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- Nature provides best ingredients for anti-aging skin care - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Andy HintonAnti aging and wrinkle creams are a dime a dozen. A vast majority of the wrinkle and anti aging products on the market today contain harmful chemicals. However, there are several 100% natural ingredients you can look for that will make you look younger. The first on the list is vitamin C. ...
Views: 1289 - Strength Training: 13 Reasons to Add Strength Training to Your Workout - by Submitted on May 23, 2016 from Evan Borneman(also can be viewed at https://isolatorfitness.com/blog/) Before the sun rises, you’re out of bed dressed in your workout clothes. You head outside or to the nearest gym to partake in some early morning cardio to get your blood pumping and your energy levels up. When you’re finished with your ...
Views: 1289 - A Way to Shred Fat at Work – Lose More Weight Doing the Same Job - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanAre you looking for a way to burn more calories without it interfering with your day-to-day work schedule? There are a number of ways to move around differently at work that will increase your body's demand to use more calories. Thinking outside the box and changing some lazy habits can make ...
Views: 1288 - Body Building - How to Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Peter RadfordNatural Bodybuilding Drug testing – continued There are numerous organisations associated with the sport of Natural Bodybuilding. The more significant are as follows: INBA - International Natural Bodybuilding Association INBF - International Natural Bodybuilding Federation NGA - ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Debunking Common Masturbation Myths – Top Questions about Self-stimulation Answered - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from John DuganOver the centuries, an entire mythology has developed around the idea of male masturbation. Many of the horror stories that are told are intended to scare boys and young men away from this practice, as religious tradition and cultural norms often discourage what truly comes naturally to almost ...
Views: 1288 - Elder care for the safety and independence of elders - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2017 from Arif ArrahmanElder care means satisfying needs of senior people. Senior people implies our own grandparents, elderly desperate individuals, the destitute and others of maturity who might be weak or sick. In numerous nations around the globe, 'elderly care' covers an entire zone of related administrations in ...
Views: 1288 - Fruit and Vegetable Juicer Acquisition - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Bonnie MulliganThe benefits of juicing vegetables and fruits can be reaped early in the morning with glasses of fresh juices made in a quality fruit and vegetable juicer. Starting your day with vitamins and the natural sugars is ideal. One can never really weigh the importance of a fruit & vegetable juicer ...
Views: 1288 - The Best Way to Burn Calories - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimOne of the best ways to burn more calories in your workouts is simply to use more full body movements. The reason for this is simple. Your body burns 5 calories for every liter of oxygen it consumes and the more muscle required for a given movement, the more oxygen it needs. If, for example, ...
Views: 1288 - The Many Benefits Of Sports Massage - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Richard ClarkeToday sportsmen and women push themselves to the extreme limits of their physical capabilities and place massive amounts of strain on their bodies, at a professional level as well as the normal public like you who attend boot camp and work your ass off in the gym. These strains and stresses ...
Views: 1288 - Top Australian Holiday Health Spa Retreat Center in Gold Coast - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from camp edenCamp Eden Health Retreat is the comfortable place to jump-start your goals. It has been helping new guests achieve their personal goals and make positive changes in their lives for over 23 years. Our philosophy of transformation is what makes Camp Eden so unique – ‘inspiring, educating and ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - Top Five Strategies for Overall Body Wellness and Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2012 from Joe Koppel,Total Body Fitness is Definitely More Than the Physical Exercise There are a variety of aspects to evaluate for the highest possible levels of health and well being.The exercise routine is the major factor but additionally you would need proper dieting, and the proper frame of mind together ...
Views: 1286 - 7 Pieces of Cold Weather Running Gear You Need Right Now (So You Don’t Turn Into An Ice Cube) - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2018 from Hannah FronczakToday, the east coast got hit with a wicked cold snap. That means winter running season is here. It's painful. I truly consider it a chore. However, cold weather running is so worth it. When I finally get out on a warm spring day, I practically fly from joy. Over the years, my winter ...
Views: 1285 - 8 Signs of Overtraining That Most People Don’t Know - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Mike MatthewsAre your workouts dragging? Feeling fatigued all the time? Having trouble sleeping? You may be suffering from overtraining… Overtraining is an insidious trap because it goes against our natural instincts. In most endeavors in life, you can expect to receive rewards in proportion to what ...
Views: 1285 - A Time-Conscious Fitness Program for the Boomer - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Michael KayeIn this article, let’s look at how to get in shape with an exercise program that does not cause undue harm to your body. Before you begin any exercise program, I strongly recommend that you have your physician evaluate your current condition to rule out any underlying problems which may be ...
Views: 1285 - Nothing Seems To Get Rid Of My Nagging Back Pain… What Now? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2004 from Robert DuvallI’m just guessing, but here’s what your experience with back pain has probably been like: You probably went to your family doctor first, or a chiropractor. Your visit likely only lasted 15 minutes or so… they poked around and confirmed that you do have back pain and gave you a prescription for ...
Views: 1285 - Best Sore Penis Solutions – Coping with Masturbation Woes - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from John DuganOne of the most common complaints that men bring to their urologist or family doctor is the issue of a sore penis. Soreness and irritation in this delicate area is, of course, alarming - but in most cases, the solution is fairly simple and straightforward. While sexually transmitted diseases and ...
Views: 1284 - Excerpt: Lean Mom, Fit Family: The 6-Week Plan for a Slimmer You and a Healthier Family - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2005 from Yolanda CardenYou Are What You Drink It may seem as if it will be an uphill battle to get your family to switch from heavily advertised sodas, energy drinks, and sugary juice drinks to healthier beverages such as water and milk. Believe me, though, it's a battle worth fighting. The high intake of these ...
Views: 1284 - Six Pack Secrets - Develop muscle and lose fat - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2012 from Adams LoisDowning a six pack of cold ones may well not be difficult to do, but turning your belly into a flat tableau of rippling abdominal muscles is undeniably hard. In spite of the reality that acquiring a six pack may be so unattainable for some people, other people flaunt theirs proudly in the ...
Views: 1284 - The Drug of Choice - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from John Paul CatanzaroToday we have more technology than ever. Moore's Law states that technology doubles every 18 months. That means we know twice as much today as we did a year and a half ago. Well, that's no longer true. In fact, today technology doubles every 18 minutes! With all this technology, how is it then ...
Views: 1284 - Muscle Building Nutrition Guidelines - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tim RyanOk, great, so you have finally decided that you are going to do something about your skinny physique and try and pack on some muscle mass. Whether it is because you want to look lean and trim for your holidays or you have just seen another 'Rocky' film or you just wish to make a bigger impact on ...
Views: 1283 - Private Personal Trainer - Nutritional Facts To Help You Obtain Your Dream Body! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Marc OuellettePersonal trainers understand that nutrition in your fitness training program is very important for anyone serious about getting lean. Good nutrition is essential for a healthy life, but it is most important for a fitness enthusist who is looking to lose weight, burn fat and add lean muscle ...
Views: 1283(1 vote) - Terrific Muscle Building And Power Enhancing Suggestions - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Adams LoisFinal time you learned some tips for producing breakfast much more delicious. This time you'll study about livening up your lunches and dinners. In distinct, we'll concentrate on the clean consuming staple food: Chicken. Read on... Spicing Up Your Chicken A chicken breast is among the very ...
Views: 1283 - Ways to get rid of Man Boobs. - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Karen ColeOne of the things that embarrass men like presence of man boobs; it affects the appearance thus hindering confidence. Manboobs are mainly caused by either obesity or the hormonal imbalance whereby there is an increased amount of estrogen and low testorone. However, obesity is more common and it ...
Views: 1283 - Weight Management and Heart Rate Monitors - by Submitted on May 19, 2005 from Richard DafterWeight Management and Heart Rate Monitors by Richard Dafter - President, Howtobefit.com Improving Your Quality of Life, One Heartbeat at a Time The following article addresses how to create an appropriate plan of action to capitalize on the relationship between heart rate and calorie burning ...
Views: 1283 - 8 Muscle Building Diet plan Essentials - Recovery and Development - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Adams LoisDeveloping muscle is all about having an excellent workout strategy and an even better diet regime program. Your muscles grow out on the gym, they require a terrific diet program to provide them the nutrients and power they need to totally recover and grow optimally. It might be tricky figuring ...
Views: 1282 - Advantages Of Personal Training - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Jemmy CarrolExercise is a crucial component in any successful weight loss program. Oftentimes, when people try to lose weight, they know that they need to exercise, but still feel lost knowing how to go about it. Because of this, having a personal trainer during your weight loss efforts is a tremendous ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - Exercise Solution Gained From The Nintendo Console Wii - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from JD StratisThe console Wii is more unique any other video game console. Wii by Nintendo has the potential to provide more benefit than any other console, Wii puts the user in the action and causes more activity than any other video game console. Wii consoles are being used in sports centers and even ...
Views: 1282 - Full-figured Fitness - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Clinton Walker IIIIn today’s fitness industry, the needs of full-figured women are often overlooked. Images of skinny women saturate magazines, televisions, and internet websites. Unfortunately, only thin women are shown as examples of fitness success. The fitness media should evolve by acknowledging women of ...
Views: 1282 - How to Know If You're Paying Too Much for Your Vitamins - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Ron StefanskiHow to Know If You're Paying Too Much for Your Vitamins by Dr. Karen Yale, D.C., C.C.S.P., C.C.N., D.A.C.B.N., F.I.A.M.A When I'm shopping and want to save some money, I'll often buy a less expensive store brand instead of a big national brand. Nine times out of 10, the store brand works ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - How to Overcome Insomina - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Janet McNallyInsomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping those ideal eight hours during the night and feel tired after the slumber, you may be ...
Views: 1282(3 votes) - Walking is the Best Medicine (Part I) - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Dr. Michael L. HallTo say that something as simple and as fundamental as walking is the best medicine seems to be a very broad and sweeping statement. Why is it true? What is the secret to good health? Diet and exercise, of course. Not much of a secret if everyone already knows the answer, but how and why do ...
Views: 1282 - Losing Weight the Safe and Easy Way - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Peter RosebergThe quest for the perfect body never ends. In the old days, the perfect body meant having broad shoulders, well-defined abs and the narrowest waistlines and hips. These days, however, the perfect body is not only one that looks good; it is also one that is healthy as well. Most people today ...
Views: 1281 - The Best Way to Gain Weight - How To Put On Muscle Mass Quickly - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Eric CarpenterMost skinny and thin people always feel embarrassed and depressed due to the overall look of their body structure. If you are also in the same boat and looking for the best way to gain weight quickly and naturally then this article will provide you all the necessary tips to achieve the same. The ...
Views: 1281 - Adopt Naturopathy and Yoga Before It's Too Late - by Submitted on May 27, 2011 from Bhavna KhannaNaturopathy is a science and art of drugless system or Alternative therapy of healing for healthy living. It teaches us how we should live, what we should eat and how our daily routine should be. Its main emphasis is to change the living habits of people and educate them to adopt healthy ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Fitness Finds: How to Shop for an Electronic Muscle Stimulator System - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from John wycliffeShocking Development: Electronic Muscle Stimulation Electronic muscle stimulation units, or eStim units, are a treatment method that are growing in popularity to combat muscle atrophy and to encourage muscle growth. If you are considering purchasing an eStim unit, then please take the time to ...
Views: 1280 - Holiday Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danielle VindezTaking a break from your fitness program until after the New Year will only leave you stressed, overweight and discouraged. The holiday season is emotional enough with out derailing your health consciousness. Here are six steps to help turn your healthy goals into accomplishments: 1. ...
Views: 1280(2 votes) - Craniosynostosis - Symptoms and Causes - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from HPC SurgeryCraniosynostosis is a birth defect and in this condition, the sutures on the head of the baby close earlier than normal. Normally, the sutures close when the child is two or three years of age. If the sutures close early, the shape of the baby’s head would be abnormal. The causes of ...
Views: 1279 - How To Secure A Weight Training Mentor - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Alison FadoulFor those of you who are new to the world of weight training, a mentor is a great way to learn the ropes! When I first began to get my feet wet, I was fortunate enough to be taken under the wing of a veteran gym goer who helped me make sense of it all. The gym in and of itself can be ...
Views: 1279 - Check Out The Amazing Reasons To Learn Kizomba - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2017 from Mauro IacovielloAre you hearing the term ‘Kizomba’ for the first time? Or you already got introduced to this spectacular Angolan dance form? In both the situations, you will love the experience. As a smart, suave yet sensuous dance style, Kizomba attracts numerous dance enthusiasts across the world! You can ...
Views: 1278 - MATERIAL OBESITY - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2015 from venkat caI am a victim of material obesity ,in 25 years he has gained 36kg and added a million to his wealth. Is obesity directly proportional to material wealth? "The richer we get, the wider is the waistline. Wider waistline was long considered as sign of great wealth." Before the industrial ...
Views: 1278 - Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Becky FoxHow many of you are not getting enough sleep? I would have to say a good majority, and I know because I’ve been there. With our never-ending to do list and commitments, it almost seems impossible to get to bed at a reasonable hour these days. We all know that sleep is important, but did you know ...
Views: 1277(2 votes) - Why Core Exercise - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from Jeffrey MimsI've come across many clients who don't seem to understand just how very vital core strength and flexibility are in virtually every athletic undertaking. Those that have been convinced of its importance rarely seem to fully grasp what I mean when I talk about core-focused workouts. If you're ...
Views: 1277 - Fit Golden Years: Top 5 Exercises for Seniors - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyThe golden years are the lovely times after retirement. All your bills are paid off and you no longer need to sit in early morning traffic to sit at desk from nine to five. These are the years when you get to enjoy your own schedule and life to its fullest. Don't look at the golden years and ...
Views: 1276 - The Reason Exercise Is Important For Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from LaMarion ZieglerAre you interested in losing weight? If you are, you may be in the process of developing a weight loss plan for yourself. For many individuals, a weight loss plan is a guide that they can follow and one that may help to give them motivation. If this is your first time developing a weight loss ...
Views: 1276 - Top Tips for Using Compact Portable Nebulizers at Home and Away - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2012 from Colin SuttonIt is a good idea to choose portable nebulizers if you need to take regular respiratory medication. This will ensure you can carry your nebulizer with you when you need to go out and about. The Philips Respironics Micro Elite Travel Nebulizer is a good mid-range option. • This small ...
Views: 1276 - Wanted: Health and Fitness, No More Articles - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2012 from James Pappoe Jr.Wanted: Health and Fitness, No More Articles Your family is every important, and so are each family member's health and fitness. That is probably why a lot of individuals are reading about family health and fitness whenever they have the chance; they read books, magazines, emails, newspapers, ...
Views: 1276(1 vote) - Women Strength Training Myths - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2009 from Joe KarszenWomen Strength Training Myths: Joe Karszen, B.S., M.S. In this article I will go over some of the myths that are circulating about women who strength train. Women who strength train will get that bulky muscular look. Not true. The major difference in a women’s body compared to a ...
Views: 1276(2 votes) - Your Butt Workout Should be “Well-Rounded” - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Wendie PettA firm, well-rounded booty is what most men and women aspire to achieve in their aesthetic goals. Let’s face it, a good pair of jeans looks best on someone that has a little “junk in the trunk.” And don’t think people aren’t looking because they are! In order to get jeans to look their best on ...
Views: 1276 - 9 Strategies for Combating Procrastination to Improve your Fitness and Look Great! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserIf I had a penny for every time I’ve heard someone say, “But I don’t have the time!” I’d be a multi-millionaire! There are a lot of strategies for getting things done, and tons of strategies to ‘just do it’ when it comes to your health and fitness, but the big issue is many people just don’t ‘do ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Best Exercises For Beginners To Do At Home - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Cathy scarlettGym anxiety is a real problem individual have to deal with; anxiety issues are especially prevalent for those who are just beginning their fitness journey. Luckily, there are a number of exercises that beginners can do from the luxury of their own home while they attempt to defeat their ...
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