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- Eccentric Contractions: Build a Better BodyDiscover how mixing up your traditional weight training routine with eccentric contractions can better increase your muscular strength and size.
- Tips on Using Contractions in Your WritingThere's a time to use contractions in a sentence and a time to edit them out. When determining the correct use of contractions in a sentence, there are a few things to consider and even a test to ensure that the contraction fits.
- NFL in Need of ContractionThis article discusses why the NFL needs to remove some of its teams and suggests a few possible candidates.
Best Android Pregnancy AppsA review of five must have pregnancy apps for Android users.
Tampa Bay Rays Contraction Talk 2011Recent online rumors state that the Tampa Bays Rays will be contracted or relocated by the start of the 2015 season.
The Four Phases of Muscle ContractionThere are four distinct phases involved int he contraction of muscles. Each of these phases contributes to a muscles movements.- Pete Sisco's 10-Week Static Contraction Study ResultsMany bodybuilders are skeptical about static contraction. Many say that it doesn't work to build muscle mass and increase full-range strength. Read this article to find out about a study that proves all that wrong.
Averly: All Natural VBA2CThis is the story of my third child, born vaginally after two cesareans.- The Best Static Contraction Exercises for Gaining Lean Muscle MassStatic contraction in a great way to build muscle. Use this routine and you will make quick progress like you've never had before.
- Use Static Contraction for Awesome Muscle GrowthStatic contraction is one of the biggest things to hit the fitness world in a long time. It is gaining popularity as a great way to build muscle and strength in a short amount of time. You should give it a try!
Prodomal LaborWhat to think when you have regular contractions for several days that does not go away, but the doctors assure you no progress is being made...
Get Out of Contraction and into Expansion with Your Feelings About MoneySummary: In the first of a two-part article series, wealth coach Heather Wilson discusses feelings about money and how they are always positive or negative, never both at the same time.- Third Trimester and Early Labor Signs - Braxton Hicks and True Labor ContractionsLearn all you need to know about braxton hicks and how to distinguish between false labour and real contractions. Article includes effective ways to decrease the discomfort of braxton hicks.
- LeBron James May Have Said 'Contraction;' Do You Care?LeBron James allegedly said that the NBA should get rid of mediocre players and teams. Whether he did or did not, does it really matter?
- LeBron James Supports Contraction; Won't Gain Any New FansLeBron James spoke about his support of contraction with ESPN, but maybe he should have just stayed quiet on the issue at this time.
- NBA Contraction Could Be in Future of Basketball, but Which Teams?NBA contraction could happen soon if we take commissioner David Stern at face value. NBA contraction would remove teams from the league.
My Twins Were Born at Home!The story about how, despite my best efforts, my twins ended up being born at home on my bathroom floor!- Stages of LaborLabor and delivery may seem frightening and even confusing. By being better prepared and knowing what to expect, your labor and delivery is much less likely to be as frightening.
The Joy (and Pain) of Giving BirthA first-time mother's account of giving birth.- Spasmodic Dysphonia: What is it and What Causes It?A voice disorder caused by involuntary spasmodic movements of the muscles in the neck is defined medically as spasmodic dysphonia; another name for it is laryngeal dystonia.
- VBAC to CBAC: A JourneyAfter my first c-section, I spent hours upon hours researching VBAC. I did not want the choice taken from me when the time came to have my second son. In this article, I detail my journey from VBAC to CBAC.
- Premature Rupture of the Membranes and CytotecPremature rupture of the membranes occurs when the water breaks before contractions start. When this happens, labor is often induced, sometimes with Cytotec, to prevent infection.
- Pregnancy 101: How to Tell If You're Really in LaborIt can be difficult to know whether those contractions you're feeling are the real deal or just your body playing tricks on you. Use this "symptom checker" to help you determine whether today is the day you've been waiting for for nine months!
- Labor PreparationGetting ready for labor and delivery is tough -- especially when the doctor limits activity.
- The Real Deal on Static Contraction TrainingStatic Contraction Training focuses on the middle of 3 phases of weight movement: Positive, Static and Negative
- NBA Legend Jerry West in Favor of Contraction in NBAJerry West made some controversial statements about contracting NBA teams from the league, and while it seems negative on the surface, some analysts are supporting the idea.
- ECG Testing with College Basketball PlayersThis is a proposal for a study for ECG testing with college basketball players.
- Tips to Increase Your Muscular SpeedDiscover the secret to improved muscular contraction speed and improve your performance.
Pregnancy Week 39: The First Signs of Labor and LighteningAll you can do during pregnancy week thirty-nine is wait for the first signs of labor. Your baby will start to descend into your pelvis by your thirty-ninth week of pregnancy.- Braxton Hicks Contractions in PregnancyAm I in labor? Learn more about Braxton Hicks Contractions during pregnancy.
- Eccentric or Concentric? Study Determines Pros and Cons of Different Muscle Contractions for TrainingThis article reviews recent research on the advantages and disadvantages of training using eccentric and concentric muscle contractions.
- How to Easily Time ContractionsTiming your contractions to some pregnant women can be a scary thing to even think about. No worries, it is one of the easiest parts of being pregnant.
- Jump Higher - Isometric and Eccentric Strength TrainingThere are three types of muscle contraction: concentric, isometric, and eccentric. Most people will never do isometric or eccentric-focused strength training, but it can be highly effective if done properly.
Top 10 Childbirth SurprisesFirst time or not, childbirth is never quite what you expect.
Pregnancy Week 32: Braxton Hicks Contractions and Kick CountsIs it true labor or Braxton Hicks contractions? Here's what Braxton Hicks contractions feel like.- Guidelines on Handling Your Contractions and LaborThe first stages of labor can last a few hours or even a couple of days. Rather than panicking and calling everyone you know, follow these simple steps.
The Birth of Our SonGabriel's birth was incredible. It was the hardest thing I have ever done - mentally and physically - and the most mind-blowing experience I've ever had.- The Natural Birth of a Second Child: One Woman's Birth StoryA detail of a medication free labor and delivery of a second child
LaborEven after all the pain I went through, I would not change a thing.- Signs of Silent LaborMany pregnant women are affected by what is known as silent labor. Silent labor is when a woman is in labor, but does not feel the pain of the contractions.
