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- Top 5 Stubborn Body Fat Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Mark DilworthFocus on fat loss and not weight loss. This will improve your health, fitness and appearance. Quick weight loss is not the answer. Shape your body for a lifetime. Here are some common body fat areas that are sometimes hard to lose: --belly fat, --butt/hips/thighs fat, --low back fat ...
Views: 2154 - Why A Military Workout Benefits More Than Just The Military - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Lewis CliffordA Military Workout has traditionally just been for new recruits and the armed forces. Perhaps tainted with memories of boot camp, or fictional versions of fitness training in the army, they have perhaps been overlooked as a genuine fitness regime for everybody. After all, with fancy gyms and ...
Views: 2154 - Should Cancer Survivors Do Vigorous Yoga? Risks, Benefits and Questions to Consider - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from Jasmine KaloudisResearch has shown that yoga and other types of mind-body practices can help improve patient outcomes, particularly quality-of-life. However, none have become standard of care, or are on the clinical care pathway for cancer patients. Patients who participated in the yoga program reported ...
Views: 2153(1 vote) - ***FREE REPORT CONTAINING IMPORTANT INFORMATION HOW TO ELIMINATE CELLULITE IN TEN EASY STEPS - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Dr. Dirk KanciliaI thank you for your requesting this free report on how to eliminate cellulite in as little as three weeks. I hope that the following information will give an overview of how easy it is to finally spot reduce and eliminate cellulite without surgery and invasive procedures. At some point in ...
Views: 2151(2 votes) - Sharpening-up Your Mind, Shaping-Up Your Body - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2004 from Avtar ZouaregNordine Zouareg, MR.World-Mr.Universe- Fitness Manager at the # 1 in the World Destination Spa/Resort I believe that everyone of us at any stage of our lives are dealing with personal problems of some sort and within each of us already lies our dream body and authentic self. The Total Body ...
Views: 2149(1 vote) - Too Much Masturbation - Real Health Risk versus Urban Myth - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2013 from John DuganOver the centuries, male masturbation has gotten a bad rap, with opponents of the practice warning young boys of all the terrible consequences that may occur if they engage in any solo experimentation. Fortunately, the medical community has taken an objective approach to this issue, and multiple ...
Views: 2149 - Get In Great Shape for The Summer: Tips To Lose Fat - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from shawn phillipsTo tone your body, gain muscle, and lose fat, you must really be willing to change your habits and lifestyle. I will be the first to tell you that it is not easy to lose fat. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency. From my experience with clients, I have found that ...
Views: 2148 - How To Avoid Fitness Sabotage - by One of my clients brought up a very good point the other day during his workout. He mentioned that every where he goes there are people trying to sabotage his efforts to lose weight. Unfortunately, this is a very real problem for those of us who have committed to a fitness lifestyle.
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Views: 2146(1 vote) - Why Don’t You Try These 5 Belly Fat Burning Foods - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2018 from Holly SanchezExcess abdominal fat is one of the leading precursors to heart disease, metabolic syndrome, and several types of cancer. It is also uncomfortable and can be challenging to your self-esteem. A little softness around the middle is normal and healthy, but if you are carrying around more than you ...
Views: 2146(1 vote) - Best Way To Burn Belly Fat – Step Out From The Quick Fix Fantasy And Put Your Effort Into Real Exercises - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Matthew JohnsonSedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habit are the main reasons of excess belly fat, but unfortunately most people just can’t get rid of these habits, thus they always looking for best way to burn belly fat fast. Of course, many entrepreneurs recognize this need as business opportunity and ...
Views: 2145 - 3 Smoking Hot Tips To Build Up Muscles And Look Like Brad Pitt! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Tim RyanOk, so you want to get build up muscles, you want to look like a Brad Pitt in the movie 'Troy' so you can get heaps of attention from the ladies on the beach or too impress your mates. You are ware of the basics of muscle building but you are after something extra to give you that edge to gain ...
Views: 2144 - Benefits of Skipping Rope - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Project Management CompanionFew exercise methods can compete with the grown-up version of "jump rope", when it comes to improving cardiovascular efficiency. Skipping rope is good for, "endurance" for certain types of exercise, as just a few minutes of jump rope can be as taxing as running or other aerobic or cardiovascular ...
Views: 2142 - First Steps From Sedentary Lifestyle To Exercise - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe first few steps from a sedentary lifestyle to exercise are the hardest. For many people activities such as walking to the chip shop can be seen as daunting and difficult. So to change that attitude from lounging round the house watching TV mixed with a bad diet of fast foot and to an ...
Views: 2140 - How To Do Kegel Exercises - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Mark JoelIntroduction Kegel exercise got it’s named after Dr. Arnold Kegel (Arnold H. Kegel M.D., F.A.C.S. (1894–1981), he was a gynecologist who invented the Kegel exercises as non-surgical treatment of genital relaxation. Kegel exercise consists of contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - Fitness Exercise: Rope Skipping - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Suharto GubatenRope skipping or jumping rope has been a playground sensation among children for generations. Nowadays, do you know that many adults are relying on their old childhood hobby to get a quick and easy, yet effective workout? Yes, believe me it is another great fitness exercise that is very popular ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - Gym Etiquette or "Correct Form" - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigTen Tips From a Professional Trainer Some friends and colleagues, notably women, have left the locker room behind for yoga and Pilates studios, but I‘m sticking and staying with my regular workout at the gym. Not every day, but three times a week – early morning, at lunch, or in a pinch ...
Views: 2131(1 vote) - Take Safety Precautions When Exercising - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Melissa AllenWith the weather getting warmer, and more people exercising outdoors, it is important to remember to take safety precautions. Just this afternoon as we were skating around Lake Murray, a man on either inline skates or a bicycle, wrecked and fractured his arm. I wasn’t present when the accident ...
Views: 2131 - Trying to put on some lean muscle? Use breath squats to help you grow and lose bodyfat. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt was about a year ago and I was going through my regimen as usual at the gym. I was trying to gain some muscle mass before I started training for my upcoming fight (I compete in mixed martial arts). I ended up getting in a conversation with an old school professional bodybuilder and I told ...
Views: 2130 - Why Including Organic Barley in Your Diet Lowers Your LDL Cholesterol, Reduces Glucose Problems for Diabetics, Reduces Heart Disease, Improves Digestion, Ulcerative Colitis and the Overall Health of All Humans - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.Foods containing barley, either as a recipe ingredient or used in the processing of packaged foods, have been touted by many for their nutritional benefits. While writing a companion blog containing Ashley’s “killer” recipe for organic beef barley soup, we found so much interesting information ...
Views: 2129(10 votes) - 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: 2127(3 votes) - Pleasure vs. Pain - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Anthony DAlessandroWhen I listen to a speaker, even if I get just one or two things from them, it’s a success. I don’t expect you to do everything I say, just take the things that work for you. Take a few nuggets and apply them to your life and you’ll start seeing dramatic results. Now the name of this article ...
Views: 2127(2 votes) - Health Anxiety 30 Day Beginners Exercise Challenge - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2013 from Dennis SimsekMany people who suffer from debilitating high levels of anxiety and especially health anxiety and fears related to their heart have a very difficult time starting an exercise program, mainly because the common physical bodily sensations that exercise brings on mirrors a full blown panic attack ...
Views: 2125 - Mass Building Weight Lifting Workout Tips - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorImage starting your strength training routine knowing you are about to begin the most effective, efficient workout routine possible. Being on a weight lifting workout routine that gets you in and out of the gym as quickly as possible with maximum benefit is what everyone should be aiming for. ...
Views: 2123 - Celebrity Pregnancy Health & Fitness - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from i-Supplements comEver wonder how superstar moms like Christina Aguilera, Heidi Klum and Jessica Alba bounced back so quickly and drop those dreaded pregnancy pounds after giving birth? Many would automatically believe that celebrity moms practically have unlimited resources to spend on trainers, nutritionists ...
Views: 2123(3 votes) - Explaining Fitness Expertise of Personal Trainers - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Matthew BeatonTaking into account the rapid growth of fitness gyms in the industry, the statistics explain that the personal training is becoming more advanced and demanding nowadays. As compared to other options, a number of individuals prefer the kind of activity for numerous benefits proved for the sake of ...
Views: 2118(1 vote) - Hiking the Appalachian Trail Georgia section useful tips - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyThe AT is a very unforgiving place and when you choose to venture out to start or even continue your adventure. You will need to know all you can to get through. In this article, I hope you will find some information very helpful. You will need about 250 dollars per person on a debit or credit ...
Views: 2116(3 votes) - Understanding Penis Health - 5 Reasons Mom Was Totally Wrong About Sex - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from John DuganMoms don't have penises of their own to care for, and much of the information they pass down to their sons concerning penis care could be out of date or just inaccurate. These five "mom" phrases, in particular, could be detrimental to penis health. 1. "Scrubbing is required for ideal ...
Views: 2115 - War-Game Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWar-Game Your Health War-gaming is a technique used to visualize the battlefield before going to battle. Several courses of action are then developed and played through to the end to assess what the probable outcome would be. This allows the commander and his staff to further refine a course ...
Views: 2115(4 votes) - Best Abs Workout to Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Rubiantos CoolYou've ever seen people with a charming figure, six pack abs, and great looking. Sure you've seen it, or maybe you currently have an awesome six pack abs. Most of athletes have a beautiful body shape with a flat stomach as standard of an athlete. But a good body shape not close the possibility ...
Views: 2114 - MMA Weight Training For Speed and Power - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Travis LutterWeight training is one of the more common routines in bodybuilding, which originally became popular shortly after it was first introduced. Today, weight lifting is a requirement in achieving a high level of success in every sport. Since bodybuilding holds the record of weight lifting's purposes ...
Views: 2114 - How Do You Kill a Craving? - by Submitted on May 30, 2011 from William AndersonI'm the psychotherapist who discovered Therapeutic Psychogenics, a remarkable method to permanently lose weight, when I solved my own 320 lb. weight problem over 25 years ago. I lost 140 lbs. for good after 25 years of obesity and failure with diets and exercise schemes. Now I teach The Anderson ...
Views: 2110(1 vote) - How to Do 36,500 Pushups Starting Right Now! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Thomas AndersonOkay, so the world record for nonstop pushups is 10,507 so I'm not going to show you how to do them all at once. But I am going to show you how to squeeze in 36,500 pushups this year without even going to the gym a single time. In fact you can do more if you want, and even make it 100,000 + ...
Views: 2107(5 votes) - Penis Care and Protection – Boosting Penile Health with Vitamin D - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from John DuganThe skin that surrounds the penis is a bit like the plastic wrapper on a candy bar: It keeps the product inside fresh and protected from the elements, and if the wrapper is attractive enough, a consumer might be persuaded to give that product a closer inspection. Keeping that skin healthy should ...
Views: 2107 - Pole Dance Moves Intermediate-Basic Pole Dancing Tricks List - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dance moves intermediate; Many of those who start pole dancing by themselves, using DVDs or books don't know somebody essentials that help progress in pole dancing quickly. This article is dedicated to the body essentials every pole dancer should know. Basic pole dancing tricks list; ...
Views: 2104 - Tired of those protein shakes? 5 ways to bring new life to your protein powder! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Mark TomlinsonProtein powder is a crucial part of your workout. Truth be told however, by now you're bored with those shakes. Shakes are a fantastic option for those just beginning because they offer a good taste and enough interest to help keep you going. They're easy to make, too. After a while, though, you ...
Views: 2104 - 3 Steps to Develop Fall Exercise Program - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldIs it time to revamp your exercise program from summer to fall? Summer is such a great time to start a workout program with the great weather and green grass. Now we are heading into the fall here in Ohio and many parts of the U.S. So how can we keep up with our fitness program throughout the ...
Views: 2102(1 vote) - Common Sense Strength Training - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Joe KarszenEverybody asks the question on how to go about a strength training program. Where do I start, how do I begin, where do I go, what age to start at, and what do I need? These are all common questions on beginning a strength training program. I will go over these common asked questions in ...
Views: 2102 - Who Has Time To Exercise? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Dale MillerWith every other spam e-mail being about weight loss, a yoga studio opening up on every corner and all those TV ads for home gym equipment you would think everyone would be super fit by now. The truth is North Americans are more stationary than ever. We are all overrun by obligations of work, ...
Views: 2101(7 votes) - No Job is Worth Losing Your Health Over - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Young KimI once had as an account manager for a dotcom company, back when dotcoms were still new, and just before the bubble burst. I was single at the time, and I worked close to 12-hour days, seven days a week, by choice. I was on a steady diet caffeine, and fast food. I had no time to exercise, and ...
Views: 2099(3 votes) - 8 Skincare Rules to follow for Glowing, Radiant skin - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2017 from Amelia RobertThe lure of any glowing and radiant skin is such a telling trait that many people will offer a bounty to secure. To arrive at a skin that is eye-catching and enviable, there are obvious skin rules that need to be adhered to and these are: 1. The Face Wash Taking a bath is not same as ...
Views: 2098(1 vote) - Carrying out a Low Cholesterol Diet Plan - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Paul RodgersA high level of cholesterol has been linked with several conditions. A high level of cholesterol inside the body can be brought about by several things. On of them is by following a diet that is excessive in saturated fat and Low density lipids or "bad" cholesterol which is the type of diet ...
Views: 2098(2 votes) - Guaranteed Ways to Increase Height - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Matheo RayGenetics dictate our prime and theoretical maximum height. On the other hand, the living environment either enhances or hinders the optimal height. The interrelation between the two is a very complex one often affected by other outside factors. Studying these factors will determine ways to ...
Views: 2097 - Irishman Walking (Stage 1 Chapter 13) - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2012 from Michael Denis CrosseyIrishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ...
Views: 2097 - Precautions after Cosmetic surgery - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from Alexis NormanHumans have always been concerned about the beauty throughout the history of civilization. The first ever plastic surgery was reported around 1500 B.C. in India. The ancient surgeon Sushruta has made significant contributions to the field of plastic surgery. He has described various techniques ...
Views: 2097 - Yoga And Pilates: Equal But Not The Same! - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Jennifer AdolfsYoga and Pilates are two different styles of exercise that give you some of the same benefits, but are still have very different results. Breathing: Yoga and Pilates style of breathing has similar and different effects. Yoga breath comes from the nostrils. When you breathe the inhale and ...
Views: 2097 - Exercise Grows New Brain Cells -- Here's Why - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Ed MayhewIn just the last couple of decades scientists have discovered that aerobic exercise causes the growth of new brain cells. With the assistance of our rodent friends and the advances in MRI technology for research on humans, study after study has shown that neurogenesis (the creation of neurons ...
Views: 2096 - How to Lose Love Handles with Aerobic Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Glenn PrescotLove handles develop around the abdomen when excess fat is allowed to build up on the body. While genetics do play a role in the development of love handles, there are some steps you can take in order to learn how to lose love handles. Proper diet is very important when trying to get rid of ...
Views: 2095(2 votes) - How to Look Taller - Tips to Make You Appear Taller - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Larry GateThe question a lot of people ask is how to look taller. Nobody wants to be short. If you are short, then you know how awful it is to be short. There are some times you feel unconfident when standing close to a tall person. Even if you are born short, there are certain things you can do to help ...
Views: 2092 - Received Anxiety? Discover Liberation Which Has A Rub Seat Recliner - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Siemens EdwardsSomebody appears the safety goon. We conquer into larger devices. Our tension is triggered. We know the indications nicely plenty of: our minds and hearts are beating, our muscle tissue is anxious, respiration is improved to cope with our purple mindful. We action it up and cope while using ...
Views: 2092 - Be sweet to your feet! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Art BradleyI never used to pay much attention to my feet. I mean, they were just there. They did what feet were supposed to do – provide my body a base of support and mobility. I just assumed and took for granted that they would continue to do that with minimal attention from me. And they did! Sure I ...
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