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DailyDirt: Exercise The Right Way

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There are countless exercise videos and gadgets to help people exercise more effectively. Every fitness guru seems to have his/her own unique (and hopefully not patented) method for getting better results from physical activity. If you believe the infomercials, you can lose more weight in less time, just by following a few simple instructions (your mileage may vary). Here are just a few links on how you might improve your daily activity in some small ways.

• Is there a perfect technique to running? In 1874, the “100-Up” method was created and could be the best way to run. You don’t need fancy five-toed shoes, and you should really avoid landing hard on your heels. [url]
• Just one minute of strenuous effort repeated about ten times (over about 20 minutes per day) seems to offer some significant health benefits. Studies of variations of high-intensity interval training techniques could help people optimize their exercise routines. [url]
• A lot of people are walking incorrectly with bad posture. Bending your elbows at a 90 degree angle might not sound like a big deal, but apparently, if you’re not doing it, you’re walking wrong. [url]

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Filed Under: 100-up, exercise, fitness, interval training, posture, running, walking