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- The Effects of Diet and Exercise on Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauImagine walking down the street and simply stepping off a curb and hearing an awful cracking sound and feeling pain shoot immediately from your ankle. This scenario can unfortunately be a common one for someone that suffers the later stages of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a degenerative ...
Views: 659 - The Effect of Diet and Exercise on Diabetes: A simple guide that could save your life - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauDiabetes, more specifically type II diabetes, is often referred to as a disease of obesity. People who are overweight are at a much greater risk of diabetes but the direct cause is not exactly clear. One theory proposes that when someone is obese, it causes stress in a series of cellular ...
Views: 673(1 vote) - Kill Obesity Before Obesity Kills You - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhile heart disease ranks as the number one cause of death for men and women, because it is linked to so many other causes of death, perhaps obesity should really claim that title. Whether it is heart disease, diabetes, smoking related deaths, or even cancer, obesity is at least a causal factor ...
Views: 2055(2 votes) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What is it and Does My Diet Affect It? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauMany Americans are affected by a condition known as irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition that lists a variety of symptoms among its diagnosis which include unsettled stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. Doctors will usually run a battery of tests to help determine if IBS ...
Views: 599 - How Diet and Fat Loss Can Reduce Your Chances of Having a Stroke - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you have ever had someone in your family who suffered a stroke, then you know just how debilitating they can be. Our own beloved “eternal teenager” Dick Clark was stricken at the age of 75 and now the poor man’s speech is all by unintelligible. Strokes are horribly damaging and can render a ...
Views: 894(2 votes) - How Diet and Exercise Affects My Cholesterol Level - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauCholesterol. We hear a lot about it, most of it simply “you have to lower your cholesterol levels or you will get heart disease” but there is a bit more to this substance that needs to be learned in order to truly understand what it does, why we need it, and why we DON’T need too much of ...
Views: 810(2 votes) - Fighting the Silent Killer - Heart Disease - with Exercise and Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere used to be a time when things like heart disease and high cholesterol were reserved for older folks. In fact, people in their 30’s and 40’s didn’t even give these subjects a second thought. That time is no more. Nowadays, the numbers of individuals who are overweight have high blood ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - Exercise and Diet: The Keys to Lowering Your Risk of Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, so we know that with increased exercise and fat loss comes a much healthier lifestyle and a potentially lower risk of such health ailments such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes, but did you know that exercise may also help to fight off cancer? In addition, we have all ...
Views: 853(1 vote) - Coronary Heart Disease: Reduce Your Risk in Just 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, here is a quick quiz: Which phrase is scarier to you... Great White Shark or Coronary Heart Disease? If you are like most people, hearing the words Great White Shark brings to mind an image of a terrifying man eating monster that could swallow you whole, while hearing the words Coronary ...
Views: 705(1 vote) - 3 Ways You Can Decrease Your Risk of Hypertension Right Now - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauHypertension, in case you haven’t heard, is another way of saying high blood pressure. It can lead to all sorts of ailments, most notable fatal heart attacks. One of the scariest things about this malady is that we often have little or no symptoms at so the only time that some folks find out ...
Views: 748(1 vote) - How to build a tight set of gluteal muscles with kettlebells with 3 Simple Movements - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauOk, in case you didn’t get it the first time, gluteal muscles are your BUNS. Who doesn’t want a tight set of buns when you are showing off at the beach? Well, if you don’t have a tight set, chances are, you won’t be showing off anyways. Heck, a whole industry was built around the concept of buns ...
Views: 905(1 vote) - Are Your Workouts Boring you to Death? Pick up a Kettlebell and Have Some Fun while Getting Fit! - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauI don’t care what anyone says, working out can be downright boring. We all want to stay in shape, but if we get stuck in the same old rut, boredom can set in and cause our workouts to become less productive and in some cases, lead us to take longer and longer breaks between workouts. I have to ...
Views: 633 - Do you want a unique fat burning whole body workout in 30 minutes or less? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt seems pretty trite to say that we all want to get ripped and lean but do so in the shortest amount of time, but it is a trite saying that I hear over and over again. Everyone will ALWAYS be looking for shortcuts to weight loss and physical fitness. The problem is, many people look to pills ...
Views: 722 - The Myth Surrounding Diet Soda - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Emile Jarreau"It's diet soda so it has to be good for you right?" Wrong. To the surprise of many Americans, many of the diet sodas being touted as a healthy alternative to the more popular and unhealthy, high-fructose sodas such as Pepsi and Coca-Cola are in fact just as harmful to your body and your ...
Views: 1679 - Sip On This: The Truth Behind Artificial Sweeteners - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauSugars are considered to be one of your body's worst enemies, so why then are even so-called healthy alternatives such as artificial sweeteners finding their way onto the bad list as well? The following is an in-depth look at artificial sweeteners and the overall affect they have on your ...
Views: 620 - What Are the Best Starchy Carbs for The GI Fat Loss Diet? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs individuals, energy is crucial in our daily activities and their sources are very important. For many people, just about any sort of food will do. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see a lot of people eating junk foods at some point in time. However, for someone who wants to live well and ...
Views: 610 - What are the Best Recipes using the GI index? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe GI, fully pronounced as the glycemic index, is a popular term and has been defined as “a measure of the impact of food on an individual’s blood sugar”. Thus, foods that are low in glycemic index will surely reduce the amount of calories acquired and the amount of body fat gained. The recent ...
Views: 537 - What are the Best Weight Loss foods for a low GI reading? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauEating foods that have a low glycemic index is not only better for your health, but it can be pretty tasty too. For those uninitiated, the glycemic index is a chart the rates foods based on how much they affect your blood glucose level after consuming them. Those with a high GI number have a ...
Views: 554 - Is Fruit a Great Fat Loss Tool in a GI diet? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauLosing weight can be one hectic task. No wonder many aspiring to lose weight and reduce their blood sugar have refused to go on a steady diet, pill or exercise routine. It’s not as if these will never work, they do. The unfortunate thing is many people do not find out what works for them before ...
Views: 606 - How the Ultra Lean Achieve the Lowest Body Fat with the GI Index - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAre you one of those who have tried any and every weight loss supplement and pill without any results? Have you been on several diets such as Atkins and South beach without any results? Have you been told time and again that you may never be able to lose weight and keep it off? Have you even ...
Views: 643 - How You Can Avoid the Prying Eyes of the “Gym Fly’s.” A Women’s Guide to Enjoying Time at the Gym. - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe have all seen them. I call them Gym fly’s. The guys that hang around the gym and do more talking than working out. They have the latest workout clothes, and are sipping on their carbohydrate and protein loaded fitness drink while they work their jaws. They LOOK the part, but in reality, they ...
Views: 1457 - Variety is the Spice of Life… Pull-Up Variations and Grip Styles - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou might be dedicated to good health by working out, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to the same old exercises over and over again. Why not try to do some interesting variations on a mainstay of the super-fit, the pull-up? You might as well, right? Before we go into the types of ...
Views: 1965 - Bodyweight Training vs. Joining a Gym - Which Should You Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauFor millions of people all over the world, the decision to get in shape means one thing: Joining a gym. Your local gym or workout facility will have all the equipment you will ever need as well as a staff of fitness experts who can help you reach your goals. For all the good results you can ...
Views: 3554 - The Top 3 Reasons Why We Procrastinate - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Emile JarreauI was going to write an article today on procrastination, but I think I will go ahead and wait until tomorrow. I will probably have more ideas then anyways. Come to think of it, I have to make something for dinner later, so there is no way I could write it today anyways. Also, my hand kinda ...
Views: 676 - Should We Strive for Perfection, or Just Be Happy with What We’ve Got? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe have all heard the adage before, “Practice Makes Perfect.” Imagine, practicing something until you are actually perfect…without flaw in every way…supreme…is this possible? In a word, no. This ideology, if taken to heart, can lead one to a life of constant stress and undue worry and a complete ...
Views: 977(1 vote) - See Your Goals Before You Reach Them - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere is no question that goal setting is an incredibly important step when it comes to actually achieving the goals you set for yourself in life. You may know what you want in your mind, but by actually writing down specific goals on paper or on your computer, you help to make these goals even ...
Views: 1204 - Stress Management Tips - by Submitted on May 30, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe all get stressed. We have situations in life to deal with everyday that can put us in stressful situations from our jobs, our families, and even just driving in our cards. Stressful situations are all around us and it is how we deal with them that ultimately determines how they will affect ...
Views: 674(1 vote) - How to Beat Depression and Come Out a Winner Every Time! - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Emile JarreauFirst of all, I want to start by saying that depression can be an incredibly serious illness. Nothing listed in this article is to take the place of the advice or medications as prescribed by a qualified physician. What we will attempt to do in this article is simply provide some things you can ...
Views: 881 - 5 Tips to Increase Focus and Concentration to Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauNo matter what it is that you were trying to achieve in life, you must always possess two things in order to be successful… focus and concentration. Many of us have the best of intentions when starting a new project or endeavor but find ourselves distracted by the many things we have to deal ...
Views: 1832(1 vote) - Using the Exercise Wheel for Incredible Abdominal Results - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauAnytime a piece of exercise equipment has a nickname that includes the word DEATH, you know two things: One, it hurts, and two, it works. There is no question that the exercise wheel fits into both categories. The exercise wheel is a small, harmless looking wheel with a handle attached to ...
Views: 2574(1 vote) - The Secret to a Ripped and Super Strong Core: Stabilization - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhat if you could get your abs in incredible shape and strengthen your core to the max, without ever doing ONE exercise? Believe it or not, you can. First of all, unless you are brand new to the exercise WORLD, you probably know one simple fact of life about your midsection. Working out your ...
Views: 771 - Hanging Leg Raises: A Superior Core Workout and More! - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhen you are ready to start training, one of the best things you can do for your body is make sure to include compound movements. Compound movements, which will hit a variety of muscle groups at the same time, allow you to work out much more efficiently. By working several muscle groups at one ...
Views: 1261 - Twisting Crunches for Incredible Core Results - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauSporting a set of ripped abs is just about everyone’s goal. Millions of dollars are spent by companies advertising products that promise this specific result. Having strong abdominal muscles goes beyond just aesthetics though as your core is involved in just about every movement of your body and ...
Views: 813 - How Cables Can Work Your Core - by Submitted on May 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhen most people grab one of the cables machines in the gym they do so to hit their arms or chest muscles. The fact is cable exercises for your core can also provide some of the greatest exercise benefits of all. One fantastic advantage with cables is because cables don't have a singular plane ...
Views: 849 - Resistance Bands: A Serious But Simple Core Workout - by Submitted on May 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauMany of you have seen resistance bands, and I am sure some of the most hardcore of you out there have laughed at them. How can a band or little tubes that stretches do anything for ME? Well, if this has been your attitude, it is time to lose it. Resistance bands, or exercise tubes as they are ...
Views: 904 - Exercise Balls: Core Workouts to the Max! - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauI remember the first time I saw a demonstration utilizing the physio ball for rehab. The movements seemed elementary, until I got my dumb ass on the ball. Initially it felt obviously different, but the balance issue can be learned quickly. If you’re new to one of these little marvels, a few ...
Views: 665 - Pilates for Core Strength - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauUntil the mid 90’s the core conditioning routine that I had consisted of the typical sit up benches and military training I previously did. In an effort to expand my “toolbox” of knowledge, a Master trainer had a class certification available that included Mat, Chairs and Barrels, Reformer and ...
Views: 670 - Swing Kettlebells for Core Strength - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Emile JarreauKettlebells are one of the greatest, if not THE greatest tools for developing core and overall body strength. If you heard the word kettlebell and said “what is a kettlebell?” Then listen up: Kettlebells look like bowling balls with handles coming out of the top. They originated in Russia ...
Views: 999 - Body Weight Exercises for Core Development - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauDeveloping a strong functional core should be the goal of any serious athlete. Oftentimes people just want a ripped midsection simply for the aesthetic aspect of it but because just about every movement we make requires the muscles of the core some degree, focusing on this area of the body is ...
Views: 975 - How to Prevent Back Pain with Traditional Athletic Abdominal Conditioning - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Emile JarreauWatching infomercials about the new, hot abdominal device or the cute little videos with the guys and girls that model an already lean and impressive set of rippling core muscles in a commercial workout that promises you an amazing set of abs with 5 minutes of work a couple of times a ...
Views: 739 - Incinerate Your Body Fat Fast with Lethal Fat Loss Secrets - by Submitted on May 05, 2009 from Emile JarreauObesity is a big issue with most westerners and everybody who is obese or overweight is trying real hard to drop those extra pounds and trim their bulging belly in order to gain a slimmer and trimmer body that looks attractive and glamorous. And then there are people, especially women, who, ...
Views: 748 - What Are the 5 Things that You Must Know about Effective Fat Loss? - by Submitted on May 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauIn this article we’ll cover the 5 things that you must know about effective fat loss and women will especially benefit from these tips and secrets. So let me begin and please follow me for enriching your knowledge base. How to burn fat by lifting weights? When you lift weights, it gives a ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - 4 Things that You Need to Consider While Selecting a Suitable Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe all know that obesity is a big issue currently in America and in most other developed nations and as a result the market has become flooded with countless weight loss programs of various types. Choosing a particular weight loss program that will be ideal for you from among such a huge variety ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Stairway to heaven-Losing Fat Using the Stairs - by Submitted on May 01, 2009 from Emile JarreauGETTING STRONG NOW! You remember it…the theme song from the hit movie ROCKY. We all remember Rocky as he was running up those stairs in Philly and the way we felt when he got to the top as he jumped up and down, raising his hands above his head. Yep, Rocky was pretty proud, and if you have ever ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Jump Ropes Aren't Just for Boxers- Jumping Rope for Fat Loss - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhat do you picture in your mind when you hear the words JUMP ROPE? Maybe it is a group of girls hitting a beat while playing double Dutch (very advanced jump rope) on the playground, or maybe you see a well chiseled boxer covered with sweat from head to toe as he completes a grueling jump rope ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - H.I.I.T for Fat loss: Half the Time, Twice the Results - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are ready to burn fat and get in incredibly ripped shape, you have to HIIT it. No, that wasn’t a misspelling; I said HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training. HIIT training can get you in fantastic shape in less time than just about any other type of workout you can do. First of all, ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Are You an Alpha Type Workout Fanatic? Try This Routine on for Size - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauEvery athlete that has ever looked in the mirror and flexed their bicep can identify with the alpha type personality that lives within each of us. We want to be better, stronger, and faster than anyone else. For those that look at working out not just as a hobby but more as a way of life then ...
Views: 995 - Walk, Jog, Then RUN off Your Fat! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe secret to fat loss is one that people have been searching for as long as, well, people have been fat. The exercise equipment and fat loss product industries make billions of dollars each and every year from individuals who are looking for a quick fix to super fat loss results. The fact is ...
Views: 3307(1 vote) - Do You Have No Time or Patience? Fast Fat Loss with HIIT. - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWhat if I told you there was a workout that you could do that would allow you to burn fat more quickly than just about any other exercise in existence, requires no special equipment at all, and it is extremely easy to do? Well, scratch the easy part, but I can help you with the other two. The ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Like Running Hills on Your Treadmill? Try a Real Hill for Your Next Workout - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt doesn't take much to convince somebody of the exercise benefits of running. Anyone who has spent any time at all running knows just how taxing it can be on the body and how quickly it can get your cardiovascular system into shape. The fat burning effects of running are well-known as well; ...
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