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Your body adapts to your workouts. Image Credit: kissenbo/iStock/Getty Images Anaerobic training includes high-intensity training methods in which the energy source is not dependent on the use of oxygen. Sprinting, high-intensity resistance training and a number of sports rely on anaerobic training for top performance. Advertisement The body undergoes a multitude of adaptations with consistent anaerobic training, with virtually every body system affected. From your cardiovascular system to your endocrine system, anaerobic training can provide adaptations beneficial for good health and high performance....

Amino acids are building blocks for proteins that are part of every cell, tissue and organ in your body. There are 20 amino acids, nine of which are essential because you need to consume them through food. The protein in your body plays a role in immunity, carries out chemical reactions, transmits signals and provides structure and support to your cells. Most Americans get enough protein, but speak to your pediatrician if you’re concerned your child lacks this nutrient in his diet....

A bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese. Image Credit: MIP Studios/iStock/Getty Images Comparing bagels to bread provides the perfect example of two of the most important aspects of weight control – portions and calories. When bagels and wheat bread are part of a balanced diet that stays within your calorie goals, both carbs can help you lose weight. But if you choose one medium-sized wheat bagel over two slices of whole-wheat bread, you’ll consume more calories....

A woman is doing inverted rows. Image Credit: Starcevic/iStock/Getty Images Inclined pullups, also called Australian pullups or inverted rows, are an excellent upper-body exercise: they work multiple muscle groups and simulate the sort of real-world movement you might make any time you pull yourself up or pull something down or across toward you. Although your back, shoulders and arms are the primary movers on this exercise, the sternal fibers of the pectoralis major, your largest chest muscle, do work to control the movement of your arm at the shoulder....

Rolled oats are one type of oatmeal. Image Credit: Olga_k_/iStock/Getty Images Thanks to many well-studied health benefits, oatmeal has become a mainstay of nutritious breakfasts. The term “oatmeal” can be used to describe a few different varieties of oats. You may be wondering about the differences between varieties of oatmeal, such as rolled oats versus oatmeal, and whether they all provide the same health benefits. Advertisement Rolled Oats Rolled oats are one very common type of oatmeal cereal....

Encourage fun activities to help your child reduce body fat. Image Credit: Jamie Garbutt/DigitalVision/Getty Images Like adults, more and more children are having a hard time managing their weight. And an overweight child is more likely to become an overweight adult, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Figuring out your child’s body fat is one way to assess your child’s health risk. Your doctor can help you determine where your child stands in terms of body fat and offer personalized advice for weight control, if needed....

Calories burned during 15-minute mile depends upon your body weight. Image Credit: Siri Stafford/Digital Vision/Getty Images Walking is one of the best ways to jump-start your weight loss journey: It’s low-impact and literally as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. If you walk at a 4-mph pace, you can consistently complete 15-minute miles. Advertisement Calories Burned According to Harvard Health Publications, if you weigh 125 lbs., you can burn about 68 calories by walking a 15-minute mile....

You might need to delay exercise following a dental procedure. Image Credit: Cavan Images/Cavan/GettyImages If exercise is a part of your daily life, you may be concerned about missing a few workouts. If you are having a dental procedure done, you will want to know how soon afterward you will be able to exercise and get back into your normal fitness routine. Advertisement There are several things to consider after dental work such as the healing process and how you will feel from the medication or anesthesia from the procedure....

A pregnant woman is holding supplements in front of her belly. Image Credit: mathompl/iStock/Getty Images You need the B-complex vitamins, which include naicin, thiamine, riboflavin, biotin, pantothenic acid, folate and vitamins B-6 and B-12, for turning the food you eat into energy. These vitamins also play a role in normal growth and development and proper nerve, muscle and heart function. If you’re worried you don’t get enough of the B vitamins through your diet, a B-complex vitamin may be beneficial....

An apple won't provide you with the same caffeine jolt as a cup of coffee, but it can give you sustained energy throughout the day. Image Credit: Fabio Principe / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages An apple a day is credited with keeping the doctor away, and rumor has it that eating an apple in the morning may wake up you better than a steaming cup of java. There’s no real research comparing the two directly, but if you’re looking for a quick energy jolt, coffee is king....

Vertigo causes the unpleasant sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning. Image Credit: kenzaza/iStock/GettyImages Vertigo refers to a sudden spinning sensation and can be a symptom of several conditions. If you experience this issue, it may be time to practice vertigo exercises. You may also want to limit your caffeine intake, which can worsen your condition. Advertisement Tip Caffeine and vertigo often go in hand. When consumed in excess, caffeine may worsen ear disorders, which in turn, can trigger or aggravate vertigo....

Ankle weights may increase the difficulty of your workout, but they could lead to injury. Image Credit: kicsiicsi/iStock/GettyImages Hypergravity training is any type of exercise that includes wearing ankle weights or a weight vest. Taking this approach all day can help you build muscle, gain strength and burn calories. Learning more about resistance exercises will allow you to make wise health decisions. Advertisement Tip If you are trying to get fit, wearing ankle weights all day can make a small difference....

Low hemoglobin levels may leave you feeling more tired than usual during exercise. Image Credit: Srdjanns74/iStock/GettyImages Anemia is one of the health conditions that can affect your hemoglobin levels and ability to exercise. Here’s what you need to know about anemia and the exercise precautions you might need to take if you have it. Advertisement Read more: Iron Deficiency & Anemia in Men Video of the Day What Is Anemia? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains that hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in your blood that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body....

Herbal teas may help relieve interstitial cystitis. Interstitial cystitis, or IC — also known as painful bladder syndrome — is a chronic inflammation of your bladder wall. IC causes chronic pain in your pelvic area, pain when urinating, and a sense of urinary urgency and frequency. Doctors don't know exactly what causes IC, but believe it may be due to stress, anxiety, an autoimmune disorder, excessive histamine release, a leaky bladder lining or damage to nerves in the bladder....

Elliptical machines have different stride lengths, which plays a role in distance traveled. Image Credit: vgajic/iStock/GettyImages Elliptical machines are effective alternatives to higher-impact cardio exercises, like jogging and treadmill exercise. However, many elliptical machines don’t track your distance traveled, at least not accurately. Advertisement Luckily, it's pretty easy to estimate this using a simple calculation based on the stride length of your particular elliptical trainer. The stride length may be listed on the elliptical itself, but if not, you can find it in the manual or by doing a quick search for your particular model online....

couple running outside Image Credit: Ridofranz/iStock/Getty Images Performing a six-mile run three to five days per week can help you burn enough calories to build or preserve a healthy body, but a single run of this distance won’t exactly melt away the pounds. Weight loss should be a result of consistent exercise and attention to your diet. Instead of concerning yourself with losing weight after a single run, focus on making this exercise a part of your regular workout and you’ll soon see results....

Baked turkey wings are an excellent addition to any soul-food-inspired meal. Image Credit: YelenaYemchuk/iStock/GettyImages Comforting, nourishing and inexpensive, the origin of home-cooked soul food lies in early African-American cooking traditions that made use of food items others tended to discard. Advertisement Dishes like baked turkey wings were transformed from throw-away status to savory meals, supplemented by vegetables grown in the yard, fruit and game gathered from the wild and plenty of seasoning....

Instead of taking your anger out on someone else, channel it constructively through yoga. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages When you feel so angry you could just scream, let it out in Lion’s Breath pose, a controlled primal roar that helps you release tension and blow off steam. Advertisement Also known as Simhasana, Lion's Breath pose consists of a single breath that originates at the pelvic floor and moves up through the abdominal muscles, lungs and throat to relieve tension and reset your nervous system....

1 of 13 Overview "I don't know that there's anything as liberating to the spirit as running," says former collegiate running coach and American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer Cris Dobrosielski. And let's not forget the health benefits. Running — even five minutes a day — reduces your risks of cardiovascular disease and death from all causes, according to a 2014 study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology....