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could you tell me what are benefits of an indoor exercise bike and a outdoor exercise bike?

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Both: Are excellent ways of getting cardio exercise. Many people people find outdoor biking to better hold their interest, and therefore produce better results. Indoor bikes are safer, of course, so if there is any reason to be concerned about one's ability to ride an outdoor bicycle safely, indoor it should be!

Question 2

correlation between exercise mountain bike amd gimn vs general health benefits is scientifily supported?benefits of movement?work eight hours sitted..

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Yes: There is a plethora of literature that supports that movement and exercise promote better health. There are many people that have sedentary jobs. That can be combated by getting up several times an hour to move around and with what you do in your time off. Mountain biking is excellent exercise so keep doing that. Good luck.

Question 3

although it is part of my routine during the cooler months, does it really benefit me walking in the heat in florida, as opposed to, a stationary bike?

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Walking: Walking is great any time of year, unless you have a specific pulmonary issue with the heat and humidity. It is good to vary your exercise and workout routine to use different muscle groups.

Question 4

can you please talk about of the health benefits of bike riding?

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Bicycling: Bicycling has a # of health benefits. It is excellent for aerobic fitness. It works the quadriceps, gluteal muscles & hamstrings. It can often be performed safely when other weight bearing aerobic exercises might be contraindicated.  It is good for weight loss  &/or maintenance.

Question 5

what is the benefit of agava?

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Please see below: Although i did not find much literatures and research; however, it has been marketed as hair tonic making it softer, smoother and shinier.

Question 6

what are the benefits of a raw diet?

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Less calories: Raw takes longer time to eat, and slows you down, Im assuming mostly fruits and vegetables, so lower in calories as well, which is high in fiber and help in blood sugar control and weight loss. I don't suggest raw meat or fish due to parasites and bacteria. (especially in ground meat, chicken or turkey.
Good luck to you

Question 7

what are benefits of  dark chocolate?

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New health claim: Some think chocolate can improve blood circulation. It contains flavanols which might help reduce risk for heart disease and improve blood pressure. A big chocolate manufacturer, barry callebaut, recently presented data on those positive benefits and got support from the european food safety authority http://online.Wsj.Com/article/sb10001424052702304388004577532811491380258.Html moderation is key!

Question 8

what are the benefits of greek yogurt?

Accepted Answer

Tastes yummy.: Nice flavor and consistency too. There is no food intrinsically better than another.  Yogurt is just another part of a healthy and balanced diet.

Question 9

what are documented benefits of prayer?

Accepted Answer

A personal matter: Prayer can make you feel good inside. It is useful for believers as it allows for an external comfort for ones problems. Tests of prayer for specific outcomes have never proven better than random. So it is not used medically but can be used personally.

Question 10

what are some of the benefits of ginger?

Accepted Answer

YMMV: Some reports of anti-nausea properties. When i tried it, i puked more. The science on it is mixed.

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/ginger#science.

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