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- What Can I Do To Build Muscle And Burn Fat? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Tim RyanThe goal of the majority of gym users is to build muscle and to lose fat simultaneously. If you ask a newbie what their goals are they will often say burn fat and build muscle. Here we shall discuss whether or not this is doable or not. So are people really able to increase muscle mass and ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - Why Setting Boundaries Works for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Angela MinelliDo you ever feel trapped, in a relationship, in a job, or even in the confines of your own mind? Setting boundaries is a big topic, one that deserves a lot of attention, and means a lot to me personally, because I used to never do it. But now, I consider it my #1 strategy to remaining calm ...
Views: 1117 - Why You Need a Health Plan - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsHow many of us have actually taken the time to sit down and develop a plan for health? How many of us just go day-to-day, constantly changing plans (or not making plans), just wondering, and hoping, we’ll stay healthy. My experience has been that most of the people who come to me for personal ...
Views: 1117 - Are You Walking To The Right Beat For Fitness And Weight Management? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Richard DafterHave you ever heard someone say, "I have been walking almost every day and I still haven't lost the weight that I wanted to. "Although there are many reasons to walk, I think that it would be fair to assume that in a society where two thirds of the population is either overweight or obese, ...
Views: 1116 - Packing nutrients into your kid’s lunch box? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomAs kids head back to school, many parents will be scrambling for ideas for easy-bagged lunches. (Below are ideas for you to chew on!) Keep in mind, adequate nutrition is vital to keep your kids’ growth and health on track. Children’s growing bodies need more nutrients than adults, but their ...
Views: 1116(3 votes) - Treadmill Workouts: Maximize Calorie Burn - by Running is a great way to burn calories and increase cardiovascular fitness. But when bad weather hits and you take a day off, it can lead to two and three and four days off, and before you know it, you can easily slip out of your running routine.
That's why many runners turn to the treadmill, ...
Views: 1116 - Athlete Vs. Exerciser Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Charles StaleyLast article I differentiated between the "exerciser" mindset and the athletic paradigm. I equated exercisers with an amateur approach, and athletes with a professional attitude toward fitness. Most importantly, I demonstrated how the fundamental distinction between these two divergent ...
Views: 1115 - Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Steve RobertsPlantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the connective tissue (called the plantar fascia) located at the dorsal aspect (sole) of the foot. Plantar fasciitis symptoms are usually felt due to the inflammation of the connective tissue. The plantar fascia is a fibrous connective tissue that extends ...
Views: 1115 - 7 Keys To Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Terje EllingsenWeight loss can be frustrating but if you are determined, you can lose the weight and the benefits are well worth it. You will feel better both emotionally and physically. You will also be healthier and have more self confidence. These 7 weight loss tips will help you lose the weight quickly ...
Views: 1114 - Best Exercise for Cellulite: Top 3 Most Effective Results - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Susan MagnaThe ugly appearance of bump and dimples on your backside, also known as cellulite, can be really embarrassing. It can be hard to get rid of cellulite when you don’t clearly understand the main cause. When done properly a targeted exercise routine has proven to be the most effective to get rid of ...
Views: 1114(3 votes) - Healthy Weight Loss Is About Lifestyle Changes - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Paul RodgersDid you know that there are over 30,000 hyped up "diets" approved by the FDA... and 99% of them lead to LONG TERM FAILURE! Healthy weight loss is not complicated, with simple conditioning and endurance exercises, fat burning cardio workouts and body building training, it is possible to get in ...
Views: 1114 - Personal Trainer: How to Find a Good One - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2012 from Grant HollandsHaving tried the gym for many years with little to show in the way of results, many people are now choosing to get in shape with the help of a personal trainer. But how do you know that you are choosing a trainer that is really going to make a difference to your health and fitness. It's ...
Views: 1114(1 vote) - 2 most powerful tools which can make you happy - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2015 from Prakash SutradharI love writing, I love music, you love traveling, you bought latest smart phone, you fall in love, whatever we are doing, we are doing everything just to feel certain emotions. We feel wide range of emotions throughout a day, throughout our life. Or we can say we chase emotions. Certain ...
Views: 1113 - Exercise, A New Beginning - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Paul SimsExercise, A New Beginning By Paul Sims For those of you who exercise and are wondering why you aren’t getting the results, it’s time for you to change what you are doing. For those of you who don’t exercise it’s time to start. In this article we will cover what, when, why and how of a new ...
Views: 1113 - How High Intensity Training HIITs the spot! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeMany people new to exercise and wanting to lose weight will see long runs as the ideal way to shift the unwanted body fat. Cardio training is good but there are many better activities you can do to get rid of the weight you wish to lose. As a Personal Trainer in Swansea I have tried many ...
Views: 1113 - What's So Great About Fitness Boot Camps? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Mickey GlickThere's a lot of buzz lately about fitness boot camps and you may be wondering if joining one would be the right choice for you. There are many good reasons to check out boot camp training and here are a few... * Motivation. Exercising in a group is more fun and more motivating. It's human ...
Views: 1113 - A Benign Tumor: Prolactinoma - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2019 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is prolactinoma? A prolactinoma is a benign tumor which is noncancerous in nature. It is a tumor of pituitary gland that produces an excess of hormone known as prolactin. What is pituitary gland? Pituitary is tiny, pea shaped gland which is situated at base of brain behind nose and ...
Views: 1112 - How to Build Muscle For Girls - Some Essential Ideas To take into account - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2012 from Adams LoisMost ladies do not really want to discover the best way to build muscle, as they may be more thinking about losing fat, especially around the stomach. This, nonetheless, is precisely why it is required to study easy methods to build muscle since it can be the best strategy to get rid of the fat. ...
Views: 1112 - Womens Fitness For Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldThe summer is one of the best times to motivate all of us women to get into better fitness shape. The reason is we do not have as many excuses during the summer as the winter. During the winter womens fitness can be difficult because of the weather, holiday parties with all the food and it ...
Views: 1112 - 10 Simple Workouts You Can Do At Home - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2018 from Marcia JordanExercise is absolutely necessary for the fit body you’ve been meaning to build. But the idea of going to the gym every day and traveling back from it is quite off-putting. Besides, gyms can be quite expensive too for your budget, taking a toll on your time and money at the same time. But is gym ...
Views: 1111 - 3 Powerful Fat Loss Secrets To Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Jason CamachoFor lots of people it can be difficult to get rid of fat, especially that excess fat within the abdominal area. Notice how I didn't say "lose weight" because any time you take a look at this term it could mean losing excess water, losing muscle and also losing internal. This is the reason I ...
Views: 1111 - A Simple Guide To Getting Down To Your Goal Weight - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Ramil MorlaLosing weight can often be challenging to someone who is not accustomed to eating a certain way and doing regular exercise. It is necessary to find out all you can about losing weight so you can do it safely and successfully. Here are some great and effective ways to lose weight. A great ...
Views: 1111 - Boot camp Training For Women - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Shaun MichaelMany girls have now not considered joining a health boot camp to improve their common health or to lose the extra flab. In the past few girls have joined and got some great benefits of joining in a boot camp. This boot camp has proved their efficiency by helping the ladies to lose weight in a ...
Views: 1111 - Walk Off The Weight - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from sarah labdarMore than half of Americans would like to lose weight. But less than half of that number are seriously trying to lose weight. There are tons of ways to lose weight, but one of the most effective forms of exercise is walking. Walking off the weight is easy, affordable, and can be done anywhere. ...
Views: 1111 - CE-Fit Healthy Holiday Fitness & Nutrition Tips - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Lashonda JonesThe season of holiday shopping, parties, and added pounds is here! Society has made it a norm or expectancy to gain at least 5 pounds between the months of November and January. However, the holiday season is the ideal time to stick with a fitness regimen in order to help reduce your stress ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - Feeling Tired? 4 Ways to a Better Detox Program - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Christine EstersDoes it feel like no matter what you do- you’re always tired? It seems like you are doing all the right things; exercising, eating healthy foods, a getting plenty of rest. But for some reason, you still feel sluggish and lazy? If you’re doing all the right things, and still not feeling ...
Views: 1110 - Hands Down The Best Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Nick AndradeThere are a lot of men and women are surfing the web hoping to uncover best ab exercises to help them get stunning six pack abs. While it’s certainly true that you need to construct abdominal training routines that give you the ability to target the different muscles in your mid section, most ...
Views: 1110 - Sore or Tired Feet Make Walking Miserable - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordIf you have sore or tired feet from suffering from foot pain then the rest of your body is probably suffering also. When you can't walk right you throw off your body's balance which can cause problems with your ankles, knees and hips. Foot pain can impact every aspect of your daily life. ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - 3 Tips to Work All Your Ab Muscles to Strengthen Your Entire Core - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tyson FaulknerMost everyone in the world would like to have six pack abs or a flat stomach (depending on gender). It is possible for everyone to achieve, but you have to know the real ways to get results. You'll also need to know what activities will actually move you forward, instead of making you feel like ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - A Realistic Weight Loss Plan: The Goal to Strive For. - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Bradley OhmIt has been medically proven that excess weight is a leading contributor to many health issues. Disease prevention and heart problems are a few of the major health risks to can be corrected by losing weight. Following a realistic and consistent weight loss program both long term and short ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - Know About "The Chain Of Death" - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Shakti PradhanThe human brain resists changes, especially when it comes to health.Our daily activities always look perfect to us and we hardly take a single moment to evaluate whether our eating habits, work stress and lack of exercise can even affect our future, and this illusion shatters after the medical ...
Views: 1109 - Vertical Jump Program - How To Choose The Best Vertical Jump Program - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Josh AdamsIf you've constantly searched the web to uncover techniques to jump higher or step up your vertical jump, you fast realize that everyone is suddenly an expert, telling you how to boost your vertical leap. The problem is, most of these experts aren't always giving you the full story. I put ...
Views: 1109(2 votes) - 8 Easy Ways To Get More Pedometer Steps - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Jini CiceroLooking to improve your health and fitness? One of the simplest ways to go about it is to focus on taking more total steps all throughout your day. By increasing your total step count, you’ll naturally be burning more calories, you’ll increase your heart health, and you’ll take one giant ...
Views: 1108 - Losing Weight Naturally – Extra Fast Results With Weight Training… - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanOne of the two main reasons for a person needing, or wanting, to lose weight is the age-old very human reason known as 'vanity'. The other reason of course is the graver issue of 'health' or at least the desire to be 'healthier'. Anyhow, with regard to vanity there's absolutely nothing wrong ...
Views: 1108 - Losing Weight Naturally – Top Tips For Developing Killer Legs… - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanAnother pretty large area of musculature that can easily and quickly lose strength and tone are your thighs. The same applies as it does for your stomach area, flabby weakened thighs will have a detrimental effect on your health and need to be worked on as part of your chosen method for ...
Views: 1108 - Self-Heal at International Yoga Festival of Yogic Heritage - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Manmohan singh singhSummary: This article aims to inform its readers about the upcoming International Festival of Yogic Heritage and how the event is the door to a better and healthier lifestyle. This October arrives with a solution and a remedy. All the begotten souls, the suffering ones trying to survive – as ...
Views: 1107 - Avoiding Sore Penis Misery - The Pros and Cons of Personal Lubrication Products - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from John DuganSex can be zippy and spontaneous, requiring nothing more than two willing partners with a little bit of time to spare. However, preparing for the fun by loading up on sex-based equipment can, at times, be a wonderful idea. Lubricant products, for example, can keep the sex smooth, and this can ...
Views: 1106 - Exercise to Lose Thigh Fat, Does it Really Work? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Roger ShannCan exercises lose thigh fat.No doubt you will have seen exercises that are promoted and clever devices that people try to sell you that claim to get rid of thigh fat (or from any other part of the body). All that they do in fact is tone up certain muscles in your thighs but do not actually get ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - Expediting the Return to Work Process Using Work Conditioning/Hardening - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2016 from Advanced Work Rehab CenterThe Advanced Work Rehab Center defines Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs as goal-oriented and job-specific programs developed to improvise the biomechanical, cardiovascular and neuromuscular demands of the injured workers job. The Work Hardening and Work Conditioning programs make ...
Views: 1106 - Military-style Muscle Building Program DVDs - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThere seems to be some misconceptions on the effects of a military-style training program. I have had numerous young men tell me that they intend to undergo a military-style workout via muscle building program DVDs in order to build large amounts of muscle and gain strength quickly. ...
Views: 1106 - Quick & Easy Workouts To Burn Fat - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from i-Supplements comQuick and Easy Workouts For the majority of us, we live overly chaotic lives. So fitting in an hour, or even 30 minutes to workout is most often out of the question. I am there with you! Just thinking about opening up enough time in our schedules to workout gives me a headache! Luckily ...
Views: 1106(2 votes) - The Best Lower Ab Exercises Revealed! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from John AlvinoIf there was just one area on your entire body that you could change, what would it be? If you are like the majority of clients I have worked with over the past 17 years, it would be the lower portion of your abs (around your belly button level). Droves of lower ab bulge sufferers have ...
Views: 1106(1 vote) - The Best Strategy To Build Muscle Immediately And Safely - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisFor a number of persons, the concept of fitness may not necessarily be to lose weight nevertheless it might possibly be to gain weight via developing muscle. There are numerous people, who wish greater defined and stronger muscles. Construct Muscle Quickly and Safely… The problem that ...
Views: 1106 - Diet Success - 5 Top Tips to Lose Weight Without Even Trying - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Sophie JamesIn this article I’m going to show you how to diet successfully by giving you 5 top tips to lose weight by cutting calories.The bottom line is that there are two ways to lose weight – burn more calories or eat less of them. It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? So why is it so difficult to lose ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - EFA's The Fats That Heal - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2011 from Josh CoffmanOne of the most concerning and misinforming issues is the vital role that fats play within the body. There is this misconception that "fats" are bad, and we should reduce our fat intake because it will lead us down a path of gaining weight and or potentially becoming fat. This is true to some ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Exercise: Increasing Both Quality and Length of Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from James DiesenAlmost all of us know about the positive effects of regular exercising on our physical and mental fitness. It not only keeps us fit and active, it maintains a healthy lifestyle and keeps our metabolism at the optimum level. In addition to the well-known effects of exercise, it has been found as ...
Views: 1105 - Penis Dysfunction and Adult Entertainment - Frequent Fappers Beware - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2013 from John DuganThe pleasures of adult videos are easy to understand. Rather than spending hours complimenting a lady and hoping her clothes will hit the floor at some point, men can just log onto the nearest computer and watch lovely gals do all sorts of nasty things. If this viewing takes place in private, ...
Views: 1105 - The Legend And The Truths Of Yoga - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: So what is this thing...? Tie yourself up in knots like the proverbial rubber-man or rubber-woman – or is it rubber-person these days..?…anyhow, i digress as usual, so back to the topic at hand… …and eat carrot sticks, celery and lettuce for the rest of your life ...
Views: 1105 - 6 Reasons Why Working Out Religiously Helps You Succeed in Life - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2019 from Alvina JenniferWorking out has been discovered to have a great assortment of benefits. It has prompted a lot of people to fully get into working out. However, there are a number of considerations you need to have in mind. The aim is to ensure you fully enjoy the benefits of working out. Make sure, you have a ...
Views: 1104 - Anaerobic Exercise: Pushing Your limits - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Greg McKenzieAnaerobic exercise is where the body is exercising at such a rate that the blood stream cannot supply oxygen to muscles fast enough. Anaerobic exercise is essentially exercise without oxygen. This happens during high intensity and cannot be held for long periods of time. A product of your ...
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