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- Don't Be A Big Loser - The Truth About Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Tom VenutoPatience. It’s the one thing you never seem to have when you’ve got a body fat problem. You want the fat gone and you want it gone now! And why not? It seems so do-able. Everywhere you look, you read and hear promises of quick weight loss and you even see people losing weight quickly. We have ...
Views: 992 - Don't Be Put Into A Box! - Misconceptions About Weight Loss And Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Zario ManningWhen starting any weight loss and dieting regimen, people make assumptions based on common fitness myths, believing incorrectly that any plan will work for them. The reason that so many diets fail is that people refuse to understand that they are settling for a generic personal fitness program - ...
Views: 894 - 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: 1291 - Don't Fall for the Hype When Choosing a Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Jim MackeyWhat's the secret to weight loss? Many people wonder why some of their friends can eat whatever they want as often as they want and not gain a pound while others can look at a cookie wrong and gain weight. There has to be some magical potion we can take to lead to weight loss. There has to be a ...
Views: 629 - Don't Forget to Breathe - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Aaron SavvyAs a fitness trainer, I teach key principles to my clients: proper form, isolation and breathing. Although I see people trying to maintain good form or concentrate on isolation, it amazes me how one forgets to breathe during their training session. Why does it really matter? Proper breathing ...
Views: 2680 - Don't Get Sidelined With a Knee Injury - How to Prevent an ACL Tear - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Valerie BattleIf you are an active individual, one of the things that you will certainly want to avoid is any type of injury. Injuries not only can sideline you with pain, they can take you out of the game in many cases for quite some time. Of course, there are some things that you can do once you are injured ...
Views: 487 - Don't Limit Yourself To A Single Strength Discipline - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Charles StaleyFor decades there's been a happy union between throwing and weightlifting. Each discipline promoted success in the other discipline, and when throwers are "in season," they simply throttle back on the lifting a bit to accommodate the demands of track season. Then, when track season's over, many ...
Views: 1145 - Don't Pay Full Price: How To Score A Good Deal On Workout Equipment - by A home workout system offers the ultimate in convenience, and it's a great way to excuse-proof your workout. You don't have to go to a gym or recreation center to get in your daily workout, and it doesn't matter what the weather decides to do any given day.
Whether you are looking to purchase ...
Views: 666 - Don't Quit On Your Exercise Regimen, Read This! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOne roadblock to continuing any fitness and exercise regimen is having injury, strain or a flare of arthritis. In spite of good intentions to lose weight, build muscles, or improve your general well-being through physical activities and exercise routines, experiencing muscle strain and other ...
Views: 639 - Don’t Give Up on Getting Fit! - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Richard KelleyI spoke to a patient of mine today, who has struggled with her weight for years. The interesting thing is, when she has gotten committed in the past and she has all of her oars in the water, so to speak, and she is exercising daily and following the nutrition plan which she knows brings her the ...
Views: 716 - Don’t Let Injuries Stop Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI recently dislocated my shoulder playing hide and seek with my kids. Now before you start laughing (I know…too late) let me explain. We were playing a serious game of hide and seek in the dark. I was trying to pull myself up to a shelf where I could lay down and hide. As I got to the top of ...
Views: 1183 - Don’t Neglect Your Leg Workouts - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Joshua KozakIf you look around at your local, then you will notice that the majority of people are working their upper bodies, and ignoring their legs. Unfortunately, most lifters focus on building their upper bodies at the expense of their legs. In order to have a truly optimal physique, you must train ...
Views: 2670 - Don’t Run Before You Can Walk! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Roy PalmerWhy do so many runners make it such hard work? Why do we get injured doing what should be a natural activity? Go back to the basics of movement, observe how you walk and see how it can benefit your running to eradicate injury and improve performance. Most if us assume we know how to run, ...
Views: 1977 - Don’t waste time and money on workouts that don’t 'work out' - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Bonnie PfiesterDuring a time where money is tight, there is an interesting fitness trend: People don’t want to waste money on workouts that don’t work. People want results. Sure, people have always said they wanted results, but when money was free flowing people justified going through the motions with little ...
Views: 1262 - Double Chins Remedied Using Facial Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Cynthia RowlandWhen you closely examine your face what is the biggest detraction or the neon light that calls attention to your facial imperfections? Is that looming chin – the dreaded wattle – tops on your list? Double chins can occur even when you haven't gained an ounce but wearing an extra roll of flesh ...
Views: 985 - Down But Not Out: 4 Keys to Staying in Shape with a Major Injury - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2017 from Anica OaksMaintaining fitness after a severe injury is always a challenge, especially for those who thrive on having plenty of exercise. You may be out of action for months. It's important to focus on a speedy and thorough recovery, including important factors like proper diet, staying busy, and above ...
Views: 807 - Download the 6 Fitness Apps I Can't Live Without - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2018 from Hannah Fronczak"There's an app for that." We hear it all the time, but all fitness applications are not created equal. As a millennial that remembers life with dial-up, I try to keep my tech lifestyle low maintenance. However, that's not to say there are some awesome applications that I revisit time and ...
Views: 919 - Draw Your Motivation From Other's Success with Biggest Loser - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Jim MackeyMotivation. It’s something that both successful and striving people need. And it’s something that is a must have in order to reach your goals. People have to be motivated to reach their career goals, physical goals and any other aspirations they have for something that takes hard ...
Views: 749 - Dream Healther ---- Dream for a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from abner barryBetween consuming healthy diet and carrying out regular exercise, the former is easier to accomplish. Today man is too busy to walk an extra mile for his own benefit but is free to go for a movie show with his friends. The machinery life of human being has ruined him in many ways. We all have ...
Views: 1640 - Dressing For Cold Weather Workouts - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Dawn DaisNow that the off-season has officially come to an end and I am getting back to regularly scheduled programming, I thought it appropriate to talk about training in the cold. Thankfully, I live in Northern California, where what I consider ‘cold’ weather may be thought of more as chilly or crisp ...
Views: 1196 - Drink more to lose weight - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Lee BroganIn the developed world, we take clean drinking water for granted. Water isn’t very appetizing compared to fruit juices and fizzy drinks however, water is essential to life, and you wouldn’t be able to lose weight or get healthy unless you stay hydrated. Here are a few ways to trick yourself ...
Views: 733 - Drinking Brown Sludge Equals the New Me?????? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2014 from Lori BurgerWhen I saw my fellow health coach, Stacy, advertise her cleanse, I was intrigued and repelled all at the same time. I was intrigued because everyone I knew was cleansing to get rid of the holiday pounds and repelled because I knew about cleanses and detoxes (and what I knew I didn’t like). A ...
Views: 1208 - Drinks And Foods With Surprising Oral Health Benefits - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2022 from parker shownCanned foods and drinks can improve your dental health if they are low in sugar and high in calcium. Foods that are low in sugar and high in calcium can help prevent tooth decay and cavities. Additionally, canned foods and drinks that are fortified with vitamins and minerals can help strengthen ...
Views: 454 - Drop Weight Fast With These Proven Guidelines - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2009 from Tim RyanHow can I actually reduce my bodyfat percentage, make my abs visible and begin to look lean and healthy? And is it genuinely possible? First of all, absolutely yes you can achieve all of this, you can have get the body you desire and in fact it is not as hard to do as you probably believe. If ...
Views: 1463 - Dropping Pounds Demystified - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2019 from Grant DonovanIt just doesn’t make sense sometimes. You eat healthier than you did in high school but you’re not as trim as you were in high school. You finally got on a diet and now you’ve gained three pounds. You are finally serious about dropping pounds yet the results seem like a bad joke. What’s a guy to ...
Views: 641 - Drug Addiction Treatment: Best Way to Get Back on Normal Life - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from John EdwardDrug addiction is a major problem that the world, especially youngsters, is facing today. It is the biggest concern for the parents and the relatives throughout the world. Drug addiction not only ruins the life of the addict, however, his whole family faces an emotional turmoil that spoils the ...
Views: 587 - Drug Rehab in Florida and the Role they Play in the Addicts Life - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Zachary HarmonAlcohol and drug dependent persons don't set out to be dependent. Becoming an addict is a terrible part of a person's life. When the person realizes that they have lost control of their addiction, they realize that it is time to get help. Help is something that each drug or alcohol dependent ...
Views: 484 - Drug tests: what are you going to do when they come for you? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2020 from Wajahat AliDrug testing has become a very common practice in our current society. There are several reasons for this increase. First, the tests themselves have become relatively easy to perform. They often require only a urine test strip. More complex confirmatory tests are available at any number of ...
Views: 319 - Drug tests: what are you going to do when they come for you? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2020 from Wajahat AliDrug testing has become a very common practice in our current society. There are several reasons for this increase. First, the tests themselves have become relatively easy to perform. They often require only a urine test strip. More complex confirmatory tests are available at any number of ...
Views: 295 - dry fruits wholesale market - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2017 from satvikk dry fruitsHere's how much you should eat dry fruits Healthy, tasty, packed with nutrition, easy to carry -it's easy to go nuts over nuts. Dry fruits are not just delicacies but are powerhouses of nutrition. Packed with proteins, essential fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals, these are little ...
Views: 636 - Dry Masturbation 411 - To Lube or Not to Lube? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from John DuganMost anyone who was asked to write a list of words to describe sex would come up with adjectives like: intense, fun, pleasurable, intimate and so on and so forth. A word that would not commonly appear on the list is: dry. Yet many men find enjoyment in the act of dry masturbation i.e., ...
Views: 49910 - Dry Penis Emergency Care – 7 Lubricants to Avoid at All Costs - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2013 from John DuganA dry penis is not a man's best friend, so it's no wonder that many men may employ external lubrication before engaging in sex, whether with a partner or alone. In the best circumstances, a guy has a stash of proper lubricants available at his beck and call; however, in some cases the ...
Views: 5653 - Dry Penis Solutions - 7 Reasons Why Men Need a Penis Health Creme - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2013 from John DuganWith some exceptions, men tend to be fairly casual about their personal care habits, generally sticking with the shower-shave-haircut routine, with a possible workout added. Asking most men to use a cream or lotion to care for their skin is likely to meet some raised eyebrows, at least from the ...
Views: 1291 - Dual Gel Ice Packs To Relax Your Shoulder Soreness - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from Luca TodaniBeing the person who loves to play the outdoor games, and have an active sports life, then it is quite possible that you are prone to get hurt eventually. Taking the painkiller medication can be hurtful in the long run as it can create some type of allergies or infection, so what to do to make ...
Views: 535 - Dukan Diet - Is it Right For You? - by Submitted on May 03, 2020 from Nabil AhsanDiet plans are essential for controlling obesity, maintaining fitness and to build muscles. Without following a proper guideline, it is quite impossible to maintain a healthy life. Whatever, there are many diet plans that are very useful for maintain health and get rid of obesity, and one of the ...
Views: 661 - Dumb Bell Promotional Stress Balls - True Success Story - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2011 from harry randhawaIt is hard times, gym membership is often the first to go. By the way, my gym is always full, and this is clearly the way they advertise themselves. Promotional gifts most of their trade. How many gyms are offering promotional water bottles, sports bags, logo printed, sweatshirts, and ...
Views: 693 - Dumbbell Home Workout: Full Body Routine - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2020 from Ashen DissanayakeA question most commonly pondered among gymaholics is which equipment to pick up? Barbell or the dumbbell. Well the answer is quite elementary. When you use a barbell for workouts such as Squats,Deadlifts and Bench press , the weight is evenly distributed and you are less prone to be unbalanced ...
Views: 586 - Dumbbells: The Fastest Way To A Powerful and Toned Physique - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Greg ReynoldsIf your intention is to improve the strength, power and shape of your physique, resistance training with dumbbells is the way to go. And to experience the most significant advances in the fastest time, it's crucial that your strength training incorporate free weights. Compared with any standard ...
Views: 2730 - Dynamic Breathing Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Michael CohenDynamic Breathing Exercises with Michael Cohen, Founder of the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation "Before breathing exercises it took me 45 minutes to really get into my stride when off road mountain biking. Within 2 weeks of breathing exercises, the warm up period disappeared. At the end ...
Views: 8199 - Dynamic Stem Cell Therapy In Las Vegas: A Game-Changer For Shoulder Pain Relief - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2023 from Kim SmithShoulder discomfort is a widespread condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's caused by an injury, degenerative condition, or overuse, the discomfort and limited range of motion associated with shoulder pain can significantly impact one's quality of life. ...
Views: 429 - Dynamite Delts - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf one muscle group caps off a physique more any other it has to be the deltoid muscles. A wide pair of shoulders gives that aesthetic appeal creating a V-taper while making your waist look smaller than it actually is. Any type of movement requiring the upper body uses the shoulders for ...
Views: 1091 - Eager To Be Taller Fast? Check These Growing Taller Secrets - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Walter ConnorAdding on some inches will extremely boost your self-confidence. Perhaps you've got seen some sales person, companies or stores selling pills that are said to feature inches instantly onto your height. Perhaps you have also seen many add giving a surgery for your body to seem taller. If you look ...
Views: 2807 - Early Pregnancy Care Is the Key to a Safe Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Ashish SharmaPregnancy can be most beautiful as well as a tough experience for most of the women all across the world. It’s a time for feeling great happiness for everybody in the family, friends and well wishers. However, it’s not that easy to become pregnant in some cases. Some women conceive quickly and ...
Views: 677 - Easiest Ways To Get In Shape - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2012 from Joshua KozakThe options to get into shape are numerous. The most effective methods are the ones that you will do on a consistent basis. The secret to any successful program is variety. Below are my most recommended tips to get in shape. After a high intensity workout of a certain muscle group, you need ...
Views: 750 - Easily Learn Exact Steps of How to Drive the Golf Ball Longer Improving Your Golf Swing Speed - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Leon EdwardGolf swing speed can be calculated without the need for modern technology. If a golfer can determine exactly how far their golf ball traveled prior to landing, they can determine the speed of their swing. For every 2.3 yards traveled, a swing has to generate a speed of 1 mph. For anyone who ...
Views: 913 - Easing Anxiety By Working Out - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mark WarringtonWe all have our moments where we feel stressed about everything causing us to feel very anxious. Anxiety is often an effect of stress which makes us worry about everything or have that feeling of dread that something would go wrong. The common thing about both feelings is that they happen for no ...
Views: 531 - Easy Exercises for Women - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Mark WarringtonMany women are passionate about 2 things. Fashion and fitness. With the influence of today's media, women have a clearer picture of how they want to look. Women who workout usually aim for a better body but yet there are a lot of women who don't exercise because they find it too difficult or ...
Views: 671 - Easy Fast Weight Loss Ideas - How To Lose Weight Fast - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Alien ShengIn today's world, where everybody is getting conscious about looking good, it has become all the more necessary to keep oneself in shape. Many argue diet- or weight loss programs offering fast weight loss to be questionable and consider them "too good to be true". While this is true with most ...
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