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- Discover... Aikido - The Path to Peace and Harmony - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tony WildenAikido is an original martial art that is not competitive or violent. The techniques do not require physical strength or aggressive spirit and can be practised by people of all ages. The benefits include - self defence skills, discipline, breath control, relaxation, flexibility, stamina, ...
Views: 2606(2 votes) - Fat Loss 4 Idiots - The Best Weight Loss Plan to Lose weight The Easy Way - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Ryan OwenFirst of all, what is "Fat Loss 4 Idiots"? - This is a new fat loss product that has been making a big success with everyone using it. The Fat Loss 4 Idiots claims to make you lose 9 lbs in 11 days only, and this is due to its amazing technique that it uses which I will be talking about ...
Views: 873(2 votes) - Female Fertility Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2019 from Dr Shivani GourLaparoscopy: Laparoscopic surgery is a specialized technique for performing surgery. It can be categorized as a keyhole surgery and it may be performed to examine the condition of your uterus and ovaries and to check your tubes are open (tubal patency). It can be used to treat the conditions ...
Views: 497(2 votes) - Foods to Avoid after Exercise to Burn More Fat - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2010 from John PhillipPeople understand the importance of combining proper diet, psychological motivation and regular physical activity in their quest to lose weight. Most are shocked to find out that certain food combinations eaten after exercise may actually sabotage any weight loss benefit by disrupting the way ...
Views: 2532(2 votes) - Gait Training Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Gerry Van DykeMany people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ...
Views: 2674(2 votes) - HEALTH Wellness Blitz! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyA little blitz to cleanse the body and get back on track always is welcome when that winter padding or muffin belly appears. Keep it simple. It’s a moments. Here’s my routine, my little tune-up. Whether you stick to it a week or a month, it usually energizes you. It’s like taking the time ...
Views: 1403(2 votes) - How Hard Should You Train To Reach Your Fitness Goals? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2019 from Lora YoungWith the advent of technology, more and more people seem to have gotten attracted to the prospect of living a healthy lifestyle. But, like in all ventures, there must always be a balance in order to for one to truly benefit from the time and effort dedicated to the activity. Do too little, ...
Views: 678(2 votes) - How To Keep Your Brain Young For Years To Come – Brain Health Part 6 of 6 - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Michael ColemanStop interfering! I hope by now that you have grasped the very simple but profound concept that the brain already knows exactly how to take care of itself for life…. if only we would let it. But we don’t and very successfully manage to interfere with its natural working by imposing on it all ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - How to Lose Belly Fat Through Exercise - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Glenn PrescotIf you want to learn how to lose belly fat, you may be surprised to learn that you cannot spot-reduce fat. This means that there is no single exercise that will help you melt fat off of one particular area of the body. What you need to do is build a combination of diet and exercise that will ...
Views: 1100(2 votes) - How to Lose Love Handles with Aerobic Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLove handles develop around the abdomen when excess fat is allowed to build up on the body. While genetics do play a role in the development of love handles, there are some steps you can take in order to learn how to lose love handles. Proper diet is very important when trying to get rid of ...
Views: 2026(2 votes) - Intentional Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt is a natural human urge to be loved, to be understood, and to be wanted. One of women’s biggest drives in life is to make themselves as attractive as they can, whether they do so through shopping, make-up, or even an intentional eating disorder. There is an extreme amount of pressure on ...
Views: 1062(2 votes) - It's a Buddy Thing - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAre you stuck in an exercise warp? Are you trying to break down the barrier of boredom with your routine? Do you feel like quitting your current fitness program or are you just getting stick of going it alone? If you answered yes to any of these questions, why not recruit a friend to tour ...
Views: 1047(2 votes) - Nitric Oxide and its related food products: Try them - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2018 from Luca TodaniThe days of supplements and good nutrition have come; people have started recognizing the difference between good and bad health. But, somehow many of us still insist ourselves move on traditional food and maintaining the habits with those foods. Where Nitric oxide relaxes the inner lining of ...
Views: 503(2 votes) - Overcoming Stress Caused By Financial Worries - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dale MillerFinancial worries can cause a great deal of stress to individuals and families. Especially in today’s economy, concerns about job loss, cutbacks, stock market figures and interest rates can give even the calmest and most relaxed among us a headache. For some however, financial stress can lead ...
Views: 4230(2 votes) - Rush is Wrong About Exercise! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Nicki AndersonIt seems as though Rush Limbaugh’s battle of the bulge has created some pretty imaginative scapegoating. A couple of weeks ago, Limbaugh came out and said that thanks to “exercise freaks” our health care system is stressed. He cited that those that exercise and involved in activities such as ...
Views: 1980(2 votes) - Sexy Flat Abs - Do You Think Flat Abs Are Sexy? You Can Get Your Own Sexy Flat Abs Starting With This Simple Step - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Din KernHow much does being sexy really mean to you? Exactly what prerequisites would a person have to generally be sexy to you personally? Which is a pretty wide-ranging and greatly complex question, just as complex and amazing as the range of human sexuality itself in my opinion? However as varied as ...
Views: 970(2 votes) - Six Reasons You Will Not Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Shannon ClarkMany people make it a goal to get six pack abs, yet never follow through and reach this goal. Why is this? Why is it that so many people attempt to get six pack abs yet never seem to have success? Is it that the goal itself is just so hard to achieve or is there more to it? Perhaps they ...
Views: 2006(4 votes) - Stomach Toning Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Enrico MedinaPeople are too often obsessed with having that flat, toned stomach. It’s probably the best part of your body to show off and most people will really appreciate what you have. However, with the abundance of tips and workouts out there, in sometimes confuses the normal person. Most of these are ...
Views: 976(2 votes) - The Best Exercises and Tips to Lose Muffin Tops and Love Handles - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanMuffin tops is a slang word to describe the overhanging flesh over waistbands. The unsightly look has become more noticeable in recent years due to fashions and the increase in obesity levels. The biggest part to losing the muffin top look and reducing the size of your love handles is the ...
Views: 2534(2 votes) - The Health Benefits of Silica and Quartz Crystals - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2018 from Wajahat AliI am sure that the greater part of us may have seen the quartz tag in wristwatches and timekeepers - basically those that keep running on batteries. Did you realize that a similar mineral is available in plenitude everywhere throughout the earth in different shapes and sizes? In your essential ...
Views: 497(2 votes) - The quick way to get a six pack - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2010 from Max O'LianThe secret of how to get a six pack fast has been disclosed, and it's really no secret. It doesn't require fantastic diets or out-of-this-world workout machines. It just takes an informed mindset and putting in the hard work everytime, until the desired results are achieved. In fact, if ...
Views: 595(2 votes) - The Zone Diet Summarized - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Chester Ku-LeaThe program that is commonly referred to as the "Zone diet" is detailed in the book The Zone: Revolutionary Life Plan to Put Your Body in Total Balance for Permanent Weight Loss by Dr. Barry Sears. Balance is the key focus of Dr. Sears' plan; more specifically, eating the correct ratio of carbs, ...
Views: 1870(2 votes) - Uniting the Mind, Body, & Spirit Through Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Chrissy ZmijewskiToday we are going to talk about fitness as a spiritual discipline. Now, before we go further, let me define what I mean by "spiritual." I am not talking about religion. This is NOT about your religious demonimation or whether you believe in a higher power or not. What I’m talking about is ...
Views: 862(2 votes) - Vitamin B12 Advantages To The Human Body - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Luca TodaniCobalamin, popular among the masses as Vitamin B12 is one the most crucial vitamins needed by the human body. Unfortunately, the human body does not itself produce Vitamin B12 and thus has to rely on external sources for its daily requirement. Vitamin B12 is found in some animal products and is ...
Views: 534(4 votes) - Which Abs without Weights - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Mike MassWithin particular conditions, building muscles without weights is needed. In many schools there may be a absence of a fitness center or a well equipped gym to help the requirements of the staff and young people. Physical education instructors will have to make use of alternative ways to ...
Views: 692(2 votes) - Why Exercise is Vital to Good Health - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from Charles PennisonRecent research has found a correlation between a lifestyle that includes a regular exercise routine to a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and an increase in longevity. The recent focus on physical activity and health is based on the results of a 27-year Aerobics Center ...
Views: 490(2 votes) - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
Views: 3544(4 votes) - Work the Transverse Abdominal Muscles to Flatten Your Tummy - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe rectus abdominus covers the transverse abdominals which even though are core muscles are often left out during stomach workouts. Focus of most exercises is given to the vertical abdominals and rectus abdominus which leaves out the transverse abdominals completely. These muscles don't even ...
Views: 3727(2 votes) - 4 Empowering Solutions to Take Back Control of Your Body & Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Amy LundbergAs I’m pulling out and trying on my summer clothing lately, I’ve been having some negative thoughts around my body. Having some yourself? It has been an energy drain thinking about what I can and cannot fit into, and how tight these pants feel, and I haven’t even bothered trying on my shorts ...
Views: 1352(3 votes) - Body Building - How to Succeed 6 - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Peter RadfordBodybuilding Supplements Overview Bodybuilding supplements consist of a number of different substances used by athletes or individuals participating in a variety of physical activities, including weight training. Their purpose is to act as an aid in the building of lean muscle mass or to ...
Views: 1125(3 votes) - Breaking the weight loss plateau - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Joe PalmieriYou are spending a lot of effort to achieve and keep, the body you want. You go to the gym four or five days a week, watch what you are eating and stay as active as possible. However, it’s been some time since you made any real gains. In fact, you haven’t changed much in the last six months. And ...
Views: 903(3 votes) - Fit Tips for this Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Jennifer Ettinger1. Schedule your workouts! Book them in your day planner or phone just like you would for a doctor's appointment or Hair appointment. 2. Make your workouts shorter in length (20-25 minutes in length) so you stay consistent and committed to your weekly routine. 3. We all have heard this ...
Views: 1473(3 votes) - Giving and Receiving Positive Energy Using the Universal Principles of the Art of Aikido - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Tony WildenAikido is an amazing martial art that was founded by Master Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969). He was one of the greatest martial artists who ever lived, and also a man of peace. He taught that there is always a way to blend with an attackers energy and take control of difficult situations. Aikido ...
Views: 2000(3 votes) - Healthy Living Through Natures Sunshine Is The New Way To Go - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Smith WrightPeople are getting more and more fitness conscious in the current day and age. The primary reason for this is the kind of sedentary lives that people lead these days. The realization of the lives that people are leading has lead to a lot of them resorting to regular exercise, supplements, and ...
Views: 908(3 votes) - How To Get A Six Pack In Half The Time! - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from John AlvinoMost fitness experts agree that your abdominals help to support and protect your spine, and thus, they must never be fatigued before doing any non ab exercises such as, chins, rows, deadlifts and squatting movements. These "experts" state that when your abs are fatigued, you are at a ...
Views: 865(3 votes) - Monitor Your Blood Pressure Anywhere Anytime - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2018 from Jessica RoggersIf you are focussed to manage your health, you must not think twice before investing in a use-at-home blood pressure monitor.These days, there are many portable electronic devices available that you can carry along with yourself where ever you go and see how your BP changes throughout the day. ...
Views: 1173(3 votes) - 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) - Best Tummy Exercises to Get Rid of Love Handles - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotBelly fat is a common complaint of those that want to look fit. Love handles are something a number of people have problems with. These fat deposits that appear around the external oblique muscles on the sides of the lower torso are anything but lovable or lovely. The abdominal muscles are the ...
Views: 1850(6 votes) - Exercise Importance - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from gary hillThere are many different exercise benefits that are important to know about. Doing the exercises is obviously important, but the benefits can keep you focused and dedicated to doing the exercising every day. If you are overweight you should take the time to go to your doctor for a full physical ...
Views: 542(1 vote) - Healthy Body Weight - Sagar Mantry - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2019 from Sagar MantrySAGAR MANTRY Sagar Mantry, plays a role as a Nutritionist and Health Coach. He aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Keeping a Healthy Body Weight The more calories you eat, the more active you have to be to maintain your weight. Maintaining your ideal body weight is ...
Views: 527(1 vote) - "How Do I Gain Weight?" - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2004 from JP CliffordTry asking people how to gain weight and you'll likely see some bewildered faces staring back at you. For the majority of people, hearing that question is akin to hearing the questions, "How do I stub my toe?" or "How do I run out of gas?" Those confused faces not withstanding, the question ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - ***Awesome Abs for Fit Fathers - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Sean BarkerWith Father's Day just around the corner the best gift you can give yourself as a busy dad is a set of rock hard abs. ...and it's not to just look good at the beach with your family this summer. It's also nice to be the fittest dad at your kid's soccer practice who can actually join them ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - ***Boomer Fitness: Lift Anything and Carry It With the Core - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Lisa Byrne Hold your breath; close your eyes and GO! If it could only be that easy…voila, and it’s moved, nobody gets hurt! Sure, this applies to all items that you carry but for today we are going to pay special attention to the heavier ones. What are some heavier items ...
Views: 5695(1 vote) - ***The 3 Holiday Health Hazards You Will Want Your Children to Avoid This Season - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from Janet WilliamsWith the holidays around the corner, the excitement level in children is high. Although this time of year is filled with many wonderful traditions, the holidays can also be a treacherous time. The emphasis on sitting and socializing, snacking on sweets, drinking sugary soft drinks, and eating ...
Views: 2422(2 votes) - 10 Healthy Snacks For Super Busy Moms Who Are Always On-The-Go - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Neelima ReddyHow many times have you experienced the morning rush in your kitchen? Let’s say that you’re a working mom with two kids to send to school, and a husband who also needs to prepare to go to work in the morning. So the first thing that you need to do in the morning is to prepare breakfast, ...
Views: 655(1 vote) - 10 Most Common Fitness & Exercise Myths - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2009 from Neelima ReddyThere are numerous myths about fitness, exercise and workouts. It is a strange fact that people, who are exercising for long, possess lots of knowledge about exercise but many of them are just misconceptions. As an instance, many workout performers think, they would not be able to gain a firm ...
Views: 680(1 vote) - 10 Proven Tips for Keeping your New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2009 from Rhonda Rabow1. Make it a realistic goal. Planning to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week might not be exciting, but it is more likely to be successful than planning to lose 30 lbs in 3 weeks; and then gaining it all back. 2. Make sure the goal is meaningful for you. Don’t say ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - 10 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Mind Power - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Audie Gaddis, PhDI've heard the complaint numerous times from clients that they don't have the time to do brain fitness. Yet, I would argue that brain fitness is more important than physical fitness. But don't get me wrong-- physical fitness is extremely important- both for your physical and cognitive ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Get the Best Fitness Workout Routine - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Mary JamesWhen it involves a holistically hale and also hearty life, fitness is absolutely one of the countersigns! If you do not feel fit and healthy, you merely cannot rejoice from within! I make sure none would disagree. Everyone people have to see to it that we secure some time from our chaotic ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - 15 Foods That You Should Include In Your Everyday Diet! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Neelima ReddyThe more variety of foods you eat, the better the chance that you get all the nutrients [Health Nutrition] needed to maintain good health. In everyday life, you come across some of the foods that help to prevent the diseases and give various nutrients that make sense to those foods to eat ...
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