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- The Incredible Efficiency Of Metabolic Resistance Training - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2011 from Jorg MardianIf you’re like many and searching for that ultra effective workout through various sources, you may end up on the wrong side of confusion. Perhaps you read a book which states the best way to work out. Maybe a recent magazine article told you something else, or what about the trainer at the gym ...
Views: 1069 - Childhood Obesity - A Troubling Problem With a Treatable Solution - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jorg MardianLet's talk frankly about a subject causing a great deal of concern with health professionals today, namely childhood obesity. According to Statistics Canada, the percentage of Canadian children and adolescents who are overweight or obese has climbed from 15% in 1979, to 26% in 2004. That's a ...
Views: 1078 - Beware of Chair Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Jorg MardianThe news is in and it's not pretty. It seems that cozy and upholstered chair at home or place of work, may be bad for us. Yes, even the height adjusted and ergonomic variety has not escaped the scrutiny of modern science. Some employees (even the self-employed) have to sit for up to 31 of 40 ...
Views: 1024 - The Fallacy Of Increased Life Expectancy - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Jorg MardianAccording to life expectancy statistics, we're living longer than any time in history. In fact, in less than a century, approximately 30 years seem to have been added to our collective life spans. This creation of old age is said to be the most important adaptive change the human species has ...
Views: 2101 - Is There Nicotine Or MSG in Tim Hortons Coffee? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianFor good health, everything should be practiced in moderation, especially drinking coffee. But for millions, the drinking of this dark caffeine enriched liquid is an entrenched morning ritual. The coffee of choice in Canada comes in a dark brown cup with two bright red words pasted on the front ...
Views: 5131(1 vote) - Calorie Restriction May Lead to Long Term Weight Gain - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianWhen you want to lose weight, a very low-calorie diet often seems to be the most attractive approach. After all, the faster you lose weight the better, right? Not a chance. Low calorie diets, especially those under 1200 calories a day are at best short-lived attempts at dieting, and at worst ...
Views: 756 - What's So "Ideal" About The Ideal Protein Diet? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianA diet that has been floated about in the USA since February 2008, but has been available in Canada for 10 years and in Europe for 20 years is called the "Ideal Protein Diet." It was developed by a French doctor, Dr Tran Tien Chanh, initially intended for French Olympic athletes, allowing them ...
Views: 3095 - How To Beat Emotional Cravings For Food - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianOne of the biggest concerns of women is that they eat emotionally. In other words, there are times in the life of women when all they think about is food, and that desire for a particular food becomes so intense that great lengths are taken to satisfy their cravings. Picture this: You have a ...
Views: 770 - Lose Weight And Improve Health With Spices - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianAdding some spice to your foods may do more than give them a kickin' flavour, they may also give a subtle boost to your metabolism. New research indicates that spices, including turmeric and cinnamon, may help in the fight to lose excess body weight. A Penn State University study shows that ...
Views: 762 - Make The Critical Decision Towards Good Health - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianIt's surprising how outdated some training methods still are today, what with all the new advances in techniques. Gyms usually have rows of machines, but this type of training lends itself to slow muscle building, not rapid fat loss. So the average person hopes a brisk walk on the treadmill or ...
Views: 700 - The Bruce Lee Philosophy of Extreme Training Results - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jorg MardianWhen we think of Bruce Lee, what comes to mind is a uniquely special martial artist who was on top of his game compared to his contemporaries. In other words, his combat methods were far away superior to other practitioners, and there's a good reason why. Although I'm not advocating martial ...
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