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- How to Lose Weight in a Natural Way – Methods to Lose Fat Quickly! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Phillip TomAs a result of the rates of increase of obesity at present, a lot of people are in search of methods to get rid of fat and sustain the weight loss. The most effective means to lose weight and maintain it is to lose the weight in a natural way. If you’re in search of how to lose weight in a ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - How to Lose Weight Quick and Safe - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Kalyna KapurLosing weight in the short-term is easy for everyone; you just have to follow one of the fad diets available or take some of those diet pills and you will have the results you want. But, that’s not what most people want. They are more interested in knowing how they can achieve long-term weight ...
Views: 713(1 vote) - How to make aerobic and rhythmic exercises work for you! - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2019 from Grant DonovanAerobic and rhythmic exercises are an excellent option to start your workout. At times the complexity and monotony of everyday workouts can lead us to the path of discouragement. The aerobic exercises come across as dynamic and exciting options to experiment with on those days that you're ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - How To Make Cardio Fun - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Mark WarringtonMaking cardio fun may sound like pipe dream to most. Stay with me, though, and you will see something that makes perfect sense. And that's coming from someone who used to be a total couch potato. For years, I went with zero exercise on a daily basis. Then I decided to get into shape, and the ...
Views: 752(1 vote) - How To Make Ready Yourself for Workout - by Submitted on May 05, 2018 from Arpit BhawsarWhenever we talk about health tips, then we have so many excuses that we have no time, or I am not free or I have another important work, but you forget this is not appropriate for you and your health, you believe or not, but reality is, the health is the key to success. Whenever you will ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - How to Make Time to Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from sarah labdarThe most popular excuse for people to not start exercising is “I don’t have time”, or “ I don’t know how I’m going to fit it into my schedule!” However, the people who are the most motivated to lose weight are the people who find time, or make time to exercise. Those people who can’t find time ...
Views: 844(1 vote) - How To Make Your Tens Electrode Pads Sticky Again? - by Submitted on May 30, 2019 from Luca TodaniEach ten cushion client knows the issue when the TENS unit cushions lose their stickiness. On the off chance that you don't have premium quality TENS cushions like SantaMedical, Gurin, and others then your issues may begin even before they loosen up your muscles. In any case, whatever is the ...
Views: 541(1 vote) - How to Make Yourself Taller Simply By Changing How You Sleep - Grow Tall Naturally! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Phillip TomAre you in search of how to make yourself taller? You may be surprise to know that an effective method that you can put into practice to help you increase in height is what we already do on a daily basis. However, if you were to alter how you engage in this doings just a little to completely ...
Views: 18619(1 vote) - How To Perform Bent Over Rows - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Nick AndradeThe bent over row is one of the basic upper and middle back exercises. For some time now, bodybuilders, power lifters and athletes have been using the barbell row as a way to increase the size and strength of the muscles in the middle to upper back. If you're wanting to pack on some bulk and ...
Views: 990(1 vote) - How to practice the *Stress Release Exercise* - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from BeiYin *The People Whisperer*The serious aspect of a stress condition is, that a person who has stress, mostly is not aware of it, being so much used to it. Often trying to compensate tension with smoking, drinking, excessive eating, biting nails or many other ways. The exercise offered here releases stress, so that one ...
Views: 1928(2 votes) - How to Prevent Workout Injuries | Odeta Stuikys Rose - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2018 from Odeta Stuikys RoseExercise is good for everyone, there are many health benefits of regular exercise, but people who exercise sometime injure themselves. Exercise injuries can happen to anyone, no matter you are professional or beginner. Exercise injuries are more common with intense exercise and competitive. ...
Views: 805(72 votes) - How to Quickly Gain Muscle: The Simple Science of Building Mass Fast - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Mike MatthewsSo you’re looking to quickly gain muscle? You’ve come to the right place. Gaining muscle quickly is simply a matter of diligently applying the laws of muscle growth, which are as certain, observable, and irrefutable as those of physics. When you throw a ball in the air, it comes down. ...
Views: 1746(1 vote) - How to Recover Immediately After a Run - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Vanessa RodriguezThe moments before and after a run are extremely crucial to the wellbeing and success of any runner. Running is a sport plagued with injury and is often condemned because of those statistics. However, it is not the actual act of running that injures us. It is the lack of preparation beforehand, ...
Views: 2244(1 vote) - How to remove asbestos from your home - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from Hasan RootNobody wants to find asbestos in their home, because although asbestos or asbestos in homes is not as well known as mold, you can find it easily. However, this residential toxin can cause a variety of serious health problems. Find out what asbestos is, why it is so dangerous, where it is ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - How to remove stomach fat and get six packs in your mid region - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Ken YeMany people are not aware of the fact that there are some secrets to metabolism boosting which can help to remove the stubborn belly fats and achieve the six-pack abs they have always wanted. Getting six abs is beyond just getting hooked up with some diet, though diet as well as dietary ...
Views: 846(1 vote) - How to Stay Healthy – Tips from a Physical Therapist - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Carol LaneContrary to what most people believe, there are people that schedule an annual check-up with their physical therapist to ensure that they stick with an overall health and wellness maintenance plan for staying healthy. When you visit a physical therapist to maintain health and wellness, the ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - How To Stop Giving Excuses And Exercise To Lose Weight! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2013 from Alvin ChuaWhen it comes to losing weight, people find it difficult and like giving themselves excuses for not succeeding or not even trying to change their bodies. This is especially so when people give excuses so as to avoid exercising. The fact is that it is so easy to get sufficient exercise to look ...
Views: 561(1 vote) - How to Take Charge of Your Health with a Finger Pulse Oximeter - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2019 from Luca TodaniDo you need to monitor your blood oxygen levels at home? You may have heard about the benefits of using finger pulse oximeters at home and being able to quickly and safely check your blood oxygen levels to be sure that oxygen is reaching all parts of your body in a timely manner. The finger ...
Views: 411(1 vote) - How to Talk to a Loved One When You Think They May Have an Addiction - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2017 from Holly DanielsWhen you have a loved one you suspect is struggling with an addiction, it can be difficult to know when and how to voice your concerns. Most people struggling with addiction do their best to conceal it, so it is not always easy to know the full extent of their problem. Some subtle signs there ...
Views: 1744(1 vote) - How To Tone Your Flabby Arms - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Mark WarringtonWhen we gain weight, the one thing that bothers us are the flabby areas. And as we get older, those flabby areas seem like they're being pulled down by gravity giving us those wing-like fat under our arms. When we lose weight, the problem is it sometimes stays there. It is not a pretty sight. ...
Views: 922(1 vote) - How to train for any running race - a simple training plan for beginners to experienced runners - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Jamie JohnstonWell it’s February already and those of you planning to do a race in April, such as the London marathon, might have realised there are only eight training weeks left. If you’ve not started training properly yet, it isn’t quite panic stations, but it isn’t far off! If you’re planning something ...
Views: 668(1 vote) - How to Train Your Abs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerThis article will give you the truth to achieving awesome abs to show off during the summer months. There are three main points to consider to achieve awesome abdominals. 1. Abdominal training 2. Diet 3. Cardiovascular exercise This article will focus on number one, abdominal training. Once ...
Views: 2622(1 vote) - How To Train Your Fat Burning System To Burn Fat - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Andrea SaabFor our bodies, Michael Pollen says it beautifully - "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants plus moderate exercise to enjoy the 5 sense experience!" Easier said than done! So, where does one go for sensible help? Dr. Phil Maffetone's philosophy on nutrition and exercise has changed people’s ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - How to treat obesity with natural home remedies & diet - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWhat is Obesity? When a person eats excess of fat containing food and doesn’t do any physical exercises then his excess fat is deposited in his body. By measuring the BMI (Body Mass Index) of an obese person it comes higher than the required BMI (Body Mass Index). Obesity is most dangerous ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - How to Use a Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2019 from Luca TodaniThere are many reasons you might need to regularly monitor your blood pressure. Don't worry, there's a simple way to do it! A wrist blood pressure monitor is a good option if you can't use a regular cuff or if you want a monitor that's portable and convenient. However, these monitors take your ...
Views: 430(1 vote) - How You Can Dominate Any Obstacle Course Race - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2019 from Ryan N. CanonObstacles and obstacle courses have been in human history for a very long time. Today, the obstacle course races are legion; from the Tough Mudder to the Spartan Race (including Ninja Warrior, if you’re feeling lucky). It is an adored transformative journey that each individual who has finished ...
Views: 457(1 vote) - Hunger Diseases: Eating Disorders, Self Injury and Compulsive Shopping - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelHunger Diseases: Eating Disorders, Self Injury and Compulsive Shopping One of the major psychological commonalities in eating disorders, self injury and compulsive shopping is the underlying psychic hunger. In his book, Hunger Diseases, Raymond Battegay addresses this drive and defines ...
Views: 1893(1 vote) - I DON'T HAVE THE........MOTIVATION! - TOP 5 TIPS TO GET (AND KEEP) MORE MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Nick RandallNot having the motivation is the last excuse we are going to destroy in our “I DON'T HAVE THE.......” series of articles identifying the causes of in-activity and helping you find your way around them. Apathy is something which affects us all in life and its root cause is motivation, if ...
Views: 1608(1 vote) - Ideal Diet Plan for A Flat Belly - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Greg WintersHaving a flat belly is the dream of every female. It is considered as the symbol of sexiness regardless of age group. Look at the flat belly of some of the Hollywood celebrities. Most of men could die for that. So, nowadays women want to have a flat belly in order to stay fit, look attractive or ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - Importance of Diet Plan for Weight Loss and Healthy Living - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Greg WintersPeople often talk about the best diet plan which can provide them good health. However, very few of them know what exactly a proper diet plan is. Especially woman takes it as a way to lose their weight without even knowing the real importance. In fact, a diet plan should be aimed to provide ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - Importance of exercises in IBD cure - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2015 from Daniel DisusaAs per the recent statics, almost one million people from the US suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation, severe diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, as well as vomiting. However, not many of them are aware that balanced physical activities ...
Views: 925(1 vote) - Importance of oxyneo addiction treatment - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Pat FrankMany people take the help of some prescription drug to get relief from certain kinds of health conditions. They may take the drug often whenever they want to get relief. This can eventually lead to deadly addiction that can become very difficult to overcome. If you know about a close friend or ...
Views: 1067(1 vote) - Importance of Rosemary Essential Oil - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2020 from Anu KopIf food is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of rosemary, you’ve got great taste. Rosemary, an evergreen plant with needle-like leaves and a soft, woody aroma, is most commonly known as a food seasoning, but it is also a powerful essential oil. Essential oils are distilled ...
Views: 669(1 vote) - Improve Health By Doing Good Things More - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2019 from Andrew LancasterThe message from exercise and nutrition studies seems to generally be that more is better. While balance is obviously a good thing as well, doing beneficial activities more often pays off. What helps confirm this the myriad of activities that lead to reduced risks of conditions such as ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - In Home Personal Training - 5 Strength Training Tips And Why It's Great For A Woman - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2012 from Marc OuelletteMen aren’t the only ones who can build a great body. Strength training for a woman is a great way to lose weight, get fit, and look great. An effective strength training program won’t make a woman look muscular necessarily, but adds lean muscle. This is one reason why many women hesitate to ...
Views: 1377(1 vote) - In What Conditions is Joint Replacement Recommended ? - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2018 from Rahul TyagiThe joints act like junctions that connect the bones. Joints are extremely important as they prevent friction between the bones hereby promoting bone health. These can be of various types depending upon the type of bones for instance hinge joint, ball and socket joint and pivot joint. The joints ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Indian Athletics - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2020 from umesh modiIndian Athletics has seen many changes, ups, and downs during its journey, so far. The history of Indian Athletics dates back to the Vedic era, when Indian people used to take part in various track and field events. With due course of time, the Indian Athletes started playing the modern day ...
Views: 575(1 vote) - Insure Your Health with Laughter - by Submitted on May 09, 2011 from Frank OzIt is seldom indeed that someone "dies of laughter." On the contrary, we are now finding that laughing just might be a key element to living longer. The old saying "Laughter is the best medicine" is timeless. Even back in the 1700's Voltaire observed, "The art of medicine consists of keeping ...
Views: 2071(3 votes) - Interval Training Is Better Than You Think For Your Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from Alvin ChuaInterval training has become a very popular way of training, especially among those people who are trying to lose fats quickly! Studies have shown that this type of physical activity stimulates weight loss and improves endurance. A research done by the American College of Sports Medicine has ...
Views: 531(1 vote) - Is Boxing Good for Recovery? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2020 from Marina PalRecovery is a difficult process that can really challenge you physically and mentally. Everyone’s recovery journey is different and what works for one person might not work for another person. If you feel stuck in your recovery, it might be a good idea to try out some different regimens to ...
Views: 495(1 vote) - Is Cardiovascular Exercise Or Strength Training Better For Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Alvin ChuaAs long as there are people who want to get into shape, there will always be people arguing about whether cardiovascular exercises or strength training is best for weight loss. First of all, let us understand a very important concept, and that is weight loss is not the same as fat loss. Many ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Is diet, exercise and a proper lifestyle enough to help you manage your health? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2010 from Bob RobinsonOnce a year, one of my favorite aerobics leaders asked her participants to look at their bodies in the mirrors that lined the room. She would then tell us there were two very important things we should understand about our bodies. The first was that a body was not like an automobile or other ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Is Peanut Butter Healthy? Not Really - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Emilia KlappHere is a question I receive in my nutrition classes quite often: Is peanut butter healthy? Well, the answer is, “not quite”. Peanut butter is considered an inflammatory food because of its ratio between Omega 6 and Omega 3 fats. And as you probably know, chronic inflammation is the root for ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Is Sitting the New Smoking? Does Your Desk Job Put Your Health at Risk? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2014 from Lynda Enright"Sitting Is The New Smoking" was the headline in many articles run this winter. Does that get your attention? It certainly got mine and I have continued to think about it through the long winter we had and as we move into warmer weather. Though I exercise regularly, sitting much of the day still ...
Views: 1052(1 vote) - Is There A Correlation Between Lifting Weights And Burning Fats? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you have ever wondered if lifting weight will help you burn fats, then you may want to read this entire article, as you will soon discover that building muscles will help to burn fats as well. Also, there is no need to train till you look like a bodybuilder to lose your excess fats. Most ...
Views: 570(1 vote) - Is This the Greatest Athletic Feat Ever? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewWhen the question of what's the greatest athletic feat of all time arises, there are many candidates. There is Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point basketball game; baseball's Cal Ripken's 2,632-consecutive-game streak; and swimmer Michael Phelp's record eight Gold Medals at a single Olympics, to name ...
Views: 1885(1 vote) - Is TRX fitness a whole-body workout solution? - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Trx FitnessTrx fitness is definitely a solution to tune up your whole body. It’s the only solution that utilizes your body weight to help you gain your desired results. It gives the variety of exercises through which you can shape up your body by commixing different muscle exercises according to your body ...
Views: 2368(1 vote) - Jog Stroller: A Healthier, Happier You & Baby Makes Two! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Roberto ZamoraIf you haven’t been getting enough regular, healthy exercise since Baby came along, have you considered a jog stroller that would benefit both you and your little one? When you’re taking care of a baby and/or toddlers, carving out enough time for physical fitness can be challenging, but a ...
Views: 867(1 vote) - Join The Leading Salsa Tanzschule Zurich For An Exceptional Training Experience - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Mauro IacovielloThe quintessential Latin flair, foot-tapping music, and coordinated moves are some of the essential aspects that define the true spirit of Salsa. As one of the most popular Latin American dance styles, Salsa happens to be the first choice of numerous dancers across the globe. Whether it’s a ...
Views: 756(1 vote) - 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 ...
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