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Karen Goeller is the author of the Swing Set Fitness books and the Gymnastics Drills and Conditioning books. She is the author of more gymnastics books than anyone in the USA. Besides being a well known author, Karen Goeller writes fitness programs and offers training through the web. For more information on Karen Goeller visit www.KarenGoeller.com . For more information on her fitness books visit www.SwingWorkouts.com . For more information on her gymnastics books visit www.GymnasticsBooks.com.

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Fitness: Building Muscle Mass
Tips for building muscle mass... Besides training with heavy weights you must vary your workouts and perform each exercise with perfect form. Cardiovascular training and your nutrition also play a role in building muscle. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 01/05/2008 | Fitness
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Health: Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a frequently misunderstood condition. It is more than just an inconvenience and is considered to be a deficiency. Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest foods that contain lactose because the body does not produce sufficient amounts of the enzyme lactase. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 08/04/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
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Sports Conditioning... an Edge Over the Competition
Many teams and athletes can gain an edge over the competition through intense sports conditioning programs. A good sports conditioning program incorporates specific skills into strength and conditioning to help athlete target specific performance requirements. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 15/03/2008 | Sports and Fitness
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Health: What is Osteopenia?
Bones do not reach their greatest density until about 30 years of age. For children and people younger than 30, anything that helps increase bone density will have positive long-term benefits. A balanced diet and regular exercise will help slow the loss of bone density, delay Osteopenia, and delay or prevent osteoporosis. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 13/03/2008 | Nutrition
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Gymnastics: Sports Specific Conditioning
Gymnasts really need a variety of training to include sport specific training besides general strength conditioning in order to more closely simulate the skills in our sport. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 04/03/2008 | Sports and Fitness
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Gymnastics: Handstand Article
The Handstand is the most important skill in gymnastics and remaining tight is essential. Here are a few tips for a great handstand in gymnastics. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 04/03/2008 | Sports and Fitness
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Nutrition: What is the Food Pyramid?
The Food Pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need and at the same time the right amount of calories to maintain healthy weight. It helps people visualize the amount of food in each group that they must eat in order to maintain their health. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 04/03/2008 | Nutrition
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Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
It is one of the most important elements in the diet because it is a structural component of bones, teeth, and soft tissues and is essential in many of the body's metabolic processes. Although it is a mineral that is essential for life, the majority of Americans do not get adequate calcium on a daily basis. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 04/03/2008 | Nutrition
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A Fresh Approach to Total Body Conditioning
This form of exercise is a very enjoyable way to lose weight, tone, and build lean body mass. It can be adjusted to fit your current fitness level. Read
By: Karen Goeller | 04/03/2008 | Fitness