Instructables: exploring - health - stretching http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 22:29:32 PDT BLOX v1.01 Simple Yoga: Lotus Pose Preparation http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Yoga-Lotus-Pose-Preparation/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/BZXZ/H9G10NKC/F1GBZXZH9G10NKC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/BZXZ/H9G10NKC/F1GBZXZH9G10NKC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1G/BZXZ/H9G10NKC/F1GBZXZH9G10NKC.SMALL.jpg LifeStyleWebTV Yoga Instructor Sheila Miller demonstrates how to prepare to do the Lotus Pose, just one of the many simple and portable yoga poses.  This posture is great for the hips and lower back.
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How to stretch http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-stretch-2/
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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:10:37 PDT
Increase Core Strength http://www.instructables.com/id/Increase-Core-Strength/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/GHGL/FQR1WSB5/F1UGHGLFQR1WSB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/GHGL/FQR1WSB5/F1UGHGLFQR1WSB5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/GHGL/FQR1WSB5/F1UGHGLFQR1WSB5.SMALL.jpg Active.com Increasing core strength with some of Active.com's experts and pros.
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:29:00 PST
Top 3 Exercises for Shoulders & Back http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-3-Exercises-for-Shoulders-amp-Back/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/V07I/FQR1WSA0/F4WV07IFQR1WSA0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/V07I/FQR1WSA0/F4WV07IFQR1WSA0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4W/V07I/FQR1WSA0/F4WV07IFQR1WSA0.SMALL.jpg Active.com Strengthen your back and shoulders with Dave's top three exercises. Active.com hosts the world's largest directory of sports and recreational activities, facilities, venues and classes, which includes more than 66,000 races, leagues, tournaments, camps and other recreational listings in over 80 spor...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:24:54 PST
Sitting and Standing on Hills http://www.instructables.com/id/Sitting-and-Standing-on-Hills/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/N0P1/FQR1WS96/FJ9N0P1FQR1WS96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/N0P1/FQR1WS96/FJ9N0P1FQR1WS96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/N0P1/FQR1WS96/FJ9N0P1FQR1WS96.SMALL.jpg Active.com Are you as efficient going uphill as you are down? Learn what to look out for the next time you're riding uphill. Active.com hosts the world's largest directory of sports and recreational activities, facilities, venues and classes, which includes more than 66,000 races, leagues, tournaments, camps a...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:19:53 PST
Causes of Muscular Failure http://www.instructables.com/id/Causes-of-Muscular-Failure/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/9H1I/FQR1WS86/FWI9H1IFQR1WS86.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/9H1I/FQR1WS86/FWI9H1IFQR1WS86.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWI/9H1I/FQR1WS86/FWI9H1IFQR1WS86.SMALL.jpg Active.com Learn what causes muscular failure and find out if you're giving your body what it needs to perform at its best. Active.com's thriving online community features original content and lively message boards with thousands of topics of interest to active individuals. Additionally, members can create per...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:11:42 PST
Fueling During Exercise http://www.instructables.com/id/Fueling-During-Exercise/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/HSQC/FQR1WS7O/FG6HSQCFQR1WS7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/HSQC/FQR1WS7O/FG6HSQCFQR1WS7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG6/HSQC/FQR1WS7O/FG6HSQCFQR1WS7O.SMALL.jpg Active.com You've monitored your nutrition during training, but are you consuming what you should be on race day? Learn how to calculate your optimum fuel intake when racing. To help participants prepare for their sports activities, Active.com also offers a range of online training tools and plans from fitness...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:09:15 PST
Tips for Race Day http://www.instructables.com/id/Tips-for-Race-Day/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/S3JX/FQR1WS6Z/FBXS3JXFQR1WS6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/S3JX/FQR1WS6Z/FBXS3JXFQR1WS6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBX/S3JX/FQR1WS6Z/FBXS3JXFQR1WS6Z.SMALL.jpg Active.com Are you prepared for the big race? Dave demonstrates some easy pre-race warm up techniques to help you achieve peak performance. To help participants prepare for their sports activities, Active.com also offers a range of online training tools and plans from fitness coaches and world renowned athlete...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:06:41 PST
Swimming: How to Correct Faults http://www.instructables.com/id/Swimming-How-to-Correct-Faults/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/O14E/FQR1WS6Q/FM4O14EFQR1WS6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/O14E/FQR1WS6Q/FM4O14EFQR1WS6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/O14E/FQR1WS6Q/FM4O14EFQR1WS6Q.SMALL.jpg Active.com Learn how to overcome and fix four common swim faults. Lessons from six-time Ironman champion Dave Scott. Active.com's thriving online community features original content and lively message boards with thousands of topics of interest to active individuals. Additionally, members can create personal p...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 12:02:46 PST
Maximizing the Aero Position http://www.instructables.com/id/Maximizing-the-Aero-Position/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/V9EC/FQR1WS5Z/FLUV9ECFQR1WS5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/V9EC/FQR1WS5Z/FLUV9ECFQR1WS5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/V9EC/FQR1WS5Z/FLUV9ECFQR1WS5Z.SMALL.jpg Active.com Are you generating maximum power from the aero position? Learn some tricks from 6-time Ironman champion Dave Scott that will ensure you're getting the most from the position. Active.com is the leading online community for people who want to discover, learn about, share, register for and ultimately p...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:57:01 PST
Top 4 Exercises for Hips & Glutes http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-4-Exercises-for-Hips-amp-Glutes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/R204/FQR1WS4Z/FPMR204FQR1WS4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/R204/FQR1WS4Z/FPMR204FQR1WS4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/R204/FQR1WS4Z/FPMR204FQR1WS4Z.SMALL.jpg Active.com Learn how exercising your hips and glutes can help protect your knees during training and racing. Active.com is the leading online community for people who want to discover, learn about, share, register for and ultimately participate in activities about which they are passionate. Millions of active ...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:48:23 PST
Top 6 Stretching Exercises http://www.instructables.com/id/Top-6-Stretching-Exercises/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/JIBA/FQR1WS3W/FPGJIBAFQR1WS3W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/JIBA/FQR1WS3W/FPGJIBAFQR1WS3W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/JIBA/FQR1WS3W/FPGJIBAFQR1WS3W.SMALL.jpg Active.com Dave demonstrates six key stretching exercises to help enhance your range of motion and prevent injury. Active.com hosts the world's largest directory of sports and recreational activities, facilities, venues and classes, which includes more than 66,000 races, leagues, tournaments, camps and other r...
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Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:31:42 PST