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- Yoga For Beginners: Tips to Get You Started Today! - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from Melissa WheelerAre you interested in trying yoga? Anxious? Well don’t worry. Many people feel a little intimidated or apprehensive to start practicing yoga but there is really nothing to fear. Here are some tools and tips that will help you start your yoga for beginners practice immediately. What Is ...
Views: 2806(4 votes) - Healthy Vacations - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Dale MillerWhen it comes to health and wellness, even those of us dedicated to eating and living well can sometimes through caution to the wind when it comes to traveling. Airports are notorious for offering a slew of unhealthy options and plane food is hardly going to win any healthy living awards. So ...
Views: 3017(5 votes) - Lose Belly Fat - Calorie Cycling For Maximum Belly Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from rena wongThere must be a calorie deficit in order to lose belly fat. However, significant reduction in calories for long period of time is not recommended. Initially, you may lose significant weight while on a low calorie diet. Then your progress slows down and hits a plateau where you can't seem to lose ...
Views: 5791(5 votes) - 10 Non-Traditional Workouts for Your Abs Health - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoDoing the same old workout can get boring. You need to do something different. Here are 10 non-traditional workouts for your abs health that you might want to consider. A little excitement can go a long way for you and your muscles. So do something different for your abs and body ...
Views: 4527(6 votes) - Body Types - Do You Like How You Look? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredBody Types - Do You Like How You Look? CAN YOU MORPH INTO A DIFFERENT BODY TYPE? Did you know that there are three different body types? All of us fit into one of these types, or we may have elements of several. They are: Endomorph is a heavy body with a soft and rounded shape. ...
Views: 1646(6 votes) - Home Fitness...Is it For You? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Dan LisacAs the old saying goes “There’s no place like home”. For many, this also applies to weight training. With technological advances, a wide variety of equipment choices and easy access to information on the internet (shameless plug), having a well equipped home gym and workout routine is easier ...
Views: 582(6 votes) - "7 Deadly Mistakes When Starting a Weight Loss Program" - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Nathan Nowak"7 Deadly Mistakes When Starting a Weight Loss Program!" This is the starting point! Okay, so you won't actually die from these mistakes, but your fitness and nutrition goals will most certainly die. The body that you imagine and the healthier lifestyle won't live from these ...
Views: 1456(2 votes) - *** The Secret to Quick Workouts - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Sean BarkerWould you love to get more results with your workouts in less time? Of course you would. Read on to find out the best way to supercharge your workout routine. The best way to supercharge your workouts is with SUPERSETS. There are different ways to superset exercises, but basically it means ...
Views: 1176(1 vote) - *** The Weekend Workout - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Sean BarkerAhh..the end of another workday. It's 5 O' clock somewhere, so you decide to sneak out a little early because as a busy dad who is committed to staying fit you are looking forward to hitting the gym for a quick workout before you head home to join your family for dinner. But before you ...
Views: 2205(3 votes) - ***Prolonged Yelling or Shouting Can Do Serious Damage to Your Vocal Folds and Throat - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe Super Bowl is fast approaching and there is one result that I can predict: hoarseness and sore throats. Some may even experience loss of voice by the end of the night. This problem is known as vocal abuse and it can lead to serious problems for your speaking voice. There are those who ...
Views: 12469(1 vote) - ***The Human Body is Designed for Balance - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDThe human body is an amazing vehicle which is in constant flux with change, regeneration, cleansing, and re-balance. It is not programmed to be sick, so whenever we feed it toxins or stress it out, then it automatically goes into re-balance mode and recalibrates so that all of its functions can ...
Views: 2553(1 vote) - 1 minute workout - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from James Pappoe Jr.1 Minute Workout There are 24 hours in a day. Everybody has 1 minute to do something between their busy schedule. You don't have time to go to the gym, you're to tired to exercise at night when everybody is sleeping and you said you'll do it first thing in the morning at 5:30am...but you ...
Views: 950(1 vote) - 10 Basic Health Habits - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Scott Larson1. Three prudent meals a day at regular times and only one or two small non-sugary snacks. 2. Eat Breakfast everyday. 3. Get enough sleep (about 7 hours a night). 4. Never smoke and if you do try to stop. 5. Use alcohol only in moderation, if at all. (There are better ways to reduce ...
Views: 3085(1 vote) - 10 Killer Tips For Rapid Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Veronika AtkinsLet's face it - losing weight isn't easy. Many people find that it takes at least three or four distinctly different attempts before they're finally able to get into the weight loss groove. Regardless of your program, there are many factors that can assist in your body's ability to burn fat, ...
Views: 4124(2 votes) - 10 Steps to Buying the Right Elliptical Trainer - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2013 from Fred WatersYou tried out an elliptical trainer at a local fitness equipment store and you really loved it! You’ve since decided that you want to buy an elliptical machine to use at home. However, you aren’t quite certain what to look for to ensure that you get a quality elliptical trainer that will meet ...
Views: 1606(2 votes) - 1000 Crunches Will Flatten My Abs- The 10 Biggest Fat Loss Furphies - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2007 from Paul James#1 Magazines Tell The Truth I’ll put it on the line right now, you cannot believe what you read in magazines. Hardly groundbreaking but let me explain why. Some people think that because a nationally circulated magazine has rave reviews about a product or piece of equipment that what they say ...
Views: 5351(1 vote) - 3 New Ways To Lose Fat Fast This Summer - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Sean BarkerThese maybe the dog days of summer but it doesn't mean you should be laying around the house like your favorite pooch. So here are 3 new fat loss strategies that I followed this summer that allowed me to get leaner and stronger without the effort of dieting or doing long boring ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - 3 Simple Steps to an Energized Day - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Paige BurkesDo you roll out of bed, get dressed and grab your coffee and bagel and run out the door in the morning and wonder why you’re dragging only a few hours later? Do you hit a wall later in the afternoon that only large doses of additional caffeine and sugar can cure? Do you want something simple ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - 3 Things You MUST Do To Flatten Your Lower Abs - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoI'd be a wealthy man today if I had a dollar for every time that someone told me, "My upper abs are starting to look good but I still have this pouch of fat on my lower abs." Unfortunately, this "upper then lower" abdominal fat loss pattern is the norm for most trainees out there. You're ...
Views: 29502(3 votes) - 3 weight loss motivation tips of time for you to start exercising now and forever! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Dan PickensYou can motivate yourself to lose weight from your past, present and future! Humbug! you say? That's what you think now but after understanding the power of your emotions and how to make them work for you, you will become a true believer! The first thing you need to understand is that ...
Views: 1261(3 votes) - 4 Simple Ways to Stop Food Cravings - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Christine EstersCookies, cakes, and sugar, oh my! Those sweet tasting foods taste oh so good; they have you on a natural high. But, you’re feeling of euphoria is not the only thing that is high, so is your blood sugar. When you feed into your cravings and indulge into those decadent sweets, your blood sugar ...
Views: 1986(2 votes) - 5 Exercise’s to STOP Doing Now! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHere are the top 5 exercises to remove from your program right now. 1. Anything done with a rounded back It doesn’t matter if you’re squatting, deadlifting, straight-leg deadlifting, rowing, or even doing triceps kickbacks, you must STOP doing these exercises with a rounded lower ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - 5 GUARANTEED WAYS TO SCREW UP YOUR WEIGHT LOSS - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2010 from Anna AparicioDo you insist on screwing up your weight loss efforts and making sure you stay overweight and unhappy forever? Here’s 5 ways you may have been doing this: 1/ WEIGHING YOURSELF EVERY DAY: It is completely unnecessary and you will only be disappointed and frustrated. When you step on the ...
Views: 2594(2 votes) - 5 Minutes To Get A Chiseled Tummy - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Tony SchwartzIf you've ever desired a flat belly, there are many ways it is possible to get a toned midsection in only minutes. Cardiovascular work outs are greatest for achieving the flat belly that you've constantly desired. Now while there are many merchandise that claim to provide you with a thinner ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - 5 Quick Tips for Lower Back Massage - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2019 from Obeid BanghashIt gets difficult to find comfort in the fast paced routine. You wake up tired, get along the daily routine, hoping that things would either get easier or less stressing and when you get back home you find yourself in a pile of all kinds of home chores. Finally, when you hit the bed, the body ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - 5 Tips to Increase Focus and Concentration to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauNo matter what it is that you were trying to achieve in life, you must always possess two things in order to be successful… focus and concentration. Many of us have the best of intentions when starting a new project or endeavor but find ourselves distracted by the many things we have to deal ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips to Build Muscle Quickly - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Tim RyanAll aspiring bodybuilders want to build muscles quickly. Most people however do not manage to gain weight particularly quickly and get frustrated by their lack of progress. There are a few easily implementable tips that can help you build muscle quickly. So without wasting anymore time here are ...
Views: 1464(4 votes) - 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) - 7 Secrets to Better Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf your workouts seem to be getting you nowhere, read on to get the 7 Secrets To Better Workouts. 1. Start your engines. As your old high school gym teacher might have led you to believe, stretching before weight training is not the best way to warm-up. 1. Start your engines As your old high ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - 77 Year Old Grandmother Achieves Target Weight - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2013 from Richard ClarkeI'm sure you all like to hear a nice story. (I read this story online) After the breakdown of her first marriage Brenda started putting on weight. When she reached 20 stone, she decided to go on a diet. Brenda now weighs 9 stone 9lbs and can finally fit into a size 10 dress. The ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - 8 Asanas For a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2019 from Chandra YogaIn today’s blog, we are going to discuss eight yoga asanas that help to maintain a healthy life with a healthy body. Yoga has several health benefits if practiced regularly. It affects an individual physically as well as mentally. Moreover, few asanas per day can bring a significant change ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - A Gym-Free Fitness Guide - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from M Nasir AzizIn today's fast-paced world, including a good fitness routine into your life is hard to imagine and even more to actually execute. The lives of people have become stressful and it is just a race of trying to make ends meet and trying to be one ahead of deadlines. The term “Balanced Diet” has ...
Views: 476(1 vote) - A Low Impact 4 Minute Fat Loss Cardio Circuit - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Adam KesslerSo this article is about that 4 minute fat loss cardio circuit I discussed a few weeks ago. In case you missed it and the accompanying video I created, you can see it by going to my blog at http://fitnessplanning.blogspot.com. To refresh your memory, I was saying that this 4 minute fat ...
Views: 1964(4 votes) - Abdominal Exercises - What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from rena wongAbdominal exercises are one of the most talk about topics in the fitness industry. Many times at the gym, I hear people ask about what the best ab workout is. The market is flooded with ab machines or gadgets as everyone seeks to have ripped or six pack abs. Unbeknownst to many people, most ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - Acupuncture and the Athlete - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Bret EllingtonSince the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where Acupuncture was given to the athletes and officials in the Olympic Village, Acupuncture has become increasingly more popular in the United States. While it has been used for thousands of years and is a main source of healing for 1/3 of the population of ...
Views: 1553(3 votes) - Adopt Naturopathy and Yoga Before It's Too Late - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Bhavna KhannaNaturopathy is a science and art of drugless system or Alternative therapy of healing for healthy living. It teaches us how we should live, what we should eat and how our daily routine should be. Its main emphasis is to change the living habits of people and educate them to adopt healthy ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss - Maintain Your Body Diet - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from David MillerApple cider vinegar weight loss has been used for centuries. It is a natural way to lose weight, and it also has several health benefits. The nutrients, enzymes and organic acids in Apple cider vinegar weight loss act as an appetite suppressant by increasing your metabolic rate. Apple cider ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Are Liquid Meals Superior To Solid Food For Muscle Building? - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Francesco CastanoMany who pursue muscle building are in need of convenient and portable methods for calorie consumption, and liquid meals are therefore a popular option for bodybuilders who are attempting to consume a consistent source of nutrients for muscle recovery and growth. Most weight lifters are aware ...
Views: 6801(2 votes) - Are you a driver or a flyer? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2012 from Patty BearFor the first 40 years of my life, despite being a pilot, I was a driver not a flyer. And then 7 or 8 years ago I made a small change that brought an unexpectedly big result. After years of dieting and working out like crazy and obsessing around food I lost two dress sizes when I wasn't even ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Avoid These 5 Beginner Mistakes To Get Abs Fast - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Jason CamachoLately I've noticed a lot of beginners make the same common mistakes. These mistakes are keeping them from achieving maximum success with their Fitness Program, because they are so vital to their success with getting six pack abs. Now I don't want you making the same mistakes so I just want ...
Views: 1327(1 vote) - Back Problems - Causes, Consequences And Solutions - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Alakey FryPain and curvature of the spine - one of the most common modern ailments, which is fraught with not only a general deterioration in the quality of life but also psychoemotional disorders. And after all, from an ugly posture and a chronically aching waist, it is possible and necessary to get rid ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Bad Muscle Building Habits To Be Avoided - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tim RyanDeveloping good habits is crucial to build muscle up on a long term basis. It is highly important to be consistently doing the right things if you want to keep building muscle. Unfortunately often people get into bad habits without thinking about the danger they are risking or about how much ...
Views: 10073(1 vote) - Balancing Wellness: The Six Dimensions of Strength - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Bethany LearnWeightlifters and bodybuilders spend a lot of time pumping iron, but physical fitness is just one of six dominoes when it come to balancing wellness. A fitness buff looks odd if her biceps and triceps are out of balance, but many weightlifters fail to keep their bodies, hearts and souls in ...
Views: 2279(1 vote) - Benefits Of Home Gym - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Alyssa AmatoYou know that old saying, "There's no place like home." It's a cliché but for some people, there's no place like it to get a good workout with the help of a home Gym. Let's face it, some of us rather not go to the club and prefer to gym at home. Maybe we don't want to work out with strangers. ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - Benefits to Become Fitter & Healthier - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarMost people want to lose weight but feel they don’t have the time, money or effort to put into a regular exercise routine. The fact of the matter is that exercise should be included in everyone’s daily routine. Becoming healthier and more fit has so many benefits on the body that there should be ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Best Ab Workout For Losing Belly Fat - Is There Really One? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from rena wongThe answer to the age-old question of "What is the best ab workout for losing stomach fat?" is... None! Ab workouts alone don't create enough of a metabolic response in your body to create fat loss. I've met countless people who asked me what the best types of exercises and workouts are ...
Views: 891(2 votes) - Best Exercise for Cellulite and Understanding the Lower Body Muscles - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Susan MagnaFrom the midsection down to your ankles you'll find ninety individual muscles, forty-five on each side. When the lower body muscles are not stimulated they lose their sculpt. They lose the tight tone plus they get saggy, soft and deflated. The physiological expression for this is Muscular ...
Views: 6675(2 votes) - 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) - Best Way to Lose Weight - Our Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWhat is the best way to lose weight? The answer to this question is heavily sought after by people who want to lose weight fast. However, the best way to lose weight for an individual may differ to another individual with many factors to consider. Regardless, the best way to lose weight for you ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Beware of Incompetent Tai Chi Chuan Teachers - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCSBeware of Incompetent Tai Chi Chuan Teachers! Exercise Classes Such as T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Should be Taught by Competent Teachers. By Harvey Kurland, MSc, MFS, CSCS, Certified T'ai Chi Ch'uan Chief Instructor CTCCA T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Chief Instructor for University of California ...
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