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- The Big Fitness Picture - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Darren StehleWhat are your fitness goals? If your goal is to loose body fat, tone up or gain lean muscle, have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror and wondering, “Why haven’t I got the body I want?” You swear you’ve been doing everything your trainer told you to do. ...
Views: 1525 - "7 Deadly Mistakes When Starting a Weight Loss Program" - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Nathan Nowak"7 Deadly Mistakes When Starting a Weight Loss Program!" This is the starting point! Okay, so you won't actually die from these mistakes, but your fitness and nutrition goals will most certainly die. The body that you imagine and the healthier lifestyle won't live from these ...
Views: 1524(2 votes) - Managing your bllod sugar with food---- It is easier than you think - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriBlood Sugar Feel energized · A variety of plant compounds in tea work together to enhance the function of the hormone insulin, which stabilizes blood sugar throughout the day to ward off fatigue, mood swings, and cravings. Beat your sugar addiction · For 100% of men & ...
Views: 1523(1 vote) - Are You Ready For A Spiritual and Personal Transformation? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Dr. Carol BateyAre you ready for a Spiritual and Personal Transformation? “There I say unto you. What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Romans 8:26 (KJV) You are wondering what a spiritual and personal transformation is. Then you may ask does ...
Views: 1522(3 votes) - How Ballet Dancers Can Avoid Common Foot Injuries - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Lisa HowellMany of the common foot injuries sustained by ballet dancers can be prevented, and treated, by the application of some basic knowledge about the structure of muscles in the feet. Specific strengthening of the different muscles can make a huge difference to a career in ballet, or any other dance ...
Views: 1522 - The Right Weight Lifting Gear For the purpose of Building Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Steven DeAngeloAlthough your own weight lifting gear won't make or bust you during a workout session, it could certainly help make life simpler, and let you to lift up heavier weight load. First I will cover the essential weight lifting equipment you need to have just before you even enter in the gym. And then ...
Views: 1522 - "The Way to Wellness" It's time to start a Healthy life: your 7 days program - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Kathy DavisHow many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising? While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball ...
Views: 1521 - Progress and Moving Forward is Failure Turned Around - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Patricia RossDFW TEEN VOICE "Progress Moving Failure" BY Patricia Ross Founder of TEEN VOICE http://www.teenvoice.ws/ http://hubpages.com/hub/Progress-and-Moving-Forward-is-Failure-Turned-Around www.hubpages.com/hub/dfwteenvoice Progress moves failure out the way. When you look back on the stages ...
Views: 1521(2 votes) - Rebounders Provide a Lot of Health Benefits - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Kevin HallRebounding basically works with three forces gravity, acceleration and the de-accelerated, this effect positive on the body. Rebounding jumping provides aerobic effects for your heart. It gives your energy when tired and rebounding is the most convenient forms of exercise. It is easy on the ...
Views: 1521 - Top 10 Reasons To Use Interval Training Cardio Workouts - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimInterval training (HIT) involves a combination of high and low-intensity training within a single workout session. In this session, the individual alternates between a bout of higher intensity exercise followed by a lower intensity or “active recovery” bout. This type of training is in ...
Views: 1521 - 5 Workout Ideas for Rainy Days - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Jessica McMohenAs a kid, rainy days were always the worst. You’d wake up excited to play outside, only to find you’d be staying inside until the skies cleared up. While frustrating, these constraints often led to the greatest creativity. Knowing that playing outside wasn’t an option ...
Views: 1520 - 7 Rules for Shrinking Your Belly Fat - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeHi Everyone, I read this article, by Dr. Sam Bakhtiar and just knew you would benefit from it. Your belly fat is ruining your life – literally. It may look bad in the mirror and it may make your pants fit just a bit too tight. However, what it is really doing to you is causing an increased ...
Views: 1520 - Advice About Losing Weight – Tips to Overcome Diet Obstacles - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanDo you have a history of yoyo dieting and putting weight on easily? Unable to lose stubborn body fat? Does the diet and exercise thing haunt you and are you tired of it? I have observed peoples diet weaknesses and compiled a few tips to help you with issues and hard times. Fuel the body ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - Exercise Effortlessly at Peak Performance! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 from Natalie DiromaOften we find ourselves unsure of what and how to choose a fitness program suitable for our age and ability level. What used to work for me once I was 20 years old is not longer helping me to stay in shape. On the tennis courts the movements are fast and slow - it all depends on how well your ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Why Intense Weight Training Beats Cardio For Fat Loss - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Shane DollIf you were to stop an exerciser on a treadmill in the gym and ask them why they were running, they would probably tell you that they were trying to lose fat. There has long been a huge misconception that cardio is the key to weight loss when in reality it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Intense ...
Views: 1520 - Fat Burning Cardio Workout Myth Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanIn this second article about the cardio fat burning myth I will compare the difference between cardiovascular type exercise and strength training in the effectiveness for achieving fat loss results. Just to recap cardiovascular exercises or cardio for short are activities including walking, ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - How to Choose a Personal Trainer - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Brendan WildeIt's not hard to find a personal trainer, but it is well worth your time and effort to find a qualified trainer who can help you safely reach your fitness goals. Whether you want someone who will work with you in your home or at the gym, examine these three important factors: 1. Training ...
Views: 1518 - Is Male Breast Reduction without Surgery Possible? - by Submitted on May 28, 2012 from rome hyperMan boobs, is perhaps the second worst nightmare for men (after having a very small penis). There are two main reasons why men get man boobs or moobs. First, if you are overweight. Man boobs are fatty tissue deposited over the pectoral muscles. The second is due to a hormonal condition called ...
Views: 1517 - Supartz- An Effective Cure to Knee Joint Pain - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2013 from Manisha MahajanArthritis is a medical condition which affects the knee joints of the sufferer. To cure the painful knee joints and arthritis, Supartz is prescribed by most orthopedic specialists. Basically, the medication comes in the form of injection which is injected directly into the problematic knees. ...
Views: 1517 - How To Have A Challenging Workout Using Light Dumbbells At Home - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanThere is a way of achieving muscle fatigue if all you have are a pair of light dumbbells kicking around in your spare room. As long as you stick to some guidelines you will be able to feel the burn with all your workouts. Here are the rules: #1 Choose isolation exercises #2 Perform ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - How To Perform Cardio For Proper Heart Rate And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Jason CamachoCardio is well known for it's ability to help you lose weight, stay fit, and promote a healthy life. We all know this basic knowledge about cardio working to maximum heart rate. However, the problem is that many people don't understand the four basic reasons for performing cardio, in regards to ...
Views: 1516 - Best Exercise to Lose Weight - Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWe all know that science has come a long way from simplifying our lives and to assist us in achieving our goals even faster. This is the same case for people who want to lose weight. Science has allowed us to identify factors that affect the rate we lose weight. The best exercise to lose weight ...
Views: 1515(3 votes) - Get Your Body Moving to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from sarah labdarWanna lose weight? You and thousands of other people out there. What’s the easiest thing you can do about it? Get off your butt! Most people who are overweight , are overweight for a reason. They are overeating or are sedentary, or both. A sedentary lifestyle can quickly lead to excessive weight ...
Views: 1515 - Red Penis Alert - How to Soothe a Throbbing Manhood - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from John DuganAfter an enthusiastic romp with a partner or an aggressive solo session, a sore, red penis should not be a surprise to any man. However, when it does occur, most men are understandably concerned and may worry that they have done some permanent damage to their favorite tool. Fortunately, in most ...
Views: 1515 - Top 5 Home Fitness Gym Tips - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Teddy DanfieldSetting up your own home fitness gym is awesome, but can be difficult if you do not plan properly. Take the time to review these five common mistakes people overlook or do not consider when setting up a home gym. Learning from other people's mistakes is one of the best ways to learn what not to ...
Views: 1515 - Why The Secret To Fitness Is Rest! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumWhen Dara Torres won her 12th Olympic gold medal in swimming in 2008, her age fueled rumors of performance-enhancing drugs. At age 41, she was more than twice the age of her competitors. But regular blood tests proved drugs didn’t get Dara to the finish line before the rest of the pack. ...
Views: 1514 - Cardio Workouts in the Gym Can Work, BUT You Have to Know How - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoCardio workouts in the gym can work, but you have to know how to in order to get the most benefit. You must make sure you focus more on your routine and not watching the TV they provide or read a magazine or book. How can you work up a true sweat like that? Maximize your workout and ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - Major 5 Workout Routines For Building Sexy 6-Pack Abs - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisThere are lots of recommendations for the best workouts to build a 6-pack. The specialists, though, agree on a handful of exercises that appear to become one of the most successful. By specifically performing the 5 exercises that you just will discover about, in a moment, in mixture having a ...
Views: 1513 - The curse of immortality: Why anti-aging technology would spell disaster for humankind - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Andy HintonThere's a lot of talk about anti-aging research today, but with all the promises of longevity and even immortality, almost no one has apparently considered the consequences of human beings living forever. The more you think about it, the scarier the idea becomes. Think of the people who ...
Views: 1513 - Fashioniable Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSummer is finally here – and so is the weight you packed on while hiding away from the winter’s cold and spring’s showers. More than half of the U.S. population is facing this problem where they have gained extra, unwanted weight during the off-season (kind of good news for me since I can help ...
Views: 1512(1 vote) - 4 Beauty Tips To Look Stunning All The Time - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Hafiz AkindeEvery individual has a natural instinct to look good at all time. If you take a look at the history of beauty, you’d discover that there has been an age long quest for having good looks. The only things that have changed are the techniques applied. While it true that beauty lies in the eyes ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - 5 Ways To Lose Fat Fast - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf you are getting too comfortable with your workout routine, the key is to try to get better every day with your workouts and your healthy eating. So here are 5 Ways For Faster Fat Loss. 1. Break Records Push for progress and not perfection and challenge yourself by pushing for one ...
Views: 1510(4 votes) - Different Ways to do Cardio - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Cade LennoxSo we all know how important cardiovascular exercise is to our health, it goes without saying that we need to include it in our everyday routines. That can be a little troublesome for some of us. The good news is there are so many options when it comes to do cardio that even if one method may ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Six Proven Ways to Protect Your Heart - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeSix Proven Ways to Protect Your Heart Did you know that millions of heart attacks and strokes could be prevented in people with risk factors for these conditions? There are proven lifestyle changes you can make to prevent heart attack and stroke. These methods are in order according to the ...
Views: 1510(1 vote) - Fitness Training Programs - How to Lose Weight Through Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Marc OuelletteIf you are interested in losing weight, you have probably already learned a lot about what you should and should not eat. However, physical activity is just as important if you want your weight loss plan to be successful. Improving your diet without increasing your level of fitness will not give ...
Views: 1509(2 votes) - Proud Body Program. Introduction: Getting In Shape For Summer - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Darren StehleWith spring around the corner, the anticipation of summer is close at hand. I know my thoughts keep wandering to walking barefoot on the sand and sun tanning at Hanlan's Point on Toronto Island. Summer is a great time for vacations, going to the cottage, enjoying a meal on a patio and hitting ...
Views: 1508 - Strength Training Will Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goals - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from April KocherStrength training is a form of exercise where you build more muscle. Building muscle will help you lose weight because having more muscle increases your metabolism. For every pound of muscle you have, you burn between 7 and 15 calories per day while at rest. Most people will gain 2 to 5 ...
Views: 1508 - The Simple Steps To Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2010 from Graeme TeagueAlthough there are many ways to relieve back pain, to stop it altogether is another matter. It's not that it's a difficult task, but that most people do not follow the correct steps. You will have heard of the phrase: Ready ... Aim ... Fire! There's been plenty of movies, books and other ...
Views: 1508 - An Entirely New Class of Therapeutic Exercises - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Lawrence GoldMost therapeutic exercises used to treat lingering pain from postural stress fall into one of two classes. * strengthening exercises * stretching exercises Another, new class exists, however: * somatic exercises Somatic exercises improve awareness of movement, control of ...
Views: 1507 - Dog Training Differences - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Jay PetersonOnce you understand the different types of dog training that's available and the issues they either correct or sharpen, you will be able to quickly solve your dog issues. If you are looking to have your pooch fit-in around people and other pets without wreaking havoc and possibly being ...
Views: 1507 - How To Get A Flat, Toned Stomach In 7 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2014 from Dianne VillanoIf you are like most women, especially most women over 40, getting rid of belly fat seems like impossibility. As a woman over 40 myself, I’m here to tell you, it is not only possible but is much easier than you think. Follow these tips, toss away these myths and I guarantee a flatter, more ...
Views: 1507 - What it Really Takes to Get the Body You’ve Always Wanted - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Chris ChariseWorking as a personal trainer in fitness industry for many years I’ve noticed one common trend, about 90% of the people that workout struggle to change their body and reach their goals. I see member after member coming into the gym 5 to 6 days a week without dropping a single pound. Now, there ...
Views: 1507 - Who is Responsible for the Health Crisis in America? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWho is Responsible for the Health Crisis in America? A baby born in the U.S. in 2004 will live an average of 77.9 years. That life expectancy ranks 42d in the world, down from 11th twenty years earlier. - Source: Census Bureau and National Center for Health Statistics BLAME-STORMING THE ...
Views: 1507(4 votes) - How hiking can prepare you for your upcoming marathon - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyMarch is a very big month for marathons, both on a national level as well as on a local level. We all know that if you want to do your best when running for a cause that you have got to be in the best shape of your life. What better what to get into shape for your upcoming marathon than to ...
Views: 1506(1 vote) - An Excellent Eating Plan To Gain Muscle For Skinny Guys - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisA fantastic diet plan to gain muscle is only best if followed effectively. It may also be disappointing that a plan that performs effectively on one particular particular person could not do really effectively on the next guy. There may possibly be at times require for modification of a diet ...
Views: 1505 - Learn Basic Ballet Positions - Can You Learn on Line? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Dianne BuxtonFor the curious adult beginner, or younger student wanting to learn ballet, there are many offers to learn ballet on line. Is this really possible? There are many articles and you tube videos showing basic ballet positions. Even if they were all perfect, how would you learn ballet at home? Maybe ...
Views: 1505(2 votes) - Ayurveda Can Help You Overcome Paralysis and Lead a Normal Life - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2019 from Dr Nitesh KhondeParalysis is known as Pakshaghat in Ayurveda and there are many treatments for this problem. On the other hand, in the allopathic system of medicine, there is only minimal relief from the symptoms, but the basic issue is not addressed. In Ayurveda, the entire body of the person is treated as a ...
Views: 1504 - Making Exercise More Fun - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Geargette PannNothing beats waking up in the morning with the thought of going to the gym to lift weights or jog on the treadmill. After a hard days work, the gym is oneplace you don't even want to think about. Sometimes,even the thought of exercising at home with your own equipment can be less than ...
Views: 1504 - Self-defense For Women Simplified - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from paul empeySelf-defense for women doesn't require years of martial arts training and a black belt in some of the more exotic systems. There is nothing wrong with participating in this type of training, but it may require more time and effort to get to the point of proficiency than you are willing to spend. ...
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