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- ***Book Review: Strength Training Anatomy - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Fitness & Exercise. Fitness & Exercise can improve one’s overall physique, as well as their health, mind, and attitude. Amy Lundberg is the Official Guide to Fitness & Exercise. Strength Training Anatomy, by Frederic Delavier, ...
Views: 1831 - ***Definition: Fitness And Exercise Diet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisWhat keeps a triathlon athlete going in spite of the heat and long hours of vigorous physical activity is a properly hydrated and fueled body. In endurance sports, nutrition is equivalent to keeping oneself hydrated at all times, especially during the game. If you don’t give yourself the proper ...
Views: 1296 - ***Definition: Lifestyle Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisI met her at a networking group early one morning. Lacy (name changed for privacy reasons) was in her 40s and had a lot going for her. She was intelligent, well spoken, and confident in her ability to run her own Law Firm as an attorney. Lacy was able to enjoy many things in life that others ...
Views: 2432 - ***Definition: Home Exercise Program - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisHow many times have you heard someone say, "I can't really follow through with an exercise program because I'm just too busy" or "I got caught up in traffic" or "That gym instructor is just way too fast and too tough for me"? If that sounds like you, then you probably need an exercise program ...
Views: 4617 - ***Definition: Exercise Strength Training - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisHave you ever thought or daydream about having a more powerful and a simply stunning body? You can achieve such results by getting up on your feet now and start working out the resistance training way. If you have seen exercises that work the muscles properly by including the use of weights, ...
Views: 1518 - ***Definition: Exercise Tips - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisAs our lives become more complex, we need creative time-management twists to juggle all the things we want to do. This article will give you tips on how to fit exercise into your busy schedule, even if you have a sedentary lifestyle. The first step is to drop the all-or-nothing, ...
Views: 1264 - What Are The Symptoms Of Scar Tissue - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert LangardWhen dealing with the word heal in this article we will think of that word in relation to scar tissue is loaded up on the location of a traumatic injury. The scar tissue known as fibrosis usually decreases the natural movement of the injured area and gives a “tethered” effect. A ...
Views: 5907(1 vote) - The Process Of Painful Scar Tissue Removal - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert LangardScar tissue forming near the nerve root is called epidural fibrosis. This epidural fibrosis is a common occurrence after back surgery has been preformed. The formation of scar tissue is part of a normal healing process the body goes through after spine surgery. Unfortunately the build-up of ...
Views: 4674 - The Classic Things You Will Do To "Shoot Yourself In The Foot" - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Charles StaleyFormer World karate champion and popular action star Chuck Norris was once asked if he ever made mistakes, upon which he replied "no." Seeing the surprised and somewhat incredulous reaction of the interviewer, Norris continued by explaining that sure, he makes mistakes all the time, but only ...
Views: 1305 - What Does Keeping An Exercise And Nutrition Journal Have To Do With Losing Weight?--Everything! - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Kevin ValluzziFrom your exercise (strength training and cardio) to your food intake, keeping track of it all will surely lead to a quicker improvement in both of these areas, which in turn leads to a more successful weight loss. I GUARANTEE! What do you mean by “keeping track of it”? What I mean ...
Views: 592 - Psychology Of Strength - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Joshua Hewett“True strength comes from within”. We've all heard similar sayings. Most successful athletes know that their mindset plays a strong role in their performance. Many recreational athletes and trainees also realize on some level that their thoughts and moods affect their workouts. But very ...
Views: 2781(2 votes) - Some Aspects Of Muscle Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Terje EllingsenWhen we talk about muscle fitness, most people think of bodybuilding; developing muscles for the sole purpose of muscle building. It is absolutely great that people understand that converting fat to muscles is a necessity in our society, since the average body fat percentage is too high and ...
Views: 816 - Is Running A Good Way To Get In Shape? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Mike StapenhurstRunning is an excellent way to burn calories and get in shape. In fact it is one of the most efficient aerobic exercises in terms of calories burnt per hour. The table below compares some of the common types of aerobic exercise: - Running ..........750 calories per hour - Swimming........500 ...
Views: 3622 - Sciatica… 3 Reasons Why You Still Have It - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Graeme TeagueSciatica… you know the pain that travels down your leg and makes life so horrible at times. Your back pain is affecting your life; you can’t do so many activities you once could. You may have sought treatment from many different practitioners, you may even have purchased many products off the ...
Views: 1170 - Fitness Equipment For Your Home; When You're Tired Of Fitness Centers - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Terje EllingsenHave you noticed how the body changes depending on the amount of exercise that you take? Seeing celebrities in the media with perfect bodies can make anyone want to buy some fitness equipment instantly. Regular exercise can make a huge difference to not only your condition but of course also to ...
Views: 695 - Weight Loss Tips – Right Ways To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Dr John AnneIf you are really worried about your increasing weight, and you have decided to make a serious U turn on it, the most important thing you need to follow is to have a positive approach in your life. For that purpose, you should follow some well-structured and well-designed weight loss tips in ...
Views: 578 - Fitness Tips; Stay Fit All Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Terje EllingsenIf you strive for fitness, all great fitness tips you get should be read with passion. We all want a good health, and we want to stay fit. Some people find it hard to become fit and healthy. Overweight people are battling to lose pounds with diets and workouts and after a few weeks they give up ...
Views: 921 - Hit A Plateau? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from imran ilahiI often come across people in the gym who have not changed their exercise program for the last 6-12 months and are wondering why they are not losing any body fat. If you are eating the same foods and performing the same exercise routines week in week out and not noticing any decrease in body ...
Views: 1161 - How To Run Your Best Marathon - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Mike StapenhurstAfter all the training, marathon day is finally here! You look out the window to see what the weather looks like, and check the local temperature. Will you meet your marathon goal? Or will you be struggling into the finish…? A well thought-out race strategy will help you run the best marathon ...
Views: 597 - How To Prepare Yourself For A Game And Avoid Injuries - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellPhysical sports have become the modern stage on which man can showcase the best of his characteristics; his determination to win, and the grace of his movement. But participating in this kind of sports can never be a walk in the park. The amount of preparation and focus that any athlete has to ...
Views: 622 - Extreme Fitness; When The Ordinary Gets Too Boring - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Terje EllingsenExtreme fitness can help you in a variety of ways. If you are a bodybuilder, it can help you get ripped while you gain lean mass. If you want to step up your cardio, extreme fitness can help you become aerobically superior. As an athlete, extreme fitness can really help you to step up your ...
Views: 1439 - Easy Fast Weight Loss Ideas - How To Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Alien ShengIn today's world, where everybody is getting conscious about looking good, it has become all the more necessary to keep oneself in shape. Many argue diet- or weight loss programs offering fast weight loss to be questionable and consider them "too good to be true". While this is true with most ...
Views: 1892 - Tips For Finding A Good Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2007 from Terje EllingsenWhen you're looking for a good weight loss program, there are a few things that you should keep in mind. Part of finding the right weight loss program for you is making sure that it fits in with your life and lifestyle. Below, take look at a few things that you should look for when you are ...
Views: 701 - Who Are You Calling Old? It's Never Too Late To Start Exercising - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Kenn KihiuNot only is it the oldest excuse in the book, it’s the #1 excuse. The fascinating thing about the human body is that it adapts to our environment. If you tell it, “Hey we are sitting all day doing nothing,” it will respond and say, “Okay, since you are not moving, I will ...
Views: 563 - Weight Maintenance Controls - Fantasy Or Reality Based? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonThe obesity epidemic in America has created huge challenges for our culture and the fitness community of professionals. The good news is that more and more eyes are opening to the problem, the challenge and the long term outcomes. Many of our grandparents were challenged by the thought of ...
Views: 1198 - 7 Common Obstacles To Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Paula SandersLosing weight not only makes a person feel better, but also enhances their overall health. Dieting and participating in regular exercise is often much easier said than done, as everyday temptations can cause one to waver from intended goals. Even a stressful day has the potential to sideline ...
Views: 6427 - Successful Weight Loss Program That Can Flush Out Toxins - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sharon BellShedding thirty to forty pounds in a span of thirty days or less can be something of a feat for most people. If you are an overweight person, there is a big chance that you are a lover of food; and cutting back the extra baggage at such rate and in such time is like inviting a whale to walk on ...
Views: 930 - A Body Fat Scale Can Give You Some Useful Information - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Terje EllingsenFor many people whether overweight or not, having their body fat measured with a body fat scale is an embarrassing procedure. Measuring body fat seem to be a reflection of measuring how unattractive the person is to society, and how unfit and unhealthy the person is. Using a body fat scale is ...
Views: 730 - The Computer Junkie's Guide to Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Craig HarperYou see, there are several Craigs. There's a scary thought. There's Craig the Business Dude. Craig the Exercise Guy. Craig the Coach, Teacher, Motivator, Mentor bloke. Craig the Philanthropist, who wants to do some good. Craig the Performer, who loves an audience. And then there's Craig the ...
Views: 895 - How Quitting The Habit Of Smoking Can Make You Fat - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Sharon BellHere's a story of a man who used to smoke three packs of cigarettes a day. For his recent birthday, he decided to quit smoking and, expecting a reward for his resolution, he asked his wife for something that can go from zero to 200 in under five seconds. So his wife, not wanting to disappoint ...
Views: 623 - The Fat Blogger. - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Craig HarperLadies and gentleman of the jury, it is my contention that the blogoshpere is in fact a dangerous place to live. Bad for one's physical health. Nice place to visit... but not to inhabit. And today, I intend to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that there exists an indisputable relationship ...
Views: 940 - 24 Hour Fitness; The Bigges And Best? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from Terje EllingsenI have been to a few fitness centers during my life. As a foreigner from a small country I had become familiar with a standard that is not precisely overwhelming, but have given me decent training tools, exercise equipment and fitness coaching good enough for me. When I entered the USA a few ...
Views: 1077 - Effective Bodybuilding Neck Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Edwin A StevenNew bodybuilders very often overlook bodybuilding neck exercises. Others however, include neck exercises only at the end of a workout session and consider it to be of lower priority. They concentrated on building the abdominals, chest, biceps and shoulders to get the nice v-shaped sculptured ...
Views: 1082 - Fitness Tips for Fall - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2007 from Paul ReeveFall is here but does that mean that your fitness goals will be blown way like the leaves from the trees? Exercising at the gym can yield some amazing results, but if you have not done this before you may feel uneasy about starting. It is easy to think that everyone knows what they are doing ...
Views: 887 - Fitness Programs - Which One Is Best? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Terje EllingsenOne of the most difficult things to do when you want to get fit is to choose among all the fitness programs out there. So, what are the criteria for choosing one of these fitness programs? It depends on your initial level of fitness. You see, some fitness programs are aimed at different levels ...
Views: 798 - Top 10 Tips For A Safe Yet Effective Weight Training Workouts - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Mateen SWould you like to increase your lifts as much as 50% with a few workout tips which are safe yet amazingly effective? Then read these Top 10 tips to make your next workout your best workout ever! Weight Training is the No. 1 athletic activity in the world but less than 10% people perform ...
Views: 687 - Exercise Less For Fat Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Scott Tousignant97% of the people that I see working out in the gym are totally wasting their time. You may argue with me and say that “Something is better than nothing”, but you are only kidding yourself. How may people do you see in the gym who have been working out on a regular basis for years, ...
Views: 1378 - 7 Tips For Buying The Best Shoes Online - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Arthur RaiseThe internet has shoe stores. Gone are the days when you had to visit shoe stores try on shoes and then buy a pair and trudge home. The latest trend is to buy shoes online at great prices. The World Wide Web has shoe websites that offer many brands, designs, colors, and choices all at prices ...
Views: 1362 - Bringing Out The Abdominal Muscles - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Darren O ConnellWhen it comes to exercises for the abdominal muscles you’re spoilt for choice, there are so many to choose from. That’s great but which ones are the most effective is the question and in what order. There are many ineffective abs exercises out there, so it is important to spend time and energy ...
Views: 1169 - How Flexible Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Tracey MallettThe following are three ways to test your flexibility. The idea of testing is to become aware of how tightness with certain muscle groups can lead to injury if you are not careful during fitness workouts. Test One: Hamstring Flexibility test Props needed: tape measure and either a small ...
Views: 1271 - How To Get Started In Running - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2007 from Mike StapenhurstRunning is a great way to get in shape and keep fit. If you’ve decided to start a running program for whatever reason – to get in shape, to lose weight, etc – then you need to follow some basic guidelines. If you are over-weight or really out of shape get a check-up from your physician before ...
Views: 1480 - How To Lose Weight & Keep Your Family Healthy by Eliminating Toxins in Your Environment - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Dr. Jerome GreenbergEach year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviews about 1700 new compounds that industry is seeking to introduce. Only a quarter of the 82,000 chemicals in use in the US have ever been tested for toxicity. The ones that have been examined, have not been tested in combination with all ...
Views: 529 - Your Perfect Workout - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDNWhat does your perfect workout mean? Is it a stroll in the park, taking a class, a rigorous hour of tennis, or using the stairmaster during your favorite TV show? Maybe it means focusing on your breath in a yoga class, stretching your muscles with pilates or running to your favorite songs. While ...
Views: 781 - Benefits of Regular Dance Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Kenn KihiuWe all know that we need regular exercise to get or keep our bodies in top shape. Working up a sweat not only helps us burn fat and lose weight, it can protect us from heart disease, diabetes, maybe even some forms of cancer. But exercising doesn't have to be something you dread doing every ...
Views: 900 - Child Obesity - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2007 from Melissa AllenHave you noticed more children with weight problems today than ten or twenty years ago? If so, it’s not your imagination, child obesity is a bigger problem now more than ever before. Some of you may know a child with a serious weight disorder, or maybe you even have a child of your own with a ...
Views: 815 - Best Way To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2007 from Michael MalegaI hope that the following clause will help you to better understand this topic. There actually is no “best way to lose weight” as such which will fit each and every person crossed the board. Since everyone is unlike and is unequaled in their own way, it can be safely said that each ...
Views: 879 - Blow Up Your Biceps With Supersets - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from John HowardSupersetting involves performing one exercise; and then, without any rest, performing a second exercise that works a similar or opposing muscle group. Only after performing both exercises in sequence do you rest for a couple of minutes. Then you perform your next superset. In Pumping Iron, ...
Views: 7648(2 votes) - Infrared Saunas - A Healthier Alternative - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Isabella SamovskyAn infrared sauna is a sauna that uses heaters to emit an infrared radiant. Infrared (IR) radiation is electromagnetic radiation that penetrates the body and heats through a process called conversion. Infrared saunas do not use steam like traditional saunas. A specific type of heater that ...
Views: 1236 - Can You Have A Flat Stomach? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2007 from Larenzo ReidYes You Can! This past weekend UC Fitness conducted a seminar at For Sister's Only (FSO) called "Do Food Labels Lie." The answer was yes and no. Some lie, some don't and most are miss-leading! The secondary idea concerned how to have a flat stomach and how can you achieve one. First the ...
Views: 833 - Who Else Wants to Know How to Get Rid of Lower Back Pain Once and For All… in 3 simple steps! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Graeme TeagueLower Back Pain will cause you grief soon. Are you a sufferer already? Are you one of the thousands of adults that have lower back pain? Do you wake up in the morning and groan with pain as you try to get out of bed? Just think of all the activities you could do again if you didn’t have that ...
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