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HIIT for Weight Loss and Obesity – Have we Found the Answer?
The Department of Health and Human Services and the American College of Sports Medicine recommend 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity exercise or 75…
Physical Fitness and Physical Activity
What is the difference between physical activity and physical fitness? Physical activity refers to any movement produced by skeletal muscle which uses energy whereas physical…
How to Workout at Home
The pandemic COVID-19 is changing our lives dramatically. We are advised to work from home and stay there during evenings and weekends as well. While…
Obesity and Exercise
Most people agree that physical activity is an essential component to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, it is important to acknowledge that there are challenges…
The Role of Resistance Training in the Management of Obesity
The role of exercise has traditionally been felt to play only a minor role in the management of obesity, despite it being recognized as a…
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