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- Lose Stomach Fat by Jogging - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Leeman TaylorLose stomach fat or reduce belly fat faster by jogging instead of weight lifting researchers say. Apparently, aerobic exercise is better than resistance training according to a recent study. An eight month study compared the effectiveness of aerobic exercise (jogging), resistance training ...
Views: 2107(2 votes) - Lose weight fast diet plan - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Popa WoolseyLatest lose weight fast diet plan with the best high blood pressure diet. Good news! Now you can shed those unwanted pounds and still eat lots of tasty foods. Before we list your delicious food choices, here are some great tips to guide your choices. Develop a regular exercise program ...
Views: 4784(2 votes) - Lose weight with the help of fitness trainer - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Jemmy CarrolMany people have been working out in gym for weeks, months or even years but still they do not get desired results. Some may be thinking of starting a workout routine but they require some guidance. He can design an individual workout program based on his specific areas of concern as well as ...
Views: 1036(1 vote) - Lose Weight, Spend Less - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerExercise is a key part of weight loss, but many people hesitate to join a gym due to high membership fees. Yes, it's true that some gyms or health clubs charge more and perhaps include more amenities, but there are less expensive alternatives for those who are just looking to get in some ...
Views: 908(2 votes) - Love Handles...less Handles...more Love... - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Robert LeasureI don’t think anyone wants to have love handles…or carry excess weight around their waistline… However take a look around and chubby belly’s seem to be everywhere these days...having a fat waistline can not only be dangerous health risk… but if can also turn into being 50 pounds ...
Views: 1033(2 votes) - Low Blood Sugar: Hypoglycemia - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Amy StephensLow blood sugar Hypoglycemia is a serious condition in which a person has a dangerously low amount of glucose in their bloodstream. Remember glucose is the fuel of the brain cells and the body's cells. The real danger is the brain is running out of fuel. It will shut down if quick action is not ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Marathon Diet Programs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Neville PetterssonSelecting the most appropriate marathon and half marathon workout program for newcomers is generally a tricky task for beginners. The aim of this quick written piece is to offer the best insight to help you make the correct choice with regards to which half marathon and marathon running program ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Metabolism Boosters the Fun Way - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Julie BarrosDo you want to rev up your calorie burn and have fun at the same time? Well exercise is one of the best natural metabolism boosters. But when you think of working out, you usually don't think of fun. Well time to think outside the box and the gym and start having fun sweating off calories and ...
Views: 1738(2 votes) - My Action Plan to Really Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Andrew HunterAlright, so I take it if you are here, you would like to really lose weight quickly. Quite often, though, a lot of people who make it their goal to drop a few pounds will likely just drop ten or fifteen pounds of water weight. Then they’re done. You cannot only lose water weight or deprive ...
Views: 1870(3 votes) - New Bodybuilding Workouts for Beginner - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Flora JohnsEveryone wants to have a great physique and a better shape that would make them look attractive. People thus join gym and start lifting up weights and carry out sets that they see any other guy performing around them. This is one of the biggest mistakes conducted by the beginners, which then ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - No Motivation to Exercise?? Its All in the Mind! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Sheryl BardYou know that you should be exercising, you know how good it is for you, you know how much better you feel when you do it. WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DO IT!! How many times have you stuck to an exercise program for a few weeks or maybe even a few months and just started to really feel and see the ...
Views: 4461(2 votes) - Oh My Aching Feet…Foot Pain, Foot Fitness, & Pilates Exercises for Fantastic Feet! - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Aliesa GeorgeHere are a six interesting foot facts that I found recently from the while researching foot health and exercise on the web. • Seventy-five percent of Americans will experience foot health problems of varying degrees of severity at one time or another in their lives. • Women have about four ...
Views: 7346(1 vote) - One Month To Lose Weight? 3 Quick Ways To Shed Those Extra Pounds - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Jessica Lee"I've only got one month to lose weight!" – If you're saying this to yourself then you've got the most effective form of motivation to shed the excess weight. Whether it's for a special occasion like fitting into a wedding dress or getting a beach body in time for the summer, setting a deadline ...
Views: 907(2 votes) - Online water cooler purchase in Australia can be beneficial - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Webmaster JohnThere remain many reasons for installing office water cooler, it is a reason that to remain adherent to the global quality standards it is mandatory to ensure proper drinking water for the employee. Again, the fact can not be discarded in dry and arid regions less intake of water leads to ...
Views: 614(1 vote) - Persistence is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista Johnson"Studies indicate that the one quality all successful people have is persistence. They're willing to spend more time accomplishing a task and to persevere in the face of many difficult odds. There's a very positive relationship between people's ability to accomplish any task and the time they're ...
Views: 3511(1 vote) - Personal Trainer Training - How I Will Help You Burn More Calories In Less Time - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhen I work with my clients, one of the key elements that I incorporate into all of our workouts is INTENSITY. In my view, intensity is the most critical aspect of any exercise regime and can mean the difference between someone who reaches their goals and someone who doesn't. Increasing your ...
Views: 1368(1 vote) - Personal Training - The Top Ways To Being Successful At Getting Fit - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Marc OuelletteGetting fit is a very important decision in someone's life. It not only has physical and mental benefits, but it can also make a huge difference in your health as well. So when deciding to get fit, keep the following information in mind in order to be successful. The first thing that you want ...
Views: 1457(1 vote) - Pittsburgh Personal Trainer Discusses Fat Loss Cardio Techniques - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Scott HaywardWhile there are many different schools of thought on what Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type of Cardio is the ultimate best for fat burning, Pittsburgh Personal Trainer Scott Hayward has broken down each type of intensity for cardio and has outlined both some benefits and risks that are ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - Post-natal Abdominal Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSHaving a baby means making many changes in your life: losing sleep, learning how to take care of a tiny person, and dealing with the “new body” that pregnancy caused you to have. Most women are eager to get to some abdominal exercises to firm up their now-stretched-out middles. The following ...
Views: 4882(2 votes) - Principles of Excellent Oral Health - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2005 from Thomas CornwellPrinciples of Excellent Oral Health It is interesting to note that the subject of oralhealth is glaringly ignored when one studies thevarious topics of health and fitness today. I am often asked just what constitutes good oral healthand why is it important to the overall health of the ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Private Fitness Trainer – I Have My First Home Gym-What Now? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you have your modest equipment set up or a full-blown exercise room, but don’t know where to start here are a few tips to help you. It is wise to consult a doctor to get cleared to exercise and advice on healthy eating. Most people don’t understand how important this first step is, ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - Push-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredPush-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The push-up is hands down the best, most complete upper body exercise in the world. Here are a variety of ways to perform push-ups. A push-up demonstrates the portability and flexibility of ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - Questions to Ask When Choosing your Cream - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from David arndellWith so many anti aging wrinkle creams to choose from it can be confusing to know which to pick. However, there are a number of simple questions you can ask to help make your life a little easier. How much does it cost? The all important question! Your budget will obviously play a major ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - Remove Yourself From the Industrialized Food System - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Cathy BarberMy husband and I enjoyed a movie date last weekend, taking in “Food, Inc.” Considering I had been reading David Kessler’s “The End of Overeating, Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite,” this was an interesting pairing. Be wary of what you put in your mouth. It really is scary ...
Views: 979(3 votes) - Revitalize through Rejuvenation Packages of Ayurveda and Spa - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Kumar SonuAges ago in India, during the era of 600 BC, a new medicinal system came into light. This system, focusing not only on the treatment of ailment/illness, but also on its prevention, is called Ayurveda. Ayurveda is also called “The Science of Longevity” and is the natural care therapy of India. ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - Safe Cycling Saves Brains and Lives - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Lisa SiegleBicycling is a great way to get around; it’s good exercise, it’s fun, and it allows kids to be independent. But biking causes more traumatic brain injuries than any other sport and each day a child in the United States dies of bicycle-related injuries. Education is the key to safety. Kids ...
Views: 1673(2 votes) - Save Your Teeth and Give Them a New Beginning - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Tiffany SaundersHave you encountered the problem of having an injured tooth that seems to bother you? Do you think that you can solve this problem and prevent it from ever coming back? The most common problem that people usually encounter is the forming of root canals. They are the area or space within the ...
Views: 556(1 vote) - Self defense basics: How to properly do and use the front kick - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyWhen you first start learning just about any hard martial arts style one of the first things you will learn is the front kick. Different martial arts styles and schools will give the front kick slightly different names such as the front snap kick, and the front thrust kick. All of these types of ...
Views: 2767(2 votes) - Shape Up – A Compact Treadmill Can Help - by Submitted on May 11, 2020 from Tom ChaseWhatever fitness routine you choose, be sure to include cardio-vascular exercise. Staying heart and lung healthy is extremely important, and a cardio workout will do just that for your body. Try to do 30 minutes of cardio or aerobic exercise at least 3 times a week. This can take the form of ...
Views: 437(1 vote) - Should You Take Whey Protein Supplements? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Peter RosebergWhey protein is one of the most well-known workout supplements. It may come in the form of shake or powder. A derivative of milk, whey protein offers a comprehensive amino acid profile, and provides several benefits when taken as a supplement. While there is not much research done on the effects ...
Views: 1304(1 vote) - Signs Of Depression - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Popa Woolseysigns of depression usually sneak up on a person slowly. We all have those days when we feel a little sad and blue with no explanation. These days however, usually pass and you return to your normal cheerful self. However, for sometimes instead of those blue days passing on by, they linger and ...
Views: 2989(2 votes) - Six Ways Yoga Helps Me in Midlife - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerIt can help you too! I took my first yoga class when I was 43-years-old. That's considered old for someone who would try bending into a pretzle and standing on her hands. But I had worked out my whole life and was really interested in trying something new and different. In all the other ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - Spot Reducing: The Right Way to Do It - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Joe KarszenEveryone has the assumption that, “if I do a lot of ab exercises, I’ll form a six pack, get ripped, have a washboard stomach, etc”. There are info-commercials, pills, powders, ripped fuel etc. which are making a great deal of money from the American people who are searching for a “quick” fix. ...
Views: 2754(1 vote) - 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) - Stick To It - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAn integral element to losing or maintaining your weight is to carry out your plan of exercise action on a regular basis. It takes you, your determination and the ability to follow through multiple times/week to create a pattern that is conducive to weight loss. Being able to craft a schedule ...
Views: 991(4 votes) - Sticking to your Goals and New Year’s Resolutions! - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Noah LamIt’s that time of the year to review your past years goals and resolutions. Time to create brand new ones to keep you excited and motivated for the new year, or modify last years ideas. Like many people, by January 2nd, you may have already fallen off the bandwagon and willing to abandon your ...
Views: 945(1 vote) - Stop Buying Into Bulk - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Joanna TaylorIf one more woman says: ‘I don’t want to get bulky’, to me in the gym when I suggest weight training I’m going to scream! Have we still not debunked this myth of women blowing up like Arnold Schwartzenegger at the sight of a dumbbell? I thought the recent London Olympics would have shown girls ...
Views: 1311(1 vote) - Strengthen Your Abs With These New Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Evie DawsonUsually when trainers think about abs related exercises, crunches come to the mind. But, most of us will agree, ordinary crunches are pretty boring and yield no or unimpressive results. So, if you are hitting the gym regularly and doing crunches like it’s some sort of a school punishment, stop ...
Views: 630(1 vote) - Surprising Health Benefits for Pet Owners - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2005 from Patricia WagnerDid you know that there are key health benefits that canresult from owning a pet? Having one can enhance yourphysical, mental and social wellbeing. 1. How can a pet help your physical health? Owning a dog, for instance, will encourage you to get moreexercise. With your faithful friend at your ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Testimonial: Facial Fitness Systems and Patricia Goroway - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from PATRICIA GOROWAYAS A BIOLOGICAL dentist who focuses on head and neck pain and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, nothing is more gratifying than patients who ultimately become pain-free, and who embrace healthy habits that ensure they remain pain-free. I have found that recommending exercises as ...
Views: 6185(5 votes) - The #1 Tip to Body Transformation: Control Your Inner and Outer Environments - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Learning is a behavior change- if your behavior doesn’t change- you did not learn.” -Bedros Keuilian At a recent seminar I attended, Bedros asked the audience “Do you know why people fail?” He then said there are two reasons: 1. The thoughts that occupy your mind 2. The people you ...
Views: 1360(5 votes) - The 5 Most Important Reasons to Practice Tai Chi - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Mariscela AlvarezIt has been said and written that Tai Chi is a "way of life". Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that when practiced regularly, improves the quality of our life, restoring the natural flow of our life force, or internal energy or "chi". Our unique “human being” design is structured as a ...
Views: 2402(2 votes) - The Barbell Belly Blaster Workout - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are lucky enough to have an Olympic Barbell in your home gym, you can also do this workout without ever leaving your house. This is primarily a fat loss workout as it elevates your heart rate while supersetting exercises using your bodies major muscles. But by using your major muscles ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - The Benefits of Exercise in Everyday Activities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeQuestion: What daily-life activities can I do that use different muscle groups in different ways? How do I do them correctly? What muscle groups they will use? 1. Driving – Practicing Seated Posture, Relaxed Shoulders, Low Abdominal Support Sit with your back tall (adjust your rearview ...
Views: 6540(4 votes) - The Best 8 Aerobic Exercises - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarWhen most people think of aerobic exercise they think of the classes called aerobics that involves a rhythmical routine that is taught at the gym. Although this is definitely aerobic exercise there are many other aerobic exercises that should be mentioned when considering any exercise routine. ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - The Best Home Ab Workouts For Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from John AlvinoWhen most people attempt to perform ab workouts at home, they usually just lie on the floor and engage in a marathon of crunch repetitions. This all too common approach will never lead to a well-balanced set of six pack abs. First of all, the basic crunch will only provide a marginally ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - The Best Way to Relieve Muscle Soreness - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerWe have all experienced this one time or another, muscle soreness or what the exercise geeks (me included) refer to as DOMS. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness... This can occur whether you have been working out for years or are just starting to exercise. Muscle soreness usually peaks in 48 hours ...
Views: 7433(2 votes) - The best workout for each 6 type body shapes - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ken YeYour body shape is often based on the features of your physical as well as the overall balance of your body. Men generally are described as having a H-shape or apple shape while women can be pear, apple or hourly glass. There are recommended exercises for each type of body shapes (hourglass, ...
Views: 543(1 vote) - The Eco Friendly Smoker - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from jason golecTrash bins are often labeled with "no cigarette butts allowed" for the obvious reason that even a single lit cigarette butt is enough to cause irreparable damage. So smokers have no choice but to go outside during their cigarette breaks. But tell me, have you ever seen a smoker bring their own ...
Views: 530(1 vote) - The Fastest And Most Possible Way To Build Chest Muscles - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayOf all parts of the upper body, the chest is the only place that everyone wants to build. I can’t say why this part of the body is so special, but what I can do say is that ladies will drool just at the sight of a well built chest – it rings comfort and manliness in their ears, and not to ...
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