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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Abdominals
2. Article : Dealing With Injuries
3. Abominal Products

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1. Complete Book on Abs
http://www.popularfitness.com/abdominals.html

Anyone who works out knows that abdominal exercises have 
progressed light-years beyond the basic sit-up. In fact, a whole 
new generation of ab exercises and machines have advanced 
abdominal workouts to new levels of sophistication, designed 
for maximum efficiency to provide the trim, toned midsection 
that everyone wants. But how do you put the exercises together 
into a routine for your specific physique and needs? 
The Complete Book of Abs shows you how. 

The first ab book for everyone--from beginners to fitness 
professionals

More than one hundred ab exercises--from traditional crunches 
and sit-ups to such cutting-edge techniques as corkscrews and 
hanging knee raises--drawn from diverse sources, including 
gymnastics, yoga, and the martial arts

Includes the "Fifteen Minutes a Day to Ultimate Abs" system, 
which will take you from an undeveloped stomach to a rippled 
washboard look in six months

Dozens of favorite and new routines from America's foremost 
coaches, trainers, and bodybuilders

How to be your own personal trainer and put together your 
own routines

The most up-to-date information on diet and nutrition, including 
a personal template to maximize diet-exercise efficiency

Already a fitness classic, The Complete Book of Abs, is the 
definitive guide for abdominal toning and strengthening. No 
one who's serious about working out should be without it. 

Click Here for the Complete Book on Abs

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2. Dealing With Injuries 
Article courtesy of ideafit.com and Global Health and Fitness

Most people have experienced painful muscle pulls, yet when it 
comes to treatment, deciding on the best course of action can 
be puzzling. This article describes tendinitis and bursitis 
(two painful conditions that affect muscles); gives tips on 
how to talk to a health care practitioner about an injury; 
and explains when to treat with heat versus ice.  

Tendinitis and Bursitis 

Tendinitis and bursitis are two common musculoskeletal conditions.
Tendinitis is inflammation of a muscle tendon. Tendons lie at the 
ends of muscles, where they attach to bones. If a tendon is 
inflamed, acute or chronic pain occurs with movement of the 
muscle or joint. Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. Bursas 
are fluid-filled sacs surrounding joints or muscle tendons; 
these sacs function to guide and lubricate the muscles and 
joints. Symptoms of bursitis include severe pain, especially 
in response to touch or movement, and limited range of motion. 
Health care professionals diagnose tendinitis and bursitis by 
palpating, examining and taking a history of the injury. 

Fortunately, if tendinitis or bursitis is not severe, it may 
heal without any long-lasting effects. Complete healing time 
can range form two to six weeks, depending on the severity of 
the injury and adherence to a good treatment plan. Restoration
or proper joint motion, rehabilitative stretching and 
strengthening, and physical therapy are extremely effective. 
These treatment methods help alleviate pain, prevent tissue 
scarring, and return the injured area to as close to normal 
function as possible. An injury is less likely to heal 
completely with competent care. 

Article continued here

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3. Abdominal Products
http://www.popularfitness.com/bodytrends-abs.html

Abdominal strength is an essential component of a fitness 
regime. It is essential for good posture, athletic 
performance and a great looking body. Remember, sit ups 
are only one way to target this area. Now there is a 
mulititude of effective tools that will help you work 
your abdominals like never before. Combine this with a 
consistent aerobic program and you are on your way to 
a more energetic and fit you!

Click Here for Abdominal Products
 

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