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- Metabolism Boosters the Fun Way - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Julie BarrosDo you want to rev up your calorie burn and have fun at the same time? Well exercise is one of the best natural metabolism boosters. But when you think of working out, you usually don't think of fun. Well time to think outside the box and the gym and start having fun sweating off calories and ...
Views: 1821(2 votes) - Walking is better than running - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantSimply put, both running and walking while trying to cut the excess pounds are a good choice, however, running does burn far more calories and can have a greater effect on overall health. That being said, it’s important to understand the difference between “burning fat” and “losing fat,” as well ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - Basic Muscle Building Routine Tips To Help Grow Your Muscles And Improve Your Health - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Chriss blakeYou do need a great deal of patience and perseverance if you really want to improve your health by way of effective muscle building routines. Most people quit after just a few attempts and have a lot of trouble sticking to the routine which, of course, is completely counterproductive. Knowing ...
Views: 1819 - Abs and Flat Stomach - Try These Great Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWe see those ads and commercials all the time offering you the opportunity to get your very own six-pack abs just by buying and using this gadget or that gadget or this or that supplement, and mostly within a very brief period ranging from 24 hours to 3 months. These gadgets are predominantly ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - 12 Ways you Risk Killing Yourself this Summer and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 12 Ways you Risk Killing Yourself this Summer * With greater freedom comes greater responsibility, and many typical summertime activities come with their share of - often fatal - risks. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - 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: 1815(1 vote) - Where are you Going, Where have you Been? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Clint PhillipsWhere Are You Going, Where Have You Been? by Chicago Personal Trainer Clint Phillips www.clintphillips.com Here is an experiment that relates how powerful and important the connection between mind and body truly is. "Jean, I want to try an experiment," I said. My client turned around ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - The Smart Way To Build Endurance With Less Pain: 5 Tips - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumSimon Donato was having doubts. “I’m not sure I’m going to make it!” he muttered, using his whole body to leverage the pedals on his bike. His legs throbbed and a sense of utter exhaustion was slowly creeping into his body. He wasn’t sure he had enough stamina to keep going. Host for the ...
Views: 1813(1 vote) - Accept the Inspiration - Take the Next Step - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2003 from Dan BrittI am not a marathon runner; I'm not even an experienced runner. In fact, I'm a professional drummer, and I am a new runner. In the drumming world, I learned firsthand that I should try to stand on the shoulders of giants - the legends that paved the paths. Well, I found that to be the case in ...
Views: 1812(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: 1812(1 vote) - Cortisol - A Bodybuilders Biggest Enemy for Building Lean Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Andy MassivousChromium Will Promote Muscle Growth and Boost Your Testosterone Levels Did you know that cortisol is your worst big enemy? I bet you never. Well it is true and your body makes tones of it every day. Not literally, I just want to open up your eyes a little here. It's like a kind of ongoing ...
Views: 1811 - 5 Myths Involving Cellulite and Exercises to Get Rid of Cellulite - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Susan MagnaUnderstanding what cellulite is and the ways to remove it can be very puzzling. There is a lot growing media promotion claiming their own strategy is the next ideal thing to curing cellulite, but exactly how is it possible to decide what is most effective. I've found that the best answer is ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - Find Your True Wealth! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Marti AngelFind your true wealth! “ In a rational world, the best of us would aspire to find our true wealth by achieving good health!” According to an Italian quote “He who enjoys good health is rich, though he knows it not” Why do we gamble with our health? What is true ...
Views: 1810 - Health and the way of how to improve your fitness - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from abigel daveNow this is the time for fit your body and maintain your physical health there is many option are available which is starting to end fit your body in proper way healthy food and healthy breakfast are the best methods to improve your body fitness and for this purpose daily you take a this type ...
Views: 1810 - Life Is Full Of Fun! And Fat People Cannot Have All The Fun - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Trx FitnessDon’t think life is thrilling? You must be fat Life is full of fun. One can never get tired of enjoying the fun that life can provide. And fun that can rush our adrenaline to the fullest. Imagine that you are on a vacation and you have to climb a mountain. But considering the fact that you ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Why Missing Meals Will Make You Fat - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Daniel WiggsWhenever people are overweight, they're taught that restricting calorie consumption is one of the most significant factors behind the proper diet plan. Although this simple fact is most certainly correct, frequently dieters take intense steps of reducing calorie intake by eliminating meals ...
Views: 1810(7 votes) - Gym Etiquette - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Pat BaroneSo, you realize its time to take your workouts to the next level in order to achieve your weight loss and fitness goals. Perhaps you've outgrown those dumbbells in your dusty basement or you are bored with your current workouts. Maybe the variety of exercise possibilities in a gym is a ...
Views: 1807 - Build Muscle Without Weights - Secrets To Muscle Building Without Weights - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from JD DeanMany people believe that you cannot build muscle without lifting heavy weights. It is entirely true that it is a lot easier to build muscle while lifting heavy weights, but it can be done without the use of weights or supplements. The key to build muscle without weights is to keep your body ...
Views: 1806 - Fitness Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Griff NeilsonFitness Dreams: How To TELL When You Will FAIL! Part #1 Hello, my friends! How the heck are you? I hope you are having a great day. I hope you are enjoying the process of becoming more healthy and vibrant each and every day. First, I want to explain the title of this post. As you ...
Views: 1805 - Walking for Fat Loss??? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2003 from Jesse CannoneWith obesity and disease increasing dramatically, many fitness experts are recommending walking for weight loss and fitness. Some are even going so far as saying that walking is the best way to burn fat and lose weight. I strongly disagree with this and am going to show you why walking is NOT ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Amazing Benefits Of Burst Training Workouts - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Shane DollIf you’re someone over the age of thirty-five looking to build lean muscle and lose unwanted body fat, burst training is the most effective type of workout you can do. What is burst training? It’s high intensity-short duration resistance training that works to stimulate hormonal responses that ...
Views: 1804 - What are the Most Recommended Exercises for Muscle Recovery? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Eileen O'ShanassyAfter sustaining a muscle injury like whiplash, the thought of exercising may make you wince, but exercise is an important part of recovery. In fact, if all you ever do is rest, your muscles will not be able to recover. Of course, some exercises are more helpful than others. Too much, or ...
Views: 1802 - Fixing Your Bad Posture - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Paul YostBad posture has become a huge problem in today's society. I think if computers have one fault, it would be their contribution to the "T-Rex" posture. Lots of people work desk jobs that promote stiffening of muscles that contribute to the issue. A lot of things can be done in the gym to ...
Views: 1801 - Is Aerobic Exercise Really Necessary For Fat Loss? - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2012 from Craig SimmsIs it necessary to perform cardiovascular exercise to get lean? The answer is yes and no. It is well known that a caloric deficit is required to lose fat. This can be accomplished with or without exercise. Exercising allows you to eat more. No exercise requires you to consume less in order ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Sacrifice: The Surest Way to a Life and Body You Can Be Proud Of - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from David Di FrancescoIt isn’t cool today to talk about sacrifice. We live in a society (at least here in the Developed World) that seems to value only convenience and comfort. But you’re not going to develop a kick arse life and body without sacrifice. My condo looks toward the Navy Base where the SEALs train. ...
Views: 1800 - Summer Health And Fitness - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Rico CavegliaThe summer season brings a great opportunity to improve your health, raise your fitness level, reduce some body fat and have more fun. That’s a good combination don’t you think? Summer days are longer giving you more time to get outside and enjoy nature while getting more exercise. It’s ...
Views: 1800(1 vote) - Learn About Beta Alanine Supplements - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comIf you have been paying attention to the supplement industry, one product that has been gaining popularity recently is beta-alanine. While it should not be confused with the amino acid alanine, beta-alanine itself is a non-essential amino acid, meaning that it occurs naturally in the body. Some ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - You Only Think You Hate To Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Holly AmarandeiA couple of years ago, I came across this great website that advertised challenging 75-minute outdoor workouts that could burn up to 700 calories. Never being a fan of working out in a gym, this sounded perfect! I decided to try it even though I was a little nervous that I wouldn’t be able to ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - Banishing Dry Penis Skin – How a Penis Nutrient Cream Can Help - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from John DuganA dry penis can be itchy, flaky, uncomfortable and unattractive, and when ordinary skin lotions and moisturizers don’t seem to help, it can be hard to know what to do next. In fact, dry penis skin is often the result of personal habits or external factors that affect the body’s level of ...
Views: 1797 - 53 Easy Ways to Torch 100 Calories and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 53 Easy Ways to Torch 100 Calories * Take advantage of these fun ways to sneak in a burn and shed pounds effortlessly! Go here for the complete news story: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43497684/ns/today-today_health/ ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - MEN, HERE ARE SOME SIGNS YOUR TESTOSTERONE MAY BE TOO LOW - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Nick FrankOne of the earliest signs of low-T (low testosterone), is usually a decreased sex drive; however, the effects of low testosterone do not end there. Testosterone plays a critical role in men's health in that the receptors for this male hormone can exist in the brain, blood vessels, and bones. As ...
Views: 1796(1 vote) - Water Aerobics Routines - Discover The Benefits Of Water Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Asad TufailWater aerobics routines are the best low impact resistance workouts. Everyone can benefit from these water exercises. Even if you can't swim, you can enjoy exercising in water. The thing I love about water exercises, I get such a great workout with minimal impact on my joints. A great advantage ...
Views: 1795 - Best Kickboxing in Springfield - by Submitted on May 09, 2012 from Shazia KhanWelcome to Stage Cvitak's Martial Skillfullness USA, the best organization of martial skillfullness solutions in the Springfield, MO place, and offering the nearby places of Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Willard, Strafford and Rogersville. Here you will understand more on all of our interesting ...
Views: 1794 - From 274 Pounds To UltraMarathoner Without Injury - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2009 from Ed MayhewAt age 46, Bluemont, Virginia's Susan Jennings weighed a health-threatening 274 pounds and "to be able to walk a mile or two" was considered a worthy goal. Less than two years later, in 2009, and 135 pounds lighter, Susan set a goal to run the Icy 8-Hour Adventure Trail Run -- in which she ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - How Exercise Affects Learning by Changing How Your Genes Are Expressed - Part 1 - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Bob ChoatImagine being able to use the way you exercise to make yourself smarter. This is not in the realm of science fiction either. Recent studies have shown how this works. Most people probably know that when you exercise and lose weight that you’ll have better blood flow to the brain. Heck, ...
Views: 1794 - Health Benefits of Exercise – Reducing Disease Risk - by Submitted on May 09, 2010 from John PhillipExercise is necessary to remain healthy, as it ties together a lifestyle of proper diet, stress management and social interaction. Our need for regular exercise is encoded into our genes, as our earliest ancestors required short bursts of energy to hunt for food or evade predators. At the ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Self-Respect Comes From Self-Discipline: 5 Habits of Powerful People - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Rachael MurpheyYou weren’t born to be ordinary; you were born to be powerful! You feel this deep in your soul. But mediocrity is constantly threatening to keep you trapped forever. Escaping mediocrity is a matter of choice, not chance. Developing a lifestyle of powerful habits is the key to success in every ...
Views: 1793 - How Much Exercise is Good Exercise? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Bette DowdellExercise can kill you. Well, so can lots of other things, but people tout exercise as all good, all the time. Before couch potatoes get excited here, life as an inanimate object doesn’t get excellent results either. Well, then, obviously, some middle ground exists. However, since slugs ...
Views: 1790 - Starting a New Exercise Program by Michael Harris, PhD - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Michael HarrisMany of our customers after taking our Genostim product (www.genostim.com) discover in addition to feeling better, that they have a desire to begin moving around more and EVEN (gasp!) begin exercising. I applaud that desire and support it fully. Beginning a new exercise program can be ...
Views: 1790(1 vote) - Pedal Power: Sports Massage & Cycling - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Jamie SchabCycling is a demanding and exciting sport that results in a unique set of aches and pains for the cyclist. This sets cycling apart due to the specific aerodynamic body positioning that allows the cyclist to be more efficient, trying to cheat physics whenever they can. Here’s what the rider may ...
Views: 1789 - Top Abdominal Workouts to Shed Belly Fat - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2013 from Mike RuxThe vast majority of people want a tight, flat, toned stomach, oftentimes simply for looks and summer time swimsuit lounging. Yet outside of aesthetics, a strong core is one of the best ways to keep your body in shape and healthy well into your golden years. There are some workouts that ...
Views: 1789(2 votes) - 7minuteworkout.com, How A 7 Minute Workout Can Enhance Your Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jim HagemanIs 7minuteworkout.com a scam? NO! 7minuteworkout.com is definitely not a scam. It actually is a 7 minute workout that you can basically do 3 times a week. It definitely will make a positive difference in your life. Many of you do not realize that I dropped 98 lbs over a 3 year time frame. ...
Views: 1788 - Change Your Whole Body and Your Whole Life - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellYou may have been searching vigorously for a workout program to change your whole body and fast. Thanks to this article you have found the best program to masses build muscle and quick. What is this system called? This system is called German Volume Training! All types of weight lifters have ...
Views: 1788 - Training For A Triathlon - Brick Training - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Nico VallaLast week I had a question from a lady who’d entered her first Half Ironman training programme, the Boskman triathlon at New Forest on June 23rd. She told me her biggest question was this: “How do I deal with transitions successfully and also how do I build the stamina to keep going at a ...
Views: 1788 - Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThe westernized world is pretty unhealthy. I come from Wales and more than a quarter of all over 40’s are obese. We are also an ageing nation, with around 45 per cent of us being over 45 years old. These figures, combined with the continued downward trend in activity levels, makes Wales a ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - What are the Benefits of Swimming During Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2012 from Diana SilvestroAre you pregnant and looking for safe options for exercise? If so, then you may want to integrate swimming into your daily regimen, as it combines a great workout and a relaxing environment. In addition, it’s a low-impact, low-injury sport that focuses on cardiovascular exercise, making it a ...
Views: 1783 - Bodylastics Resistance Bands - Three Must Know Facts About Bodylastic - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Robert DeangeloIf you're thinking about investing in fitness bands for the P90X work out, then you might choose to consider the Bodylastics Resistance bands. What you will find in this brief article, is the 3 critical factors you should be aware of before buying any specific exercise machine or home ...
Views: 1782 - Exercise and Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Jack SingerResearch recently reported in the Monitor on Psychology shows that aerobic exercise not only significantly improves health and wards off disease, but it also may prevent—and even reverse—cognitive (thinking) functions. New neurons and neuron connections develop, which favorably impact general ...
Views: 1782 - Fall and The Martial Arts - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Bruce HutchinsonWith the weather getting colder outside training for all but the hard core practitioners is coming to an end. Moving inside we are returning to limited space, at home you may find only a few feet to train in, and unless you have access to an open gym you might not find significant space to ...
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