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- 4 Tips to Building Lean Muscle - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from frank iaminBuilding lean muscle should be a priority for you as you begin your muscle building lifestyle. Our aim is to get bigger but not just get bigger for the sake of getting big. Anybody can get bigger by increasing fat but that goes against what we are really trying to accomplish. What sense does it ...
Views: 1647 - Losing Weight with Hypnosis - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Michele RousseauSlimming down with hypnosis sounds so simple. You relax; the hypnotist speaks; and the excess pounds simply melt away, right? The truth is, natural weight loss was, is, and always will be a matter of calories in versus calories out. More calories must be burned than consumed. With or without ...
Views: 1647 - Pain Management For Exercise-Related Injuries - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2012 from Wendy StollPain Management For Exercise Related Injuries It can happen to the best of us. Unexpectedly, during your workout or sporting event… BAM…an injury occurs! Do you ice it or use moist heat? Do you elevate it, wrap it, or tape it? Here are some tips to help you manage your pain and get you back ...
Views: 1647 - 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. Often a newbie to bodybuilding will say that their goals is to build muscle and burn fat. here we will talk about ways to go about chieving this. So, is it actually possible to build muscle up and burn ...
Views: 1646 - Certified Fitness Trainer - Are You are Truly Satisfied with Your Current Level of Fitness? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Marc OuelletteAre you wondering if you are as healthy as you could be? Have you been considering that you may need to modify your lifestyle to be healthier? This guide has some simple questions to help you determine where you should focus your efforts. Have you recently had a physical examination by a ...
Views: 1644(2 votes) - 15 Facts and Figures About Your TV Habits You Shouldn’t Ignore - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2014 from Bonnie GillerHow much of your time do you spend watching T.V., on your computer, mobile device, etc.? In today’s day in age technology has become a major part of our society and day-to-day activities. It is easy to become consumed in the manifest of technology. Face to face interaction is starting to dwindle ...
Views: 1643 - A Cure for Arthritis? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansMargie Garrison was just 11 years old when she fell and injured her back in a playground accident. The trauma of her injury led to the development of severe osteoarthritis of the spine, and for the next 43 years she lived in pain while one physician after another treated her with medications ...
Views: 1643(3 votes) - Certified Personal Trainer In CT - How To Incorporate Fitness Into Your Life Without Breaking The Bank - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Marc OuelletteIncorporating exercise into your life to increase your fitness level is a great way to stay healthy. Something that may be holding you back is a lack of extra money, but in reality you do not need much money, if any at all in order to get a great workout. The following article will give you some ...
Views: 1642(1 vote) - How Your Body Weight Can Work For You - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonEverywhere you look there are people out of shape. You should never feel down on yourself for being so. As long as you are willing to work hard to overcome it, you have many options that can get you to a healthy body weight that you are proud of. Exercising using only your body weight is one of ...
Views: 1642 - It Takes More than Meals to Feed Your Body - by Do you take a multivitamin?
If you do, do you actually FEEL it working? Does it have a real effect on your energy level or the way your body operates? If you don't feel it, how do you KNOW that you're getting your money's worth?
If you don't take a multivitamin, it's probably because you've ...
Views: 1642 - 5 Key Elements You Need To Burn Fat Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Jason CamachoLately I've noticed the same exact question floating around, "What do I need to burn fat and be rid of my excess weight?" Well, I want to answer that question and provide you with 5 essential things you absolutely need to succeed with burning fat rapidly. These are things that are absolutely ...
Views: 1641 - How Does Deflazacort Work - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from vikas guptaDeflazacort is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands which have many important functions, including control of inflammatory responses. Deflazacort also decreases the numbers of white blood cells circulating in the ...
Views: 1640 - 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 - Say Yes to Aerobic Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Thomas ManfrediAll the exercise advice you read suggests that a sound exercise program should include aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching. I don't disagree with this information, but it seems to me that too many people end up not exercising because they think that if they can't do it all then ...
Views: 1640 - 3 Top Tips For Belly Flab Burning - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2010 from Tim RyanDuring the cold season whilst you are sporting a lovely baggy sweater keeping your belly fat out of sight is no problem at all, however when the hot season comes around the weather begins to improve you may decide you'd like to go on an exotic tropical holiday somewhere, this is when things can ...
Views: 1638(3 votes) - Acid Reflux Babies- Interrelated Article For Apple Cider Vinegar For Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Rohan RathoreAcid reflux is a typical condition that every experiences at least once during their lifetime. During digestion the gut produces enzymes and acid to digest food. When the mixture of stomach acid and enzymes are refluxed into the esophagus more often than they should, or for an extended time ...
Views: 1638 - In Home Fitness - How To Stop Making Common Exercise and Training Excuses - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Marc OuelletteExercise and training programs can take some motivation and effort in order to make into a habit. Building such a habit out of exercising can be pretty difficult especially if you see it as just some other task that needs to be done. Looking at a fitness program this way can easily make one give ...
Views: 1638 - Coaching Youth Sports - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Vic ReadJust like thousands of other moms and dads every year, I coached my three sons in sports. The call to duty was thrust upon me in the beginning, but twenty five years later I hated hanging it up. To say I enjoyed it is an understatement. What I should say is coaching youth sports made me a better ...
Views: 1636 - Power of a Home Fitness Gym - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldFor the stay at home moms and working moms getting to the gym can be a hassle. Between work meetings, school meeting and everyday chores the gym is the last thing we want to do at the end of the day. We all know physical fitness is important to stay healthy. The question I will attempt to ...
Views: 1636 - 30 Days, 30 Ways To A New You! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2016 from JAMES MAIOHO30 Days 30 ways to a (new) new you! It’s that time of year again. Every year around Halloween I have the tendency to start looking backward a little more than looking forward. To start looking inward a little more than looking outward. I get a little oversensitive about me, my body, my ...
Views: 1635 - How Modern Medicine Might have Extended Mickey Mantle's Career - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Graham WomackIn Game 2 of the 1951 World Series, New York Yankees rookie outfielder Mickey Mantle suffered an injury that would define the remainder of his career. Playing alongside legendary center fielder Joe DiMaggio, who would retire after the season ended, Mantle faced a high fly ball to right ...
Views: 1635 - How to Jump Higher - Stay motivated - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from Phil RosserOne key to being able to jump higher in basketball is to get the right motivation. This can be tricky because people are motivated by different things, but you need to find your source of motivation and use it as a constant source of fuel for your performance. You will have seen many ...
Views: 1635 - 5 Workouts That Blast Calories Away - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Margot RutiglianoAre you ready to change your workouts up? Not burning enough calories? It's easy to get lazy when it comes to your fitness routine. That sounds like the opposite of what it should be. How could people get lazy when it comes to fitness? People tend to get comfortable with the same routine. ...
Views: 1634(1 vote) - Acupuncture and the Athlete - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Bret EllingtonSince the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, where Acupuncture was given to the athletes and officials in the Olympic Village, Acupuncture has become increasingly more popular in the United States. While it has been used for thousands of years and is a main source of healing for 1/3 of the population of ...
Views: 1634(3 votes) - Convenience Rules with Nutrisystem Home Delivery Diet - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Jim MackeyThe end of the year is coming. It's almost here and people are scrambling to get their holiday shopping done. The stores are full of those trying to mark items off their lists for those they love. And although Christmas is the largest holiday of all, many are dreading when it's over. Once the ...
Views: 1634 - 6 Ways to Kick Your Metabolism and Fat Loss Into High Gear - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsDo you want to speed up your fat loss? Here are my six favorite strategies for melting fat away as quickly as possible. Have you ever been in the following situation? You feel like you’re giving 110% in the gym, you’re doing cardio, and you’re eating clean…but you’re still a bit soft in ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Are You Too Scared To Improve? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeOne of my friends called in an expert trainer for one of their dogs last weekend. He told me there’s nothing particularly wrong with the dog, he’s just got a few things he’s scared of and ends up over-reacting. He was telling me what the trainer did with the dog. He was fascinated by how the ...
Views: 1632(1 vote) - Muscle Growth, Fat Loss, and Your Genetics - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Mike MatthewsGenetics are often praised and cursed, but how much do they really affect muscle growth and fat loss? This one gets tossed around a lot. Genetics are a favorite scapegoat for people who can’t effectively build muscle or lose fat. But what are they, exactly, and how much do they actually ...
Views: 1632 - How To Get Abs Fast As A Beginner - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Jason CamachoAs a beginner, you're going to need a few tips if you want to start developing six pack abs fast. What I'm about to give you is basically a "Guide To Six Pack Abs For Beginners" and this is something I looked deeply into because I know what it's like to be a beginner and have no idea where to ...
Views: 1631 - How to Improve the Desire to Win - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Loren FogelmanLet’s face it, beginning something new is one of the toughest things to do. The routine is not established yet and you have to deal with the learning curve, figuring out what works and what does not work. A common New Year resolution is to begin an exercise routine at the gym. Usually when ...
Views: 1631 - The Country that Consumes the Most Wine - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Ashley FordA recent study by Vinexpo and the International Wine an Spirit Research (ISWR) has revealed that United States consumed the approximate equivalent of 3.7 billion – yes, billion – bottles of wine in the year 2011. In a surprise twist, America has grown to surpass traditional wine loving nations ...
Views: 1628 - Pole Dancing Tricks For Beginners-Easy Pole Dancing Tricks Step By Step To Advanced - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dancing tricks for beginners; Pole dancing has evolved over the last decade, becoming a popular exercises and an organized gymnastic competition. Easy pole dancing tricks; There are people that think poling is challenging; that it's only related with stripping and gives a sexual ...
Views: 1627 - How to Grow Taller Naturally After Puberty - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2016 from samar pahwaHeight is an important factor which gives a boost to your personality and makes you more attractive. If you are a teenager or an adult who wants to add few more inches to his/her height without going for the synthetic supplements, height gain pills or surgery then you have to take the safe route ...
Views: 1625 - In Home Personal Training - Are You Using The Stability Ball In Your Workout Routine? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Marc OuelletteStability balls are one of the most innovative ways to exercise. This round ball will catch every one's fancy due to their shape and very attractive colors. The real benefit of the stability ball, which was introduced by a group of Swiss medical therapists, is a substitute of support during ...
Views: 1625 - Best Diets for Fastest Way to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from Parkar AtkinsonEnough has been written about how to lose weight fast but as to what diets to be followed is a thing that has not eaten much ink till now. Thus, we take this opportunity to help our patrons get a fully customized approach to the concern. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s kick off the ...
Views: 1624 - Fitness and health club- latest fitness mantra for the youth - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from reva disujaA healthy mind and body is the requirement for a peaceful living. However, in today’s hectic work schedules it is difficult to maintain weight and that is the reason many people hit several fitness and health clubs. A healthy lifestyle is the ultimate key to happiness. But how many of us follow ...
Views: 1624 - Are Your Bones Strong Enough? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThere are 208 bones in the human body and 143 joints. If any of these weaken, your body’s mechanics can be thrown out of balance, affecting your overall physical health. For this reason, it is important that you pay as much attention to your bone health as you do to the rest of your ...
Views: 1622 - Training The Strength of Your Core - by Submitted on May 12, 2012 from Jamie CampbellIf you wish to become a very large muscular man who can lift huge amounts of weight then you should be training your core regularly and with high intensity. To be able to lift large amounts of weight you have to have a very strong core. When you have a strong core and you can lift heavy weights ...
Views: 1622 - Workplace Wellness Programs - A Boost for Business - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Phil WeaverIt's no secret that small businesses in the US are being throttled by health care and workers comp costs. It seems that just about every small business I know has reduced their workforce to just family members. A large percentage of companies that typically would employ small numbers of people ...
Views: 1622(2 votes) - 6 Signs of Back Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2019 from mike komo80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their life. The British Chiropractic Associated released data showing that prevalence of low back pain experienced every week by people in the UK has increased from 40% to 49% in the last 5 years. Most of the time, the cause is ...
Views: 1621 - Burn Fat With High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from mike medeirosWhat if I told you there is a way you can burn more calories and spend less time in the gym. You would think this is one of those infomercials right with some bull gadget or magic pill. Nope, I am talking about High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). With High Intensity Interval Training you ...
Views: 1621 - Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy programs are scheduled after reviewing your medical history, age and health conditions. These are effective in treating chronic neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain. Physical Therapy – Effective Choice to Alleviate Chronic Pain Chronic pain due to different illnesses and ...
Views: 1621(1 vote) - Refocusing Your Workout Routine After and Injury - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Jim RosenauFitness and workout is hard after an injury. Ever had an injury and totally fell off your workout routine? Your fitness and workout may have to follow these simple steps to refocus on your workout routine. You see it all the time were professional athletes have an injury in their ...
Views: 1621 - Six Tips to Control Portion Sizes - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredSix Tips to Help You Control Your Portions to Eat Healthy "Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them." -- Henry Ford I sat down to a plate of pasta and vegetables the other day. The plate was over 10 inches in diameter, lots of room for ...
Views: 1621(3 votes) - Top 5 Pieces of Equipment to Help You Get Better Results - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeDo you feel as if your workouts are lacking something? Or maybe you just feel like you’re doing the same thing all of the time. In order for me to be a successful personal trainer then it is so important that I keep my client’s motivated, and improving using a variety of new equipment and ...
Views: 1621 - A Brief History of Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe importance of a good physique is nothing new to modern times. Certainly, the cavemen with the best bodies were more successful than their bespectacled, math geek counterparts. This is actually hard wired into people. If you stop to think about how a species progresses, you look at the male’s ...
Views: 1620(2 votes) - Character Values of a Champion - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Brandon Cook“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them: A desire, a dream, a vision.” – Muhammad Ali “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” ...
Views: 1619(4 votes) - Different Abdominal Exercise Equipment for your Ab Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Charles InnissPeople are always looking for the best ab exercise equipment and here is a run-down of 5 pieces of equipment that you can use in your ab workouts (for pictures and full descriptions of more than 50 abdominal exercises check the resource box below). #1 The Stability Ball (Exercise Ball) The ...
Views: 1618(4 votes) - Warning of Deflazacort - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2012 from vikas guptaDeflazacort is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands which have many important functions, including control of inflammatory responses. Deflazacort also decreases the numbers of white blood cells circulating in the ...
Views: 1617 - 5 Exercises You Shouldn't Be Doing - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Sean BarkerOld habits are hard to break. But if you keep doing these 5 old school exercises you will be breaking more than old habits. 1. Leg extensions - Unfortunately this exercise seems to be the extent of most guys leg training. Probably because sitting down and pumping out reps of quad extensions ...
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