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- How to Deal with the 3 Worst Co-workers and Gym Pals - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2015 from Michael MantellWhen I go to the gym to workout, I want to untie the knots and jelly beans in my back and shoulders, unhook from the day’s residue of stress, release my brain’s “feel good” chemicals and build all-over body muscle power. I don’t want to deal with difficult people. Do you? When you go to work, ...
Views: 1616 - What is the Best Protein Powder for Building Muscle? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Mike MatthewsWith so many options out there, what is the best protein powder for building muscle? In order to get an answer to that question, let’s first take a look at protein itself. There are two main sources of protein out there: whole food protein and supplement protein. Whole food protein is, ...
Views: 1616 - 9 Muscle Building Nutrition Rules For Explosive Weight Gain - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tim RyanMuscle building nutrition is actually very simple and is a major factor in your bodybuilding success. However many people seem to get confused when they are putting together a muscle building diet. Therefore here a set of straightforward easily implementable rules will be outlined that anyone ...
Views: 1613(1 vote) - Foreskin Pain and Swelling – Treating and Preventing Balanitis - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2013 from John DuganThrobbing, aching and swelling in the foreskin can strike fear into the hearts of men, leaving them worried that a recent unprotected encounter has left them with an unwelcome souvenir. While this could be a real penis health concern, other conditions may cause similar symptoms. For instance, ...
Views: 1612 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 9) - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 1608 - 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) - Exercise Tips - Best Exercises To Build Muscle Size - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteMany people workout without really knowing what exercises really add muscle size. All workouts will help you add some muscle, but certain ones add considerable amount of muscle mass. I like to call these the basic exercises for getting big. Most beginners should start out with these first ...
Views: 1606(2 votes) - Dream Healther ---- Dream for a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from abner barryBetween consuming healthy diet and carrying out regular exercise, the former is easier to accomplish. Today man is too busy to walk an extra mile for his own benefit but is free to go for a movie show with his friends. The machinery life of human being has ruined him in many ways. We all have ...
Views: 1604 - Top Five Exercises for Hips, Thighs and Butt - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTop Five Exercises for Hips, Thighs and Butt by Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. Here are five great exercises to tone and firm up the hips, thighs and butt. Most of these exercises can even be performed within the confines of a work cubicle. Imagine calling a brief time out in your ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Training Equipment For MMA - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Travis LutterJust like football, baseball, and basketball, the sport of MMA is a combat sport and has it's own specific equipment for effectiveness and safety. The main purpose of MMA gear and equipment is to provide safety for the fighter who is training. This article will cover both the essential MMA ...
Views: 1604 - How Much Do Pole Dancing Classes Cost-First Pole Dancing Class - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversHow much do pole dancing classes cost; Pole dancing itself is a sport and a skill. It incorporates gymnastic, ballet and modern dance movements around a polished pole. There are endless varieties of tricks that can be performed in a choreographed dance routine. You will be able to learn many of ...
Views: 1603 - Penis Sensitivity Can Decline With Age - What to Do to Keep It Young - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from John DuganPenis sensitivity can vary significantly from one man to the next; the touch that drives one man over the brink may cause another man to become only mildly aroused, and a third man to merely lift an eyebrow in anticipation. What remains constant, however, is that the aging penis does indeed run ...
Views: 1603 - Six Steps to Follow When Choosing a Fitness Program - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from J.D. BellEmbarking upon a new fitness program can be a challenging task. Here are six steps to ensure you start down the right path to health. 1) What's your starting point? Before embarking on any fitness program, it is important that you first assess your own level of health and fitness. If you ...
Views: 1603 - Masturbation Hazards - When Vacuuming the Erection Really Sucks - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2013 from John DuganIn the mid-1980s, the British Medical Journal published a series of case reports in which middle-aged men had what appeared to be a catastrophic response to cleaning. Somehow, in the midst of their home-improvement efforts, they trapped delicate penile cells in the intake of the family vacuum ...
Views: 1601 - MMA Training Centers Learn Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comMMA Training Centers have a wide variety of different skills and disciplines of martial arts to offer someone interested in attending a training facility. MMA schools do a lot more than teach an individual how to beat up another person. Good Mixed Martial Arts Academies with great instructors ...
Views: 1601(2 votes) - Is The Exercise Ball Really Useful For Core Training? - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimIf you’ve stepped into a gym in the last 10 years you’ve most likely noticed those big rubber balls known as exercise balls (or stability balls or Swiss balls). In my experience, most times these balls would sit all alone in the corner unless they were being used in a special “ball class” or ...
Views: 1600 - Should You Consider A Smart Pedometer? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2014 from Shannon ClarkWhether you’re just getting started with your journey into fitness or you’re a veteran in training, you may be wondering about some of these smart pedometers that have come out on the market to help you track your training efforts. Are they something you should invest in? Or are they just ...
Views: 1600 - Why Purified Water Is Bad For You - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Danny AngMost of you would agree that drinking unfiltered tap water could be hazardous to your health because of things like parasites, chlorine, fluoride and dioxins. Many health fanatics, however, are often surprised to hear me say that drinking purified water on a regular, daily basis is potentially ...
Views: 1599(1 vote) - Convenience Rules with Nutrisystem Home Delivery Diet - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Jim MackeyThe end of the year is coming. It's almost here and people are scrambling to get their holiday shopping done. The stores are full of those trying to mark items off their lists for those they love. And although Christmas is the largest holiday of all, many are dreading when it's over. Once the ...
Views: 1598 - Health and Fitness Dreams come true? By Abdul Haye Amin. - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2012 from Abdul Haye AminHealth and Fitness Dreams come true? By Abdul Haye Amin. -(Internet World wide & Bing News Articles). Most people's dream in their life they wish they could change life beyond Imagination, by mean of exercises! Bilingual's Author Abdul Haye Amin says those who really wish to change their ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - I DON'T HAVE THE........MOTIVATION! - TOP 5 TIPS TO GET (AND KEEP) MORE MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallNot having the motivation is the last excuse we are going to destroy in our “I DON'T HAVE THE.......” series of articles identifying the causes of in-activity and helping you find your way around them. Apathy is something which affects us all in life and its root cause is motivation, if ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Six Pack Abs for Women – 3 Essential Tips - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mhel Angelo De GuzmanIn our current technological, medical and surgical advancements today women can obtain their own ideal beauty in one package with just one swipe of their credit card, but there is one more element missing in that package that can’t be bought by money but can be obtained through various efforts, ...
Views: 1598(1 vote) - Low Sex Drive Solutions - Perk up a Lazy Libido in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2013 from John DuganIn the eyes of many men - and women - a man is expected to have a raging sex drive at all times; it is common to imagine that a manly man is thinking about sex 24/7/365 and just waiting for a chance to jump in the sack with the next hot, willing babe. But the reality is that men, just as much as ...
Views: 1597 - Tips on How to Deal With That Nasty Acne - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Adams RichAcne affects an estimated 99% of people - mostly teenagers and young adults - at some point in their lives. Although acne is temporary, lasting from a few months to a few years, early therapy is necessary to prevent scarring and dyspigmentation, which, untreated, can persist for life. Here are a ...
Views: 1596 - 2011 Fitness Trends - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Wendy StollMixing up your exercise routine is the best way to avoid weight loss plateaus and achieve great results. One of these fitness trends is sure to fire up your metabolism, keep you motivated, and help you accomplish your goals. Exergaming (Active Gaming) Now you can exercise from the comfort of ...
Views: 1595(1 vote) - Yoga tops and Capri pants for exercises - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from kyla smithYoga is one of the most essential daily exercises, needed for good health. There are certain yoga garments, needed by women during the exercises. The word means connection, that is, connection and coordination between mind and body. For this purpose, the person should be peaceful and ...
Views: 1595 - How to get a flat stomach in 42 days - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Lyubomyr BoketHow to get a flat stomach? To make your stomach perfectly flat, you have to do simple exercises during 1 month and a half. How to make the most challenged part of women’s body – belly – the most attractive? It’s not hard if to find effective exercises and make a good program. We can offer ...
Views: 1594(1 vote) - Exercise Makes You Smarter - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Mike LoganIt's true! Exercise can boost your intelligence with benefits from children through seniors and possibly even during pregnancy. For years, the medical community has stressed the importance of exercise for both children and adults. Most of us know that exercise impacts physical development in ...
Views: 1593 - Outsmart back pain - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBack Pain Outsmart back pain · Sleep on a medium-firm mattress, you are twice as likely to have a reduction in back pain. · Get out of bed slowly in order to reduce back-pain episodes by 23%. · Stay smoke free, and your risk of back pain is cut in half. · ...
Views: 1593(1 vote) - 6 muscle building tips - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiYou need to have a solid commitment and knowledge to get nice muscle tone and build an attractive muscular body. Here are some muscle building tips. Before you commence weight training, remember to warm up and as well as doing some stretching exercises. How to build a muscles Train ...
Views: 1592 - Fitness Workout that Works - My Experience with Personal Trainers - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kamil KowalskiPursuit of Performance It took me four months of working out and committing myself to a strict plan to get the body I always wanted. I combined working out and eating a balanced diet to reach my goals and have never felt better! The healthy and nutritious diet for my new body is like putting ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - Motivation- 10 Steps To Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Adrian BonnerMotivation is a fundamental requirement for us to achieve our goals. How well and fast we achieve our goals is based on how motivated we are. When a person is trying to achieve goals it is important to try to find the motivation to attain them efficiently and effortlessly. Since we are all ...
Views: 1590 - It Takes More than Meals to Feed Your Body - by Do you take a multivitamin?
If you do, do you actually FEEL it working? Does it have a real effect on your energy level or the way your body operates? If you don't feel it, how do you KNOW that you're getting your money's worth?
If you don't take a multivitamin, it's probably because you've ...
Views: 1588 - Bodybuilding Facts – Don’t Step Into The Gym If You Don’t Know This - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayNow that you have made up your mind to go to the gym, you cannot afford to let some things stand in the way of your fitness dreams. So many body builders failed to achieve their fitness dreams because they barely knew the facts and realities surrounding it. Just like it is in every field of ...
Views: 1587 - 4 Tips to Building Lean Muscle - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from frank iaminBuilding lean muscle should be a priority for you as you begin your muscle building lifestyle. Our aim is to get bigger but not just get bigger for the sake of getting big. Anybody can get bigger by increasing fat but that goes against what we are really trying to accomplish. What sense does it ...
Views: 1586 - Mini Workouts – Minimum Time, Maximum Benefit! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeBeing a personal trainer I am aware that many people struggle to find time to get to the gym as much as they would like, or they would like to add something extra around their gym routine but can’t fit it in. Well I would like to give you a bit of advice and tell you how to incorporate mini ...
Views: 1586 - Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
Views: 1583(1 vote) - Water Retention and Weight Loss: You Can Lose Fat, But Not Weight? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsFluid retention can be an insidious problem to deal with when dieting to lose weight. Have you ever been rolling along nicely on a cut and then, out of nowhere, had your scale freeze up on you? That is, you go one, two, even three weeks without losing any weight, and without looking any ...
Views: 1583 - How to Increase Your Bench Press by Doing Squats - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2005 from Marc DavidMy Legs Are Already Big Enough. I Keep Hearing Working Legs Is A MUST. Why Is That So Important? Believe me… I hated leg workouts. Until I realize the true potential that a simple set of squats could unleash. Frankly… I see the same people on the leg press machine, leg extensions, doing ...
Views: 1579(1 vote) - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 4) - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 1579 - Personal Fitness - Using Weight Training To Optimize Your Fitness Plan - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2013 from Marc OuelletteMost people start their fitness efforts with an aerobic exercise routine. While aerobic exercise has many benefits, a good long-term weight-training program can improve not only your aerobic performance but also your overall health. Using proper form is crucial not only to getting the most ...
Views: 1579 - Acid Reflux Babies- Interrelated Article For Apple Cider Vinegar For Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Rohan RathoreAcid reflux is a typical condition that every experiences at least once during their lifetime. During digestion the gut produces enzymes and acid to digest food. When the mixture of stomach acid and enzymes are refluxed into the esophagus more often than they should, or for an extended time ...
Views: 1578 - Why Most Health and Fitness Professionals Do Not Retain Clients (And What They Can Do About It) - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Melonie DodaroWhy Most Health and Fitness Professionals Do Not Retain Clients (And What They Can Do About It) Are you suffering from "disappearing clients" syndrome? Chances are that you're frustrated because your clients seem to lack commitment, and you constantly have to replace clients. Your clients ...
Views: 1578 - How Modern Medicine Might have Extended Mickey Mantle's Career - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Graham WomackIn Game 2 of the 1951 World Series, New York Yankees rookie outfielder Mickey Mantle suffered an injury that would define the remainder of his career. Playing alongside legendary center fielder Joe DiMaggio, who would retire after the season ended, Mantle faced a high fly ball to right ...
Views: 1577 - Living Healthy with Diabetes - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Popa WoolseyThere are some key things that you can do that can help a goal of, “Living Healthy with Diabetes”, and so here are three primary ways to minimize the impact that the condition has on your life. 3 Ways of Living Healthy with Diabetes: 1/ Change your Diet This really is massive. Over 90% ...
Views: 1577 - My Plan - The Importance of Sticking to It - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonMy marathon training is well underway. With the heat wave coming through the Chicago area the past several weeks, it has been miserable running conditions. But I have been reminded of what I tell other women; develop a plan and stick to it. No Excuses! So for my running schedule calling ...
Views: 1577 - New Fitness Trend Defined by Pilates - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from John BirkPilates,a mind-body work out,was evolved by Joseph H.Pilates who labored as a nurse in Great Britain all the way through international war I and it was once the time he evolved leading edge workout how to improve the situation of immobilized sufferers and soldiers.He also designed Pilates ...
Views: 1577 - Does Doing Cardio Make You Lose Muscle When Bodybuilding? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joel MorelI want to set one thing straight before I get started Here. This site is designed around having a solid all round physique with large amounts of lean muscle and low-medium body fat levels, I am writing this from the perspective of somebody wanting to build muscle fast, not someone ...
Views: 1576 - 6 Rules for a Perfect Workout - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Sean BarkerRules... As parents we are famous for them. As kids we hated them. Young and old, we all need structure in our lives simply because it works. When it comes to designing your own workout routine, don't get Paralysis by Analysis by the 1,950,000 results looking back at you from Google. ..and ...
Views: 1574(2 votes) - Be A Better Coach: Top 6 Swim Coach Tips - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Lizzy BullockLooking for swim coach tips? If your team is unfocused, unwilling, or out of shape, you may need to depart from your usual coaching routine and try out some of the swim coach tips provided. 6 Swim Coach Tips to Overhaul Your Team You don't have to be an Olympic level coach to run a great ...
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