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- Yoga and Health - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Paula WilbertInfertility Yoga – How It Can Help You Conceive If you are worried about your infertility problems, you will find infertility yoga to be a real ray of hope. This form of yoga focuses on strengthening the reproductive organs by relaxing your body and mind. The ancient Indian tradition of yoga ...
Views: 1958(4 votes) - Common Form Mistakes of The Big Three Exercises - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellUsing the proper form is a very important factor of muscle growth and strength gain. However, probably 70-80% of the people training in the gym don't always use proper form! I cannot stress enough how important using proper form is for each and every one of your exercises. Yes, it is a pain ...
Views: 1957 - Best nutrition for muscle building -6 tips for a muscle building diet. - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Johanna BenIf you are aiming for muscle gain, it is crucial to consume the kind of foods that are contributing to your muscle building. This is just as important as hitting the gym regularly. If you don´t get the right nutrition for muscle growth, your efforts working out will have less value. If you are ...
Views: 1956 - The Benefits of BCAA Supplements for Bodybuilders - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Mary JamesWhat Are BCAA Supplements? BCAA (branched chain amino acids) supplements are a combination of necessary amino acids made use of to stop muscle damage during intense exercises. Despite the fact that these supplements are not as extensively utilized as healthy protein or creatine, they are ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - Top Five Tips to Staying Healthy in the Festive Season - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2008 from Kareene KohThis is a time of year where it can be easy to over-indulge. Who can resist splashing out on festive foods, enjoying the celebrations whilsts taking a break for a few days? This is also the time of year where it is easy to fall out of your normal exercise routine or eat more than your fair share ...
Views: 1952(1 vote) - Best Warm Up Stretches - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dale MillerOne of the most important elements to proper exercise that is also often overlooked is the warm up stretch. Warming up is absolutely vital when it comes to any kind of exercise, otherwise you’ll expose yourself to injury and lackluster performance. Performing a proper sequence of warm up ...
Views: 1951(1 vote) - Doing Cardio Without Breaking A Sweat - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2015 from James BurbankIf you think about it, health is practically everything, no two ways about it! There is a saying that a healthy man has a thousand things on his mind, while an ill man has only one. Still, no matter how important, health isn’t just a proper diet and a positive mind-set, it’s also movement, ...
Views: 1950 - Discover Out the Rewards of Reflexology - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Siemens EdwardsSometimes it looks like a discomfort killer or whatever it really is you've been acquiring all these decades for your throbbing headache just isn't going to seem to complete in your case. Possibly it is about a likelihood to supply Reflexology a consider. Reflexology is a substitute well being ...
Views: 1949 - Stay Motivated! Keep Your Exercise Resolutions! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy StollEvery New Year the gym is packed full of eager exercisers ready to achieve results. A month or two passes, resolutions go awry, and people give up. Don’t fall victim to this cycle! Exercise is a lifetime commitment for your own personal health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you stay ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - What is a Healthy Diet - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Evan BornemanEating healthy is easy, as long as you know what eating healthy means. It isn’t just about what you eat but also about how you eat, when you eat, where you eat, and why you eat. Each of these facets is significant to your diet and will affect your overall health. Let’s cover the basics before we ...
Views: 1947 - 5 Big Gym Workout Routine Mistakes That Everybody Makes - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Daniel MundayMost of the time I am an outdoors Sydney Personal Trainer however I still train a couple of groups in a gym that I used to work at back in the day and it means that I see some interesting gym workout routines to say the least. This top 5 list of things not to do in the gym are mistakes that ...
Views: 1946(2 votes) - Weight Loss Excuses: How Excuses Will Make You Fat - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWeight Loss Excuses: How Excuses Will Make You Fat By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The Paradox of Excuses We become experts in creating excuses for why we cannot do what we recognize to be important. Imagine spending time and energy on finding and creating excuses for not doing what ...
Views: 1942(3 votes) - Embrace Failure - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Lara PriceOne of my favorite stories comes from one of Lance Armstrong's books which I believe was “It’s Not About The Bike." He had just won the 1999 Tour De France and then months later he had a disappointing finish in the 2000 Olympics. His wife at the time told him out of all his races the Olympics is ...
Views: 1941 - Help with sleep - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2013 from Ethan ChongAre you looking for the answer to “help with sleep?” Look no further! In this article I am going to give you 5 proven and effective methods to treating your insomnia with ease. After you read this article on help with sleep, I can guarantee that you will tend to sleep better at night and feel ...
Views: 1940(1 vote) - How to Stay Fit as a Nurse - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Shae HollandOne of the ironic things about being a nurse is that the job can make it hard for you to stay healthy. The long hours and physical demands of the profession can lead to poor health if you are not careful. Use the following guide to ensure you stay fit as a nurse. 1. Think About Yoga If you ...
Views: 1940 - Exercise Outdoors: 5 Reasons to Take Your Workout Outside - by Your exercise time each day might be an ideal time for you to get out in the sunshine, get some vitamin D and reconnect with the natural world. Here are five compelling reasons to make you think about taking your exercise outdoors.
1. Fresh air is ridiculously invigorating. These days, most ...
Views: 1939(5 votes) - Functional Strength Training: The Military Way to Strength and Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever seen someone just after they got out of a military boot camp? I mean really SEEN them, as in a before and after comparison. The effects are stunning. A highly trained recent graduate of boot camp has a ripped, well defined, muscular and most of all VERY STRONG physique. It is easy ...
Views: 1939 - Sun Salutation - Complete Workout For Your Mind And Body In Just Ten Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Constantine GeorgeSun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) is part of Hatha Yoga (the “physical” part of Yoga).Sun Salutation has multiple mental and physical benefits. In only ten minutes you can achieve a low impact workout that combines both Resistance Training (e.g. weight lifting) and Cardiovascular ...
Views: 1938 - Weekend Weight Gain - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Dale MillerOk, so you’re hitting the gym at least four times a week and keeping to your diet Monday through Friday. Come weekend however, you’re eating out and overindulging thereby ruining all your hard work and putting you back to square one. If this sounds like your regular routine than you need to ...
Views: 1935 - Interval Training For 5k Runners - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimIn a previous article we talked about the best type of interval training for burning fat. Today we're going to discuss the best type of interval training to improve your running performance. Specificity, specificity, specificity! The key to achieving the best running results from your interval ...
Views: 1934 - Forgotten Lean Muscle Mass Building Exercises That Work! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are hundreds of different exercises you can do with free weights and resistance machines or with just your body weight to build muscle mass. You should include mainly multi-joint compound exercises in your workout as they build muscle fastest. The time proven classic mass builders are: ...
Views: 1933(3 votes) - Getting In Shape Over 50: Retired Fitness Leads to Retired Health! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from John Paul CatanzaroOver the past few years, research has shown that endurance is not as important as strength to improve functional capacity in aging adults. One problem that plagues many elders (particularly females) is osteoporosis. You hear of many seniors falling and breaking bones - they can't even get up to ...
Views: 1931 - Staying On Fitness Program - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldWe all have started new fitness programs only to fall off track about a couple weeks into the program. Let’s take a look at ways to stay on track and achieve our fitness goals. #1 Make The Decision to Stick with Fitness Plan Before you even develop any kind of fitness plan you need to ...
Views: 1931 - Constantly Tired? Try These Energy Boosting Tips To Overcome Tiredness - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Michael LeeAre you constantly tired? Do you feel like you're carrying the whole world on your shoulders even though you've just woken up? Or do you find yourself lacking your usual energy? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then it's about time you do something about it. If you want to ...
Views: 1930 - 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) - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Technique – Clock Choke - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Travis LutterYou have countless techniques used for submitting opponents in both the MMA and the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts. You will have many grapplings and striking techniques to submit your opponent. Some of the techniques are not allowed in all martial arts. However, if you are practicing the ...
Views: 1928 - Itchy Penile Skin? No Problem – At-home Tricks to Banish Jock Itch for Good - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from John DuganIn high school, the "jocks" were always the guys who were "cool." They had muscles, girls and fast cars, and as a result, the weak ones in the crowd were often desperate to get anything that would be associated with the jock life. Unfortunately, one thing that's associated with jocks isn't ...
Views: 1926 - 9 Steps to Eating on Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Dr. David JerniganHow many times do you just wolf-down your meal in a mad rush to finish before getting back to work? How many times are you eating out of obligation to just eat? How many times do you see undigested food in your stool? Gross, I know! Do you have food allergies? If you answered “Yes” to any of ...
Views: 1925(8 votes) - Fitness Obsession - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Avtar ZouaregWe are obsessed with fitness. We pay attention to our waistlines. We get liposuction. We get breast implants. We buy special cosmetic products. We tighten our skin, harden our bodies, increase our cardiovascular endurance and increase our lung capacities. We try to keep ourselves fit. What about ...
Views: 1925 - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part One - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelFor those of you that would enjoy a little more physical involvement (without going to extremes) in order to lower your cholesterol, you could include some gentle stretches and toning exercises into your routine. Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates will not only improve your cholesterol levels but also ...
Views: 1924(1 vote) - Can You Speed Up Your Metabolism And Burn More Fat? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Erleen TiltonMetabolism is the process by which the body burns calories in order to fuel its daily functions. Whether you are asleep or awake, your metabolism is always working. While the process seems rather simple, most people have a hard time harnessing the power of speeding up their metabolism. And the ...
Views: 1923 - 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: 1923 - Discovering Flat Foot Shoes or Wide Shoes - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2011 from Jim RosenauDetermining what kind of shoe you may need whether it be flat foot shoes or maybe a comfortable pair of wide shoes. There are a few things you need to know before purchasing flat foot shoes or wide shoes. Taking a look at what your feet needs goes a long way in a healthy lifestyle. A few ...
Views: 1917 - Follow These Tips To Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2013 from David BrittoFrom sports persons to movie actors, from vocalists to other celebrities, six pack abs are certainly included in the list of 'signs of beauty and attraction'. A well refined set of six pack abs is probably going to turn many heads on earth! Six pack abs stand for top health, strength and raw ...
Views: 1917(1 vote) - GPS Watches Help Monitor Five Areas While Training - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from Pam DaughertyGPS watches help individuals monitor several things at the push of a button. GPS watches can help an individuals monitor speed, distance, pace and calories burned while training. Just a decade ago runners and walkers would time workouts and them have to figure out how far they ...
Views: 1913(3 votes) - Health benefits associated with Jog Strollers - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraIf you are craving to get some fresh air after your baby came along, Jog Strollers are one of the most important things that you need to consider as it is a great advantage for you as well as your baby. While you are in between your busy schedule of taking care of your toddler, desiring some ...
Views: 1913 - Top Pressing Penis Questions Answered - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from John DuganAsking important penis questions doesn't always come naturally for men. While they might enjoy kidding around with their buddies, the idea of talking to a doctor about something so sensitive tends to make most guys cringe. Understanding how the organ works is of vital importance, however, as men ...
Views: 1913 - How to practice the *Stress Release Exercise* - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from BeiYin *The People Whisperer*The serious aspect of a stress condition is, that a person who has stress, mostly is not aware of it, being so much used to it. Often trying to compensate tension with smoking, drinking, excessive eating, biting nails or many other ways. The exercise offered here releases stress, so that one ...
Views: 1910(2 votes) - Secrets Of The Self Defense Groin Kick - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Kenneth FordHow to defend yourself, Groin Kick secrets The importance of physical exercise is a topic that increasingly is attracting the interest of people, based on their cognizance of the Greek maxim "mens sana in corpore sano '.In this discussion, we will see what the exercise of self defense as a ...
Views: 1907 - T'ai-Chi Ch'uan for Health and Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCST’ai Chi Ch’uan To Promote Good Health Copyright Harvey Kurland, M.Sc., MFS, CSCS, 2003 www.myspace.com/hkurland The latest research shows stress reduction helps to prevent angina in Heart Patients during stressful events. Recently low intensity exercise has been shown to prevent heart ...
Views: 1907(3 votes) - Promoting a Healthy Penis – Essential Tips for Penis Care - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from John DuganMost men assume that as long as they are generally in good health, they will also have a healthy penis, and in most cases, guys give little thought to penis care beyond keeping it clean, and maybe rolling on the protection during intimate encounters. However, there is more to maintaining ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - The Reasons Why Most Women Won’t Get Arms Like Madonna Exercising With Weights - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMost women who want to get in shape will normally stay clear from doing any resistance type exercises involving weights because they believe training with weights will turn them into muscle freaks. I hear this exercise myth all the time from women; it’s probably the most common myth out of all ...
Views: 1905(1 vote) - 5 Fundamentals To A Lean Midsection - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Dean StalkA lot of individuals start a fitness program with the dream of a flatter stomach and tighter abdominals. A good looking midsection is the epitome of a healthy fit body. When you have that sleek midsection, you're more confident, it feels great and you look your best. All are worthy fitness ...
Views: 1904 - 5 Reasons to Fit a Workout Routine into Your Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Emma LawsonFor many adults, exercise may seem like an inconvenient and unnecessary activity, particularly when you have a busy schedule. This assumption would largely be incorrect. In fact, it turns out that the busier your schedule, the more benefits you can derive from regular physical activity. There is ...
Views: 1904 - Serenity - Courage - Wisdom - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jerry ColkerI am a triple A control freak. It can be exhausting. It's taken me many years to understand and accept the fact that, indeed, there are some things I cannot control. Believe me, this "acceptance" hasn't come easily. For example: other people. Why can't they act exactly as I want--no--be ...
Views: 1903 - Stretch to Improve Your Flexibility - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from sarah labdarMost people whom workout today don’t think about flexibility and range of motion when they exercise. Especially for men it’s more about strength, how much weight they can lift and how big their muscles are. For most women, it’s about burning calories through aerobics and cardio. Regardless of ...
Views: 1903 - Programs to Help You Maximize Your Muscle Gain - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from Project Management CompanionSo you want to get big, huh? Okay, what’s your plan? You’re going to hit the gym, pump iron and maybe swig protein shakes afterwards. And it might work. Maybe. But if you really want to get big—get buff and ripped—you’re going to need a muscle maximizer plan that goes well beyond ...
Views: 1902 - Finding Your Fat Burning Zone - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Julie BarrosThe fat burning zone is a term that is used to define the point where your body uses fat for fuel while exercising. Although this zone exists, it is somewhat misleading. Many people assume that when you reach the “zone” you will be burning only fat. However, when exercising, your body uses ...
Views: 1899(1 vote) - 7 Fitness Myths - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Becky FoxThere is much advice and information available about obtaining a healthy body and staying in good shape that at times it can be difficult to know what to believe about fitness. There are many truths, but there are also many myths which we’ll explore in further detail. Fitness Myth #1 Spot ...
Views: 1897(2 votes) - Fantasy Football - By far the most populer online video game - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2012 from Bernard AtkinsonIn fantasy football, people control skilled players in an interactive digital competition. In people competitions, persons act as digital managers of football workforce. Every one of the gamers are from National football league. As a manager, our career is to draft, trade and team management by ...
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