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- Best Colon Cleanse Food - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from alice cherilColon cleanse is purported for improving colon health, that overtime gets affected owing to accumulated wastes. The basic functions of colon are to extract water from the food particles and hold the feces, simply before it's expelled. Considering the diet and lifestyle habit we've nowadays, the ...
Views: 1350 - The Real Health Care Crisis… - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsAs I write this, I am sitting on the beach in Jamaica staring out at the ocean. The moon is just above the horizon and is about half full and a burnt orange color. It shines off the ocean and provides the perfect tranquil setting. I just finished a Red Stripe beer, as is my tradition when I ...
Views: 1350 - Tips for Gaining Muscle Quickly - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Cory CookIt would be awesome if there was a computer program that you could use to adjust the amount of muscle on your body. I bet you think I am going to tell you how to do that, not quite, I wish that was possible. Sadly enough our technology has not reached those heights just yet, but it would be cool ...
Views: 1349(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Break Through Weight Loss Plateaus: Part Two - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Mike MatthewsPicking up where we left off, here are the remaining 3 ways to blast through your plateus and supercharge your weight loss: 3. Increase Your Cardio If you know that your daily caloric target is good and you have absolutely no calorie creep, then you should increase your cardio. You can ...
Views: 1348 - Being Overloaded is Actually Good for You? - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeThe word overload triggers a degree in caution in most people I would say. As a personal trainer in Swansea I have planned and designed thousands of exercise programmes and worked with thousands of different clients of all ranges and abilities. In order for my clients to improve I need to ...
Views: 1348 - Pole Dance Moves Names-Beginner Pole Moves-How To Pole Dance For Beginners Videos - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from Joan RiversPole dance moves names; According to the article "Pole Dancers Buff Image with Rules and a Dress Code"*, published in the Wall Street Journal on 08.12.2013, organizers of a meeting in London "want to reform pole dancing into a sport excellent enough to go to the Olympics." Beginner pole moves; ...
Views: 1348 - Top 10 Tips to Beat “Winter Blues” - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeSo the cold weather has arrived a tad early and it has left many people wanting to “hibernate” through until spring. Get the shopping in, close the door, put the TV on and don’t leave the house all day, sound familiar? In the UK at this time of year, the amount of daylight we get is less than ...
Views: 1348 - 3-Minute Daily Exercise For A Perfect Posture - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanImproving the strength of the postural muscles in the back helps bring the body into balance and away from poor posture and potential pain. This is very important for both sedentary and active people especially for those that follow unbalanced exercise programmes. If you spend a lot of time ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Certified Personal Trainer - Using Resistance Bands In Your Stomach Exercise Routine - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2012 from Marc OuelletteUsing resistance bands can be an effective component of any workout routine, and stomach exercises are no exception. There are a number of exercises targeting the midsection that incorporate resistance bands. Resistance bands come in a variety of difficulties, usually indicated by the color ...
Views: 1347(2 votes) - How Flexible Are You? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2007 from Tracey MallettThe following are three ways to test your flexibility. The idea of testing is to become aware of how tightness with certain muscle groups can lead to injury if you are not careful during fitness workouts. Test One: Hamstring Flexibility test Props needed: tape measure and either a small ...
Views: 1347 - Hypnosis and Peak Performance - Does It Work? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Gregg SwansonHypnosis for sports performance is a recognized field that is used to enhance the performance of athletes, both at the amateur and professional level. More recently the incredible power of hypnosis for athletes had been becoming more widely accepted here in the U.S. For years in the Eastern ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Build Muscle Now: Two Overlooked Methods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Tim RyanBuild muscle now, that is what all aspiring bodybuilders wish to do. They want progress they want to get huge, they wan to look impressive and strong maybe to gain respect from peers, to impress the ladies or maybe to excel in a sport but they all want to build muscle now! Well there are only so ...
Views: 1346 - Fat Loss for the New Dad - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from krystie millBecoming a dad is a very exciting time in your life, however unfortunately it can mean less time for yourself. Working a 9-5 job then coming home from work and running around after the kids, eating dinner then being too exhausted to do anything else for the evening let alone think about ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Identifying the Different Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauAffecting almost 3% of the entire population, diabetes is indeed a disorder that is very common. When this is not controlled, there are several complications that can occur. Here are the different signs and symptoms of diabetes and how your diabetes recipes should be like. Diabetes mellitus ...
Views: 1346 - Strength Training – What Are Some Common Exercises To Shape Your Upper Body? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Marc OuelletteOver the past years there is a lot of talk about what exercises actually help build muscle and which ones don’t. When I train fitness clients one of the first things I do is to start them on a workout routine which consists of compound movements. These strength training exercises get the most ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - The Whole-Food Guide to Strong Bones: Creating a Program That Works for You - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2009 from New Harbinger PublicationsI genuinely believe that in order to create an effective exercise habit, you must think about what you can sustain not for weeks, but for decades. What sort of movement and exercise can you do that you'll enjoy and that won't elicit the mule response? What feels good to your body? In terms of ...
Views: 1346 - Basketball Drills for Youngsters - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from paul empeyFormulating new basketball drills for youngsters is surely an fascinating challenge. Except if of course you are a skilled professional, it usually is challenging to create unique methods to keep young boys and girls interested. If you are looking to put a bit of pep in your basketball drills ...
Views: 1343 - Losing Weight Naturally – 4 Steps Of Mental Preparation… - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Peter KirwanIt really just doesn't seem worth the bother at times does it? This whole weight-losing and dieting thing just seems to go on and on forever. Which is just why lots of people are totally discouraged because losing weight naturally and effectively for good cannot be treated ...
Views: 1343 - My True Weight-Loss Story - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Yannick GirardI thought it might be fun that I shared a part of my life with you guys. I'm 27 years old now and I have been in good shape for almost 2 years now. But that wasn't always the case! In fact, 2 years ago I was really overweight. I was 75 pounds too heavy. Yes I know that eating fast food and ...
Views: 1343 - Weight Training Exercises – A Need for Change - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI was just talking to a patient yesterday about his work-outs. He mentioned how he had plateaued with his results. I so often hear that comment. I started asking him questions – how often did he worked out? What did he do for his routine? Not surprisingly, he has been doing the exact same ...
Views: 1343(1 vote) - Creatine an advantage? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2014 from Kenny McDowellIf a supplement could help to increase your overall workout intensity and duration in the gym, leading to developing a higher level of muscle mass would this appeal to you? Supplementation of creatine has become very popular and has been proven to increase power, strength and size for ...
Views: 1342 - Get A V Shape Body And Impress The Ladies! - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIt is a dream of most guys to get the V Shape every girl loves. How exactly do you get the V Shape? Now some people, when mentioning V Shape refers to the part just above the pelvic bone, where you get something like a 'v' pointing downwards towards your crotch if you worked out your stomach ...
Views: 1342 - It Always Makes Her Ill - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2014 from Richard ClarkeI was having a chat with a lady in the gym recently. She was “starting back” (AGAIN). I said “how’s the training going?” She said “its ok at the minute, but ask me again in a couple of weeks”. I said, “Why, what do you mean?” She said “every time I try to get fit and lose some weight, I do ...
Views: 1342 - Improving Your Golf Swing - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Rick LomasEvery golf player, regardless of their skill level, would like to improve their swing. Even if you have been playing for only a little while, or a long time, you can always improve in some way. From novice, to intermediate players (even pros!), by changing your swing, you can move up a level or ...
Views: 1341 - Zumba and Lessons for Life - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Elaine GleesonI went to a Zumba class the other day, my fourth since they started at my gym so you could say my attendance has been a little sporadic at best . However I was determined not to miss another one so at 11.30 on Monday morning myself and about 20 other women stood eagerly awaiting the aerobic ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Benefits to Become Fitter & Healthier - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarMost people want to lose weight but feel they don’t have the time, money or effort to put into a regular exercise routine. The fact of the matter is that exercise should be included in everyone’s daily routine. Becoming healthier and more fit has so many benefits on the body that there should be ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - Is it True that Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure? - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Andy KralsFirst let’s take a look at the top 11 health benefits of exercise, many of these you probably haven’t heard of: 1) Exercise calms you down. When you exercise, the body uses larger amino acids to build muscle. With the larger amino acids temporarily occupied, one of the smaller ones, called ...
Views: 1340 - The Dirty Dozen - Organic vs. Conventional Fruits & Vegetables - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Coach Jenna NoceraThere are many mixed opinions regarding organic versus conventional foods. However, it is evident that more and more consumers are choosing to purchase organic food items these days. With the growth of Whole Foods and various health food stores, organic meats and produce have become more ...
Views: 1340(1 vote) - 13 Eating Tips For Mighty Muscle Gains For Bodybuilding? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Joel MorelProper eating starts with getting the right foods in your kitchen and the bad foods out. I treat my kitchen like a mini laboratory, a place that provides me with all the fuel I need to maintain hardcore intensity in life and training! Below are my 13 essentials for fueling your muscle ...
Views: 1339 - How to Find the Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredWhen my grandmother, Gammie, visited me in Berlin, Germany she was well over 80 years old. One day we were about to scale four flights of stairs. She looks at me with a grin and says, “Come on. I’ll race you.” No, she didn’t beat me up the stairs, but she did have a brisk pace all the way up. ...
Views: 1339(6 votes) - New Bodybuilding Workouts for Beginner - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Flora JohnsEveryone wants to have a great physique and a better shape that would make them look attractive. People thus join gym and start lifting up weights and carry out sets that they see any other guy performing around them. This is one of the biggest mistakes conducted by the beginners, which then ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Understanding Sage-like Exercise Quotes - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2012 from Cade LennoxOne of the best pieces of advice about exercising basically says that where exercising and fitness are concerned, there are basically only two rules that you need follow to achieve your fitness goals. Those two rules are first, exercise, and secondly, keep exercising. Imagine that bit of sage ...
Views: 1339 - Baby Acid Reflux- Interesting Hint For Baby Acid Reflux Symptoms - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Rohan RathoreBoth snoring and an acidic reflux are problems that could affect the quantity of quality sleep and cause poor effects over a person's way of life. The difficulty with suffering from both snoring and acid reflux is usually the suffering is constant. An acidic backwash has effects on each part of ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction - Less Pain, Short Recovery - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from HPC SurgeryThe DIEP (deep inferior epigastric perforators) flap breast reconstruction procedure is an advanced plastic surgery procedure with many benefits including less pain and shorter recovery. It is a great achievement in autologous tissue transplantation. The DIEP flap surgery is an effective ...
Views: 1338 - Emotional benefits of exercise - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Larry HenleyPeople who have an active lifestyle – whether that means going to the gym on a regular basis, playing in a basketball league, riding their bike to work every day, or doing anything else that they enjoy and that gets them moving – have more confidence, less stress, and higher self-esteem than ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Fitness Dreams: Part II - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Griff NeilsonHey all! I am going to pick this puppy up right where I left off last week, so if you have not already done so, go back and read Part I of this article. Principle #3 The Principle Of Persistence This is one of the most universally ignored principles of all time. Why? Because when the going ...
Views: 1338 - How To Bulk Without Gaining Fat - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Richie ContartesiYou want to gain weight, but you don't want to gain fat. Lean muscle mass is what the goal should be. If it is already a battle just keep weight on, you may be thinking that it will be impossible to bulk-up without getting fat. You should not just focus on gaining weight, but you need to learn ...
Views: 1338 - The 15 Minute Chest And Core Fat Loss Workout For Home Or Gym - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanTime constraints for most people in today's fast living world often leave little time for exercise. The huge misunderstandings people have about the length of time required for exercise to make it worthwhile are usually a long way from accurate. These misconceptions gives the weaker ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - "8 Tips to Keep You in the Right Direction!" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from david krainiakIn this Article: * Why sticking with your diet is so hard Clearly, we have an obesity problem in America and many other countries across our planet. Yet, I propose that we do not have a we1ght loss problem today. In case you're confused at this apparent contradiction, consider these ...
Views: 1337(1 vote) - ***Definition: Exercise Tips - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2007 from Debbie MolisAs our lives become more complex, we need creative time-management twists to juggle all the things we want to do. This article will give you tips on how to fit exercise into your busy schedule, even if you have a sedentary lifestyle. The first step is to drop the all-or-nothing, ...
Views: 1336 - Algae Oil Usefulness and Health Benefits - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2017 from Mark HubWith the rise in innovation across the health sector, the popularity of several oil varieties for the dietary purpose is gaining traction on the global level. Algae oil is a special oil version which is produced directly from algae. It primarily contains DHA, which comprises 97 percent of the ...
Views: 1336 - How Build Bigger Arms – 6 Steps For Success - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisEvery single guy desires the biggest and strongest seeking arms he can get. It can be surely attainable to promptly and properly enhance the size of your arms within a short amount of time. All you have to know could be the steps to attain larger far more muscular arms. It might be really ...
Views: 1336 - Build Muscle, Then Lose Fat: Your Concise Guide - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen a personal trainer first asks a new gym attendee what their goals are, they most often hear replies such as: "Build muscle lose fat", "build muscle then lose", "burn fat build muscle", "build muscle and burn fat". So it seems that most people want to build muscle mass and also at the same ...
Views: 1335(3 votes) - A Sound Mind Requires a Sound Body - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2016 from James BurbankNowadays, it seems as stress has become an integral part of our lives. Trying to maintain your composure and a sound mind while running around all day doing all kinds of home and work related errands, can be a bit challenging at times. The super busy lifestyle we lead can really take its toll ...
Views: 1334 - Epigenetics And Exercise | How Genes Take Shape To Change Your DNA One Workout At A Time - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2016 from Marina RoseTake care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."-- Jim Rohn Are you ready for a DNA make-over, to design your DNA that’s guaranteed to help you get slimmer, stronger, happier and overall in great shape? It’s called Epigenetics, a cutting-edge new science that studies how our ...
Views: 1334 - Fitness Success: Get Goaling! - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2007 from Pamela GermainNew Year’s Day has come and gone. Perhaps you resolved to make some changes in your life: "I want to get into shape." "I want to eat better." "I want to reduce my stress." Such resolutions are stated with the intent to follow through. However, sticking to these goals is challenging because ...
Views: 1334 - Suck it Out or Work it Out? - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Gina JacksonI can't tell you how frequently I coach and remind students and clients of the need for building consistency in a daily fitness regimen and program. Using the principles of Pilates for active movement, I admonish people to heed and act on Plato's statement, "lack of activity destroys the good ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - The Differences Between Rebounders and Trampolines - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Cade LennoxIf you are like most people, you have some kind of memories involving trampolines in your childhood. These memories may be fun-filled memories with your friends or siblings playing “crack the egg” or not so fun memories of you catching a bad bounce and cracking something else. So naturally ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Best Strategy for Anti Aging: Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Lorraine MaitaDo you want to decelerate the aging process? Aging can mean hardening of your arteries, high blood pressure, loss of memory, muscle and bone, as well as frailty and ailments. What if you have something that could delay and possibly reverse those? You do, it’s anti aging exercise. Beat ...
Views: 1333 - Lose Weight Without Dieting - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Lynn SmithHow often do you stop for a latte? Do you find yourself doing it more often that you used to? If you are, you’re not alone. Consumption of things like lattes, cappuccinos, energy drinks and sweetened teas have gained popularity. So much so, that liquid calories now account for 21% of our daily ...
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