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- What is your BMR - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2016 from Evan BornemanBasal Metabolic Rate: Calories to survive Daily energy expenditure, or total “calories burned” in a day, has three major components: basal or resting metabolic rate, the thermic effect of food (calories expended through digestion) and the energy cost of physical activity. Having a general ...
Views: 4307(1 vote) - What is Your Personal Billboard Telling the World? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Andrew HortonWhat is Your Personal Billboard Telling the World? Motivational Speakers There is a simple yet very profound quotation from the philosopher Virgil that states “The greatest wealth is health” We only appreciate how important our health really is when we encounter any challenges relating to ...
Views: 1795(1 vote) - What Should I Eat Before My Work Out? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from chad tackettQUESTION: I'm an early riser and I work out at 4:30 am. I prefer to get everything done and out of the way in the morning. My workout usually consists of 45 minutes of weight training and then 30 minutes of cardio work. What if anything should I eat before I get to the weight room to help ...
Views: 856(1 vote) - What Triggers Your Asthma? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAsthma is an incurable inflammatory disease that affects the airways in the body. When an asthma attack is triggered the airways constrict, become inflamed which causes narrowing and mucus fills the airways. The symptoms are noticed immediately such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest ...
Views: 778(1 vote) - What Type of Exercise is Best for Me? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Marek DoyleEver heard that ‘X is the best form of exercise’? Live in the real world and its very likely you have. Whether the source is media drivel, a ‘helpful’ friend, or a news feature, we are forever being told that some dietary choices are ‘superfoods’, that a certain type of golf clubhead is ‘the ...
Views: 2696(1 vote) - What Your Body Type Says About You - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaBODY TYPE There are basically three human body types: Endomorph, Mesomorph, andEctomorph. But it is not necessary that the body remains bound to one category orthe other. Some changes like lifestyle, genetics, history, and training styles play arole in how you look, and it can be changed over ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - What's Important to Know About Silica? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Wajahat AliSilica assumes an immense job in a few body capacities, and it immediately affects mineral osmosis. The typical body holds 7 grams of silica, far surpassing the figures for other critical minerals, for instance, press. Both iron and silica are fundamental for the human body, which means they're ...
Views: 489(1 vote) - What’s the Best Exercise Plan for Adipex? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Michael BoyleLosing weight becomes effective only if it is a well-organized process that consists of several stages and methods. For instance, keeping to a diet plan and excluding certain foods from your daily meal routine, you will succeed soon, but get the same pounds as soon as the diet is over. Doing ...
Views: 2546(1 vote) - Where To Buy A Trampoline - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from David JonesIn this article we will look all the aspects related to buy a trampoline, its use, and maintenance and about the safety of children when they jump on trampoline. A trampoline provides undoubted many health benefits. It is a great fun for kids and also used for fitness purpose. Trampoline can ...
Views: 1009(1 vote) - Where to Purchase Women's Weight Loss Books - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Robert FogartyThere are thousands of people overweight who want to lose that weight. Some people are able to work on a diet plan and exercise plan on their own, but most people will need a little help. Women's weight loss books are a good way to work out diet plans. They will also give you plenty of ...
Views: 838(1 vote) - Where’s Your Ideal Body Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Belly LoserHeight-weight charts are not the place to discover your ideal body weight. Those are generalized tables that do not take into consideration your unique cell make-up and body structure. They will not give you what you are looking for. The reason is a bit complex, but if you follow along here, ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Where’s Your Ideal Body Weight? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Belly LoserHeight-weight charts are not the place to discover your ideal body weight. Those are generalized tables that do not take into consideration your unique cell make-up and body structure. They will not give you what you are looking for. The reason is a bit complex, but if you follow along here, ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - Whey Too Clogged Up - How An Obsession with Body Building Nutrition Can Sabotage Your Goals - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Wade McNuttWhen all the complex science and trial and error of bodybuilding nutrition is boiled down to its basic elements, there remain only three primary macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Now, by no means are carbohydrates and fats any less important or complex, but to a bodybuilder ...
Views: 5805(1 vote) - Which Personal Trainer? How to Choose the One Who's Right for You - by If you've come to the decision that you need a personal trainer to help you get to your fitness goals, you have a big decision to make.
The right personal trainer can help you feel empowered and get you to the next level in your personal fitness. The wrong personal trainer can make you feel ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - Who Else Wants Santamedical Tens Unit at Discount Price - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2019 from Luca TodaniThousands of people spend a major part of their life in chronic pains. Santamedical tens unit can be a great aid for such kind of people. Now you can buy this amazing device with a special discounting offer of 70 percent. Santamedical PM-510 Tens Unit Electronic Pulse Massager is one of the ...
Views: 343(1 vote) - Why a Vegetarian Lifestyle is the Way To permanent Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Steven RobertsonGive the following program a possible opportunity to work, don't abandon it before you see results and say it didn't work for me. There are some individuals who spend most of their lives participating in one weight reduction program after another, but never shedding weight. If dieting seriously ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Why Cardio Exercises are Essential to Maintaining Optimal Physical and Mental Health - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Wallace LeeWhy would you want to include cardio exercises in your daily routine? Are you tired after walking up the stair to your house? Are you short of breath when you are walking around a store? When you leave work at the end of the day do you go home and get into your normal routine and tell yourself ...
Views: 519(1 vote) - Why Facial Exercising and Facial Massage Works So Effectively - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from PATRICIA GOROWAYFacial exercising and facial massage are both vital elements in the overall tone, texture and appearance of the facial skin, and they have rehabilitative properties as well and have been long used to treat conditions such as TMJ and Bell’s palsy For years, specialized physical therapists and ...
Views: 5162(1 vote) - Why is my Trainer Telling me to Keep my Abs in During Exercise? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Glenn DicksteinWhen your training session turns into a chanting exercise about keeping your abs in, you might be wondering why your personal trainer is getting so bent out of shape. The answer is complex, but understanding it is essential to knowing how to get the most out of your body. What the abs do in ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Why whey protein is quite possibly the best muscle building supplement on the market today. - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Mark TomlinsonShould you have used supplements before, then you're most likely already aware of whey protein. If you're not, you're certainly getting left behind! If you are a seasoned bodybuilder or simply beginning your journey, whey protein may be one of the most helpful supplements you may take to help ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - Why Would Anyone Run 26.2 Miles BAREFOOT? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewMost folks wonder why anyone would willingly run 26.2 miles, never mind doing it BAREFOOT! That's exactly what Ethiopia's Abebe Bikila did at the 1960 Olympics in Rome when he won the Gold Medal in the marathon. Americans viewing this and hearing about it at the time were thoroughly amazed and ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Why you Need to Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2017 from Kalyna KapurKnee pain is the most common and something that many people of all ages have to deal with on a daily basis. If you are dealing with this type of chronic pain, it is important to learn more about it and what it stems from. Being more informed about the realities of knee pain will help you to find ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Why You Need to Stay Fit and Healthy - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2016 from Holly SanchezIf you really are concerned about your general health, you should not only concentrate on eating right and beating stress. It is important that you also put some efforts to boost your physical fitness. Besides, there are a lot of reasons why you need to exercise your muscles, move your body ...
Views: 782(1 vote) - Why You Should Change Your Workout Routine - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldIs your workout routine getting stale and boring? Are you dreading going to the gym? If this is the case then you probably need to change your workout routine. We all have our exercise habits. We warm up for 10 minutes before we workout. We then go to our stepping class or aerobics class ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Why You Should Exercise Smarter... Not Harder - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Alexander SharpLet's face it. Committing to regular exercise is hard. We all know it is good for us and we should do something physical each and every day. But knowing and doing are two very different things. Luckily there are quick fixes you can do to work fitness into your daily routine without having to go ...
Views: 691(2 votes) - Win $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD AND MORE - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2020 from Luca TodaniGIVEAWAY TIME! Who is ready to look and feel great?!. OFFER: @Vitboost - 2-Mo Supply of Liquid B12, Liquid Biotin, and Liquid Elderberry | Value: $115 @Shopyoungactive - Yoga Pants | Value: $100 @Chu.man.chu - Nut Seed, Herb, & Spice Blends | Value: $70 @Herocosmetics - Beauty Box ...
Views: 510(1 vote) - With the Kids at Camp, Take Care of Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Glenn DicksteinWhat do you do when the kids are finally off at camp? Clean the house? See friends? Take naps? That may be all well and good in the short term, but what if you could do something with the kids at camp that would help take care of yourself throughout the whole year? We know now that diet and ...
Views: 860(1 vote) - Women Over 40: How Much Workout Leads to Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Perry PermannAfter menopause losing weight is becoming harder and harder. Especially if a sedentary life style contributes to a lack of exercise and physical activity. Regular exercise is an crucial element to lose weight permanently- however, do you know how much exercise is actually essential to lose ...
Views: 5014(1 vote) - Work With a Personal Fitness Trainer To Keep Fit Yourself - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Hridoy AhmedSome people have a hard time motivating themselves to exercise. Others may have a difficult time determining which exercises are best to achieve their goals. If you have these problems, you may need to work with a fitness personal trainer Austin. Fitness trainers are great for motivating you to ...
Views: 415(1 vote) - Working With Protein to Gain Weight And Build Muscle - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Steven DeAngeloWhile the most frequent topic we hear about in terms of fitness and health is weight loss, you'll find more than a few individuals who're looking to actually put on weight. Generally, these are men, and in most cases, the weight they want to gain is muscle. What guy doesn’t want a washboard ...
Views: 871(2 votes) - Workout Tips - Workout Schedule To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhat type of workout schedule do you need to build muscle? That is an important question to understand if you want to see progress in your exercise routines. Scheduling is something everyone should consider when starting a workout program. It is very hard to stay in a routine if you don't ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Workout Tips Revealed - The Best Ways To Work Out At A Home Gym Or Public Gym - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteHome gym or public gym is a question you should ask yourself before you consider an exercise program. Knowing this will help you determine what you will need to succeed. I have always found this to be a very important decision to make especially for beginners. You will have to ask yourself ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Workout Videos for Women for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Robert FogartyThere are plenty of workout videos for women that will help you to lose weight. It is important to exercise regardless of whether you are attempting to lose weight. People who exercise are healthier and feel better. Why not make exercise interesting by using workout videos. You will be able ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - Workouts for Women - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from N K SinghEveryone feels the need to be healthy; it’s an innate desire in all humans. However, this desire to exercise in women seems to take on a life of its own. Women, for whatever reason it may be, tend to be healthier as well as being less willing to indulge in poor diets, especially when compared ...
Views: 591(1 vote) - Xtreme NO Review on Its Amazing Pumping Ability - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2012 from andy durinIf you are having difficulty maintaining your energy level during workouts, then we have just what you need. We discuss Xtreme NO in this very brief but very informative Xtreme NO review. So what does this product do? The Xtreme NO is a fitness supplement that contains sufficient amounts of ...
Views: 821(1 vote) - Yoga an Alternative Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from sarah labdarYoga was first experimented with in the US in the 1960’s and has steadily grown in popularity since. Approximately 30 million Americans practice Hatha yoga. Like many of the other alternative medicines, yoga promotes a whole-body approach to health and exercise. Unlike traditional medical ...
Views: 1060(3 votes) - Yoga and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisYoga offers much more than just a way to exercise the body: Yoga helps us cultivate an inner state of body-centered consciousness that allows us to walk calmly amongst the chaos. Yoga teaches us both to let go and to have exquisite awareness in every moment. Even if yoga only enhanced our ...
Views: 1165(2 votes) - Yoga Articles - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Manoj ShahPeople who would like to gather information and knowledge regarding Yoga should select the right kind of Yoga Articles for the purposes of their reading and reference. The right kind of yoga articles will provide them with a clear and comprehensive idea of the different Yoga Postures and ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - Yoga Exercises For Seniors - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gaurang ChandaranaOver a huge number of seniors, age 60 and older, are rehearsing yoga today over the globe, as indicated by a study led by yoga diary. This is not an astonishment to be sure as this practicing system has a few benefits appended to it for people of all age bunches. Yoga is figured as the ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Yoga For Fertility and Conception - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from David ProcyshynThere's an eBook out called "Yoga For Conception" written by a Certified Yoga instructor who had trouble getting pregnant and turned to Yoga relaxation techniques to help her get pregnant. If you're stressed, anxious, and depressed about trying to get pregnant, I think ...
Views: 1103(1 vote) - Yoga for the Rotator Cuff | Do Yoga With Me - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David ProcyshynThe shoulder is a truly amazing example of the genius of the human body’s design. The way that the shoulder is built gives us the ability to reach in all directions, hold, carry and throw objects, hang onto and swing on objects like tree branches and trapezes, and move incredibly heavy ...
Views: 1930(2 votes) - You and Your Martial Arts Instructor - Understand How the Relationship Changes - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Deborah JeffreysYour relationship with your instructor might not always be easy as you travel along the martial arts road. It usually starts off fine. After all you chose someone you like and trust...right? And while you are a white or yellow belt your instructor generally encourages you and guides you ...
Views: 1407(2 votes) - You Have a Responsibility to Yourself to Have Healthy Abs - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoYou need to take responsibility to have healthy abs to help make your life more healthy and to have more energy and fun. Plus it looks good! You need to have fun while exercising and eat more healthy. Think fresh fruits and vegetables and organic. Find the fun in movement and remember the ...
Views: 739(3 votes) - Your Cellulite and Exercise Plan: 5 Vital Yet Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Susan MagnaI get so frustrated having a decent body nevertheless I have cellulite. I discovered that a focused cellulite and exercise technique stands out as the solely option I have to get rid of it. I've used creams together with other treatments nevertheless absolutely nothing appears to deliver the ...
Views: 681(3 votes) - Your Cellulite and Exercise Plan: 5 Vital Yet Simple Steps - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Susan MagnaI get so frustrated having a decent body nevertheless I have cellulite. I discovered that a focused cellulite and exercise technique stands out as the solely option I have to get rid of it. I've used creams together with other treatments nevertheless absolutely nothing appears to deliver the ...
Views: 681(3 votes) - Your Health In Your 40s - Why Exercise? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardIf the statistics tell us anything we can go on here, it's that you're either married and have been for some time now, or have recently been through a divorce. Maybe you're starting to date again after a long time. You may have some kids at home, a mortgage and other bills which weigh on you a ...
Views: 4625(1 vote) - Zombie Survival 101: How to Get in the Best Shape for the Impending Zombie Apocalypse - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Howard AndersenFrom “The Walking Dead” and the films of George Romero to just about every other facet of popular culture, there's no escaping the allure of zombies. Sure, the likelihood of an actual zombie apocalypse is minimal at best, but it doesn't mean you cannot use these brain-eating, undead hordes as a ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - Zumba and Lessons for Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Elaine GleesonI went to a Zumba class the other day, my fourth since they started at my gym so you could say my attendance has been a little sporadic at best . However I was determined not to miss another one so at 11.30 on Monday morning myself and about 20 other women stood eagerly awaiting the aerobic ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - How Women can Give Shape to Their Body? | Odeta Stuikys Rose - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2018 from Odeta Stuikys RoseBeing a fitness expert/advisor many questions asked by people like what is the benefit of regular physical activity, women health and how women can give shape to their body? Now-a-days, women manage not only home but office also and in all these they don’t get time enough time for their personal ...
Views: 943(74 votes) - How Exercise is Great for You? | Odeta Stuikys Rose - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Odeta Stuikys RoseThere are lots of misconception about exercise but physical exercise is not only good for your health it’s also good for your brain. Exercise changes the structure and function of brain. Exercise improves blood flow to the brain and feeding the brain with new blood vessels. You can get ...
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