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- A Way to Shred Fat at Work – Lose More Weight Doing the Same Job - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you looking for a way to burn more calories without it interfering with your day-to-day work schedule? There are a number of ways to move around differently at work that will increase your body's demand to use more calories. Thinking outside the box and changing some lazy habits can make ...
Views: 1216 - Get Ripped Muscles, Increase Metabolism And Burn Fat. - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Mark HamiltonYou’ve decided you want to get ripped muscles. You’re sick of standing in front of the mirror, looking at your marshmallow belly and wimpy chest. You can’t help but despair and think “WTF do I have to do to get ripped muscles”? How can I get big muscle and get rid of fat so that I achieve that ...
Views: 1216 - 10 Tips to Change Your Body - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerDo you want to change your body and finally get fit for life? Well, lets keep things simple. If you just followed these 10 tips on a consistent basis, you can transform your body to tip-top shape. 1. Perform cardiovascular/aerobic exercise 3-5 times a week (To get a lean physique you need to ...
Views: 1215(1 vote) - How to Burn Fat and Train Abs in Only 15 Minutes Flat Out - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThe thought of doing any kind of exercise turns many people off because of the impression it can have. If you don't know any different then you would assume it is a long drawn out process only suited for nut cases with nothing else better to do. What if I told you that exercise doesn't have to ...
Views: 1215(2 votes) - Picking The Right Bench Press - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jim RosenauYour bench press is an essential tool for strength training. Strength training your body exercises weight lifting as the primary activity. When picking the right bench press, follow these simple steps for strength training. When buying a bench press take a step back and look at the big ...
Views: 1215 - SAD? Lighten Up - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Michael MantellIt is the time of year when people, especially it seems, millennials, report feeling depressed and unhappy. The less sunshine we see, the more dreary, blue, grumpy, low and unhappy people feel. What’s worse, these negative emotions lead to eating more carbs, weight gain, increased sleep and ...
Views: 1215 - The Reason Exercise Is Important For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from LaMarion ZieglerAre you interested in losing weight? If you are, you may be in the process of developing a weight loss plan for yourself. For many individuals, a weight loss plan is a guide that they can follow and one that may help to give them motivation. If this is your first time developing a weight loss ...
Views: 1215 - Weight Loss Diet Plans - 7 Different Styles Of Diet For A Healthier You - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Stepfanie WayneThe weight loss diet plans are meant to reduce total calorie intake slowly and making sure that the foods you eat are well balanced with enough amount of carbohydrates and fats and high amount of proteins. There have been a lot of people who are able to achieve fitness goal because of weight ...
Views: 1215 - 8 Muscle Building Diet plan Essentials - Recovery and Development - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Adams LoisDeveloping muscle is all about having an excellent workout strategy and an even better diet regime program. Your muscles grow out on the gym, they require a terrific diet program to provide them the nutrients and power they need to totally recover and grow optimally. It might be tricky figuring ...
Views: 1213 - 9 Strategies for Combating Procrastination to Improve your Fitness and Look Great! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserIf I had a penny for every time I’ve heard someone say, “But I don’t have the time!” I’d be a multi-millionaire! There are a lot of strategies for getting things done, and tons of strategies to ‘just do it’ when it comes to your health and fitness, but the big issue is many people just don’t ‘do ...
Views: 1213(1 vote) - Top Five Strategies for Overall Body Wellness and Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Joe Koppel,Total Body Fitness is Definitely More Than the Physical Exercise There are a variety of aspects to evaluate for the highest possible levels of health and well being.The exercise routine is the major factor but additionally you would need proper dieting, and the proper frame of mind together ...
Views: 1213 - Why it is Important to Go for Testosterone Level Test - by Submitted on May 24, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeWhy it is Important to Go for Testosterone Level Test Some men complain about weakness and low libido. They associate these with aging and stress, which may be a big misconception. They think about their situation and begin to do a search of commonalities amongst their age group. Media, ...
Views: 1213 - Check Out The Amazing Reasons To Learn Kizomba - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Mauro IacovielloAre you hearing the term ‘Kizomba’ for the first time? Or you already got introduced to this spectacular Angolan dance form? In both the situations, you will love the experience. As a smart, suave yet sensuous dance style, Kizomba attracts numerous dance enthusiasts across the world! You can ...
Views: 1212 - 7 Best Post-Workout Soothing Stretches - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from ramakant palAfter a rigorous workout, intense run or an indoor cycling session your tired muscles deserve some love and care. Pamper your body after exercising and your body will benefit from it. A few calming stretches can help you to relax, cool down, loosen up your joints, speed circulation, kick start ...
Views: 1211 - The Extraordinary Human Body - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsYour heart beats 100,000 times a day. Your blood vessels, if laid end-to-end, would cover 75,000 miles. Your kidneys filter over 50 gallons of blood a day. You don’t think about any of it, and it still happens. The human body is an amazing thing, and all you need to do to take care of it is ...
Views: 1211 - Weight loss Management - Top 7 Home Remedies and Diet - by Submitted on May 04, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanI want to get healthy, I want to look better, I will eat right, I will exercise and I will earn the body I want – thoughts of an overweight person. Though it can be challenging to get into shape. Having the perfect body weight is not only related to a good personality but also aids in ...
Views: 1211 - Nature provides best ingredients for anti-aging skin care - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Andy HintonAnti aging and wrinkle creams are a dime a dozen. A vast majority of the wrinkle and anti aging products on the market today contain harmful chemicals. However, there are several 100% natural ingredients you can look for that will make you look younger. The first on the list is vitamin C. ...
Views: 1210 - Stagnant Life Stagnant Health - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from odette worrellWe all know that moving the body is a surefire way to stay fit. Those with healthy leanings have learned to build in a good workout or exercise of some form if we hold jobs that involve long periods of sitting. For those of you, like myself, who have made a practice of this, pay close ...
Views: 1210 - Strength, the Marines & A Gawky Kid who Discovered Her Purpose in a Weight Room - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Jini CiceroI get most of my news online, though the other day I found an LA Times lying in my gym’s staff break room and passively flipped through it as I chatted with a coworker. Much as I wanted to read the latest headlines, I also wanted to check after-holiday sales. Except one headline completely ...
Views: 1210(1 vote) - The Best Way to Gain Weight - How To Put On Muscle Mass Quickly - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Eric CarpenterMost skinny and thin people always feel embarrassed and depressed due to the overall look of their body structure. If you are also in the same boat and looking for the best way to gain weight quickly and naturally then this article will provide you all the necessary tips to achieve the same. The ...
Views: 1210 - Tips On How To Gain Muscle Mass With Small Cash - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisBulking up signifies eating a good deal of food, however food charges money. This implies that gaining a substantial amount of muscle mass fast is usually difficult if you are strapped for cash. There are actually several ways in which you can nevertheless get each of the calories you’ll want ...
Views: 1210 - 10 reasons a personal trainer may be right for you - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkePersonal trainers aren't for everyone, but a trainer provides certain benefits that you can't find when working out on your own. Here are ten reasons a personal trainer may be right for you. 1. Motivation One of the main reasons people benefit from a personal trainer is that they lose ...
Views: 1209 - 7 Pieces of Cold Weather Running Gear You Need Right Now (So You Don’t Turn Into An Ice Cube) - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Hannah FronczakToday, the east coast got hit with a wicked cold snap. That means winter running season is here. It's painful. I truly consider it a chore. However, cold weather running is so worth it. When I finally get out on a warm spring day, I practically fly from joy. Over the years, my winter ...
Views: 1209 - 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Mike MatthewsAre your workouts dragging? Feeling fatigued all the time? Having trouble sleeping? You may be suffering from overtraining… Overtraining is an insidious trap because it goes against our natural instincts. In most endeavors in life, you can expect to receive rewards in proportion to what ...
Views: 1209 - Best Exercises For Beginners To Do At Home - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Cathy scarlettGym anxiety is a real problem individual have to deal with; anxiety issues are especially prevalent for those who are just beginning their fitness journey. Luckily, there are a number of exercises that beginners can do from the luxury of their own home while they attempt to defeat their ...
Views: 1209 - Discover The Ideal Diet Strategy for Ectomorph Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Adams LoisFrequent characteristics of individuals with ectomorphic body sorts include things like becoming skinny with narrow shoulders along with a slight make. Males utilizing the finest ectomorph bodybuilding nourishment tactic will not only boost weight but also build muscle and develop in size. Thus ...
Views: 1209 - Want to Burn More Fat with Less Exercise? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lynn SmithYou want the maximum benefits from your workouts, don't you? Of course, who wouldn't? What if there was a way you could burn more fat, build muscle mass faster and do it all in less time? Sounds as believable as a commercial for a fat-blasting pill, doesn't it? But, unlike those commercials, ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - Wanted: Health and Fitness, No More Articles - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from James Pappoe Jr.Wanted: Health and Fitness, No More Articles Your family is every important, and so are each family member's health and fitness. That is probably why a lot of individuals are reading about family health and fitness whenever they have the chance; they read books, magazines, emails, newspapers, ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - 3 Simple Steps to an Energized Day - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Paige BurkesDo you roll out of bed, get dressed and grab your coffee and bagel and run out the door in the morning and wonder why you’re dragging only a few hours later? Do you hit a wall later in the afternoon that only large doses of additional caffeine and sugar can cure? Do you want something simple ...
Views: 1208(2 votes) - Body Building - How to Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Peter RadfordNatural Bodybuilding Drug testing – continued There are numerous organisations associated with the sport of Natural Bodybuilding. The more significant are as follows: INBA - International Natural Bodybuilding Association INBF - International Natural Bodybuilding Federation NGA - ...
Views: 1208(1 vote) - Don't Exercise Without Rolling the DICE - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2014 from Michael MantellYour health, wellbeing and fitness are more than a roll of the dice. Or are they? According to three business gurus that’s exactly what it is, a roll of the dice. But in this instance, the DICE to which they are referring are based on a carefully done and well-respected study dating back to 1992 ...
Views: 1207 - Trampoline Jumping is the way to Good Health - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Kevin HallNaturally Fun, Enjoyable and thrilled Trampoline jumping is naturally fun, enjoyable, and even thrilled. We all know that kids love to jump on beds, and most everybody loves bounce houses and trampolines. Why? Because moving up and down – pulsing, vibrating, enjoying another dimension of ...
Views: 1207 - Workout Tips - Workout Schedule To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Marc OuelletteWhat type of workout schedule do you need to build muscle? That is an important question to understand if you want to see progress in your exercise routines. Scheduling is something everyone should consider when starting a workout program. It is very hard to stay in a routine if you don't ...
Views: 1207(1 vote) - Adopt Naturopathy and Yoga Before It's Too Late - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Bhavna KhannaNaturopathy is a science and art of drugless system or Alternative therapy of healing for healthy living. It teaches us how we should live, what we should eat and how our daily routine should be. Its main emphasis is to change the living habits of people and educate them to adopt healthy ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - Losing Weight the Safe and Easy Way - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Peter RosebergThe quest for the perfect body never ends. In the old days, the perfect body meant having broad shoulders, well-defined abs and the narrowest waistlines and hips. These days, however, the perfect body is not only one that looks good; it is also one that is healthy as well. Most people today ...
Views: 1206 - Strength Training: 13 Reasons to Add Strength Training to Your Workout - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(also can be viewed at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Before the sun rises, you’re out of bed dressed in your workout clothes. You head outside or to the nearest gym to partake in some early morning cardio to get your blood pumping and your energy levels up. When you’re finished with your ...
Views: 1206 - The Many Benefits Of Sports Massage - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday sportsmen and women push themselves to the extreme limits of their physical capabilities and place massive amounts of strain on their bodies, at a professional level as well as the normal public like you who attend boot camp and work your ass off in the gym. These strains and stresses ...
Views: 1206 - 5 Ways to Master Managing Workday Energy - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Lance BregerThree 8-ounces cups of coffee and a half of pound of sugar per day is what the average American is consuming! Why? Besides being addictive and delicious both of these substances give out instant energy and boy are we in an energy deficit. The majority of professionals are sick and tired and ...
Views: 1205 - Are We Creating a Fat Society? What Does the Crystal Ball Say? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Zaheen NanjiThe American Heart Health Association recommends 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons of sugar for women, yet the average American and probably an average person in an urbanized society can ingest up to 22.7 teaspoons of sugar a day*. How is that possible? Looking at the rise in sugar ...
Views: 1205 - February is Heart Health Month - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeFebruary is heart health month. Here are a few tips to take care of your heart. MOVE It's important to move and exercise our heart and cardiovascular system. The heart is a muscle and needs to be kept in condition. It keeps us alive so it's not much to ask to give it a little love. It ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - 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) - Six Pack Secrets - Develop muscle and lose fat - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisDowning a six pack of cold ones may well not be difficult to do, but turning your belly into a flat tableau of rippling abdominal muscles is undeniably hard. In spite of the reality that acquiring a six pack may be so unattainable for some people, other people flaunt theirs proudly in the ...
Views: 1205 - Fitness Goals That Work - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Adams LoisEvery day, we are bombarded by images of people with sculpted bodies advertising the newest trends in fitness and weight loss, not to mention various products for sale. The message is clear, being fit and thin is easy. That message is misleading. It is possible for anyone who has a little bit ...
Views: 1204 - A Good Exercise Routine Is Vital To Your Fitness Quest - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Marie GordonAt the beginning of each New Year, you cannot fail to notice the local Leisure Centres, Sports Clubs, Gymnasiums, etc etc, are suddenly full to overflowing. Without exception, most of us are suffering badly at that point in time, from the excesses of the festive season. You can safely bet that ...
Views: 1203 - How You Can Use Treadmills to Shed Excess Weight - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Lorna BerionesYou’ve finally decided that it’s high time you’ve lost some weight to gain back the confidence and self esteem you’ve lost. For some, weight gain occurs after having a baby, when they have a eating disorder, or when they get depressed. Either way, this can take quite a toll on your health. ...
Views: 1203 - Many Benefits of Sports Massage to Consider - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Victor MillerWhen we talk about a massage, it does not take a lot of effort in order to convince people to take a massage. However, when we talk about spending money on getting a sports massage from a sports therapist, people are generally reluctant about making an investment. Sports massage is not like the ...
Views: 1203 - 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) - Full-figured Fitness - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Clinton Walker IIIIn today’s fitness industry, the needs of full-figured women are often overlooked. Images of skinny women saturate magazines, televisions, and internet websites. Unfortunately, only thin women are shown as examples of fitness success. The fitness media should evolve by acknowledging women of ...
Views: 1202 - 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 ...
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