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A new study recently reported in the New York Times finds that people suffering from Parkinson’s disease can improve their balance by taking tango classes. Problems people face with Parkinson’s disease include difficulty keeping balance, shuffling, or turning while walking, often causing them…

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Ryan Gibbons is a new writer for Hesfit.com. Ryan has professional hockey experience with the New York Rangers minor league hockey club, and is an avid fitness enthusiast.

When a guy is preparing Sid the Kid Crosby physically for…

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Sounds crazy, right? Actually, it’s not that crazy at all. Mayo Clinic researchers found that when men attempted single-leg squats while standing on a cushy surface, their hips and leg muscles worked up to 13 percent harder. You have to…

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The TRX® Suspension Trainer is a bodyweight-based portable suspension training system that builds strength, balance and core stability. Partner site Her Active Life recently reviewed the lat stretch with the TRX Trainer, a great way to…

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The foam roller move recently discussed by fellow TFS Media Network publication HerActiveLife.com is an excellent form of self massage.  It is especially helpful for runners who tend to have tight IT bands and often suffer related injuries.

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Looking for a great way to tighten your abs and shape up? Are crunches and other methods just not cutting it? Try using an exercise ball. Also called a Swiss ball, the exercise ball is a great tool to strengthen your abs…

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Growing older is a cause of concern for many individuals in our age-obsessed society.  However, with medical and cosmetic advances making fast progress, aging isn’t nearly as scary as it used to be.  In today’s world, there are various measures we…

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Whenever possible, use freeweights instead of machines.  Most machines limit your planes of motion.  Freeweights don’t have this limitation, and afford you more variety and ‘real world’ gains. For instance, the biggest gain using freeweights will do is require you to…

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An athlete needs concentration, dedication, and hard work to succeed. So what happens when that pesky time of the year comes around and summer fades away to bells ringing, teachers lecturing, and homework piling up? How does a student athlete juggle…

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Over training includes staleness, over fatigue, chronic fatigue, over training syndrome.  Unfortunately (but typically) is a rather usual problem among athletes, especially those who are desparately hanging on to their careers by gaining a competitive edge over their opponents. These symptoms are…

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