Get the Basics... In many cases, it is simply a reaction to the clothing that you are wearing while you are working out. The most common reason for itchy legs when exercising is what is known as cholinergic urticaria, which is basically an elevation of the body’s...
Reasons Why People Don’t Exercise

Reasons Why People Don’t Exercise

Get the Basics... Many people are simply not motivated enough to begin an exercise routine. Many people think that in order to exercise regularly they must dish out a large chunk of change in order to join a gym or invest in expensive fitness equipment for their home....
What is isotonic exercise?

Can weightlifting stunt growth?

Get the Basics... Proper weightlifting cannot stunt your growth. If you damage your growth plates during any activity you can negatively affect your natural growth. Other factors that can stunt your growth include a lack of exercise and proper nutrition and a lack of...