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- The Skinny Guy's Way to Build Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Cory CookIf you are on the skinny side, I know you have heard from everyone around you how lucky you are that your metabolism is so fast and that you can eat anything you want. Now although it is cool not to have to worry so much about putting on fat, it is not as cool not being able to put on muscle ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - Warning Signs: 3 Reasons That Nagging Pain Should Not Be Ignored - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from Brooke ChaplanPain is part of everyday life for most people. Whether it’s sore muscles from exercise, pain from an injury, or any number of ailments, everybody has something. Your pain may be easily managed with some ibuprofen or an ice pack, but sometimes it doesn’t go away. When a persistent, nagging pain ...
Views: 1190 - Yoga and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisYoga offers much more than just a way to exercise the body: Yoga helps us cultivate an inner state of body-centered consciousness that allows us to walk calmly amongst the chaos. Yoga teaches us both to let go and to have exquisite awareness in every moment. Even if yoga only enhanced our ...
Views: 1190(2 votes) - 3 Misconceptions About Living A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2012 from Rachael RoehmholdtWhen it comes to being healthy, most of us have an idea as to what that looks like. In fact, most of us think that it’s far more complicated than it really is or has to be. Being healthy is much simpler than many of us allow ourselves to believe. I don’t know if it’s because we’ve all seen too ...
Views: 1189 - Finding A Trainer is A Personal Choice - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Glenn DicksteinFinding a trainer is a personal choice. Like hiring a nanny or a housekeeper, this is a decision to be made with due diligence. As parents, we usually find ourselves doing things for others, mainly our children. When selecting a personal trainer, it's important to put yourself first. Everyone ...
Views: 1189 - Good Nutrition is vital especially if you workout! - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Robin GhilinoWhen we workout it is so important to have the nutrients from healthy food running through our bodies to counteract the free radical damage that we are in addition putting our bodies through while working out. Exercise and bodybuilding can greatly increase free radicals! Not the news we ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Hot Abs Workout – Get Sexy Hot Abs Fast! - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Michael LeeWhen it comes to exercises for hot abs, crunches may be the first thing to pop in your mind. In fact, some aspirers of great hot abs would only do crunches. However, there are five major abdominal muscles that need attention, and crunches do not exercise all of these abs muscles. In fact, the ...
Views: 1189 - How to write a fat loss program in 7 steps - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from krystie millAs a Personal Training in London I sometimes feel I should pick up the latest fitness magazine and have a browse through. This is by NO means because I think the articles published in these fitness magazines are any good; I really don’t. It is more of a curiosity in the hope that the fitness ...
Views: 1189 - Keeping Up the New Year High - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Amy LundbergIt is usually starts around February, sometimes as late as March. The excuses come, "I can't exercise today because I have to go into the office early.….my son has a dentist appointment.......I’m just too tired today....... bottom line, the New Year euphoria wears off. If you feel yourself ...
Views: 1189 - Tips to Recovering and Preventing Common Injuries - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Bonnie PfiesterFew people are lucky enough to never experience some type of back pain in their lifetime. I know what back pain can do to someone - and it’s not fun by any means. A few years ago I suffered from a muscle spasm after a shoulder workout. The spasm was yanking on my discs and throwing me all out ...
Views: 1189(1 vote) - Building Muscle Fast - Is It Necessary To Feel Discomfort To Achieve Muscle - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Adams LoisThere is a very large chance you have already heard about the saying "no discomfort no gain". It is extremely likely you have uttered individuals words a couple of occasions yourself. But exactly what does the saying really mean? When and just how did that phrase found being? Will it imply that ...
Views: 1188 - Exercising Smarter - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2007 from Yolanda CardenThe best health and weight-loss exercise regimen includes all three methods: fat burning, cardio conditioning, and muscle building. Fat-Burning Activity Low-intensity activity should be done as much as possible for as long as possible. We recommend at least thirty minutes or more each day. If ...
Views: 1188 - 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: 1188(5 votes) - What Hypnosis can do for Your Weight Loss Efforts - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2014 from Mark VillarosaIf you are struggling with your weight, you have probably gone through a number of programs, regimes and diets. Weight loss is supposed to be simple eat less, exercise more. For thousands of people, however, this simple formula turns into a daily struggle. No matter how hard they try, the extra ...
Views: 1188 - Do you need an expensive padded, cushioned, air bubbled, gelled running shoe? - by Submitted on May 09, 2005 from Winston NgNike Free does not think so; and neither should you. Read on to find out why this concerns every one of us, our health and a good deal of wasted money. This is not a story of the Nike Free shoe; it’s about our freedom and growth. By Winston Ng, Phenogy Health Advisors It has been a really ...
Views: 1187 - Exercise and Depression Recovery are Linked - Routine Exercise Shows Results Comparable to Antidepressants - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2012 from Michael LocklearPeople who engage in regular exercise, including walking, show improvement in their depression, comparable to people treated with antidepressant medication, demonstrating that exercise and depression recovery are linked. Exercise has none of the harmful and potentially deadly side effects of ...
Views: 1187 - Learning How to Bend Like a Pretzel and Sing with Abandon - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Sally MarksI like pretzels but I never wanted to be one. However, I have always admired folks who took yoga classes. I tried yoga once and it triggered a nasty migraine. My mind might be flexible, but my limbs are not. Not one to give up, I decided to try again. This time I signed up for a yogalates ...
Views: 1187 - Some advice for Running and Jogging - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2012 from Rick LomasThere are few things that are more effective for losing weight, overall fitness, or pure enjoyment than running or jogging. You can run almost anywhere there is ground - grass, hills, pavement, sidewalk, dirt, whatever. In this article, we'll be looking at some important principles to keep in ...
Views: 1187 - Training Your Arms Like A Machine When Bodybuilding! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joel MorelYou have a goal at the moment don't you? So how far are you willing to go to reach it? Pretty much as far as you have too right? Well that’s exactly what’s needed, because it’s the pain of the battle that makes success feel so great. Goals require focus, intensity, ...
Views: 1187 - Uncountable Benefits Of Eating Raw Vegetables - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2017 from Kevin JonesWhen it comes to healthy eating, each of your meals should contain nutrient-rich foods such as fruits and raw vegetables. These foods might help you in lowering down your risk of potential health conditions like heart disease and obesity. No doubt, eating cooked vegetables can be ...
Views: 1187 - Want to Look and Feel Younger? Bust These 4 Myths - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Roberta MittmanGetting older? It's inevitable (but it sure beats the alternative). Looking and feeling older? Now that's optional. You can choose to be energetic, trim, and vital--at any age. There's a lot of misinformation out there, though. Let's explore some common myths about aging and its relationship ...
Views: 1187 - ***Watch Your Waistline – 5 Tips For Eating Out This Father's Day - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThink twice about heading to the "all you can eat" buffet this Father's Day as you maybe putting your waistline at risk! Follow these 5 simple tips to eating healthy while enjoying Dad's day out. 1. Never go to a restaurant starving! You are setting yourself up for failure right from the ...
Views: 1186 - 5 Tips To Easy At Home Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorYou have purchased all the home workout equipment necessaryto accomplish your desired workout goals. But wait, you now actually have to use them on a regular basis. Buying home workout equipment is the easy part. Using it is the number one challenge, and also where a majority of home workout ...
Views: 1186 - How To Get More Active - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOne of my clients showed me an online article the other week. This particular article was about a piece of research about British people. It said that we are the worst in the Western world for inactivity and lack of exercise. Worse than the Americans. Not exercising is now deemed more ...
Views: 1186 - Just Find A Fitness Routine That You Enjoy Doing - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2017 from Cee HarmonThe world of fitness is very vast and exciting. There are so many ways that one can enter and use their knowledge to help themselves live healthier or look more attractive. It depends completely on the individual. That said, no matter what your fitness level is, here are some tips to help you ...
Views: 1186 - *** How Not To Make Your Fitness New Year's Resolutions Fail - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Amy LundbergNew Year Resolutions come and go, but an idea turned into an intention can become a powerful magnet that draws you toward what you truly desire. So what is the difference between a resolution and an intention? How do you create an intention that inspires you rather then repels you away? A ...
Views: 1185 - 4 Exercises That Can Change Your Life (er...Body) - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Christopher LangOver the past few years, I’ve been obsessed with discovering the most effective exercises and workouts that yield the best and fastest results. Below is a list of 4 sure-fire ways to boost your health, vitality and fitness level. Oh yeah, your body will dramatically change as a result too; ...
Views: 1185 - Lasting Erections - Why Men Should Be Careful What They Wish For - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2013 from John DuganAs a subject of witty discourse among male acquaintances, the notion of a permanent erection seems like a problem a man could certainly learn to live with. But all jokes aside, a lasting erection is not normal, and it can have serious health consequences for any man who experiences a stiffy that ...
Views: 1185 - What are the Best Reduce Tummy Exercises? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Phil RosserThe simple answer to that question is that there is no single exercise that used alone will reduce tummy fat. There is no miracle workout that you can do that will just tone stomach muscles alone. Certainly you should not be looking at tummy exercises as you will not lose tummy fat by working ...
Views: 1185 - 4 Popular Ways To Lose Weight Fast - What You Should Know Before You Start Dieting - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Janice WeeHow would you like to drop ten pounds? Anyone can do it. You do need discipline and motivation to lose weight. But losing weight fast? How much time have you got? 1 month? 7 days? Before I begin, I would like to warn you that if you lose weight fast, you are likely to regain back the ...
Views: 1184 - 5 Blunders that Sabotage Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Diane RaymondAre you eating right, exercising and still seeing the same number on the scale? Get to know these 5 diet-killers and watch that number shrink right along with your waste line. Error #1: Mindless eating Start keeping a daily food journal. A bite of this, a taste of that…it all adds up ...
Views: 1184 - 6 Ways This Natural Energy Booster Will Help You Transform Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumPositive change is never easy. It takes a lot of power to overcome complacency. It takes even more power to fight back against the tendency of the world around us to decay and fall apart. You need energy to overcome these two big forces working against you. But don’t reach for coffee or sugar ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Healthy Living is the secret of a pleasant life - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Elvy JamesWhat do you find the most common secret behind of a successful person? Let me guess. You find that he/she is quite conscious about health. What role does health play in the success of a person? Well, the answer is obviously that following a healthy lifestyle keep you always fit and away you from ...
Views: 1184 - Trampoline Workout for Burning Fat - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Kevin HallLet’s assume that you have determined that you want to give trampoline a fair shot and a real try. How, then, do you go about constructing an exercise program that will work for you and facilitate your making trampoline jumping a regular part of your life? There are many different exercises ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Your Body Wants To Be Fat - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonCall it what you will. Yo-Yo Dieting, Battle of the Bulge, The Holiday Pounds...it's that annoying tendency of our bodies to re-gain so easily weight that we tried to hard to lose. So why does this occur? Basically, there are several mechanisms that your body relies on to keep your ...
Views: 1184 - 6 Things You Must Become Good at if You Want Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFail to plan and plan to fail. You can't get truer words when it comes to achieving a goal but it's especially true when it comes to fat loss and achieving an impressive midsection. If you don't know how to flatten the barriers that can stand in between you and your goal then you will never be ...
Views: 1183 - Studio booking- Effective physical and fitness studio - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Lidia PeckStudio booking is the fitness studio center; at there you can find the special guideline to change your body fitness and position. It has well trained and qualified instructor, they instruct you for maintain your fitness according to normal or body builder shape. Health and fitness studio ...
Views: 1183 - Calories Burned - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from clinton walkerMany americans have a misconception of how calories are burned. The importance of knowing how calories are burned is very important in the fight to stay health and in shape. Expend more calories than you consume and there will be a weight loss. The body burns calories three ways. Resting ...
Views: 1182 - Foods That Fight Inflammation - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from Cindy PearlmanFOODS THAT FIGHT INFLAMMATION By JJ VIRGIN As we sail into 2010, it's easy to focus on what everything looks like on the outside. Do these jeans fit? Can I get my waistline to look smaller? I want only one chin! But it's also time to focus on what's going on inside your system. ...
Views: 1182 - Knee Pain - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2016 from Being ChinmayThe knee is one of the most complex joints in the human body. This large joint connects the thigh and shin bones. The knee cap and other smaller bones form the joint. There are tendons that attach the muscles in the leg to the knee, ligaments attach the bones together and cartilage between the ...
Views: 1182 - Men’s Sexual Health 101 - Decoding the ABCs of Penis Vitamins - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from John DuganWhen it comes to eating right and living a healthy lifestyle, everyone knows a well-balanced diet full of vitamins and nutrients is an important component, yet somehow the veggies don’t always land on the plate. What most men don’t know is that those same vitamins and nutrients are equally ...
Views: 1182 - 6 Healthy Apps That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Gemma GatenEverybody knows how extremely difficult it is to stay active and in good condition. Some people have this yearly ritual of making resolutions to be healthy. But as the time goes by, they can't keep up the enthusiasm until they break the promises they made to themselves. Unlike before, the ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - How to Boost Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Alison FadoulSome of us are quick to blame a lack of weight loss on a "slow metabolism." Contrary to popular belief, metabolism is not the sole determining factor for weight loss! Common sense dictates that weight is determined by the amount of calories consumed versus the amount of calories burned. If ...
Views: 1181 - The Struggle for Penis Sensation – Understanding and Overcoming Penile Sensitivity Loss - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2013 from John DuganMost men are not comfortable talking about it, but penis sensation loss is common - over 85% of men report some reduction in penile sensitivity. Loss of sensation is sometimes related to aging issues, but in many instances, younger men also experience diminished sensitivity. Loss of sensation ...
Views: 1181 - Benefits of kelp who else wants greater health and more energy? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from raspberry ketonedietNot many people ever think that there could be any health benefits of kelp. The first thing that comes to mind is visualizing the seaweed at the beach. It doesn't look very appealing and the taste is not really desirable. However, the benefits of kelp abound and it's just a great idea to add ...
Views: 1180 - Five Mistakes Women Make in the Gym - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Marek DoyleAs most people who visit the gym will know, attendance and results hardly go hand in hand. There are normally numerous ways to improve the efficiency of your workout, but here are five mistakes that I specifically notice in women’s routines on a very regular basis: Doing aerobic exercise ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Get The Body You Deserve With These Easy To Follow Weight Loss Guidelines! - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Tim RyanTook a look at yourself in the mirror lately? Not pleased with what you saw? A bit too much belly fat for your liking? Sagging underarms? Double chin? These are all classic signs that you have let things 'go' a little too much. But hold on a minute do not despair restoring your body’s natural ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Improve Yourself by Getting in Shape with Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from John VanseObesity rates are soaring in our society in recent years. As a result of a lack of exercise and of the foods that are offered to us when we go out to eat, more and more of us are becoming obese. Staying in good physical condition through exercise can be beneficial to both your body and your ...
Views: 1180 - Joint Compression and Yoga instructor insurance - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Brian LouckesApproaches to yoga differ as widely as do various styles of music, and encompass a wide spectrum of styles. This is important, because while most people have the impression all yoga is good for the joints, the way some yoga is taught can lead to harmful joint compression. Thankfully, there is ...
Views: 1180(2 votes) - Lose Stubborn Body Fat Fast And Healthy Without Any Side Effects - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Peter FilinovichLifestyle plays a main role in determining body fat and health. Excessive body fat is a common health disorder found in today's busy lifestyle. If left untreated, excessive body fat can induce several health risks on people. Heart attack is a common health disorder reported due to excessive fat ...
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