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- Book Excerpt - Core Performance: The Revolutionary Workout Program to Transform Your Body and Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2004 from Yolanda CardenThe Foundation: Building Your Pillar of Strength We have a tendency to think of movement as starting from the limbs. If we reach out to grab something or step forward, we think of those motions as originating with the end result -- we've reached out; therefore, we've used our arms. We've ...
Views: 1261(1 vote) - Halloween Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissIt's hard all year long to stick to a weight loss plan, but it can be even more difficult during the Halloween season. Candy wreaks havoc on your metabolism, and processed sugar will really slow down your metabolism. When you eat high amounts of processed sugar and candy, your digestive ...
Views: 1261(2 votes) - Abs Truth Now Shows You Six Pack Abs Tricks - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoSix pack abs are great to have. It time for you to starting enjoying have them. Abs Truth Now shows you some six pack abs tricks so you can add them to your healthy abs program. They might even help you get those perfect abs in a matter of weeks. Your goal of the perfect abs training ...
Views: 1260(1 vote) - Childhood Obesity Begins Early - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Lyndsey LovingerAccording to a recent article in the Los Angeles Times by Eryn Brown, childhood obesity can begin in a baby as young as nine months old. Although “baby fat” may look cute, it can actually be dangerous. An overweight or obese baby can be predisposed to obesity later in life, according to ...
Views: 1260(2 votes) - Fitness Trainer Shelton, CT - 5 Strength Training Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2012 from Marc OuelletteStrength training or any type of exercise can be intimidating for a beginner. Especially going to the gym for the first time, or trying new exercises at home by yourself. Provided below are some tips that can help you get started on strength training and gain confidence in your workout ...
Views: 1260(2 votes) - Ways To Build Big Broad Shoulder Muscles - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Adams LoisTo create larger shoulder muscles you should train them with all the correct workouts. Many people suffer from imbalanced shoulders. To resolve this problem you need to train them within the appropriate way. This short article will reveal the best workout routines for large broad ...
Views: 1260 - 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: 1260(3 votes) - 3 Minute Abs – More About the Circuit Everyone is Talking About - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIn my previous article about 3 minute abs I introduced you to the concept of training your abs as hard as possible in only 3 minutes. Just to recap, choose 3 abdominal exercises and work them for 30 seconds each with no gaps of rest between any of them. When you have done the 3 exercises ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Cholesterol And The Effects On Men And Women - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Paul RodgersPresently there are many persons who may deny that there are disparities among the sexes when it comes to cholesterol, but anyone should find out whether or not you are being afflicted from elevated cholesterol. You are going to discover that lots of researchers will assist you to pinpoint ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Fit and Trim for Life - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from John AOVFor ten years, I was consistently overweight. My clothes were too tight and then didn’t fit at all. This year, I developed a formula that I have used to get my weight under control for the first time in a decade. I have dropped from 196 lbs to 179 lbs. I feel terrific and get compliments from ...
Views: 1259 - THE ART OF FITNESS WORKOUT MOTIVATION - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Kayla Darcy-GoldrickI have gotten very good over the years at getting myself to the fitness workout. Let’s be honest some days, you just aren’t feeling it. Now, if you are ill, that is one thing but just good old fashioned laziness – you can beat that! Ok, here is one - you can try to talking to yourself ...
Views: 1259 - Tune Out, Unplug, and GO! - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Michelle HastingsAlright, I know what you’re thinking. We’ve all thought it before. It’s that plague of “I want to, but I can’t because _________.” It’s happened to the best of us and I guarantee it’s a monster that will always loom in the shadows of our ambitions. This is particularly true when it comes to your ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Where Can I Learn To Pole Dance-Learning Pole Dancing At Home - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversWhere can I learn to pole dance; If you are pole dancing you probably know, that learning to do all the tricks is one thing, but giving a performance absolutely another. To put on a truly amazing performance as a pole dancer, you must start with the most important part of the dance - the ...
Views: 1259 - Why Choose Struggle? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Gregory Anne CoxAre you addicted to struggle? Do you find it more comfortable — or just habitual — to stay in the place of “it can’t work for me, or happen to me?” than it is to figure out how to move forward or have things be easier? Dr. Sue Morter says, “Life is hard right up until it isn’t.” Ok, great, what ...
Views: 1259 - Debunking Common Masturbation Myths – Top Questions about Self-stimulation Answered - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from John DuganOver the centuries, an entire mythology has developed around the idea of male masturbation. Many of the horror stories that are told are intended to scare boys and young men away from this practice, as religious tradition and cultural norms often discourage what truly comes naturally to almost ...
Views: 1258 - Detox and Cleanse to Improve Health and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Alina RoyDetoxifying and Cleansing are complex health choices that can do more harm than help if proper care and research aren't implemented. Fitness myths and health remedies are often rich in empty promises and results that seem too good to be true and frequently are. Knowledge and true dedication to ...
Views: 1258 - Lose Weight Without Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Lynn SmithHow often do you stop for a latte? Do you find yourself doing it more often that you used to? If you are, you’re not alone. Consumption of things like lattes, cappuccinos, energy drinks and sweetened teas have gained popularity. So much so, that liquid calories now account for 21% of our daily ...
Views: 1258 - Pros and Cons of stem cell - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from vikas guptaThe stem cells have the ability to self-renew and also give rise to further generation of cells that can multiply. There are a number of stem cell therapies that do exist but most of them are still in the experimental stages. The treatments are very costly with an exception of bone marrow ...
Views: 1258 - Weight Loss Using an Online Diet Diary and Calorie Counter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Christopher SilveyIt’s not easy to lose weight once you’re overweight. You must follow a strict diet diary to lose weight. Now-a-day, you can take help of online diet diary and calorie counter to keep an eye on your food habit. The very first step to lose weight is to monitor the food intake. You need to first ...
Views: 1258 - Stretching Exercises for Lower Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Ed DelaneyAll individuals are likely to experience back pain at some point in their lives. For this reason, you need to educate yourself on the various methods of preventing or relieving back pain. Prevention is, of course, so much better that cure. Unfortunately, one can’t always prevent back pain. That ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Beginning an Exercise Routine with Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Megan WinegarDiabetes management has a lot of layers, and it can be overwhelming. Exercising with diabetes may be one of the hardest things to start, because your diabetes can actually get in the way of some of your exercise. However, it's also one of the most important things for you to do to stay healthy. ...
Views: 1257 - How To Burn Belly Fat Fast - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Tim RyanOver the course of the past few months and years you have found your belly fat becoming more and more. You never intended for it to happen but now when you look in the mirror you are more than a little disappointed at all the fat you have accumulated. You are feeling a little self-conscious ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Ultimate Benefits of Health Club Management Software - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Rahul GuptaWith an increased inclination in the modern population to maintain a fit body, more and more people are enrolling for fitness regimes at health clubs or gyms. Running a gym or health club is no longer an easy task. With the growing number of members, health club management is becoming a ...
Views: 1257 - Taking the Bite out of Summer - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer time is fun time, but it’s also prime time for injuries and accidents. In this issue of Connections, we take a look at preventing and coping with animal bites. In July, we’ll learn about heat stress and other summer hazards. Dog Bites 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each ...
Views: 1256(2 votes) - Walk Your Way to Fitness, Health and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2006 from Dada VedaprajinanandaThere is no way around it, if you want to lose weight you have to be active. Recently a study was done focusing on people who owned dogs. It was found that the dog-owners, who were obliged to take their dogs for a walk every day, lost up to 14 pounds because of this extra activity. 14 pounds is ...
Views: 1256 - A New Way To Teach Your Kids About Fitness That's Fun: Exercise With Your Pets - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertWith gaming stations and computers so easily accessible, your child may not care to enjoy the great outdoors. More kids than ever are skipping a game of basketball or Hide and Seek and opting, instead, for a game of Zelda or Mario Kart. If you’re a busy parent, then you may not have time ...
Views: 1255 - How to Support a Loved One During Their Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Bob BriggsThe statistics regarding weight loss successes and failures are legion and varied, but they all have one thing in common: losing weight, and keeping the weight off for any significant length of time is very difficult, and if some statistics are to be believed, almost impossible to achieve. If ...
Views: 1255 - Safety Tips For Gym Newcomers - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Alyssa AmatoIf you decide to join a gym, you are taking a step in the right direction to improve your health and fitness levels. Going to the gym has a variety of benefits that are hard to achieve from traditional exercise methods because of the specialized machines that work particular muscles and target ...
Views: 1255 - The Key To Loosing Weight And Keeping It Off - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Arina NikitinaDo you want to lose weight? Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn't be reading this. Let me ask you another question. For how long do you want to lose weight? Just for the summer to look good in bikini? Or before winter Holidays to make some room for the turkey and mashed potatoes? If you ...
Views: 1255 - Workout Supplements That Actually Work - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2017 from Cyrus VanoverNot all workout supplements are worth your hard-earned money. Walk into any supplement or health food store and you are sure to be overwhelmed by all of the choices. Every single product on the store shelves claims to have the ability to either make your muscles bigger, help you lose weight, ...
Views: 1255 - 4 Reasons Your Healthy Smoothie May Actually Be Slowing Weight-loss - by Submitted on May 07, 2017 from Leon EdwardMany of them are filled with sugar, going against why you included healthy smoothies for weight-loss to your healthy diet first off. Even the healthy smoothies you make in your home can undermine your weight loss efforts if you are not mindful. How much Fiber You run the threat of ...
Views: 1254(1 vote) - Body Watch - Health, fitness & nutrition news - by "Women who live for home entertainment as well as home exercise, will want to check out the latest in Yoga offerings. It's a DVD! Your Yoga Practice leads you through 312 different...Yoga sequences from 24 poses. San Francisco Instructor, Jason Moring, keeps the moves at medium intensity, and ...
Views: 1254 - Healthy at 40 - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Ryan RiveraPeople have been so obsessed with age that they have set limitations as to what one can do at a certain age but age is just a number and for as long as you take care of yourself there are no limitations. Have you seen people who look years younger than their real age? And people who look so much ...
Views: 1254 - 2 Exercises to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Marc DavidIf you want a good night, then avoid two of these old school moves. Good Mornings: Although I can't say I've seen these moves done in quite some time, I know that growing up I saw plenty of pictures of how the move should be done. If I had more then 3 wishes left in this lamp, I wish that ...
Views: 1253 - 5 Things You Must Do When Setting Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Gloria Hao SchneiderAs we approach the last quarter of 2012, let’s look at what we managed to learn about those New Year’s resolutions that 40-45% of us will write . Here are some interesting statistics about those resolutions: • Over half of all goals will be health or weight related. • 25% of resolutions are ...
Views: 1253 - All about fitness resorts - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Jemmy CarrolGenerally people go for the resorts to relax and recreate themselves and the resort is a place that attracts the visitors during the holidays. Here, in this article we are going to discuss a place or a resort where you gain nothing other than fitness and relaxation. It is a place where you get ...
Views: 1253 - Penis Protection 101 – Tips for Safeguarding the Family Jewels - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from John DuganFor such an important tool, the penis is incredibly vulnerable. As most males learn from an early age, extreme measures are often needed to prevent trauma from bicycle crossbars, dirty hands, or a strategically aimed kick to the family jewels. Even the most pleasurable of acts, if carried out ...
Views: 1253 - 3 Fab Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeFat loss! Many people have wracked their brains trying to find out the best ways to lose fat, as a Personal Trainer in Swansea my research into fat loss has brought me many great strategies and nearly as many ridiculous strategies. I believe one of the reasons why many diets and dieters fail to ...
Views: 1252 - Recovering from a workout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Larry HenleyWhat you do after your workout can be just as important as what you do during your workout in terms of the speed of your recovery and your fitness gains. Ensuring your body recovers between workouts will let you stick to your routine as well as to train harder the next time. Muscles need ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - The New Discovery and Truth Behind Getting Six-Pack Abs - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from corey johnsonHave you wasted your money on products you though would help you lose your stomach and give you flat abs? What if i told you there was an actually solution that was way cheaper (almost free)? What if I told you it wasn't any bogus diet or fat burning pills, you didn't have to do any tiring sit ...
Views: 1252(3 votes) - Yoga as A Way of Life - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2017 from Harshad JethraYoga is an art form which is vast, elaborate and could easily roundup as a comprehensive workout for an individual. Notwithstanding elaborate positive effects yoga has on the emotional, psychological and spiritual well being of an individual. For someone who has a passion for yoga, getting an ...
Views: 1252 - Is Diet or Exercise Better for Weight Loss? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from John PhillipWe’ve been conditioned over the years to believe that the best way to lose weight is to sweat it off with rigorous exercise at the gym, and be mindful of what we eat. If that were entirely correct, we wouldn’t be tipping the scales of obesity as 45 million people spend more than $19 billion ...
Views: 1251 - 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: 1251(2 votes) - VIVA LA EVOLUTION! Say NO to New Year Resolutions! - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Joan BellVIVA LA EVOLUTION!... say NO to New Year Resolutions. Each year at this time millions of people from around the Globe make resolutions that they hope to keep during the coming year. By the end of February, a large percentage of those resolutions have fallen by the wayside. These resolutions ...
Views: 1251 - First Step to Weight Loss: Shop for Groceries - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2012 from John Arthur ThomasIf you’ve been planning to lose weight since forever, well it’s time to finally get started. And though it may seem counterproductive, one of the best places to start your weight loss plan is in the grocery store. But how can this be? Grocery stores are filled with fatty, sugary and processed ...
Views: 1250 - Quit smoking tips: to live and let live a healthier life - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2013 from Samantha nicoleThe people addicted to smoking actually allow the nicotine to enter into the body through this powerful addiction. Many people have tried to quit smoking habits, but it can be very tough to do so. Here are some Quit smoking tips for a healthier life: A. First you must have faith in ...
Views: 1250(1 vote) - Do You Meet the New Exercise Standard? - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2007 from Melissa AllenAccording to the most recent government survey conducted by the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine, Americans need to exercise at least an hour a day. This nearly doubles the previous recommendation.The study was published in a 1,000-page report that came out just a couple weeks ...
Views: 1249 - The Only Running Advice You'll Ever Need - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Hannah FronczakWhen I was in sixth grade, I joined my school's cross country team. To this day, I have no idea why. I was short, overweight, and had the vision of a bat. My running accomplishments were less than stellar. I think my only achievement that year was having our top runner lap ...
Views: 1249 - Why This Is The Best Abdominal Exercise We Know Of - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Jason CamachoTheir have been so many speculations as to which abdominal exercise truly is, hands down, the best. You'll hear about these "Ultimate exercises" that end up being nothing but fake exercises that someone made up on the spot. However, through hard research and personal experience, I've come to the ...
Views: 1249 - 4 Tips to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldIf you're overweight and you are trying to lose weight, you may be thinking that you will be able to lose a lot of weight really fast. The truth of the matter is that it takes time to lose weight and you have to be patient as you're trying to lose weight. There are no overnight solutions and ...
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