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- Yoga Book Review : Yoga For Anyone - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Ridzwan MericanThere are so many books written on the art of Yoga. Some of these books focus more on the philosophy of Yoga, while others are a more practical approach towards practicing Yoga. If you ever wanted a practical handbook to begin the practice of Yoga, then you must consider ‘Yoga for Anyone’. ...
Views: 2138(4 votes) - Yoga For Weight Loss - Reduce Weight With Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Dr John AnneYoga has long been advertised as a relaxation technique that tones the body, mind, and spirit into working in equilibrium. But many fitness experts and yoga teachers now say that yoga also leads to successful and lasting weight loss where other techniques have either botched or shown minimal ...
Views: 1316(1 vote) - You are what you... - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachMany of us have heard the saying “we are what we eat”. Basically this means that if our diets are made up of fast food, takeout, foods high in sugar, high in fat, if we drink too much or if we consider our children’s leftovers a decent meal, we can’t really be surprised if our body doesn’t look ...
Views: 1771(3 votes) - You Have to Stop Sooner Or Later - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Mary ClaybonFor years people who have talked about wellness referred to weight loss, fitness or smoking cessation programs. Later we identified the role stress plays in our overall health and wellness so we developed stress management programs. Interesting that although the wellness industry has spent ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - Your Body Mass Index - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you want to be your best in bodybuilding, it’s important to include in your technique a scientific approach. After all, bodybuilding is based heavily on science and data. To succeed in bodybuilding, many individuals look to the body mass index as a gauge to determine where to improve in your ...
Views: 955(1 vote) - Your every time companion: Nitric Oxide Supplement - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2019 from Richard johnSearching for an extra in your exercise sessions? Feeling exhaustion amid your exercise sessions? Have you attempted Nitric Oxide yet? If not, let us drag your consideration towards this astonishing new sidekick of yours. While a few people don't have any thought regarding this ...
Views: 506(1 vote) - Your Exercise Guide To Burn Belly Fat! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Tim RyanAfraid to look in the mirror? Scared you might see a mountain of belly fat looking back at you? Well if that is the case do not panic. There is plenty that you can do to burn belly fat fast. Here are a few guidelines to do just that: 1) Walk. Simple yet effective a brisk walk around the park, ...
Views: 1240(3 votes) - YOUR MIND IS YOUR BODY'S BEST FRIEND - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2004 from Avtar ZouaregAs recently as 1974, scientists believed that the immune system was a self-regulating body system outside the realm of conscious control. This belief was strongly questioned after Robert Ader found that the rats in one of his experiments had learned to suppress their own immune systems and were ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Your New Face – A Result of Isometric Facial Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Cynthia RowlandPerforming twists, puckers, frowns and funny faces that claim to be facial exercise that you find online via YouTube will not guarantee you the dramatically younger looking face you thought you had lost forever. Disappointment prevails and discouragement sets in when you try these hit or miss ...
Views: 5691(1 vote) - Why Including Organic Barley in Your Diet Lowers Your LDL Cholesterol, Reduces Glucose Problems for Diabetics, Reduces Heart Disease, Improves Digestion, Ulcerative Colitis and the Overall Health of All Humans - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Foods containing barley, either as a recipe ingredient or used in the processing of packaged foods, have been touted by many for their nutritional benefits. While writing a companion blog containing Ashley’s “killer” recipe for organic beef barley soup, we found so much interesting information ...
Views: 2046(10 votes) - Factory Farmed (CAFOs) Hamburger, Ground Beef, Ammonia-Treated-Fatty-Waste Beef and How the FDA Fails to Protect Americans from Potential Health Problems from E. Coli and Salmonella - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Since neither the FDA nor the food industry is motivated to provide consumers with clear definitions of the difference between hamburger and ground beef or provide adequate information on the contents permitted in the preparation of ground meat and hamburgers, we feel compelled to offer the ...
Views: 2447(7 votes) - 10 Quick Ways to Get Yourself Fit! - by Submitted on May 10, 2009 from Janie BehrThe energy you expend always comes back. I know this for sure. This is true for all things, including your body. You must nurture it, work it, rest it. If you don't, the energy spent on neglect will eventually turn on you. It's not personal, just physics. I chose not to get up and work out. ...
Views: 4697(4 votes) - Advice on Losing Arm Fat - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Andrew HunterYou see a lot of people these days with too much arm fat. Arm fat can leave you feeling lousy so it is understandable that you want to get rid of it. Your friends might joke around saying that your arms keep waving farewell long after you've stopped. But really arm fat isn't anything to laugh ...
Views: 987(4 votes) - Fall and The Martial Arts - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonWith the weather getting colder outside training for all but the hard core practitioners is coming to an end. Moving inside we are returning to limited space, at home you may find only a few feet to train in, and unless you have access to an open gym you might not find significant space to ...
Views: 1686(4 votes) - ***The Top 10 Tips For a Healthy Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Sean Barker1. Get Real Once Christmas Eve hits forget about LOSING weight for the next few weeks and focus on GAINING some quality time with your family and friends. Wether its the numbers on the bar or the numbers on the scale you need a mental break as well as a physical break from all those ball ...
Views: 1490(3 votes) - Are You Getting Paid to Lose? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Walter TaylorFitness and exercise are dirty words to some, but when put into perspective we all need to be fit and exercise on a regular basis. I know you have heard it again and again, but I recently turned 40 and really started taking a hard look at my own body and the shape I took on. It was not quite ...
Views: 1160(3 votes) - Fit to Ride - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Danielle VindezBeing an outstanding rider has as much to do with your state of mind, and your spirit, as it does with your physical fitness. It is the natural flow of your integrated body, mind, and spirit that can bridge the gaps in your partnerships, be they equine, or not. Often times our extrinsic ...
Views: 1202(3 votes) - Forgotten Lean Muscle Mass Building Exercises That Work! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are hundreds of different exercises you can do with free weights and resistance machines or with just your body weight to build muscle mass. You should include mainly multi-joint compound exercises in your workout as they build muscle fastest. The time proven classic mass builders are: ...
Views: 1933(3 votes) - Got Cross Training - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOne of the most important things you can do to when incorporating exercise into your life is to include a variety of activities that keep you moving. Mixing it up and keeping your body on it’s toes is one way to work toward your health and fitness goals and desires. Including an assortment of ...
Views: 859(3 votes) - Is Cardio Making Your Butt Bigger? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsAs a former bodybuilder who went on to own a gym, I have spent more than my share of time around weight machines and the one thing that always amazes me is how people will take a perfectly effective, scientifically designed, thoroughly adequate exercise machine and adapt it thinking “more is ...
Views: 530(3 votes) - Six Keys To Fitness for Mature Adults - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Thomas ManfrediThe benefits of being physically fit are so numerous that it makes no sense not to attempt to develop a reasonable level of fitness. As we age, keeping fit can become more of a challenge, but the benefits are even more numerous and rewarding. Here are six keys that mature adults should keep ...
Views: 1987(3 votes) - 5 Simple Ways to Get Your Health on the Right Track for Summer - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Jason ArtmanSummer is here, and the time is right for outdoor fun, swim trunks and skimpy bikinis. Did you manage to pick up a few extra pounds during the winter? Are you not quite feeling like your usual confident self? It happens to the best of us, and summer is the absolute best time to get yourself back ...
Views: 830(2 votes) - 7 Easy Ways To Build Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Tim RyanDepending on where you look there is a lot of great information out there on how to build muscle up. However provided here are a few seldom mentioned tips that can certainly aid you in your quest for muscle mass. Here they are: Try drinking green tea. This can inhibit the enzyme that inhibits ...
Views: 1884(2 votes) - Advice About Losing Weight – Tips to Overcome Diet Obstacles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanDo you have a history of yoyo dieting and putting weight on easily? Unable to lose stubborn body fat? Does the diet and exercise thing haunt you and are you tired of it? I have observed peoples diet weaknesses and compiled a few tips to help you with issues and hard times. Fuel the body ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - Answering 5 FAQs about Hip Replacement Surgery - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Texas Health Spine OrthoWith every major decision, especially when it involves your health, you should learn as much as you can about the basics of what you are getting into. This certainly applies to something as important as hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty. In this blog post, we answer five ...
Views: 538(2 votes) - Build Muscle Up Fast: You Are One Secret Away From Massive Gains! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Tim RyanSpending hours in the gym to build muscle up and not making progress? Brilliant news! There is every chance that there is just one reason stopping your from masive gains. this knowledge alone will help you enormously in your attempts to build muscle up. For most begiiner bodybuilders and some ...
Views: 2252(2 votes) - Carrying out a Low Cholesterol Diet Plan - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Paul RodgersA high level of cholesterol has been linked with several conditions. A high level of cholesterol inside the body can be brought about by several things. On of them is by following a diet that is excessive in saturated fat and Low density lipids or "bad" cholesterol which is the type of diet ...
Views: 1998(2 votes) - Dance For Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2013 from Brian AkersBallroom and Latin dancing is so much fun and the proof is there that it also promotes wellbeing. Not only the physical aspects of dance but for the mind too and including social interaction. The benefits are wide ranging and less injury prone unlike other sports with heavy weight and high ...
Views: 1312(2 votes) - Exercise and Good Health - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Dr. Steve EdelsonDr. Steve Edelson (813) 831-8321 of Tampa, Florida has been practicing chiropractic for over 14 years. As a south Tampa chiropractor, he has had the opportunity to help people with a variety of issues. He is an expert at helping people to eliminate the cause of most pain. He is also an expert at ...
Views: 1362(4 votes) - Fitness Equipment - The Many Options - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Annie DeakinWhen it comes to getting in shape there are many options a person has available to use these days. There is fitness equipment that can be found that can fit into any lifestyle or budget. Depending on what a person goals are that they want to attain can be a huge way to determine the best form of ...
Views: 903(2 votes) - Gym Mirrors Can Help You to Become Fit and Slim – Here and How - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2019 from Amit KumarGoing to the gym several times a week can help you keep fit and healthy. Enrolling in a public commercial gym can be a good solution to keeping your body free from health complications. In a gym, there are various activities that you can engage in to keep your body slim and fit. Some of the most ...
Views: 481(2 votes) - Holiday Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danielle VindezTaking a break from your fitness program until after the New Year will only leave you stressed, overweight and discouraged. The holiday season is emotional enough with out derailing your health consciousness. Here are six steps to help turn your healthy goals into accomplishments: 1. ...
Views: 1205(2 votes) - Home Fitness Equipment - What's New On The Market Today? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Annie DeakinHome fitness equipment is much different today than it ever was in years past. Treadmills and basic exercise bikes have always been a dime a dozen, but today there are some very unique features and technological advances that have changed the quality of exercise that can be accomplished in your ...
Views: 1268(2 votes) - How to Make Exercise FUN! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Cindy ClearyEveryone knows that regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. But if you don’t like to exercise, you probably won’t do it. True health isn’t about following rules and forcing yourself to do boring exercise routines and eat bland food. If you really want to feel healthy, lose ...
Views: 1003(2 votes) - How to Tell if You Have an Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe modern concept of an eating disorder is largely the product of the fashion industry in the 1990s. As models became thinner and thinner, the media glorified this new trend, and stick-thin women began appearing on magazine covers, in commercials, and anywhere else. Once a fashion trend has ...
Views: 653(2 votes) - Is Your Energy Balance in Check? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Christie ClipperIf you are looking to lose or maintain your weight you will need to tap into your energy balance. Scientist’s define energy balance as the number of calories burned being equal to or exceeding the number of calories consumed. Simple as this calculation may seem, the numbers can become easily ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - Newbie’s Guide to an Effective Muscle Building Program - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Enrico MedinaIf you are just starting with weight training, it is essential that you learn the basics. Not only that, you must know what works and learn to know what are fallacies. That is why I have listed some of the most important tips when designing your own muscle building program. The first among ...
Views: 709(2 votes) - Quick Guide: First Aid and CPR for the Infants and Young Children - by Submitted on May 14, 2019 from ashly williamsFirst aid is a basic skill that is instrumental in today’s society. There is no telling when an accident may happen or a person may collapse in front of you. Having these basic first aid skills could just buy the victim enough time before medical emergency services come to save their lives. ...
Views: 615(2 votes) - Recommended Weight Lifting Workouts - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Enrico MedinaThere are numerous weight lifting workouts available and before you settle in on a specific workout, you must exhaust all your resources and make sure that you have everything considered. One factor to consider is the difficulty of the workout. If you are just a beginner, you can’t expect to ...
Views: 1192(2 votes) - The Toe Touch Challenge : 4 Easy Steps to Improve Your “Bendability” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiIn what has always been the benchmark for flexibility (which it really isn't), touching your toes is a skill that alludes many individuals shortly into adulthood, and sometimes even sooner. While not being able to put your fingertips comfortably to your shoes may simply mean you have short arms ...
Views: 6476(4 votes) - Tips For Selecting Home Fitness Equipment - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Annie DeakinWhen you walk into a store selling home fitness equipment, what runs through your mind? If you are like most people eyeballing today's market, you may be wondering where to even start looking. There are so many different types of equipment on the market that it can be extremely difficult to ...
Views: 887(2 votes) - Today Has Got Great Possibility! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Marina KamenWaking up with a fresh me look on the day ahead is a feeling most of us look forward to. The problem is that these days sometimes come few and far between. However, the day that comes in bright and cheery fills us with that feeling of great possibility. No matter what we are attempting to ...
Views: 521(2 votes) - Vertical Jump Program - How To Choose The Best Vertical Jump Program - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Josh AdamsIf you've constantly searched the web to uncover techniques to jump higher or step up your vertical jump, you fast realize that everyone is suddenly an expert, telling you how to boost your vertical leap. The problem is, most of these experts aren't always giving you the full story. I put ...
Views: 1094(2 votes) - You Only Think You Hate To Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Holly AmarandeiA couple of years ago, I came across this great website that advertised challenging 75-minute outdoor workouts that could burn up to 700 calories. Never being a fan of working out in a gym, this sounded perfect! I decided to try it even though I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t be able to ...
Views: 1717(2 votes) - How to Increase Your Metabolism and Burn Away Those Pounds - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Andrew HunterAre you looking for a natural way to slim down and lose weight? By raising your metabolism, you can turn your body into a fat burning furnace. How to Boost Your Metabolism: The body's metabolism is how it converts the food you eat into fuel. The higher your metabolism is, the quicker you ...
Views: 1176(5 votes) - Aerobics - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Peter RadfordAerobic and Anaerobic Comparison There are countless forms of aerobic exercise. However, the most common format is when it is performed at a steady pace and over a relatively long period of time. To illustrate the point, consider the following examples: Running a long distance at a ...
Views: 1525(3 votes) - How Can My Metabolism Help Me To Lose Weight? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Yannick GirardFirst of all the metabolism is one of the keys of your healthiness. Your metabolism can regulate your weight when you know how to use it. The first thing you must know is that the metabolism works a lot better in the morning. Therefore, you should always consider this before eating a midnight ...
Views: 1506(3 votes) - Pilates and The Ankle - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Bodycenter StudiosSpring is coming and exercising outside becomes more pleasant. As you head into training for your spring and summer activities, a part of the body we often forget about is the ankle. We forget until we injure them, that is. An ankle injury can really put a crimp in your training schedule. ...
Views: 3442(3 votes) - 15 "Must Know" Ways To Lose Weight Fast! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Mark PatrickWant to lose weight fast? It's easy to say goodbye to 10 pounds of unwanted fat with these easy diet tips. Just pay attention to what you eat and be sure to have good tasting, fresh and healthy food including snacks, fill up on vegetables and keep your taste buds happy with fruit. No need to ...
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