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Guidelines for Physical Activity

Guidelines for Physical Activity

  • by Douglas Baweyana
  • Being Active
  • June 4, 2024
Why physical activity? Our lives are becoming increasingly sedentary, meaning our levels of physical activity are very low, due to the use of motorized transport and associated hours spent in […]
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Aerobic Fitness

Aerobic Fitness

  • by Douglas Baweyana
  • Being Active
  • June 4, 2024
What is aerobic fitness? Aerobic fitness, also known as cardiorespiratory endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular fitness, or aerobic capacity, is a physical trait that reflects the capacity of the body’s circulatory […]
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The Structure and Constituents of a Proper Training Program

The Structure and Constituents of a Proper Training Program

  • by Douglas Baweyana
  • Being Active
  • June 3, 2024
Training without an objective is like walking with a blindfold! And, besides commitment, and quality programming, training success also requires realistic goal-setting. If it took you 5 years to become […]
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Strength Training Basics – Part 1

Strength Training Basics – Part 1

  • by Douglas Baweyana
  • Being Active
  • June 2, 2024
Strength training is the process of exercising with progressively heavier resistance to build or retain muscle. Strength training is essential because it helps: Increase muscle mass (lean body mass) Increase […]
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Strength Training Basics – Part 2

Strength Training Basics – Part 2

  • by Douglas Baweyana
  • Being Active
  • June 1, 2024
Loading Basics: Resistance, Progression and Frequency Resistance: People who weigh the same could have different strength capacities. It is thus important not to focus on load (in weight) but the […]
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Strength Training: Muscles to Target

Strength Training: Muscles to Target

  • by Douglas Baweyana
  • Being Active
  • July 26, 2022
Major muscle groups to target When selecting exercises for your strength routine, it is important to choose at least one exercise for each major muscle group. This prevents muscle imbalances […]
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