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- Are These Five Exercises The Fountain of Youth? - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from marty meshekMillions of Americans are suffering from obesity. Along with that comes a huge lack in energy. Can these five exercises developed by Tibetan monks over a thousand years ago and brought to the West in the 1930's by a British Colonel be the answer to what we are all looking for? The Five ...
Views: 718 - A Quick Fix for Sagging, Heavy Eyelids - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandDroopy eyelids are a sure sign that Mother Nature has arrived to make your face look old. You know the look and the feel of heavy lids - they seem to have a mind of their own. You constantly lift your forehead when you are speaking and your eyes may begin to feel a tiredness that just doesn't ...
Views: 16329(2 votes) - Best Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2006 from Kim RoachAn impressive physique is never complete without a strong mid-section. Not to mention, strong abs are essential for many sports and other physical activities. To sculpt strong abs, you must have a strong base of nutritional meals and targeted ab exercises. However, it's sometimes hard to know ...
Views: 1095 - Buying Equipment for a Home Gym: What You Should Know First - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2006 from Karen GatesSo you’ve gone through all the options and decided that a home gym is right for you. After all it’s convenient, private and can save you money by not paying for a gym membership. You know what’s coming next. You have to plunk down 200, 500, maybe even 2,000 dollars to get the system that you ...
Views: 638 - Diet The High-Tech Way: Fitness Club Software Provides Unparelled Tools - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2006 from Karen GatesEverything is high tech these days. So why not go electronic with dieting and exercise too? It’s the new hip way to reach your health and fitness goals. Originally, online dieting was designed to let you customize a weight loss plan to your own pace. Fitness equipment, low fat cookbooks, ...
Views: 664 - Using Yoga In Improve Your Health and Well Being - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2006 from Douglas AlpWith all the television infomercials on gadgets and videos on improving one’s health and wellbeing there is one strong hold on low impact exercise that not only improves your body but also improves the psychological state which give your entire body the sense of positive well being. By being ...
Views: 1689 - Ten Steps to Improve Your Fitness Health - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2006 from Paul ReeveThe following are 10 steps to improve your fitness health. Even athletes who are incredibly fit may not be really healthy. They often tread a fine line between health and illness or injury. 1) Your health will improve if you minimize the number of tablets that you take. Paracetamol may seem ...
Views: 733 - Treadmill Running Tips - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2006 from Susie CortrightRunning is a beautiful way to get fit. It is so simple and so basic, and while it can be difficult at first, the rewards come quickly to those who persist. Running is also one of the most efficient ways to burn calories. As a cardiovascular exercise, it reduces the risk of certain diseases, ...
Views: 891 - Physical Therapy for the Lower Back: How to Prevent and Treat Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyLower back pain is one of the most common causes of job-related disability and why some people miss work. It is also the second most common neurological ailment in the United States, second only to headache. In fact, approximately 80% of adults in Western countries have, at some point, ...
Views: 1800 - Enjoy a healthier lifestyle with more fruits and vegetables - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyEveryone agrees on the importance of eating more fruits and vegetables, but not enough people are following this important advice. Dietary experts recommend that every person should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Increasing your consumption of fruits and ...
Views: 706 - Bodybuilding Tips To An Amazing Gym Workout - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIncreasing muscle from your gym workout has never been easier. Today, more and more scientific information enables bodybuilders to generate muscle at a much quicker rate than previously seen in the past. The sad aspect of this is when a majority of bodybuilders don't get the correct gym ...
Views: 4525(1 vote) - Kids Fitness Ideas, From Equipment to Circuit Training - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2006 from David LeonhardtGo ahead...blame it on the big screen. Which begot the small screen. Which spawned millions of microscreens...most of them in the palms and pockets of our children. Kids today just do not get enough exercise. The Lure of the couch and the screens is leading to record levels of obesity in ...
Views: 6215(1 vote) - Nutrition – What are the Nutritional Needs? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyNutrition as it applies to our daily lives means that we take in what we need to maintain our body’s healthy state. Nutrition has become an important word thanks to the involvement of the USDA in our daily food requirements, and the FDA’s involvement in determining what is and is not dangerous ...
Views: 670 - Understanding Fats and carbohydrates and their role in a healthy diet - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyIn recent times it would give the impression that fats and carbohydrates have both gotten a bad rap. First it was fat that was the culprit in all dietary ills, and low fat diets were all the rage. Then the two switched places, with carbohydrates being the bad guys and fat reigning ...
Views: 698 - Mind Over Matter: Key Strategies for Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyKatie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years. From Weight Watchers to the Zone to Sugar Busters, she feels as if she has tried them all. While she has had moderate success in losing weight from time to time, she has never found a long-term weight loss ...
Views: 4414 - Weightlifing Proves To Beat Cardiovascular Training In Fat Loss - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIs cardiovascular exercise or weightlifting the most effective for losing body fat? This is a very common question I hear almost on a daily basis. Many fitness enthusiasts feel cardiovascular, or aerobic activity is the most effective training method to lose body fat. Exercisers feel the lower ...
Views: 1064 - Do You Know Exercise Promotes Better Quality Sleep For You? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Cecelia YapSleep experts say exercise is powerful because it has the effects similar to sleeping pills, but minus all the pills’ ugly side effects! If you have trouble sleeping, you should consider exercise as an option as it could help to relieve your sleep problem and you have better quality sleep, ...
Views: 1117 - Weight Loss and the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Aaron PottsDepending on the circles that you run in, you may or may not have heard about a very powerful force in your life that is called the Law of Attraction. It’s powers are literally limitless and utilizing those powers is absolutely free of charge! Who doesn’t want Unlimited Cosmic Power without ...
Views: 1744 - Blood Pressure and Medications - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2006 from Ray KellyIf you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, chances are you will be prescribed some kind of medication. However, you should be aware of the fact that drugs are not the only solution to the problem. For instance, changes in diet, exercise, and stress levels can also have an impact on ...
Views: 619 - The Glycemic Index: Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2006 from Ray KellyA Doctor at the University of Toronto developed the glycemic index (note: this is sometimes spelled glycaemic) in the early 80’s. At first the index was utilized as a means for diabetics to gauge the insulin demand of the foods they ate. It wasn’t until later that dieticians realized the ...
Views: 733 - 7 Days to a Healthier Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kathryn BeachAll too often, when we think of how we would like to change our lives for the better, we think of large changes that will radically change our everyday lives forever. Let me help you get started with some simple guidelines ...All too often, when we think of how we would like to change our lives ...
Views: 998 - Is Your Face a Couch Potato? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandThe latest workout craze is Facial Fitness, according to Beth Teitell, Boston Herald newspaper writer and NPR commentator. “Your butt, it turns out, doesn’t have the only cheeks that need exercise”, she writes when interviewing Cynthia Rowland, facial fitness coach to the stars. Cynthia ...
Views: 1165 - Who's Your Guru? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2006 from Brian AndersonThe other day I was talking to a guy at the health club I just joined. (Never had time when I was working for someone else.) We started talking about our personal trainers. If you aren't familiar with the term, these are fitness experts who are educated to design work-out routines based on an ...
Views: 591 - Summer Fitness for Busy Women: 4 Quick Exercises To Stay Firm During Bikini Season - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2006 from Tracey MallettIt’s summertime, and the living is easy – except when you have to think about putting on an itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini! But don’t worry, there’s still time to get in shape to strut your stuff on the beach or the boardwalk! These tried-and-tested exercises can give you quick ...
Views: 1082 - Muscle Building Mindset Makes Mass - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorDo you want to build muscle as quickly as possible? If so, are you training with the proper muscle mindset? For optimal success, prior to entering the gym, you must be willing to train like a warrior. The muscle building mindset doesn't start once you begin training, but prior to setting ...
Views: 1204 - Exercises For Busy Moms: 4 Quick, But Effective Exercises To Keep Busy Moms Strong - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2006 from Tracey MallettWe all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise - but most especially for women with babies or small kids. There’s the sleep-deprivation factor, no time and priority changes. So what are the fitness options for busy Moms? The fact is, the more you can take of ...
Views: 946 - Forget Willpower ... You Need A Plan! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from REBECCA JOHNSONREADY TO MAKE SOME CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE? FORGET WILLPOWER … YOU NEED A PLAN! Lose weight and keep it off. Eat better. Eat less. Exercise more. Manage stress. Find more balance between work and family. If you’re like many Americans today, some of these things are on your mind. You know you want ...
Views: 820 - Ten Quick Weight Loss Tips - And a Bonus - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Frann LeachDo low carb diets work?Low carbohydrate diets have become popular in recent years, originally promoted by Dr Atkins. However, studies have shown that these only work well for about 6 months. After this time, other weight loss methods start to produce equal or better results.Dr Atkins followed ...
Views: 651 - The Awful Truth About Television: "Heavy" TV watchers are twice as likely to be obese - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Katherine WestphalStudies show: TV makes you fat This large amount of time spent motionlessly staring at a screen is also hazardous to your health and girth. Numerous studies show a relationship between TV watching and obesity. The most striking were several studies published in The American Journal of Public ...
Views: 1070 - Women's Health and Fitness - Weight Training To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gill WebsterWeight gain is a lot easier as you grow older particularly as the motivation to exercise also wanes, but you can turn it around it does not matter how old you are. You should start to weave some sort of exercise into your daily life. One type of exercise that you should consider to do is ...
Views: 1049 - Jacked for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancTired of getting sand kicked in your face! Want Biceps like a real man? Let me show you how to get jacked for summer! Although you will not build all that much of “real muscle” in 6 weeks or so, you can condition and firm your muscles and add blood flow enough to appear “jacked”. The firmness ...
Views: 493 - Powerful Bodybuilding Tip That Builds Muscle - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIf there is one surefire bodybuilding tip that I can share with you, which will skyrocket your muscle building efforts, it is rest. Now you say rest. Yes, I am saying rest, don't workout. This may be way against the grain of your logical thinking, but according to sound physiology, it is right ...
Views: 1407 - Don't Be A Big Loser - The Truth About Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Tom VenutoPatience. It’s the one thing you never seem to have when you’ve got a body fat problem. You want the fat gone and you want it gone now! And why not? It seems so do-able. Everywhere you look, you read and hear promises of quick weight loss and you even see people losing weight quickly. We have ...
Views: 688 - Advice for men who want to look ripped - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from James TrottaTo look cut, with great muscle definition, many people have the misconception that you need to hit the gym. That's the general belief: lift less weight and do more reps for definition. For bulk, lift heavier weight and do fewer reps. The idea that less weight tones muscles is wrong. Less weight ...
Views: 2549 - Learn How the Mind and Body Works with the Five Psychological Phases of Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2006 from Stew SmithWhether you are a military special operations soldier, an athlete, or just a regular person seeking to lose weight, all groups experience similar personal obstacles. Those who succeed in their training programs learn to conquer self-doubt. That is the key to fitness! Every day, excited people ...
Views: 1073 - Mass Building Weight Lifting Workout Tips - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorImage starting your strength training routine knowing you are about to begin the most effective, efficient workout routine possible. Being on a weight lifting workout routine that gets you in and out of the gym as quickly as possible with maximum benefit is what everyone should be aiming for. ...
Views: 1796 - How Long Should It Take To Rehab A Sprained Ankle? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Bret MundtHow long should it take to rehab a sprained ankle after you've injured it? It depends on the serverity of the sprain, but a level 1 or mild level 2 sprain should reasonably be rehabbed in a maximum of 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how fast you heal. Years ago, when an athlete would tear his ...
Views: 1646 - For Losing 10 Pounds, This Works Like Crazy - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Todd LloydHow often do you find yourself saying: "I wish I knew how to learn more about this topic" Well, we were listening! And this article is the result. Enjoy. Almost all of us at some point in our lives are going to want to lose some weight. Not only will losing weight make you feel and look ...
Views: 682 - Why Skin Care Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandStaggering amounts of money are spent daily on cosmetics and skin care products that promise to lift, firm and tighten our faces. How many of us use a product for just a few weeks before purchasing yet another product? Do we jump from item to item because we really don’t see a visible ...
Views: 620 - The Key Ingredient Patches, Potions and Lotions Don't Have When Rehabbing A Sprained Ankle - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Bret MundtIf you do a Google search for sprained ankle, you will see a lot of ads selling patches, potions, and lotions that promise you can heal your sprained ankle in "2-4 patches" or in 4 days. Some of the ads say that you get instant healing....yeah, right. I think that you probably have a reduction ...
Views: 689 - Homemade Bodybuilding Shakes: How to Use Protein Powders Creatively - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Adam ZahlerIf you are serious about building muscle mass or sculpting your body you most likely supplement your diet with commercially available whey or soy protein powders (and possibly other supplements). No doubt within a short period of time you discovered the protein shakes whey powders produce may ...
Views: 800 - Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Ray KellyThe common heel spur is an ailment striking people from a wide range of ages and activity levels. However, the cause of this injury is usually based upon the aggravation of Plantar Fasciitis. Though the two are often used synonymously there is a slight difference. While a heel spur is a ...
Views: 669 - Heart Disease Facts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Ray KellyIt is estimated that approximately 7% of the population has some form of heart disease or damage to their heart. Most people associate heart disease with arteriosclerosis, which leads to heart attacks. However, there are other forms of heart disease, which are just as deadly. Knowing the ...
Views: 1554 - Hiking Tips - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from david stoneHere are a few tips that are essential to making a hiking trip successful and rewarding. It is important to remember that hiking is usually done away from civilization, so assistance is not at your disposal. This makes safety and planning an essential part of your hiking trip that should not ...
Views: 767 - Trying to put on some lean muscle? Use breath squats to help you grow and lose bodyfat. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt was about a year ago and I was going through my regimen as usual at the gym. I was trying to gain some muscle mass before I started training for my upcoming fight (I compete in mixed martial arts). I ended up getting in a conversation with an old school professional bodybuilder and I told ...
Views: 1856 - If you want to rehab your ankle fast, you must get the swelling down first. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Bret MundtSwelling after an injury is your body's way to prevent further injury until your ankle can heal. The swelling helps to immobilize the joint but it also prevents you from starting rehabilitation. If you've ever had a significant injury that eventually required surgery ...
Views: 1284 - Simple Steps To Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Ray KellyThough the importance of good nutrition has been elevated in recent years, a vast number of people continue to neglect the basic principles of a sound and healthy diet. What we eat and how much plays a great role in determining our longetivity and likelihood of developing life threatening ...
Views: 677 - Summer’s Coming – How Does Your Face Look? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandStrappy sandals with colorful toe nails, tan limbs, easy-breezy haircuts, aromatic suntan lotions and wild-patterned beachwear. Ahhhh, summer! There’s a lot of preparation that goes into getting ready for summer. Many people begin working out months in advance with a vengeance so they can ...
Views: 618 - Hypertension: How The Body Controls Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Ray KellyHypertension is the term doctors use for high blood pressure. It’s often referred to as a Silent Killer since many people may have no noticeable symptoms. Over 50 million people suffer from high blood pressure, but nearly one third aren’t even aware of it. Hypertension is a major risk factor for ...
Views: 653 - How to Double Your Energy Levels - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Roger HaeskeHow to Double Your Energy Levels In Three Days Are you often tired, lethargic and feeling older than you should? Do you want to get more done and have the non-stop energy of a 7-year-old child? With this report, you'll learn two easy ways to double your energy levels within the next three ...
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