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- how to expend Zumba for weight reduction - by Submitted on May 02, 2019 from mixail xarapasZumba — a excessive-power kind of cardio undertaking impressed by Latin dancing — will also be a fun solution to boost your physical recreation and every day calorie bake. To shed some pounds, you’ll need to actualize a calorie arrears with the aid of burning greater calories than you’re ...
Views: 618(1 vote) - How to Flatten Your Stomach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Enrico MedinaYou must understand that there is no exercise in the world that will actually flatten your stomach outright. Even if you get to develop your stomach muscles, if you don’t get rid of the fat surrounding them, you will still look flabby. People have to know this and understand that in order to ...
Views: 817(1 vote) - How to Get Motivated to Exercise and Overcome Depression - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2004 from Debbie MandelWhen someone is mildly depressed, the first remedy that comes to mind: Exercise. In just a few minutes exercise burns off stress hormones and raises endorphin levels (the happiness hormone); now that’s a quick fix. This makes the depressed person feel better, more uplifted and therefore ...
Views: 13232(2 votes) - How to Get Rid of Love Handles - Simple Tips that Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Glenn PrescotHave you ever thought that those love handles around your waist aren’t lovely anymore? If you are in this situation, then you’ve got to start learning about how to get rid of love handles once and for all. Your sedentary lifestyle and your eating habits have contributed to the accumulation of so ...
Views: 1126(1 vote) - How to Handle Muscle Recovery After Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Hempure NaturalsThe most difficult part of any worthwhile undertaking is the start. Once you earnestly start on something and take that all–important first step to set the ball rolling, the rest of the journey becomes that much easier. This holds true for your yoga routine as much as it does anything else in ...
Views: 1077(1 vote) - How To Have A Challenging Workout Using Light Dumbbells At Home - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere is a way of achieving muscle fatigue if all you have are a pair of light dumbbells kicking around in your spare room. As long as you stick to some guidelines you will be able to feel the burn with all your workouts. Here are the rules: #1 Choose isolation exercises #2 Perform ...
Views: 1435(1 vote) - 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) - How To Keep Your Brain Young For Years To Come - Brain Health Part 1 - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Michael ColemanWhat if you could take control of brain aging… slow it down so you could protect your earning power and enjoy the lifestyle you want for as long as you want… wouldn’t that be great? Well, you can! So if you really care about what happens to your brain this could be the most important article ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - How To Keep Your Brain Young For Years To Come - Brain Health Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Michael ColemanNear the end of my first article in this series I made the profound statement that: “You already know how to take control of your health… that you already have available all the systems, resources and knowledge you need… and all you need do is tap into them. SO YOUR BRAIN ALREADY KNOWS HOW TO ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - How to Overcome Insomina - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Janet McNallyInsomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping those ideal eight hours during the night and feel tired after the slumber, you may be ...
Views: 1197(3 votes) - How to Plan Health & Fitness Fair - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2019 from M Nasir AzizHealth & Wellness fairs are a great medium for providing people with some valuable health information. It allows them to have an opportunity to learn a lot of things that will help them in staying healthy and fit. It will make them feel positive and also motivate them to change their routine to ...
Views: 830(1 vote) - How to Start an Exercise Program - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf you want to become fit and use exercise to help prevent a heart attack, first check with your doctor to make sure that you do not have anything wrong with your heart or blood vessels. Intense exercise can increase your risk for a heart attack if you already have a damaged heart. Pick any ...
Views: 622(1 vote) - How To Understand Overpronation and Knee Pain If You Have Flat Feet - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Dianne BuxtonOverpronation is the inward roll of the foot while standing, walking, running or dancing. Allowing the foot to roll inwards causes noticeable internal rotation of the lower leg and knee and can influence the body's posture. This can result in extra strain on the lower body and can cause foot ...
Views: 6585(1 vote) - How to Weight Train for Mixed Martial Arts - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are interested in mixed martial arts, it’s good to understand how it works inside and out. At its essence, mixed martial arts (or MMA) is a sport that is literally “no-holds-barred.” There are many types of fighting as entertainment in modern media, such as professional wrestling and ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Hypnosis and Peak Performance - Does It Work? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Gregg SwansonHypnosis for sports performance is a recognized field that is used to enhance the performance of athletes, both at the amateur and professional level. More recently the incredible power of hypnosis for athletes had been becoming more widely accepted here in the U.S. For years in the Eastern ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Hypnosis for Health and Psychic Powers - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Conrad RawWhen you think of hypnosis, you automatically get one of two mental pictures. Either you see the evil Svengali character making people do his bidding or you picture an audience in a nightclub bouncing around squawking like a chicken. In reality, hypnosis is more the second than the first and has ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Hypnosis for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Steve G. JonesWeight loss hypnosis is a common promotion online these days. There are websites that sell audio and video recordings that can help you achieve a healthy weight. Weight loss through hypnosis is a practice dating back to the 1800s. It can be a very successful method of losing weight when it ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - Importance of Cardio Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Traci BrosmanGetting plenty of cardio in your workouts is important to keeping your body healthy for both men and women. Men often spend most of their workout pumping weights building up the strength of their muscles. However, what about the most important muscle in the body - the heart muscle? Cardio ...
Views: 2619(2 votes) - Improving Your Posture Can Help to Reduce Tummy Fat - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Glenn PrescotHow many people take seriously the children’s song about the hip bone and the leg bone being connected? The point isn’t which bones connect; everyone knows that leg and hip bones connect. How interconnected and related the parts of the human body really are is something most people don’t ever ...
Views: 6428(2 votes) - Information about Mixed Martial Arts Training Routines/Drills - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe form of MMA is unlike any other martial art like boxing where you blindly follow rules. No doubt, MMA has its restrictions but they are not as serious as other forms. This style has more to do with skill than with technique. It is known as a no-hold-barred fighting sport where fighters are ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Is Low-Carb Really The Way To Go? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2003 from Jesse CannoneThe latest trend in the area of weight loss is low-carb diets such as the Atkins Diet. With so much conflicting information out there on nutrition and weight loss, it’s difficult for the average person to not only find out what works, but also understand how to apply it. In order to help clear ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Is PCOS affecting your fertility? These exercises will help - by Submitted on May 23, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaPCOS is a hormonal disorder that decreases your chance of getting pregnant. While consulting a physician is a must to tackle the condition, some exercises may boost your fertility if you are suffering from PCOS. Millions of women across the world suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - It Calls for Variety - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowWhat calls for variety you may be wondering . . . weight loss calls for variety. Variety of what you may be pondering . . . diversity of exercise, that’s what. Having an assortment of different genres of movement that you enjoy is imperative to your continued success in the direction of a ...
Views: 1105(2 votes) - I’m A Big Baby – Why Aren’t You? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2009 from Michael ColemanWhen it comes to keeping your brain fit and healthy you need to become a big baby. Now I don’t mean you become a sook… what I mean is that you can rewire your brain using the some of the techniques that babies use to build their brain. I don’t want to get into a ‘chicken or the egg’ type ...
Views: 1395(3 votes) - Kids Fitness Ideas, From Equipment to Circuit Training - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2006 from David LeonhardtGo ahead...blame it on the big screen. Which begot the small screen. Which spawned millions of microscreens...most of them in the palms and pockets of our children. Kids today just do not get enough exercise. The Lure of the couch and the screens is leading to record levels of obesity in ...
Views: 6577(1 vote) - Know Thy Enemy... - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Mark VaughanIn the battle for losing weight, you would be surprised in what you are up against. It really is a battle and as a big fan of Sun Tzu, I can say without question, information will be your biggest friend (and maybe your only ally). "Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Becky FoxHow many of you are not getting enough sleep? I would have to say a good majority, and I know because I’ve been there. With our never-ending to do list and commitments, it almost seems impossible to get to bed at a reasonable hour these days. We all know that sleep is important, but did you know ...
Views: 1202(2 votes) - Lean Body Extreme Review- Lose Weight the Healthy Way - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Masnish whiteWhen a slim fit guy or gal passes y your side, how do you feel? I feel rather jealous… especially when I lug around with an extra bountiful tummy and hips. If you find your jeans getting tight, I am sure you to feel the way I do! Do you have any way out of this fatty mass? Now here I score ...
Views: 1043(1 vote) - Learn About Beta Alanine Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you have been paying attention to the supplement industry, one product that has been gaining popularity recently is beta-alanine. While it should not be confused with the amino acid alanine, beta-alanine itself is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it occurs naturally in the body. Some ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - Learn Basic Ballet Positions - Can You Learn on Line? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Dianne BuxtonFor the curious adult beginner, or younger student wanting to learn ballet, there are many offers to learn ballet on line. Is this really possible? There are many articles and you tube videos showing basic ballet positions. Even if they were all perfect, how would you learn ballet at home? Maybe ...
Views: 1423(2 votes) - Learn How to Lose Belly Fat with Diet and Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLearn How to get rid of Love Handles the right way : If you want to learn how to lose belly fat or make those love handles disappear, you will need to understand how weight is lost and muscle strength is developed. There is no magic pill that will help you get rid of all of your belly fat. ...
Views: 1423(1 vote) - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally Is The Safe Way - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Paul RodgersLowering cholesterol naturally is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to prescription drugs and their unwanted side effects. Lowering cholesterol naturally is possible with the right combination of diet, exercise, and attitude. For those with existing heart disease, the benefits of ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Make the most of yoga for weight loss! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2019 from Grant Donovanclass="wp-image-75466"/> Undoubtedly yoga is one of the best ways to relax, release stress, offer flexibility and of course ward-off that stored fat. If you follow this ancient practice regularly for 15 minutes every day, you can notice miraculous results. Furthermore, to help you get ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - Make Your Own Weights - by Here are some ideas on inexpensive items you can use to make your own weights for your workouts.
1) Tennis Balls
Cut a small slit in one side of the tennis ball and fill the ball with pennies. Once the ball is full seal the slit with Super Glue, or some other reliable sealant. You now have a ...
Views: 14552(1 vote) - Making an Amazing Athletic Feat All the More Astounding - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2010 from Ed MayhewLast October, 74-year-old Californian, Harriet Anderson, was the oldest female to complete the ultra-endurance-demanding Ford Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Making this amazing athletic feat (in which this septuagenarian had to swim 2.4 miles in the ocean, bike 112 miles and THEN ...
Views: 2450(1 vote) - MEDITATION - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2019 from Chandra Yoga“Meditation is not to escape from society but to come back to ourselves and see what is going on. Once there is seeing, there must be acting. With mindfulness, we know what to do and what not to do to help.” Thich Nhat Hanh From the above quote, you must have understood that today we are going ...
Views: 629(1 vote) - Methods of Flexibility Training - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczEvery one, at one point, has complained of muscle stiffness. Runners often complain about tight hamstrings after long runs. Those working in front of computers for many hours often complain about neck stiffness. Given these observations, it would appear that muscle stiffen is directly related to ...
Views: 13112(2 votes) - MMA Circuit Training Improve Physique & Endurance - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from i-Supplements comOver the last five years circuit training has taken the fitness world by storm. With the popularity of the UFC, many mixed martial arts fighters have incorporated mma circuit training into their regular training. The purpose of mma circuit training is to combine a number of exercises together to ...
Views: 4363(1 vote) - 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) - MMA Workout Routine - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from i-Supplements comMMA is quickly becoming the fastest growing sport in the world. A basic MMA workout routine can be extremely difficult as well as extremely demanding. MMA training requires a tremendous amount of conditioning and endurance. What makes MMA workout routines so challenging is training all aspects ...
Views: 3503(2 votes) - My Beginning Yoga Experience - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2003 from Boyd MartinAs I walked out of the Bikram Yoga studio toward my car after my first class, I found myself declaring, "If I can actually do this yoga, it will totally change my whole life." I had only been able to attempt half the postures, with the rest of the time lying down, just dealing with the heated, ...
Views: 1231(2 votes) - My Favorite, Free, New Fitness and Diet App: Lose It! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne key element to achieving successful weight loss is accountability. This means recording your weight (I recommend only once a week on Monday’s), your daily activities including most importantly exercise, and what and how much you eat daily. However, for most of us the task of writing down ...
Views: 1380(1 vote) - New Year's Fitness Resolutions That Really Work - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mike MorricalAs we begin a New Year, most all of us have some things that we would like to improve upon or not repeat this year. The most popular New Year’s resolutions include achieving a stronger, healthier more youthful body through diet and exercise. This year do something different as you sit down ...
Views: 447(1 vote) - New Year’s Resolution: Love Your Body! - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2004 from Laura TurnerAh, the beginning of a New Year. A time to reflect and start anew: new hopes, dreams, goals for yourself. Speaking of which, have you taken that all important inventory of your body, yet? Is this the year you’re going to make the change? Wondering how to begin? Read on… Most people ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - No Job is Worth Losing Your Health Over - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Young KimI once had as an account manager for a dotcom company, back when dotcoms were still new, and just before the bubble burst. I was single at the time, and I worked close to 12-hour days, seven days a week, by choice. I was on a steady diet caffeine, and fast food. I had no time to exercise, and ...
Views: 2006(3 votes) - Off Season Workouts – the Origins of Cross Training - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Grant DonovanMention the words cross training and non-athletic types will either think you’re talking about footwear or that you’re simply not dedicated to a single fitness endeavor. Mention the same words to a serious athlete and you’ll have started an exciting conversation about sharing workouts, ...
Views: 449(1 vote) - OK New Year - Bring it On!! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Debra CostanzoThe holidays and presents and cookies and tree lights are long gone. But, how are those pounds doing? OK. Sorry I asked. You’re back at the office for a few weeks now and nothing has really changed. It almost feels as if the Holiday Season was a dream you had while sitting at your computer — ...
Views: 576(2 votes) - Online Weight Loss Help- Just a Click Away - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Sanjana SharmaFew years back, it was not there. But online weight loss help has caught many eyes and is showing positive results. You would think that i am delusioned. How can someone loose weight online?How could the internet,have anything to do with weight loss? The fact is that, it is the right place ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Outfit for Success - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowThere’s nothing like it when you outfit yourself in a new, becoming ensemble and hit the town. You feel like a million dollars, your attitude exuberates love for self and it is a small price to pay for such a marvelous pick-me-up. Shopping for work-out wear promotes your desires and provides a ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - Oxidative Stress - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Adrian BonnerSo what is oxidative stress? Oxidation is the chemical reaction that makes iron rust and a cut apple turn brown when left exposed to air. In the body, oxidative stress is a chemical imbalance that promotes the oxidation of our cells and tissues. The main agents of this process are chemicals ...
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