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Deadlifts are one exercise you can do to improve your overall muscular endurance. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Is Muscular Endurance? Why Is Endurance Training Important? How to Improve Muscular Endurance Your muscles have both force and stamina, aka muscular strength and muscular endurance. And while you want to have both, improving your muscular endurance can help you run longer, swim farther and even sit with better posture. Advertisement Learn how you can improve your muscular endurance and why it's so important for your workouts and day-to-day activities....

Origins of Zumba Image Credit: kzenon/iStock/GettyImages Although Zumba was first introduced in the United States in Miami in 1999, the Latin-inspired dance class originated in Colombia more than a decade earlier. Zumba, dubbed a “dance party” rather than a workout, grew from an improvised dance class in a Colombian aerobics studio in the ’80s to a widespread exercise phenomenon. Advertisement Latin Influence Although the fitness program of Zumba started in the late 1980s, Zumba has roots in Latin dances such as the merengue, salsa, cumbia and samba that date back in some cases to the 17th and 18th centuries....

Image Credit: Alexander Raths/iStock/Getty Images Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties can have several causes, including asthma, emphysema, heart disease or anxiety. One cause of several health problems that may present with breathing difficulties is having overweight. In some cases, losing weight may help if you have difficulty breathing. Advertisement If you are having severe breathing difficulties, seek emergency medical help immediately. If breathing problems are mild, contact your doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation....

A mature man doing pulls on a beach. Image Credit: JackF/iStock/Getty Images Pullups work the shoulder muscles, and the trapezoid is an essential part of that muscle group. Pain is usually a sign of a problem, and when it happens during a pullup, it may signify an overuse injury to the trapezius muscle. How you handle the injury will affect your recovery. Severe pain in the shoulder should be examined by a doctor to rule out serious damage....

Red tea with spice sticks on festive tabletop. Most people are familiar with the health benefits of tea, due to its antioxidant properties. Red tea, however, may not be as widely heard of or used. This red tea, also known as "rooibos," has a host of benefits, including immune system health and aiding with common aches and pains. Stomach cramps, headaches, allergies, asthma, insomnia, eczema and high blood pressure are some of the ailments that could be helped with red tea....

Score extra-deep discounts on high-quality gear at REI this week. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative In This Article Tops Bottoms Shoes Gear Camping, hiking and workout gear and clothes aren't exactly cheap. And prices can definitely add up as you stock up for a new season. Advertisement Looking to save some cash on popular products and brands? Right now, REI is offering up to 70 percent off items in their outlet through February 6....

It's better to get your vitamin C from foods rather than supplements. Image Credit: Trinette Reed/Blend Images/Getty Images You need vitamin C for healing wounds, forming collagen and acting as an antioxidant to keep free radicals from damaging your cells. Both vitamin C powders and vitamin C pills have their benefits, and which you should choose will depend at least in part on your own personal preferences and needs. Advertisement Absorption and Bioavailability Synthetic ascorbic acid tends to be just as bioavailable as natural ascorbic acid, and powders, pills and chewable forms of vitamin C are also equally bioavailable, according to the Linus Pauling Institute....

This one-pan meal is a healthy spin on taco night. Image Credit: Yumna Jawad/LIVESTRONG.com Taco night is always a fun crowd-pleaser — and now you can add an extra boost of veggies to yours with a simple swap: Bell peppers instead of taco shells. Advertisement "Serving taco-seasoned beef in pepper halves in place of taco shells is a great way to incorporate vegetables into an otherwise meat- and grain-centered dish," Portland, Maine-based culinary dietitian Kristy Del Coro, RDN, tells LIVESTRONG....

The calories in taro milk tea can vary slightly depending on the flavoring added. Image Credit: Brent Hofacker/500Px Plus/GettyImages Filled with fruit, milk and tapioca balls, taro bubble tea — also known as taro boba — was invented as a tropical treat for children in 1980s Taiwan. The taro drink craze crossed the ocean, and you’ll find bubble tea stands in Hawaii, New York City and along the West Coast....

The single-arm kettlebell swing is one of the best compound exercises for your abs, burning belly fat while strengthening your core. Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages If you’re under the impression that building your core requires hundreds of crunches and leg lifts, you’re sorely mistaken. (Pun most definitely intended.) While target core moves are great for isolating your six-pack muscles, you could probably never do another “ab exercise” and still build strong abs....

A man riding a bike on the road. Image Credit: kapulya/iStock/Getty Images Many materials are used in the construction of modern bike frames, and each has its pros and cons. Though their explosion in popularity is relatively recent, aluminum bike frames date back to the late 19th century; the St. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden Gutter Company’s Lu-Mi-Num bike is one of the earliest known examples. With most major bike manufacturers now using aluminum or aluminum alloys in many of their products, aluminum bike frames have become a fixture in the cycling world....

How fast you run is dependent on your stride length. Image Credit: pixelfit/E+/GettyImages Your speed depends on the length of each stride and the rate at which you turn strides over. If you want to go faster, you have to increase either stride length or stride turnover. The length of your stride depends on your height, your fitness level and your body’s individual biomechanics. Advertisement Regardless of the length of your stride, a faster stride rate of 180 to 200 steps per minute may be the best way to improve your running performance....

Walking is a convenient and easy fitness activity. Image Credit: Javier Snchez Mingorance / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Walking is a convenient and effective fitness activity that most people can participate in. Progress in a walking program is typically based on either distance or number of steps walked. Advertisement Although more advanced pedometers calculate distance, the basic devices only provide total steps. Or, if they do allow you to input the calculated stride length, unless it's a pricey device, it won't last long....

Brocolli is high in vitamin c. Image Credit: Alessandro De Carli / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages There are certain foods, such as dairy products and chocolate, that are known for their correlation to acne and inflamed skin. While these may be stereotypes or depend on the person, there are certain foods that do just the opposite — vegetables good for skin health in particular. Advertisement From the daily stresses of life to the food choices you make at each meal, many factors can influence skin health....

You can try stir-fries, pasta dishes and sauteed chicken pieces with vegetables, among others. Image Credit: Olena Beisiuk/iStock/GettyImages If you’re searching for new ways to prepare chicken, consider adding a few cubed chicken recipes to your menu. You can try stir-fries, pasta dishes and sauteed chicken pieces with vegetables, among others. Advertisement Healthy Ways to Prepare Chicken Versatile chicken contains an impressive amount of protein and other nutrients. Some cuts contain high levels of saturated fat, so select leaner, lower-fat cuts such as skinless white breast meat, recommends the Mayo Clinic....

There are three different types of muscles in the human body. Image Credit: gradyreese/E+/GettyImages It’s virtually impossible to think about the types of muscles in the human body without being overwhelmed by the beautiful complexity of the muscular systems. Depending on who you ask and exactly how they define a single muscle, human bodies are home to between 650 and 840 named skeletal muscles alone. Naturally, breaking those muscles down into groups helps you grasp some of that enormity and in the big picture, there are three key types of muscles in the human body: Those composed of skeletal muscle tissue, cardiac muscle tissue and smooth muscle tissue....

When you swap your barbell curl for a biceps curl, focus on keeping your elbows tight to your sides. Image Credit: LaylaBird/E+/GettyImages Like diamonds and dark chocolate, time is precious — it’s something you don’t want to waste. And if you’re devoting an entire hour of your day to exercise, you want to make the most of your workout. Advertisement But if you're doing your exercises with poor form, you probably aren't making the most of your training time....

Flaxseed oil is expressed from flax seeds and used by some for it' health benefits. Image Credit: Photodsotiroff/iStock/Getty Images Available in a liquid or soft capsule, flaxseed oil is heralded for its many healing properties by the University of Maryland Medical Center website. Flaxseed oil, sometimes known as linseed oil, has three beneficial components including protein, fatty acids and fiber. Proponents of flaxseed oil believe each component is responsible for a specific type of healing....

A bowl of cubed tofu beside soybeans. Image Credit: hanhanpeggy/iStock/Getty Images People have eaten soy for nearly 5,000 years. One of the most notable advantages of soy is that its protein content and quality is comparable to that of animal foods. While soy contains a variety of advantages, including the ability to help reduce the risk of heart disease, it also has some potential health concerns related to soy – specifically, certain soy products that are high in isoflavones, such as soy protein isolate....

Goat cheese is rich in lots of minerals, like calcium, magnesium and potassium. Image Credit: bhofack2/iStock/GettyImages With a lot of controversy surrounding dairy products like cow’s milk and cow cheese, many people are looking for non-dairy alternatives, like almond milk and goat cheese, to get their “dairy” fix without any actual dairy. But are there benefits of choosing goat cheese versus cow cheese? Advertisement Tip Goat cheese is rich in lots of minerals, like calcium, magnesium and potassium....