A Well-Balanced Exercise Program

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This paper provides step by step instructions for performing strength and endurance exercises for a well-balanced exercise program, essential for overall fitness. The author contends that strength exercises improve muscle function, and help develop stronger bones, tendons and ligaments. Endurance exercises and activities improve the cardiovascular system, while enabling the muscles to use energy more efficiently.

Muscle Groups Discussed:
Quadriceps
Gluteals
Calves
Hamstrings
Pectorals
Deltoids
Biceps
Triceps

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"The elevated crunch can be used to work the obliques. While lying with the legs elevated onto the bench, the arms are stretched in a V-shape above the head. The left arm is lifted slowly to reach across the torso to the left of the knees. This is repeated for the right arm. The obliques can also be exercised by lying on the floor with one knee at a 90o angle to the floor, and the other knee crossed over it. The hands are placed behind the head, and the opposite elbow raised to the crossed over knee. This is then repeated using the other knee and elbow. Another exercise for the obliques is to lie on the floor on one hip with bent legs crossed to the side. With the head and shoulder slightly lifted, the arms are stretched out, and the body is slowly rolled upward."

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