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- It's Easy to Burn Fat! - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2007 from Melissa AllenCardiovascular exercise is any exercise that involves an elevated heart rate. Walking, running, swimming, and boxing are all examples of this. This is only one part of a balanced fitness program, however, with the other three parts being flexibility, resistance training, and nutrition. Cardio is ...
Views: 1117 - Women - Increase Your Upper Body Strength! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Melissa AllenI recently began surfing, and I have to say that I love it! Surf Divas in La Jolla specializes in teaching women and girls how to surf, and they do an excellent job at it while having a great time. One thing I did notice, however, was that many of the students lacked upper body strength. The ...
Views: 3741 - Exercise Adherence (14 Secrets to Staying on Track) - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Craig HarperAs an Exercise Scientist I get a bunch of emails on this topic so I thought I'd save myself some letter-writing time and discuss publicly how we can best maintain our focus and commitment to our exercise program, as it seems to be a challenge for many of us. We all talk about regular, consistent ...
Views: 955 - Why Is Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle The Best Selling E-Book On The Internet? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Brenda FranzoBurn The Fat, Feed The Muscle is the #1 best selling diet and fitness ebook in the history of the Internet. In fact, it's one of the best selling e-books on ANY subject in the history of the Internet -... And there's a reason why... It's because thousands of women and men of every age are ...
Views: 708 - Every Body is Beautiful - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2007 from Ainsley LaingDo you have moments where you say “WOW! Life is truly wonderful!”? This morning started out as most others. I was having my workout. My child left for school and my partner spent a few minutes entertaining me (he is a funny guy), before leaving for his workplace. As I started moving to the ...
Views: 990 - Success versus Failure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2007 from Deborah CaruanaSuccess is what you are prepared to make of yourself every single day. That one cold morning when you want to roll over but instead get up and go to workout, is a defining moment. Success boosts self-confidence and is self perpetuating. We all know it, thrive on it and love it. Failure on the ...
Views: 991 - Exercising: 10 Proven Tips to Get Started and Stick with It - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2007 from Ted JohnsonThe results are in and it’s official – regular exercise is good for our health and well being. The results are not surprising. Nearly everyday we hear, read and see reports on the benefits of exercise. Studies have proved that regular exercise burns more calories, strengthens our muscles, ...
Views: 770 - Retrain Your Brain for Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Laurel MellinHow to Retrain Your Brain for Health and Happiness Laurel Mellin Over the last 30 years at the University of California, San Francisco, I have successfully developed The Solution Method, a program designed to retrain the brain to decrease stress and its associated symptoms (depression, ...
Views: 4017 - Get Into The Zone To Experience The Real Benefit Of Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Roy PalmerHave you ever achieved the performance of your life while experiencing the feeling that it was effortless? That everything you tried worked to perfection? If you have experienced this, you were in The Zone. The Zone has achieved mystical status in the world of sport and it is not surprising ...
Views: 1425 - Six Ways to Improve your Treadmill Routine and make it Work - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Andrew McCombeFeel like you're on the treadmill, treadmill? You know, where you keep putting in more and more effort and keep getting the same old results from your treadmill workout. Einstein said we "cannot solve a problem from the same space or state that created the problem". If you feel like you are ...
Views: 2548 - Six ways to stay motivated for exercise - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2007 from Andrew McCombeDo you lack motivation to exercise? You are not alone. We all have that conversation in our head, sometimes. You know, the one that says "I need to do some exercise today, but you know what, I just don't feel like it" Don't despair! Motivation is possibly the biggest determining factor when it ...
Views: 1513 - Exercise Epiphanies? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Cecelia YapI'm sure you go through this thing every new year - making new resolutions to exercise. It would be the same this year - you've resolved you want to start a regular exercise program, to keep fit and to be healthy. Well, we're now into the 3rd month of 2007 and chances are you've already broken ...
Views: 1098 - Do You Meet the New Exercise Standard? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Melissa AllenAccording to the most recent government survey conducted by the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine, Americans need to exercise at least an hour a day. This nearly doubles the previous recommendation.The study was published in a 1,000-page report that came out just a couple weeks ...
Views: 1246 - Who's Older, You Or Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Cecelia YapYou Reckon Who's Older, You or Your Body? Could your body's age be older than your chronological age? Chronologically you're 45, but your body in terms of age, could be 53...... Ah....Your body's already on the verge of "retirement" but you're only 45...... Can you do something about your ...
Views: 2676 - Edging Into Exercise - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2007 from Yolanda CardenOne of my all-time favorite clients was a professional baseball player I’ll call Dan, who was making the transition from athletics to civilian life. Dan was an impressive specimen in every way: smart, funny, energetic, and incredibly fit. At the time he consulted me, I was doing a lot of my ...
Views: 1096 - Why Some People Quit And Some People Never Give Up - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2007 from Tom VenutoThroughout my 18 years in the fitness industry as a trainer, nutrition consultant and motivational coach, I have noticed that some people who start a nutrition and exercise program give up very easily after hitting the first obstacle they encounter. If they feel the slightest bit of ...
Views: 799 - Exercising Smarter - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2007 from Yolanda CardenThe best health and weight-loss exercise regimen includes all three methods: fat burning, cardio conditioning, and muscle building. Fat-Burning Activity Low-intensity activity should be done as much as possible for as long as possible. We recommend at least thirty minutes or more each day. If ...
Views: 1186 - Home Workouts: Are They Really Worth It - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2007 from Scott WhiteThe DVD is loaded in the player, you have the TV turned to just the right angle for viewing, you have a cold-water bottle strapped to the side of your exercise bicycle, and you're ready to begin your home workout. But can you really gain as much benefit from workouts at home as opposed to ...
Views: 1327 - What Causes Obesity - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Cecelia YapWhat Causes Obesity? Obesity refers to a state of a person's bodyweight when it's 20% or more above normal bodyweight. Obesity increases risks of developing high blood pressure, diabetes (type 2), heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease and cancer of the breast, prostate and colon. In ...
Views: 5627 - Fitness Success: Get Goaling! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Pamela GermainNew Year’s Day has come and gone. Perhaps you resolved to make some changes in your life: "I want to get into shape." "I want to eat better." "I want to reduce my stress." Such resolutions are stated with the intent to follow through. However, sticking to these goals is challenging because ...
Views: 1262 - Fitness Tips for the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2007 from Paul ReeveIs your New Year's resolution to get fit and look great for the new year? Working out at the gym can produce some spectacular results, but can be daunting if you haven't been before. It can seem as though everyone knows what they're doing but you. You worry about looking stupid, or about what ...
Views: 990 - Physical Communication - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Darren StehleIn our world of hyper communication, it would appear that the written and spoken word is the dominant form of communication. In fact, far more is communicated on the physical level of body language than any other form of communication. For example, most research breaks down the relative power of ...
Views: 12195 - Balancing 'Act' on a Board - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2006 from Darren StehleYou’ve seen them in the gym, you’ve seen them at stores that sell fitness equipment. I’m referring to balance boards, Bosu balls, wobble boards, stability balls, rotating discs, and the multitude of variations on the theme of ‘balance’. Are these gadgets simply gimmicks; a trend offering great ...
Views: 1081 - Dieting Basics – Weight Loss for Beginners - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2006 from Jared WashThe word “diet” has become defined as a mean for eliminating or limiting a certain foods sources in conventional diets today. The real definition simplified by my own words of diet is, “a prescribed selection of foods.” I believe strongly that this simple definition says everything about what a ...
Views: 772 - 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: 992 - 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: 16763(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: 1393 - 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: 900 - 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: 918 - 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: 1934 - 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: 979 - 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: 1194 - 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: 2103 - 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: 962 - 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: 5020(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: 6589(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: 942 - 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: 1015 - 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: 4764 - 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: 1349 - 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: 1371 - 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: 1976 - 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: 888 - 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: 1008 - 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: 1363 - 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: 1355 - 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: 795 - 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: 1516 - 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: 1518 - 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 ...
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