Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Articles from Emile Jarreau | Selfgrowth.com
- Bodybuilding Tips for Overcoming the Plateau - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are interested in making continual progress in bodybuilding, the following bodybuilding tips will be worth the read. First, you must keep in mind that there is going to be a time where you aren’t getting the results you want, or even any results at all. There are reasons for this, and in ...
Views: 742 - 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: 3604 - But I Don’t Need a Personal Trainer! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Emile JarreauWho needs a stinking personal trainer? I can work out myself. I can go to the gym, lift the weights, and run on the treadmill, all by myself. Why in the HECK would I want to pay someone $50/hour or more to tell me what I already know? Not to mention the fact that they are always in your face, ...
Views: 839 - Choosing a Weight Lifting Program for Women - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Emile JarreauOne of the most effective activities for getting your body into shape and losing weight is something that many women are scared to try. Weightlifting can be a daunting activity for a beginner especially in a crowded gym environment. Seeing the scores of overly muscled men as they throw about ...
Views: 873 - Diet Myths to Avoid and Help You Lose 10 Pounds - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever been caught up in the hype of a new diet trend just to be sorely let down by empty promises? Most of us can unfortunately say yes. Many people get so excited about all the claims a new diet stands by that they whole heartedly trust that it will work for them without actually ...
Views: 568 - 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: 744 - 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: 701 - Fat Loss Secrets: Short Term Goals to Achieve Long Term Success - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Emile JarreauSome people who are looking to lose weight simply never achieve their goal but it's not due to their lack of motivation or even the amount of work they do, they simply get lost in the process. What I mean is, there are so many directions that a fat loss program can take it can be simply ...
Views: 797 - Fish Oil: A Sign of Hope For Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Emile JarreauThese days, fish oil is a sign of hope for cardiovascular disease sufferers. There is an unprecedented correlation between fish oil and cardiovascular disease. Unless you’ve already heard about it, you’re probably skeptical about the possibility of its benefits for cardiovascular disease, but ...
Views: 701 - Functional Strength Training: The Military Way to Strength and Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Emile JarreauHave you ever seen someone just after they got out of a military boot camp? I mean really SEEN them, as in a before and after comparison. The effects are stunning. A highly trained recent graduate of boot camp has a ripped, well defined, muscular and most of all VERY STRONG physique. It is easy ...
Views: 1943 - Getting Lean and Ripped by Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2009 from Emile JarreauEveryone looks to lose weight and get in better shape from time to time, but few have true long-term success with it. Most of us decided take the easy route and purchase one of the thousands of products we see on TV or in magazines or simply try one of the fad diets of the day. The problem is, ...
Views: 621 - 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: 1291 - 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: 886 - How Fish Oil Can Benefit Your Health - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you’ve heard about fish oil lately, you’ve probably wondered how it can benefit your health. It isn’t really self-explanatory; at least, not in the same way that “diet pills” or “anti-depressants” are. The sheer number of different ways fish oil can benefit your health is pretty staggering, ...
Views: 731 - How Fish Oil Can Benefit Your Health - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Emile JarreauFish oil is one of the most talked-about health revelations of the last several decades. If you haven’t heard about it, pay close attention––this article will explain why it is such a great help to so many people today. You’re about to find out how fish oil can benefit your health. Fish oil ...
Views: 599 - How Fish Oil Can Cure Inflammation - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from Emile JarreauAmong fish oil’s host of benefits, you might have heard it touted as anti-inflammatory; are you curious how fish oil can cure inflammation? Before you find out, you should brush up on your knowledge of inflammation. Basically, inflammation is the body’s natural response to perceived damage or ...
Views: 1051 - 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: 675 - 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: 913 - How to Build a Home Gym on the Cheap - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Emile JarreauGoing to the gym can be expensive. Some monthly gym memberships charge as much is $99 per month or more not including exorbitant setup fees of often hundreds of dollars. Even those much less expensive gyms that are in the $40 per month range can certainly add up over time especially if you ...
Views: 573 - How to Gain Muscle the RIGHT Way using Bodybuilding Principles - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2009 from Emile JarreauJust about every guy on the beach would love to walk down the boardwalk with bulging arms that filled up his sleeves and ripped thighs that made people get out of the way when they saw him coming. This can only be achieved through the principles of bodybuilding used to build a ripped and ...
Views: 639 - How to Lose 10 Pounds If You Are Over 40 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs you age, it may seem more difficult to lose weight as you approach 40. People must realize that losing weight works using the same mentality no matter what age you are. Even if you are approaching 40, the exercise and dietary routines are the same to effectively lose weight. There are many ...
Views: 792 - 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: 772 - 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: 1497 - 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: 776 - 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: 631 - Is Fish Oil Harmful To Our Health? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Emile JarreauMost people have already heard all the hype about how great fish oil is, but how many people have asked themselves: is fish oil harmful? It seems like a counterintuitive question to ask––after all, if these were bad for anybody, you would have heard about it by now… right? Well, although it ...
Views: 734 - Is Fish Oil Harmful? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Emile JarreauEveryone always talks about how great fish oil, but have you ever asked yourself: “Is fish oil harmful?” It wouldn’t be surprising if the possibility never crossed your mind, because no one really talks about any negative effects of it. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t the potential for ...
Views: 806 - 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: 635 - Key Features of Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Emile JarreauIf you are unsure of whether you or someone you know is suffering from an eating disorder, it would help for you to know the key features of eating disorders. The simple fact of the matter is, everybody is different and there is no blanket statement or recipe for an eating disorder. You could ...
Views: 922 - Learn to Recognize the Stages of Bulimia - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauEating disorders can be one of the most harmful and stressful things that a person ever deals with in their life. Millions of men and women from all over the world are affected by one eating disorder or another and because the stages of them can be so subtle, it is important to identify the ...
Views: 696 - Low Glycemic Index Foods - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe’ve all got certain guilty pleasures. Maybe yours are donuts, cookies, chocolate candy, chips, etc. What these all have in common is a high glycemic index. This means that they break down more quickly in your body, causing blood sugar levels to rise more quickly as well. In terms of your ...
Views: 717 - Pack on the Pounds with Protein - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Emile JarreauAs you probably have heard if you have done any amount of bodybuilding at all, it is extremely important for bodybuilders to consume adequate amounts of protein in their diets. Protein is not only helpful in that it is the building block for muscles but it also helps muscles recover and heal ...
Views: 563 - 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: 712 - 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: 933 - 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: 1255 - Signs of Eating Disorders a Parent Should Watch For - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2009 from Emile JarreauIt’s easy to shake your head and say: “That could never happen to my family or my kids!” You might be unwilling to accept it as a possibility because it would somehow prove that you were inadequate as a parent, or didn’t pay enough attention to your kids. It’s really easy to ignore warning signs ...
Views: 931 - 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: 656 - Surprising Facts On How Our Attitudes Might Trigger Eating Disorders - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Emile JarreauDid you know that more than 70 percent of young women are dissatisfied with their bodies and want to lose weight? There is almost nothing as strong as peer pressure to convince people to do things that are not good for them. When it comes to eating disorders, there are simply so many messages ...
Views: 573 - 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: 1050 - Tallying Your Glycemic Load - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere are a number of benefits that you can get by following the glycemic index, but it can be pretty confusing unless you are already familiar with how it works. In order to get the best results, you should integrate it into your diet. So, first of all, what is a glycemic index? All of the ...
Views: 744 - The Danger in Delayed Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Children - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Emile JarreauThere is a great danger in delayed diagnosis of eating disorders in children, primarily because people do not think of children as being old enough to have an eating disorder. A lot of the time, eating disorders occur in adolescents, because their hormones are turning on and they are having a ...
Views: 525 - 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: 693 - The Fat Loss Basics - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauWe are quickly becoming a world consumed with our weight. The fact is there are now HUNDREDS of millions of people who are OBESE causing multitudes of health problems that lead to negatives consequences for themselves and their family not to mention the strain it places on our healthcare system. ...
Views: 572 - The Glycemic Index Chart - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Emile JarreauThe glycemic index chart requires a little research before you can fully understand and benefit from it. Fortunately, once you understand the numbers, your life will change for the better. Even if it seems a little intimidating, it really is one of the most important concepts you can know when ...
Views: 806 - The Glycemic Index List - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Emile JarreauMost diabetics have probably heard of the glycemic index list, and even non-diabetics might have run across it before. The thing is, no matter your current health, you can improve it by incorporating the glycemic index list into your diet. Are you curious why? Read on. First, you need to ...
Views: 534 - The Healing Benefits of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Emile JarreauAre you aware of the many healing benefits of fish oil? There is compelling evidence to suggest that your cardiovascular system can greatly benefit from it, which in turn helps people who are suffering from, or have a high risk of, cardiovascular disease. While your lifestyle habits, diet, ...
Views: 899 - The Healing Benefits of Fish Oil In Our Body - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauDid you know that there are healing benefits of fish oil? Believe it or not, there are actually quite a few, and one of the main ones is helping with cardiovascular disease, as a treatment alternative. Cardiovascular disease is a prominent killer in the U.S., typically brought on by chronic ...
Views: 704 - The Health Benefits of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Emile JarreauWith the rising cost of healthcare these days, it’s hard to argue with anything that can provide you with better health in a pill that doesn’t come from a prescription drug company. People are rightly paranoid about the side effects of all these drugs, because so many of the drugs that seemed ...
Views: 500 - The History of Fish Oil - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Emile JarreauFish oil has recently become a popular supplement for people because it contains Omega-3 fatty acids. The history of fish oil can be traced as far back as the transition from single-celled organism to multi-cellular organisms. The hormones used to communicate between the cells in one of these ...
Views: 1028 - The History of Fish Oil- A breakthrough in Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Emile JarreauYou might think that fish oil is a recent revelation, and in a way, it is. The science behind why fish oil works has caught up with the effects, so now people are more familiar with why fish oil is so great and what it is actually doing in your body. But, believe it or not, it has been around as ...
Views: 881