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- Health implications of Fidgeting - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from camili smithFidgeting is regarded to be an act of continuous restless motion, which usually results from either of nervousness, boredom or agitation or a combination of these factors. Although, parents regard this act to be a sign of bad habit in small children but researchers have a different view to this ...
Views: 1295 - 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: 1295(2 votes) - Interval Training for Faster, Better Results - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Robert BraunHave you heard the term “interval training?” This article explains what this term means and how you can use it to improve your cardiovascular workouts. People usually speak of interval training to simply mean alternating high intensity intervals with low intensity intervals where the ...
Views: 1295 - Pole Dance Moves Names-Beginner Pole Moves-How To Pole Dance For Beginners Videos - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dance moves names; According to the article "Pole Dancers Buff Image with Rules and a Dress Code"*, published in the Wall Street Journal on 08.12.2013, organizers of a meeting in London "want to reform pole dancing into a sport excellent enough to go to the Olympics." Beginner pole moves; ...
Views: 1295 - Zumba and Lessons for Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Elaine GleesonI went to a Zumba class the other day, my fourth since they started at my gym so you could say my attendance has been a little sporadic at best . However I was determined not to miss another one so at 11.30 on Monday morning myself and about 20 other women stood eagerly awaiting the aerobic ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - "8 Tips to Keep You in the Right Direction!" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from david krainiakIn this Article: * Why sticking with your diet is so hard Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America and many other countries across our planet. Yet, I propose that we do not have a we1ght loss problem today. In case you're confused at this apparent contradiction, consider these ...
Views: 1293(1 vote) - Are you training to fail? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellAre you training to fail? 16 July 2014 I see so many people obsessed with numbers when weight training? 5 sets of 10? 4 sets of 8?? 10 sets of 20??? If an exercise is carried out with a set number of repetitions specified beforehand, when you get to that predetermined number in ...
Views: 1293 - Build Muscle Now: Two Overlooked Methods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Tim RyanBuild muscle now, that is what all aspiring bodybuilders wish to do. They want progress they want to get huge, they wan to look impressive and strong maybe to gain respect from peers, to impress the ladies or maybe to excel in a sport but they all want to build muscle now! Well there are only so ...
Views: 1293 - Gym Weightlifting - Physical Exercise Can Restore Bone Mass in Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2015 from Dan AlticWeightlifting is а common activity used tо meet mаnу diffeгent exercise goals, fгоm young guys looking tо get "swoll" tо older men working tо maintain muscle. Anԁ nеw research fгom thе University оf Missouri shows thаt stronger bones is anothеr reason fоr men tо hit tһе gym аnԁ pump ѕome ...
Views: 1293 - 5 Ways to Break Through Weight Loss Plateaus: Part Two - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Mike MatthewsPicking up where we left off, here are the remaining 3 ways to blast through your plateus and supercharge your weight loss: 3. Increase Your Cardio If you know that your daily caloric target is good and you have absolutely no calorie creep, then you should increase your cardio. You can ...
Views: 1292 - Benefits to Become Fitter & Healthier - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarMost people want to lose weight but feel they don’t have the time, money or effort to put into a regular exercise routine. The fact of the matter is that exercise should be included in everyone’s daily routine. Becoming healthier and more fit has so many benefits on the body that there should be ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - New Bodybuilding Workouts for Beginner - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Flora JohnsEveryone wants to have a great physique and a better shape that would make them look attractive. People thus join gym and start lifting up weights and carry out sets that they see any other guy performing around them. This is one of the biggest mistakes conducted by the beginners, which then ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - The wonders of porridge! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Jamie JohnstonPorridge – The Miracle fuel What do world marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe, 1991 World Champion Liz McColgan and many of the top Kenyan runners all have in common? Well besides winning races, they all start the day with a bowl of porridge. Kenyan athletes have long eaten ‘ugali’ a ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - Proud Body Program, Part 2: Posture - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Darren StehleIn my last article I introduced you to the "Proud Body Program". I discussed some general concepts and suggested some homework to help you get started. In this next installment I’m going to discuss another aspect of physical health, your Body Mechanics or how well your body moves. Your body ...
Views: 1291 - To Lose Weight You First Must Lose Your MIND (Pt 1) - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Lynn SmithDiets don't work. Yet, even though we all know this, we keep trying them anyway; just in case there is that magic diet that will drop pounds effortlessly. However, you have probably been on dozens of diets, yet you are still struggling with your weight. The reason you may be struggling is ...
Views: 1291 - 13 Steps to a Beautiful Body - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Ashley WhiteIt is hard to appreciate your body, when looking at your body makes you feel miserable. Men and Women today, look at their bodies and are disappointed. They do not feel good about themselves and they concentrate on their flaws. Everybody has to start somewhere, and starting somewhere, is better ...
Views: 1290 - How Build Bigger Arms – 6 Steps For Success - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisEvery single guy desires the biggest and strongest seeking arms he can get. It can be surely attainable to promptly and properly enhance the size of your arms within a short amount of time. All you have to know could be the steps to attain larger far more muscular arms. It might be really ...
Views: 1290 - Emotional Eating--The Stress of Emotions - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2010 from Richard KuhnsEmotional eating has been identified as the single largest reason people gain weight back after they lost it and it's a well known fact that 95% of all those who lose weight gain it all back. Everyday I read articles or books featuring a means of overcoming emotional eating. At first I was ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - Baby Acid Reflux- Interesting Hint For Baby Acid Reflux Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Rohan RathoreBoth snoring and an acidic reflux are problems that could affect the quantity of quality sleep and cause poor effects over a person's way of life. The difficulty with suffering from both snoring and acid reflux is usually the suffering is constant. An acidic backwash has effects on each part of ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Creatine an advantage? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from Kenny McDowellIf a supplement could help to increase your overall workout intensity and duration in the gym, leading to developing a higher level of muscle mass would this appeal to you? Supplementation of creatine has become very popular and has been proven to increase power, strength and size for ...
Views: 1288 - Top 10 Tips to Beat “Winter Blues” - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSo the cold weather has arrived a tad early and it has left many people wanting to “hibernate” through until spring. Get the shopping in, close the door, put the TV on and don’t leave the house all day, sound familiar? In the UK at this time of year, the amount of daylight we get is less than ...
Views: 1288 - 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: 1287(1 vote) - Tips on How to Build Muscle and Lose Fat For Men - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Patton PhilopBuilding muscle and losing fat at the same time, in theory, won't happen. It is a dream for a lot of men carrying extra fat dreaming of building muscle and losing fat. To burn body fat you need to eat less and to add muscle you have to eat more, so it can seem downright impossible to have these ...
Views: 1287 - Build Muscle, Then Lose Fat: Your Concise Guide - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen a personal trainer first asks a new gym attendee what their goals are, they most often hear replies such as: "Build muscle lose fat", "build muscle then lose", "burn fat build muscle", "build muscle and burn fat". So it seems that most people want to build muscle mass and also at the same ...
Views: 1286(3 votes) - Ditch the gym and get great results at home using simple dumbbell exercises! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Lewis DayTimes are hard and according to the “experts”, things are likely to get even worse before they get any better. Of course these are the same “experts” that completely failed to spot, or do anything to avoid, the financial storm that has engulfed the world. But whether you believe the “experts”, ...
Views: 1286 - Natural ways to increase your energy, tips gathered along the way - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriEnergy Beat fatigue • An eight-minute spurt of vigorous exercise everyday can make you feel happier and more energized in 16 weeks. • Pairing your coffee with a good carbohydrate such as popcorn can give you a healthy caffeine jolt without a crash at the end. Here’s your energy ...
Views: 1286 - 6 Keys To Getting Maximum Results In Minimum Time With Your Home Exercise Equipment (and save money!) - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Adriel YapanaI used to love going to the gym. The sounds, the smells, the grunts, the groans. Nothing seemed more inspiring. Then life got in the way. I got busy. Very busy. Working with my fitness clients and athletes took up a lot of time, and frankly, I wasn't too thrilled about taking the time to drive ...
Views: 1285 - Basketball Drills for Youngsters - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from paul empeyFormulating new basketball drills for youngsters is surely an fascinating challenge. Except if of course you are a skilled professional, it usually is challenging to create unique methods to keep young boys and girls interested. If you are looking to put a bit of pep in your basketball drills ...
Views: 1284 - 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: 1284(2 votes) - Is it True that Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Andy KralsFirst let’s take a look at the top 11 health benefits of exercise, many of these you probably haven’t heard of: 1) Exercise calms you down. When you exercise, the body uses larger amino acids to build muscle. With the larger amino acids temporarily occupied, one of the smaller ones, called ...
Views: 1284 - My True Weight-Loss Story - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Yannick GirardI thought it might be fun that I shared a part of my life with you guys. I'm 27 years old now and I have been in good shape for almost 2 years now. But that wasn't always the case! In fact, 2 years ago I was really overweight. I was 75 pounds too heavy. Yes I know that eating fast food and ...
Views: 1284 - 3-Minute Daily Exercise For A Perfect Posture - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanImproving the strength of the postural muscles in the back helps bring the body into balance and away from poor posture and potential pain. This is very important for both sedentary and active people especially for those that follow unbalanced exercise programmes. If you spend a lot of time ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Being Overloaded is Actually Good for You? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe word overload triggers a degree in caution in most people I would say. As a personal trainer in Swansea I have planned and designed thousands of exercise programmes and worked with thousands of different clients of all ranges and abilities. In order for my clients to improve I need to ...
Views: 1283 - Strength Training – What Are Some Common Exercises To Shape Your Upper Body? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Marc OuelletteOver the past years there is a lot of talk about what exercises actually help build muscle and which ones don’t. When I train fitness clients one of the first things I do is to start them on a workout routine which consists of compound movements. These strength training exercises get the most ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - "Are You Still Training the Old Fashioned Way?" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from david krainiakToday I want to explain to you a concept that will save you time and deliver very quick results. This concept Im talking about is know as Burst Training. I have been training my clients and campers like this for years and previously nicknamed this "Rapid Fire Interval Training" however in the ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - 16 Easy Tips for Looking And Feeling Your Best - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Jason Tivis1. In the beginning, your fitness plan should not be overly aggressive. One of the biggest problems most people encounter when starting a fitness program is rapidly depleted motivation after only a few weeks due to an overly ambitious fitness plan. Two days per week of 20-minute low-intensity ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Inexpensive Ways To Exercise For Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2006 from Ray KellyPerhaps you’re a student, trying to make it on a student budget. Or, you’re a stay-at-home mother with little cash to spare. Or you’re just getting started in your career and you don’t have much in the way of disposable income. No matter what your situation, know that there are inexpensive ...
Views: 1282 - Sore Penis Woes: Banish Common Manhood Ailments with Vitamin B5 - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from John DuganThere are many everyday ailments that can befall a penis. It is a part of a man’s body -- just like any other -- and is just as susceptible to minor irritations, pain, redness and other issues. Unlike other body parts, the health and wellness of the penis plays a vital role in a man’s sexual ...
Views: 1282 - Blueprint for Success - by So you want to be in amazing shape? Try taking a page from Gordon Borges’ book. At 75 years of age, 209 lean pounds, 14 percent body fat, with arms measuring 18 ½ inches and a chest that spans 47 ½ inches, Borges is an awesome picture of Healthful vitally. He has been working out consistently ...
Views: 1281(1 vote) - How Does an AED Work? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Henry JustinsonAutomated external defibrillators, more commonly known as AEDs, are portable devices which are used in order to diagnose cardiac arrhythmias and ventricular tachycardia. These conditions are both potentially fatal if not immediately recognized and treatment for them sought. Not only are ...
Views: 1281 - An Athlete After All - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2014 from Jen PicicciGrowing up I truly did not believe I had an athletic bone in my body. Participation in sports was not praised in my household, particularly by my father, who seemed to have a personal vendetta against any and all jocks, particularly those of the football-playing variety. The very unkind words ...
Views: 1280 - Fitness Dreams: Part II - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Griff NeilsonHey all! I am going to pick this puppy up right where I left off last week, so if you have not already done so, go back and read Part I of this article. Principle #3 The Principle Of Persistence This is one of the most universally ignored principles of all time. Why? Because when the going ...
Views: 1280 - Hotel services with related to spa services - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from abigel daveIn a five star hotel services you see the better way of your stay place the hotel services for giving the services from hotel related websites especially most of the people search the place which is based on best environment and affordable on budget most of the hotel services include the service ...
Views: 1280 - Introduction to Embroidery DigitizingSubmitted on Oct 26, 2009 from embroidery digitizingTill recently, the hobbyist could not do computerized embroidery because of its extravagant prices. However, the falling costs of computers, embroidery machines and embroidery digitizing software have now made embroidery digitizing rather popular. Today, embroidery digitizing is possible with ...
Views: 1280 - It's Freezing Outside, A Good Day to Sit On the Couch...WRONG!! - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2014 from Lori BurgerI don’t know where you live, but here in New Jersey, the temperature is below freezing and when I tell you it’s ungodly cold out, I’m speaking from experience. This morning I woke up to over a foot of beautiful white snow and all of it seemed to be piled up in my driveway. Since I never got ...
Views: 1280 - How Flexible Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Tracey MallettThe following are three ways to test your flexibility. The idea of testing is to become aware of how tightness with certain muscle groups can lead to injury if you are not careful during fitness workouts. Test One: Hamstring Flexibility test Props needed: tape measure and either a small ...
Views: 1279 - Get A V Shape Body And Impress The Ladies! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIt is a dream of most guys to get the V Shape every girl loves. How exactly do you get the V Shape? Now some people, when mentioning V Shape refers to the part just above the pelvic bone, where you get something like a 'v' pointing downwards towards your crotch if you worked out your stomach ...
Views: 1278 - Weight Training Exercises – A Need for Change - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI was just talking to a patient yesterday about his work-outs. He mentioned how he had plateaued with his results. I so often hear that comment. I started asking him questions – how often did he worked out? What did he do for his routine? Not surprisingly, he has been doing the exact same ...
Views: 1278(1 vote) - 6 Key Self-Motivation Strategies for Losing Weight - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2009 from Luc ReidYou may not be someone who’s trying to lose weight, eat a better diet, get more exercise, or in some other way make changes to become more fit or healthy–but if you aren’t, you’re probably in the minority (and I tip my hat to you). For the rest of us, I’ll skip the prolonged introduction and ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - Epigenetics And Exercise | How Genes Take Shape To Change Your DNA One Workout At A Time - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Marina RoseTake care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."-- Jim Rohn Are you ready for a DNA make-over, to design your DNA that’s guaranteed to help you get slimmer, stronger, happier and overall in great shape? It’s called Epigenetics, a cutting-edge new science that studies how our ...
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