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- Back Toning Exercise - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Jennifer AdolfsWho doesn’t want a toned, attractive back? Especially when the summer months loom and you are unenthusiastically facing swimsuit season, or during the holiday season as you eye that glittery, back-baring party dress. A well-developed upper back gives you that appealing V-shape, which ...
Views: 5752 - Why HIIT Training Is Your Wonder Fat Loss Exercise. - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Greg McKenzieBefore we talk about HIIT Training, what if I told you that all you knew about weight loss through exercise was wrong? In fact, not only wrong but would gain you weight over time? So what exercise is so ineffective for weight loss? If your first thought was in a crowded gym, pounding a treadmill ...
Views: 1776 - French Exercise Secrets - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dinneen DietteWhen I lived in France, it was almost a ritual - eat the Sunday afternoon meal, then take a leisurely walk. During the meal itself, conversations between family members and guests would flow back and forth. When dinner was over, the entire family (and any guests) would continue their ...
Views: 906 - Get Fit And Healthy Without The Agony - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Ellis MacKendrickMost fitness, weight loss and diet programs available in the market today advocate quick weight loss practices. These quick loss programs may actually be damaging your health and you will be less likely to keep the weight off in long term. The situation becomes a big issue and a potential ...
Views: 524 - Coconut Bliss: A Review - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from John DavidFear not, dear readers! My recent absence from blogging is not because of my very bad veganness or because I'm bored with ice cream. Unfortunately, I've been ill for a few months now, and haven't had the time or the energy to make up any new recipes. (And, no, before you ask, I am not ill ...
Views: 597 - Get Complete Idea About Stress In Children - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Jim AndrewsChildren are very sensitive to activities taking place around them and all these things affect them rapidly as compared to an adult. Different children have different phenomenon and different symptoms of reaction to stress. Youngsters commonly are not aware about these stress triggers. Symptoms ...
Views: 758 - Oh My Aching Feet…Foot Pain, Foot Fitness, & Pilates Exercises for Fantastic Feet! - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Aliesa GeorgeHere are a six interesting foot facts that I found recently from the while researching foot health and exercise on the web. • Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. • Women have about four ...
Views: 7437(1 vote) - Resistance Bands For Muscle Mass And Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Max KrishtulResistance bands, often referred to as resistance tubes or exercise bands, are the most underrated form of exercise in the fitness world. Whether your goal is to build lean muscle or shed off that excess body fat, a good set of elastic bands, when used properly, will help you accomplish your ...
Views: 2384 - 3 Exercises How To Burn Fat Like Triathletes - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from John McEwenMany people these days are dying to burn fat through exercises. They tend to be involved in a lot of exercises but most of them never see any significant results from their effect. Some say it is because they are doing all the wrong exercises that don't help them to burn fat. So, here are 3 ...
Views: 788 - Do You Want To Tone And Shape Your Body faster? Check Out The Latest Research… - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from shawn phillipsDo you want to tone and shape your body faster? Check out the latest research… One of the most common question I receive from my clients is how can I get results faster. Not many people realize how hard it is to gain muscle. Most people working out can only gain about a half a pound of muscle ...
Views: 681 - Quick Fixes and America - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from shawn phillipsQuick Fixes and America Look, I know it's frustrating and sometimes really depressing to not look the way you want to. Let me tell you a story.... When I worked in banking my waist was around 36 inches. Most people find that extremely hard to believe, but it was true. I was a bit overweight ...
Views: 633 - Tips to Staying Motivated And Getting Past Sticking Points - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from shawn phillipsMotivation Why people do anything in life is a topic worth exploring. In the case of toning and shaping your body, it is of the utmost importance to initially address this topic before going into a diet and exercise program. Many books will primarily focus on what to eat and how to perform ...
Views: 605 - Is It Better To Lift Weights Faster or Slower? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from shawn phillipsBuilding Muscle: Is lifting a weight faster better than lifting slower? Let me first start by defining the topic, “lifting a weight faster or lifting slower” This article is referring to the speed at which a person raises a given weight. For example, when a person is performing ...
Views: 1593 - Are Your Beliefs Affecting Your Training? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from shawn phillips"To believe or not to believe, that is the question..." Let's talk a little about your beliefs... What are beliefs? A belief is our programming, our values, our system to understand ourselves and the world around us. In many ways you become your beliefs. If a person believes that he is fat, ...
Views: 599 - Why Weightlifters A Weightlifting Guide - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Steve SamuelIn a world were physical fitness predetermines your status in society, a fitness weightlifting guide can be vital for those who are seeking to become more fit. But who really can benefit from weightlifting? Anybody can. No matter if you’re a beginner or more advanced weightlifter, anybody can ...
Views: 684 - Help, Due To Physical Problems I Have Difficulty Exercising - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Dzagbe Cudjoe"Oh, I can't exercise. I've got a bad knee. I can't lift my arms above shoulder height." How often we hear such statements. They may well be true but most problems need not stop a person from taking part in some form of keep fit activity. The difficulty for most people lies in discovering an ...
Views: 973 - Enjoy A Healthier Life: Fun Spring Activities You Can Do With Your Pooch - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from brian spilnerSpring is here. The weather is pleasant. You and your dog are both getting restless from being cooped up all winter. Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and play games together! Playing games with your dog can present a perfect opportunity for training. You can incorporate voice ...
Views: 610 - Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Gina ClarkWhether you are looking to lose a lot of weight or a little weight, here are some tips to help you lose weight faster and to stay motivated. Invest in a good scale that weighs to at least two hundredths of a pound and weigh yourself every day. You’ll be able to see smaller results, ...
Views: 886 - Why Living Food? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Carey KressWhy. Easily one of my favourite words in the English language. The age old question, really. I know my mother heard this question from me enough that it became a form of mild torture for her. It can be sassy, imploring, philosophical, fiery, gentle. And it plays itself out every day of our ...
Views: 911 - Exercise And The Soul - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Carey KressOkay, here we go. Exercise. You may think this will be a discussion on all the health benefits of moderate, regular exercise, statistics about the current obesity trends, or calculations about calories in and calories out. Well, it’s not. There are plenty of really good articles on those ...
Views: 965 - A Look On Diet Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Nick TanMany people nowadays are very much conscious about their own health and fitness. In addition to that, these people, and many others as well, are now having that desire to sculpt their bodies to achieve that magazine-cover look. As a result, gyms, health spas and other fitness centers have ...
Views: 662 - Yoga And Pilates: Equal But Not The Same! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Jennifer AdolfsYoga and Pilates are two different styles of exercise that give you some of the same benefits, but are still have very different results. Breathing: Yoga and Pilates style of breathing has similar and different effects. Yoga breath comes from the nostrils. When you breathe the inhale and ...
Views: 2097 - Water Aerobics Routines - Discover The Benefits Of Water Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Asad TufailWater aerobics routines are the best low impact resistance workouts. Everyone can benefit from these water exercises. Even if you can't swim, you can enjoy exercising in water. The thing I love about water exercises, I get such a great workout with minimal impact on my joints. A great advantage ...
Views: 1795 - How To Lose Weight You Can't Lose - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Clint PearmanThe Brain Science Solution To The Weight You Can't Lose The New Year is only days away, or maybe we are already weeks to months into the New Year, and millions of people have set goals to lose weight, improve their health, exercise more, join a fitness center and you name it. In fact many ...
Views: 1479 - World Tai Chi and Qigong Day - 04-26-08 - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Donald & Cheryl Lynne RubboA wave of healing will go around the world this Saturday, beginning at 10:00 and moving through all time zones, a global wave of goodwill providing a vision of hope and healing to a world hungry for such visions. Thousands of people from different cultures, religions, and every corner of the ...
Views: 1177 - Exercise Tips To Be Ready For Summer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Gina ClarkSummer is almost here. That means shorts, tank tops, bathing suits and bikinis. These clothes provoke a wide range of feelings. For those who are in great shape, all those feelings are positive. However, with only 10% of the population in the United States regularly working out, an ...
Views: 798 - Don't Be Put Into A Box! - Misconceptions About Weight Loss And Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Zario ManningWhen starting any weight loss and dieting regimen, people make assumptions based on common fitness myths, believing incorrectly that any plan will work for them. The reason that so many diets fail is that people refuse to understand that they are settling for a generic personal fitness program - ...
Views: 894 - Dancing Your Way Into Attracting Women - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Thadddeus FergusonThere is one thing that many fit and attractive women love to do and that is dance. Likewise, as a man the one place you want to go in order to attract women is where they go to dance. Now, your first reaction to this might be “I already am going to the dance clubs” which isn’t where women go ...
Views: 1062 - 2 Keys To Maximize Cardiovascular Workouts - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Denise JelinekTo maximize the effectiveness of your cardiovascular workouts, you must monitor and vary your exercise intensity and exercise choice. The most effective method of monitoring cardiovascular intensity is by your heart rate. However, to accurately determine at what heart rate you should be ...
Views: 940 - Weight Loss: Personal Trainer Or Personal Yoga Teacher? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from David MorganIf you're looking to lose weight, you may have considered hiring a personal trainer. Here are seven reasons to consider personalized yoga instruction instead of traditional gym-based personal training to help you meet your weight loss and fitness goals: 1. You never need to set foot in a gym or ...
Views: 975 - Get In Great Shape for The Summer: Tips To Lose Fat - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from shawn phillipsTo tone your body, gain muscle, and lose fat, you must really be willing to change your habits and lifestyle. I will be the first to tell you that it is not easy to lose fat. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency. From my experience with clients, I have found that ...
Views: 2148 - ShapeClub: A Progressive And Holistic Approach To Fitness. - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from shape clubShapeClub (http://www.shapeclub.com) provides a progressive and holistic approach to fitness. We believe that losing weight is just one component of a longer-term lifestyle change. By promoting healthy living and providing the right information, tools, motivation and most importantly experience, ...
Views: 561 - Energy Through Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from zular ronDo you find your energy levels slumping halfway through the day even when you've had a decent night's sleep? If you want to boost your energy levels without having to take boat loads of caffeine, try exercise. With just a few minutes of work a day, you'll find yourself energized and ready to go. ...
Views: 845 - Living A Healthy Lifestyle: The Food Of Champions - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Aunice ReedIf you treat your body well, it will serve you excellently. On the other hand, if you treat your body like crap, it will serve you like crap is supposed to---very poorly. Achieving something significant such as, starting a business, raising children, finishing an education, making a career ...
Views: 740 - Five Points To Achieve A Six Pack - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from jon allmarkThere is much false information out there when it comes to getting yourself a good set of six pack abs. Companies try and sell you the latest piece of workout equipment, which promises to give you the ultimate ab workout, and guarantee you a perfect six pack in weeks. The only thing that you can ...
Views: 648 - The Fat Belly Diet; Is That Something For You? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Terje EllingsenMany people struggle with their weight, but there's a new diet to consider that won't leave you feeling deprived and in fact even includes some of your favorite foods, including chocolate. Yes, that's right, you can lose weight and even eat chocolate if you want to. While it is simple and quite ...
Views: 981 - The Wall Drill : Build A Great Golf Shoulder Turn - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Kris RuiterWho wants easy power? Who wants more accuracy and better ball striking? Well…we all do. This month’s drill is designed to get you in a great backswing position so that you can develop consistent ball contact. That alone will help you it farther and straighter. All you need for this drill is ...
Views: 2851 - Keeping Up the New Year High - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Amy LundbergIt is usually starts around February, sometimes as late as March. The excuses come, "I can't exercise today because I have to go into the office early.….my son has a dentist appointment.......I’m just too tired today....... bottom line, the New Year euphoria wears off. If you feel yourself ...
Views: 1245 - Fitness For People Who Hate Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Joe StankowskiFIRST THINGS FIRST... Before we even start to think about ‘which exercise plan is the best’, it’s important to start with what you already know. It’s even MORE important to start with what you already ENJOY. (yes, I do realize we’re talking about exercise, but hear me out). At this point, ...
Views: 1405 - Activating Your Office Job - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Melissa AllenMany long hours in front of my laptop, along with some advice from my best friend, inspired this article—how to incorporate fitness into your office job and break up the hours spent on your computer. Lately it seems that time jumps leaps and bounds ahead whenever I sit down in front of my own ...
Views: 803 - Advantages Of Using Elliptical Machines - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Terje EllingsenMaking the perfect choice of an elliptical machine can be quite a challenge. There are just too many models with differing features available in the market. And as their prices vary greatly, one can easily be confused with all the advertisements on print and TV. But in picking out the best ...
Views: 1365 - Top Ten Muscle Building Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from jon allmarkWeight training is an extremely valuable way of training that should be considered by everyone. Whether you are trying to improve your strength, put on some major size, lose some fat or to improve your performance in specific sports, weight training is essential for the highest level of success. ...
Views: 873 - Lumbar Back Support: Get Rid Of Chronic Back Pain - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Matt HudsonChronic back pain has affected many people throughout the world. If a person is suffering from chronic back pain, then it needs to be cured on time or else it can lead to complications. Lumbar is the back support in the human anatomy that helps supporting the entire weight of the body. Due to ...
Views: 803 - Intermittent Fasting - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Mikki ReillyIn years past, the practice of fasting was usually associated with religious or spiritual customs and traditions. But now, a growing number of fitness enthusiasts are beginning to include intermittent fasts in their lives, depending on goals and circumstances, as a way to lose fat and improve ...
Views: 1539 - The Dangers Of Mold Growth In Your Home - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Remy NaMold belongs to the fungi kingdom and is part of the natural environment. Outdoor molds play a significant part in the environment by breaking down the deceased matter such as dead trees and fallen leaves. Molds that grow at home indoors should be best avoided. Mold has some resemblance with ...
Views: 1041 - Do Not Let Mold Reduce Your Property Value - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Remy NaMolds are not plants, animals, or bacteria, they are classified under a group called fungi. This group also includes other fungi such as the much relished common button mushroom used on pizza, (Agaricus bisporus) and hundreds of other edible and deadly and even halluchgenic mushrooms. Molds ...
Views: 862 - Beware Of Hidden Mold - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Remy NaMolds are a chunk of the natural environment that share humans love of the home environment. The only thing lacking for mold to grow indoors in moisture. Provide moisture and you have a very hardy pet. They exhibit similarities to bacteria and plants, but truly they are neither a plant nor ...
Views: 731 - Tips On Mold Control - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Remy NaMolds, are members of the fungi kingdom, they are not plants because among other things they lack chlorophyll. However they are plant like in some respects, for example like some simple plants such as mosses and ferns molds generate seed like reproductive particles called spores that are ...
Views: 920 - Significance Of A Mold Inspection Report - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Remy NaBecause mold spores are tiny and airborne seed like particles that are designed to float on every air stream, you can locate mold spores everywhere indoors as well as outdoors. When mold spores settle and start to grow in a moist indoor environment mold spore levels and mold odor levels may ...
Views: 770 - Health Benefits Of Gardening - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchGardening is one of those hobbies which can be enjoyed by almost anybody. From the very young to the very old, from the very healthy to those with poor health or some form of disability, all types of person can enjoy various types of gardening. For those adults who are strong and healthy ...
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