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- Sexual Health Matters - Maintaining Satisfaction in a Long-Distance Relationship - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from John DuganMaintaining a healthy relationship is hard. Whether the couple is living in the same home, across town, or across the country, all relationships have their ups and downs. That being said, long-distance relationships can be particularly trying on a couple and seem to be more prone to an abrupt ...
Views: 1370 - How to Handle Fitness Setbacks - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Greg MarshallSome strategies that you may want to employ will first come from if you are doing the correct exercises or not. This would require looking at your training regimen and the data to see if you are doing the same workouts over and over again. Second you may want to see if your intensity is lagging ...
Views: 1369 - Summertime Endurance - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from Joanne JacksonSports and power drinks become increasingly popular during this time of year with more and more people spending time outdoors. Whether we are working in our yards and gardens, exercising, participating in sporting events, or working in the heat, there comes a time when we feel hot, tired and ...
Views: 1369(2 votes) - What is Cardio Exercise? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Joshua KozakCardio exercise is also known as aerobic exercise or cardiovascular exercise. It recruits large muscle groups over long periods of time. A few examples of cardio exercise are walking, running, cycling, swimming, athletics, and even vacuuming. When you participate in aerobic exercise, your heart ...
Views: 1369 - How Overweight Are You? Understanding Your BMI - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Mark RosenbergRecently, one of my patients, I’ll call him Joe, came in somewhat annoyed that a trainer at his gym used a traditional BMI (body mass index) test on him and deemed him overweight for his height. However, on visual inspection, Joe, a male over 40, looks to be quite fit, very muscular, very low ...
Views: 1368 - Making the Most of your Life - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tammy AndreottiYes, I know it’s the season for losing 100 pounds and getting really skinny and looking like a supermodel and good for you, go for it, I hope it is a success. But can I just suggest something else. This year while you are working out and learning all about women’s fitness, I dare you to go a bit ...
Views: 1368 - Penis Health Matters - Everything Men Need to Know About Smegma - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2013 from John DuganThe human body is an efficient machine, capable of handling a variety of tasks without receiving any sort of direction whatsoever. Much of the body's fluids are produced via these unconscious methods, developing whether a man wants them or not. Most men discover this fact when they first ...
Views: 1368 - 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) - Pole Dancing Classes Prices-Pole Dancing Classes Online - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dancing classes prices; Pole dancing is a new form of enjoyable exercise to hit the UK. Could this fun form of exercise be of interest to you? Do you not have time to go to the gym or bored with the same gym machines and the treadmill. Read more about this new approach to home fitness. This ...
Views: 1368 - Leggings for Men: Do They Benefit a Workout? - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2018 from Nancy LeeIf you've been to the gym you've probably seen leggings for men. Some people affectionately call them meggings. Anyways, in this article, we're going to analyze whether leggings for men is a vital solution to workout attire. Most of the time workout clothes operate on the principle of movability ...
Views: 1367 - One Tough Mudder, by Doug Grady - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Doug GradyOne Tough Mudder, by Doug Grady On Saturday, March 12th I completed my first Tough Mudder in Cedartown, GA. Modeled after British Special Forces training, it was a grueling course with 18 obstacles in the North Georgia mountains. When I first wrote about Tough Mudder I was convinced that the ...
Views: 1367(1 vote) - 7 Unusual Ways To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Angel E. MurrayWe have all seen the usual weight loss tricks and techniques; some of them yield little results while most of them will not even get you an inch closer to your weight loss dream. Day in, day out people troop into gyms with the aim of losing some pounds; some walk out of the gym happy, some walk ...
Views: 1366 - Exercise Less For Fat Loss Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Scott Tousignant97% of the people that I see working out in the gym are totally wasting their time. You may argue with me and say that “Something is better than nothing”, but you are only kidding yourself. How may people do you see in the gym who have been working out on a regular basis for years, ...
Views: 1366 - In Home Personal Training - 5 Strength Training Tips And Why It's Great For A Woman - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marc OuelletteMen aren’t the only ones who can build a great body. Strength training for a woman is a great way to lose weight, get fit, and look great. An effective strength training program won’t make a woman look muscular necessarily, but adds lean muscle. This is one reason why many women hesitate to ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Weight Loss Workout Routine - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Rahela VukusicWe all have bad habits. Mine are checking email too frequently and being unorganized. Your bad habits might include too much snacking and cheating on your nutrition plan, coming up with excuses to skip exercise or watching too much TV. Bad habits are the reason we need coaches. If you been ...
Views: 1366(1 vote) - Being A Kid - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Katy RickmanYesterday as I was watching my kids play after school in the play yard I was thinking. As a professional fitness trainer and nutritionist I’m looking at the kids posture, shape and gate as they move and play. OK, why was I doing this? I’m wondering where it is in life we start to move less, ...
Views: 1365 - Body/Mind Fitness - by Chapter 1 Traditional Mind/body
1.1 Being Attentive Reduces Stress
Most Americans do not take the debilitating effects of stress seriously. You know that it is important to quit smoking and exercise, but do you take the time to regularly relax? When you finally take the time to relax, do you ...
Views: 1365 - Moving Your Body is easier than you think - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Julie SimonFor many of us, our parents and grandparents got much more physical activity than we get today. They shoveled snow, raked leaves, chopped wood, scrubbed floors, hand-washed garments, hand-mowed lawns, washed and waxed cars and walked miles per day. And for our earliest of ancestors, physical ...
Views: 1365 - Simple Tips For Becoming More Centered - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Drew ScottDo you ever feel disconnected from your body? Think about all of the hours we spend at the office and at home, hunched over a computer. Sure, we exercise the mind, but what about the rest of us? When we neglect the body, we pay a steep price in our physical and mental health and wellbeing. ...
Views: 1365 - The Science of Beauty - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2012 from Rona SantosWe all know that all of us are not perfect. Each and every one of us has our own insecurity and imperfection. But when it comes to beauty many science study can help us improve ourselves not to be perfect but to be more confident to our self and face the world with our dignity and ...
Views: 1365 - Want to improve your muscular appearance? Discover How to Gain Muscle Fast! - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Adams LoisWhen you look in a mirror, they often find a lean, muscular presence lack the cries of all the muscles need the pores! And I need it now. No need to worry, if you give your consent, which increase muscle mass to get the body you want, you can simply do with concentration, patience, dedication ...
Views: 1365 - Exercise Benefits for the Aging - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Tiffany StollIt has been known that exercise has plenty of health benefits – from weight loss, to boosting your energy, to arthritis. It improves your mood as well and promotes better sleep. Regular exercise and activity promotes bodily circulation and function thus keeping you healthy. Even when you start ...
Views: 1364 - How To Grow Muscle Mass For Skinny Guys - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Eric CarpenterIt can be a daunting task for a skinny guy with a high metabolism to learn how to grow muscle mass. After all, a high metabolism will likely eat away most of the nutrients that the body takes in and use them for other biological processes other than building muscle. This provides a huge barrier ...
Views: 1364 - How to Lose Weight Fast - But Safe - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Vincent Lee AlstonThere is not a thing wrong with attempting to lose weight fast; however, it should be done safely. To be more specific about the subject, it should be done in a safe, healthy and effective manner. Reality weight loss programs on television demonstrate that it is possible to take off 20 pounds in ...
Views: 1364 - The Importance of Water for Weight Loss.txt - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Bob BriggsWater is the most abundant compound in your body – about 70% of you is water. The concentration of water in your body varies by location. Your blood, for example, is 83% water, muscle is about 75% water, and both your brain and liver are 85% water. Water is required for all parts of your body to ...
Views: 1364 - What are the Benefits of Being Vegetarian ? - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanDefine a Vegetarian In simple words, vegetarians are people who decide to constrain from the consumption of meat products, poultry products, sea food and sometimes even dairy products, for reasons pertaining to religion, health and circumstances. These are people, who depend on grains, ...
Views: 1364(1 vote) - Are 10 Minute Workouts Possible? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jon DyerThree 10 minute workoutsSometimes my idiot brain jumps into perfectionism and the little idiot voice in my head tells me that because I only have 10 minutes available for a workout that it's not worth doing. What do I do when this happens? I don't work out. Stupid, stupid, stupid. The ...
Views: 1363 - How To Stay Focused and Get Fit! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Joey PoltorI get questions from Moms almost every day about how to stay focused and on the right path toward their Ultimate Weight Loss Goals. So, I decided to put together some of my best tips that I personally use and that have worked wonders for my clients. Now, on their own, these tips ...
Views: 1363 - 5 Simple Steps to Achieve Your Fitness Goal - by Submitted on May 23, 2018 from Marta KaliAs we are closer to the summer season I’ve started thinking about my appearance. How did it happen that my body is not so perfectly shaped. I'm starting with thinking about it, about how I can change it. What do I regret and what I’m pleased about. Many thoughts are dancing in my mind and I ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - 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) - Five Days Workout Plan to Obtain Slim Physique - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Matthew JohnsonIf you do a search in the Internet for some of the best workout plans that you can follow in order to lose weight, you’ll certainly encounter workout plans that were made solely for men and only a few of these are for women. So if you are in search for the best workout plans that were made ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - How You Can Do Supersets To Construct Muscle? - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisSupersets are a fantastic technique to improve the quantity of operate your muscles are carrying out in a shorter period of time, consequently significantly escalating the intensity. Lots of people are confused about tips on how to go about performing supersets in their workouts, this short ...
Views: 1362 - 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) - Do You Know Exercise Promotes Better Quality Sleep For You? - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2006 from Cecelia YapSleep experts say exercise is powerful because it has the effects similar to sleeping pills, but minus all the pills’ ugly side effects! If you have trouble sleeping, you should consider exercise as an option as it could help to relieve your sleep problem and you have better quality sleep, ...
Views: 1361 - Energise With Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeA lot of people will find it hard to believe that exercise will give you energy. How can an activity which depletes so many of your body’s stores give you more energy? Well as a personal trainer for many years I can tell you that it really does. I know if you’re tired the last thing in many ...
Views: 1361 - Acute Low Back Pain VS Chronic Low Back Pain – What’s The Difference? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Gaurav GautamIntroduction The low back supports the weight of the upper body and provides mobility for everyday motions such as bending and twisting. Muscles in the low back are responsible for flexing and rotating the hips while walking, as well as supporting the spinal column. Nerves in the low back ...
Views: 1360 - Benefits of Owning a Trampoline - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kevin HallThere are numerous benefits that come with owning a trampoline. Not only does a trampoline encourage exciting bonding time with friends and family, it can also be a source of exercise to improve your health. Trampolines are fun for the entire family and a great way for hyperactive children to ...
Views: 1360 - 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) - Climbing Out Of Your Comfort Zone: The Ultimate Secret To Lasting Change and High Achievement - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2004 from Tom VenutoTake a moment and think about the sum total of everything you’re currently doing to improve your health, fitness, physique and athletic performance. Think of every detail - the workouts, the dieting, the level of effort, the sweat, the time - everything. Now grab a pen or pencil and draw a ...
Views: 1359(1 vote) - Dancing Feet - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroHave you ever noticed how you feel so much lighter and happier after a few dances? Ever notice that people are in good moods and their energy is higher when dancing. There are a few reasons for that ,one being its all about energy movement, the other being that as adults we are allowing ...
Views: 1359(2 votes) - Sex Positions – Boning Up on the Kama Sutra - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2013 from John DuganBetween the years of 1990 and 2013, the Internet has become a giant repository for adult educational materials. Now, any guy with a humming Internet connection and a glowing computer screen can research new sex positions to his heart's content, learning all about the Kama Sutra, as well as some ...
Views: 1359 - Skype Counselling & Weight Loss Hypnotherapy - by Submitted on May 21, 2014 from Mark VillarosaStruggling with one’s weight is rarely connected to sole physiological factor. Addressing body image and health issues through counselling and weight loss hypnotherapy can help an individual to identify the “root” of their lack of success in losing weight. Modern technologies can also be ...
Views: 1359 - The Quick and Easy Way to Benefit from Detox Diet to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Mikac R. WilliamsDetox diet is one of the more effective ways to get rid of your excess weight. What it does is to flush out toxins and harmful substances from your body. These substances interfere with the normal functions of your body systems such as your digestive and endocrine systems resulting to ...
Views: 1359 - Exercise Tips for Health Based on Science - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2014 from Martin EisenFrequently, the information presented to the public by gyms, personal trainers, Yoga instructors, Tai Chi teachers is not based on scientific facts, but is propaganda to make money. Simple activities, requiring little training can keep you healthy. 1. A new study from Loma Linda University ...
Views: 1358 - Safety Procedure for Kids Yoga Classes - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from John BirkThere are various paybacks that children grow from working Kids Yoga.Such as powerful muscles, enhanced balance and flexibility,improved stress management and spatial memory. However,as with other forms of physical activity, there is a risk involved.Hence,it is very essential that Yoga ...
Views: 1358 - Technology Brings Workplace Wellness to Small Business - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Phil WeaverWith health care costs soaring and business scampering to find ways to become more profitable workplace wellness has become a hot topic. This fledgling industry is now estimated to be a 500 billion dollar industry and it's just getting started. Although the trend started in the US growth has ...
Views: 1358 - Are You Obese- What are You Waiting For, Join Biggest Losers Club - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Shilpi SharmaWhat is the right time of action?Think carefully about whether you need to join a biggest losers club for weight loss or not. Before you take action, calculate your BMI(body mass index) to know if you are over- weight. If your BMI score indicates that you are overweight, the best way to lose ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - How to Develop Muscle and Muscle Tone - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Ben WIlsonHow to develop muscle and muscle tone Increasing muscle is a wise goal for both men and women alike. Increased muscle will give you a more toned look (in women) or a more muscular look for men. Beyond the cosmetic benefits the increase in muscle will also accelerate your metabolic rate while ...
Views: 1356 - Health Benefits of Exercise for Your Brain, Mood and Ability to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Petrea DishmanExercise helps to increase levels of blood and oxygen to the brain which improves the overall health of your brain. It helps to clear away brain fog and increases cognitive ability so that you have clearer thinking and better memory. Regular exercise also creates new brain cells. Studies have ...
Views: 1355 - Home Fitness Center In A Bad Economy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauIn the economy crisis, home workouts do not have to kill the wallet. A home fitness center is the best in a bad economy. Home workouts will save you money in this crisis. Here's how. In today's world the economy has taken a toll on all of us. People are losing their jobs or getting laid ...
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