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  2. Step aerobics - Wikipedia

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    Step aerobics was studied by physiologists in the 1980s, and in 1990 it swiftly grew in popularity in the U.S. as a style of health club exercise, largely because of promotion by Reebok of the Step Reebok device and associated exercise routines, prominently advocated by Gin Miller. Step aerobics attracted more men to group exercise classes. [2]

  3. High-intensity interval training - Wikipedia

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    The high-intensity exercise should be done at near maximum intensity. The medium exercise should be about 50% intensity. The number of repetitions and length of each depends on the exercise, but may be as little as three repetitions with just 20 seconds of intense exercise. [12] The specific exercises performed during the high-intensity ...

  4. Aerobics - Wikipedia

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    Step aerobics in a gym. Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness).

  5. Kinesiology - Wikipedia

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    The term Kinesiology is a literal translation to Greek+English from the original Swedish word Rörelselära, meaning "Movement Science". It was the foundation of the Medical Gymnastics, the original Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy , developed for over 100 years in Sweden (starting 1813).

  6. Should You Measure Exercise in Steps Or Minutes? - AOL

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    A new study suggests that both step counts and minutes can be useful ways to track certain types of physical activity, such as walking, hiking and running. Should You Measure Exercise in Steps Or ...

  7. Burpee (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    Repeat on opposite side. [13] Pull-up burpee Combine a pull-up with the jump or do a pull-up instead of the jump. [citation needed] Side burpee The athlete bends at waist and places hand shoulder-width apart to the side of right or left foot. Jump both legs out to side and land on the outer and inner sides of your feet.

  8. Exercise physiology - Wikipedia

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    Cyclists may be trained and assessed by exercise physiologists to optimize performance. [1] Exercise physiology is the physiology of physical exercise. It is one of the allied health professions, and involves the study of the acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise. Exercise physiologists are the highest qualified exercise ...

  9. Running - Wikipedia

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    Exercise physiologists have found that the stride rates are extremely consistent across professional runners, between 185 and 200 steps per minute. The main difference between long- and short-distance runners is the length of stride rather than the rate of stride.