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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Burn Fat With High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

What if I told you there is a way you can burn more calories and spend less time in the gym. You would think this is one of those infomercials right with some bull gadget or magic pill. Nope, I am talking about High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). With High Intensity Interval Training you can burn more fat while spending less time in the gym. I will explain how you can get the best results from this type of cardiovascular training.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Natural Alte atives For Migraine Headaches

If you are someone who suffers from or has suffered from migraine headaches, you know how painful and debilitating they can be. There are some natural remedies that may aid you and keep you away from having to take medications. First, we are all individuals so we can't all expect the same results. There might be a natural alte ative for migraine headaches that may work for one person and not for the other. This doesn't mean you should give up on natural alte atives to relieving your migraine headaches as their are several methods that just may be what you have searching for.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

How To Find Your Motivation To Lose Weight

Deciding to lose weight is usually a simple thing to do. Really committing to losing the weight is a bit harder. A single way to make your weight loss challenge easier is to discover your motivation to lose weight. Once you have your motivation to lose weight, the actual weight loss may be easier than you thought. Using Yourself As Motivation To Lose Weight

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Are Energy Drinks Healthy?

Over the last few years there has been a new marketing product that is appearing everywhere. I am talking about energy drinks and the amazing promises of super energy they are claiming. So just what are energy drinks and are they healthy? First, let's talk about the ingredients that most of these have in them. The majority of them are just carbonated water that is loaded with belly-fattening high fructose corn syrup, taurine, caffeine, and a few B-vitamins. The addition of the B vitamins is a great trick to have you believing that this product must be OK because it has vitamins in it.r

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Exercise Tips To Maximize Fat Burning

Exercise Tips To Maximize Fat Burning The exercise tips to maximize fat burning explained here is to kick start your fat burning furnance again. Whether you are stuck in a routine or just not being consistent, you can try these exercise tips to maximize fat burning. Exercise Tip #1: Build Lean Muscle and burn Fat

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

The Growing Problem of Obesity

There is a growing dilemma in this country and it needs to be stopped immediately. I am talking about obesity. Obesity in America is on the rise. It needs to be stopped and it needs to be stopped now. Obesity is growing to become the number one killer in this country. There are a number of reasons why obesity is happening. Whatever it may be let's take alook at some reasons this may be happenning and somethings we can fight obesity with. Sedentary Lifestyle

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Breaking The Exercise Plateau

If you have been working out for a long time there is good chance you have run into an exercise plateau at some time. If you stay doing the same workout routine, you will never get out of it. Getting past the exercise plateau can be done by changing your workout routine. In order to understand if you are in a exercise plateau let's take a look at the symptoms. In real life a plateau is a land mass that goes up to a certain elevation and then flattens out across the top without a peak. Don't let your workout routine reach an exercise plateau.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Exercise and Elbow Pain

Hello my friends! If you have been in a gym for some time the chances are really good you will run into somebody who is having some issues with their elbow or maybe you are having some yourself. First, I am not at all a doctor so I am not diagnosing you here. Consult your physician. What I will do is give you an example of what could be causing some discomfort.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Back Pain and Your Workouts

We all know the benefits from exercise. Unfortunately, there may be times that your workouts may be leading to back pain. If you find your workouts are leading to back pain, then you can try these tips.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Exercise Tips To Build Muscle

This time of year weight loss is the hot topic but what if you are one of the few that would like to gain muscle mass. I have put together five tips for helping you build muscle. If you cand follow these faithfully, you should be able gain muscle mass. Exercise Tip #1: Eat at least one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight each day

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Are you someone who just loves fatty foods? If so, then you may be setting yourself to be someone who just may be a candidate for some heart related problems. Studies have shown the relation of cholesterol and heart disease. Taking the necessary steps to avoid cholesterol and heart disease are necessary to avoid being another statistic.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Exercise and Cancer

The relationship between exercise and cancer is becoming clearer with each new study that is done. Research continues to show how exercise can play a vital role in cancer prevention and control and lead to the growing number of cancer survivors. I don't think you can meet a person today who hasn't themselves or know someone who has battled or is battling this disease. I myself have lost my mom to breast cancer and myr

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Five Secret Sugar Foods To Avoid

We all know that in order to succeed in the battle of weight loss we need to eat healthy and avoid unhealthy fats and sugars. Unfortunately you may not realize that some of the foods you eat are setting you back with high amounts of added sugars.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Tips To Battle Food Cravings

Have you ever noticed that when you are exhausted or down, you have a tendency of eating things you shouldn’t. Being tired or being down will cause you to have low blood sugar and/or low serotonin, and this signals the brain that it needs a pick-me-up. This signal will causes a sugar craving or carbohydrate craving. These cravings can cause you to eat the foods that you shouldn’t and sabotage your weight loss program. Here are some things we need to avoid to help battle these cravings. Sugar.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Weight Control in the Summer

Summer is a great time of year because there is so much more that can be done and enjoyed outdoors. Spending time with family and great friends are a part of life that should be enjoyed as much as possible. Unfortunately, all these good times may hurt your attempts at weight control.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Diet Myths To Avoid

In today's world it seems everyone is on some type of weight loss diet. Today I will discuss some diet myths that some may believe will help them but may actually be hurting their weight loss goals. Diet Myth 1: Certain Food Groups Should Be Eliminated Many fad diets emphasize the elimination of certain food groups or eating primarily only one or two food groups. Your body needs a balanced diet that supplies you with the diverse nutrients that will keep you healthy.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Do You Have Gym Etiquette? My Top Five Gym Pet Peeves

Do You Have Gym Etiquette? If you have been following my blog you know I have worked in the field of fitness for some time now. Well over the years I have seen many things that that just make you wonder what some people are thinking. It is about having gym etiquette and realizing that there are other people who are also working out in the gym where you are. Gym etiquette is when you obey the rules of a health club or gym and you present yourself in a respectful manner and are respectful to others and also of the equipment. Also, be aware of your surroundings and those around you.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Three Keys To Better Abs

Whether you are looking to get that six-pack, or just want to get rid of bodyfat around the midsection, there are three keys to getting abdominal development. Believe it or not, most lower back injuries occur due to weak abs. Strong abdominal development will help support your lower back and improve your posture. If you focus on these three areas you will see improved results over time. Proper Cardiovascular Work:

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Nutrition Labels: Don’t Be Fooled!

We all want to be healthier so we try to buy something that is healthy but sometimes we are being tricked into thinking something is better than it actually is. I hope this post will help you look for certain things on the label so you are not tricked again. When you buy a product is it just the calories you glance at? If that is true then let’s fix that now!

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By mike medeirosRecently published1 topic

Women And Weight Training

When I mention weight training to some women first I get a face and then I usually get a response like “I don’t want to get bulky”. I then try to explain to them all the benefits that weight training can give a woman but it isn’t until I mention that it can also help burn more fat that I really get their attention. Women need to incorporate weight training into their fitness routines in order to have the best body that they can possibly have. Many women are not aware of the many wonderful body altering and life changing effects weight training has.

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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