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Those who neglect their back will soon begin to feel it hurting. The best way to avoid issues with your back is to simply strengthen it. However, many are often nervous about working out because of various misconceptions. Therefore, the following list includes information about what you need to know about your back and the workouts needed to strengthen it. The Structure Contrary to popular belief, the back is not one single muscle. Thus, when someone experiences back pain, it is often either upper, lower, or side pain with more serious issues involving all the areas. Your back is a...

  For people who aren't used to exercising, finding the motivation to exercise regularly can be a real challenge. There are many reasons for this, including fears over body image and the sheer shock of exercising if you haven't ever really done so. Indeed, in many cases, these challenges can stop you from exercising and getting the body that you want - and deserve. As such, here are eight tips that can help you get motivated into exercising. Set a Fitness Goal "Getting in shape" is a great vision - but it's not a goal. Setting a fitness goal is...

With only 64.5% of Americans being physically active, it’s clear that we have an issue with exercise in our nation. While diabetes, heart disease, and other health related issues stemming from a lack of activity are on the rise, our urge to do something about them to improve our physical health seems to be lacking. It is hard to motivate yourself to exercise regularly, but here are some tips you can keep in mind to get yourself going towards a healthier you. Invest in Your Own Equipment You don’t have to spend a fortune on a full home gym setup...