How to Exercise for Free
April 16, 2011 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Exercises, Fresh Posts
Sometimes, people will try to find excuses for not exercising. They will say that they don’t have any spare money for those expensive gyms. Considering the worldwide economic situation, this might be true. Still, this is not an excuse for not exercising. If you really want to exercise, you can decide to do so in your home. For home exercises you have multiple solutions, like: buy a DVD with a complete workout program and watch it and practice it at home; watch TV shows dedicated to exercising, make some notes of how to practice and you are good to go;…Read the Rest
8 Amazing Quotes to Find Your Running Motivation
February 23, 2011 by Perfect Shape
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Running can be a very painful experience, demanding a lot of determination and effort. You can be a seasoned runner or someone who’s just started, it doesn’t matter. Everyone meets some bumps along the road and will need to be motivated to get past them. Whenever you are feeling a bit down and find it hard to get up on your feet, remember this amazing quotes and you’ll find your running motivation in no time: 1. “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” This quote is pretty much self-explanatory. Everything has a beginning. 2. “A goal without a plan…Read the Rest
10 Tips for Eating and Exercising
August 10, 2010 by Perfect Shape
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Food and exercises go hand in hand! Depending on what and how you eat, you can maximize the effects of your exercises. In this respect, we’ve compiled a list of 10 tips for eating and exercising: 1. Don’t exercise on an empty stomach It is a common misconception that it is better not to eat anything before exercising as this will cause you nausea and cramps. While it is recommended that you don’t stuff yourself right before exercising, you do need energy in order to fuel your activities. The ideal situation would be to consume as much energy as you…Read the Rest
Best 10 Benefits of Running
April 28, 2010 by Perfect Shape
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Most of us know that exercises have a very good influence on our health. Of all exercises,running is one of the most common and most recommended one for staying in shape and boosting our health. I thought it will be interesting to create a quick list with the most important 10 health related benefits of running. Here is the list: 1. Weight Control Most people start running because they want to control their body weight. You start loosing weight when you burn more calories than you assimilate, thus making your body turn to the fat it has stored in order…Read the Rest
11 Tips for Running Outdoor During Winter
January 7, 2010 by Perfect Shape
Filed under Exercises, Fresh Posts
It’s difficult to motivate yourself to go outside for a stroll during winter season. Bleak weather, snow and ice, short days, chilly winds and cold temperatures make you feel like staying in bed all day.
But it’s important not to hibernate and stay active during winter, especially after the feasts of winter holidays. If you follow a few basic precautions you can overcome the setbacks that winter season brings to running outside.
8 Rules For Exercising
January 3, 2007 by Perfect Shape
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Metabolism and blood circulation maintain our blood temperature at body temperature, which is approximately 37 degrees C or 98.6 degrees F. When the temperature drops, the body starts to shiver, contacting the muscles to stay worm and when the temperature rises, the body starts to sweat to stay cold. The body also uses energy to keep vital organs functioning. The energy is allocated especially for heart, brain and lungs. The skeletal muscles are always working (except when sleeping), to maintain body position. The human body uses 1 watt per kilogram of body mass just to stay alive (this effort is…Read the Rest








