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- Eating Healthy While At College - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Michelle KuhlNow that you're back to school, your eating patterns are probably going to change and probably not for the best either. In fact one of the most difficult times a person has in maintaining healthy eating habits is during school. This is the place where amounts of stress and pressure put on a ...
Views: 565 - Balancing Wellness: The Six Dimensions of Strength - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Bethany LearnWeightlifters and bodybuilders spend a lot of time pumping iron, but physical fitness is just one of six dominoes when it come to balancing wellness. A fitness buff looks odd if her biceps and triceps are out of balance, but many weightlifters fail to keep their bodies, hearts and souls in ...
Views: 2396(1 vote) - Top Five Fitness Gifts for Kids! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Bethany LearnChristmas and all the other holidays that are part of Winter's festive season often obligate gift giving, but why buy toys that will quickly break, go unused, or - worse - contribute the increasing epidemic of childhood obesity. Consider these five recommendations from a fitness expert and ...
Views: 2811(2 votes) - The Revelation: How To Decrease Weight With Lose Weight Fast Diet - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from James GivensLosing weight and achieving the right and ideal body weight is not an easy task to do and accomplish. You need to follow the right diet, have ample exercise and determination for you to be successful in the long run. Remember that not all diets available in the market today can achieve a faster ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Get Info to Leap Higher in Several Sports - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Mauricio FlinspachFinding out how to leap high is not an effortless activity. You would possibly think that NBA basketball athletes can all dunk. Well, that is certainly not fully true. They have to try hard at leaping greater too. When you wish to improve your vertical leap, you may comply with some ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Know When to Stretch - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from sarah labdarStretching is probably one of the most important activities that should be done throughout the day, however most people don’t do it for whatever reason. The importance of stretching is lost on these people, which can lead to unfavorable body mechanics and injuries down the road. With so many ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - The Best Lower Body Exercises - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarLower body exercise is necessary to balance and stabilize the body. Our legs and the muscles of the lower body support the upper body and initiate body movement. Without proper strength in the lower body, the body would be immobile, unable to support the rest of itself. Therefore it is essential ...
Views: 1438(1 vote) - The Importance of Lower Body Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarAre you looking to tone your legs? Does your lower body pail in comparison to your upper body? Are you off balanced due to an unstable lower body? Then it’s time that you start a lower body workout routine. Toning the lower body is vital to supporting the rest of your torso, upper body and head. ...
Views: 1770(1 vote) - 6 Core Exercises to Improve Stability & Balance - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarHere a 6 key core exercises to reduce that flab and tone the stomach, back and pelvis. You should see in improvement in strength, balance, and stability after just one week of core strength training. Most exercises should be held for 15-30 seconds and repeated 5-10 times. Start at the lower ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Breast Cancer Survivors Cope Better When They Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2010 from Mary HolihanBreast cancer survivors benefit in many ways from exercise, the most important being life extension, according to a respected study of breast cancer called the Nurses' Health Study. This is the first study to show that being physically active actually increases the odds that breast cancer ...
Views: 738(1 vote) - Solutions to Many Sleep Apnea Problems - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Justin GrossSleep apnea is much more common than many people think. It occurs during regular sleep times so it is very hard to detect. Sleep apnea is a period of anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes when a sleeping person’s airway collapses, and they stop breathing. It can happen once, twice or ...
Views: 752 - The Truth about Abdominal Fat - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Kenneth FordDid you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly,it is covering up their abs decreasing visibility, and makes them self conscious about showing off their ...
Views: 1161(3 votes) - Motivation To Move - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2011 from Brent P CullenOne of the hardest things about exercising is trying to find the motivation to get started and trying to stay on track with your exercise program. You are the only one who can find this motivation and you have to make up your mind that you are going to do this and put aside all of the stumbling ...
Views: 820(2 votes) - Is This the Greatest Athletic Feat Ever? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Ed MayhewWhen the question of what's the greatest athletic feat of all time arises, there are many candidates. There is Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point basketball game; baseball's Cal Ripken's 2,632-consecutive-game streak; and swimmer Michael Phelp's record eight Gold Medals at a single Olympics, to name ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - About Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Paul RodgersAny time you are talking about fibromyalgia syndrome, it’s impossible to get through the topic not having chronic fatigue coming up. The sensation of being continuously worn-out is very likely to be one of the initial symptoms a new sufferer will recognize, along with inexplicable pain. Due ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Muscle Soreness - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Larry HenleyMuscle soreness, stiffness or pain, which is felt 12-48 hours after physical activity is known as delayed onset muscle soreness and is a fairly normal response and is part of an adaptation process. It’s caused by microscopic tearing of the muscle tissue and the amount of tearing and resulting ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Depression Cure - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Larry HenleyApproximately 10% of the US population suffers from some form of depressive disorder. Depression can be a debilitating and frustrating disorder, it can make you feel so tired you can’t get out of bed, or so angry you can’t socialize, or distracted and unable to focus on any task for any period ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - 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: 1367(1 vote) - Fitness Goal Setting the SMART Way - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2010 from Angel LorenteWhen starting a fitness program, it's important to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Fitness goal setting should be one of the first things you do. You may want to improve your health, lose weight, build endurance or learn a new skill. No matter what your motivation, setting ...
Views: 865(1 vote) - How to Live a Long Healthy Life - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Susan LiddyWant to know a surefire way to increase your chances of living a long and healthy life? Exercise! Making excuses and procrastinating won’t prolong your life or get you off the hook from taking good care of yourself. Here is an empowering motto: Do TODAY what you can do tomorrow. Here are 7 ...
Views: 1268(4 votes) - Improve Your Cardio in Less Time and Burn Fat More Efficiently - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampHow would you like to be more efficient with your cardio exercise while exercising for shorter time and burning more calories? You may not need to exercise as long as you think! A while back I came across the work of Dr. Al Sears who has been in the field of exercise for over 25 years. His PACE™ ...
Views: 2647(2 votes) - Confessions of a Bulimic - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jason TivisBulimia Nervosa, also known as bulimia, is a psychological eating disorder where the main characteristics are binge eating and inappropriate behaviors in order to prevent weight gain (purging). Bulimics are caught in the devastating and addictive binge-purge cycle. Bulimia can be known as a ...
Views: 4098(1 vote) - 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: 1378(1 vote) - How to practice the *Stress Release Exercise* - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from BeiYin *The People Whisperer*The serious aspect of a stress condition is, that a person who has stress, mostly is not aware of it, being so much used to it. Often trying to compensate tension with smoking, drinking, excessive eating, biting nails or many other ways. The exercise offered here releases stress, so that one ...
Views: 2050(2 votes) - Recovering from a workout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Larry HenleyWhat you do after your workout can be just as important as what you do during your workout in terms of the speed of your recovery and your fitness gains. Ensuring your body recovers between workouts will let you stick to your routine as well as to train harder the next time. Muscles need ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - How to Make Time to Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from sarah labdarThe most popular excuse for people to not start exercising is “I don’t have time”, or “ I don’t know how I’m going to fit it into my schedule!” However, the people who are the most motivated to lose weight are the people who find time, or make time to exercise. Those people who can’t find time ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - 3 Key Elements to Enjoy Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from sarah labdarThere are three key elements to any exercise program that should be considered before starting your physical fitness. These elements are safety, effectiveness, and enjoyment. Nine times out of ten people will quit an exercise routine because they do not enjoy what they are doing. Although ...
Views: 1167(2 votes) - Yoga an Alternative Exercise - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from sarah labdarYoga was first experimented with in the US in the 1960’s and has steadily grown in popularity since. Approximately 30 million Americans practice Hatha yoga. Like many of the other alternative medicines, yoga promotes a whole-body approach to health and exercise. Unlike traditional medical ...
Views: 1166(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Motivate Workouts as a Teenager - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Aaron NechYou're running, and you know you're going to look great; however, there seems to be a problem, you're friends are hanging out at the movies in 20 minutes, you have a side ache, and you feel like your wasting your valuable time. Where did that motivation go? The fact is many people, including ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Managing Your Calories and Health Takes Strong Leadership - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredEighty percent of American executives feel that corporate America has a responsibility to promote wellness, according to a study by the American Management Association. On the other hand, less than twenty percent of U.S. employers offer lifestyle modification services, this according to the ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - 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: 1382(1 vote) - What Triggers Your Asthma? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAsthma is an incurable inflammatory disease that affects the airways in the body. When an asthma attack is triggered the airways constrict, become inflamed which causes narrowing and mucus fills the airways. The symptoms are noticed immediately such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest ...
Views: 883(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: 1360(1 vote) - "Are You Still Training the Old Fashioned Way?" - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from david krainiakToday I want to explain to you a concept that will save you time and deliver very quick results. This concept Im talking about is know as Burst Training. I have been training my clients and campers like this for years and previously nicknamed this "Rapid Fire Interval Training" however in the ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Start LOVING Fitness - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Christine Jefferson1. Sign up and Run on. There are countless local walks, runs, marathons, etc. that benefit a charitable cause and give you a reason to train. With that specific date in mind, you have something specific to work towards, which will motivate you to get to the gym or jog outside. 2. Drag a ...
Views: 1943(2 votes) - How to do exercise is better - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Wallace KeynesIn theory, the concentration of oxygen is the highest in dusk among the whole day. But it is not matter when should do exercise. It should be according to your own condition. Theoretically, when dusk, atmospheric oxygen concentration is the highest, People feel most sensitive, coordination ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - The Truth about Abdominal Fat - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Kenneth FordDid you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly,it is covering up their abs decreasing visibility, and makes them self conscious about showing off their ...
Views: 1053(2 votes) - The Role of Stem Cells in Exercise and Rcovery - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Nelson HenriquezThe Role of Stem Cells in Exercise and Recovery Ask any physician and they will tell you that exercise is essential to optimal health. What many physicians won’t mention though - especially to non-athletes - is that the key to sustaining optimal health is to balance the breakdown of the body ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Avoid the Risk of Injury - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarExercise is essential for proper body weight, muscle tonicity and body functioning. Although when we exercise we are putting stress on the body, to build muscle, burn calories, and burn fat. Unlike mental stress, physical stress is good to keep the body maintaining proper function. However, ...
Views: 972(1 vote) - Creating a Fitness Goal – How to plan and create your Fitness Goal - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Matt MRight, so you want to know how you can lose weight and get a more toned body without having to splash out on a monthly gym membership or personal trainer? How to maximise your fitness/workout plan to reach your goals on time? Well, here are some vital points that can be utilised to produce an ...
Views: 705 - Good Night Sleep Techniques: If You Are Counting Sheep All Night - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Marc MacDonaldNo matter how successful you are in the material world or how beautiful you look, all your life’s achievements can fall flat if you cannot sleep well at night. Everyone deserves to sleep well, but unfortunately, vast majorities amongst us have insurmountable trouble falling asleep, no matter how ...
Views: 1190 - Why weight loss programs are essential? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2010 from Jemmy CarrolWhy weight loss programs are essential? Can anyone say why it is essential? Why is it not possible to reduce the weight without weight loss programs? If you are quite intelligent, you get the answer as soon as you read this sentence. Is it possible to live without food and water? Is it ...
Views: 1150 - Are You Strong Enough? 4 Core Strength Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampStretching can be overrated! Now don’t get me wrong, it is essential, but even if you are flexible enough to touch your toes, without the core strength to support your spine, you may be risking injury. My point is simply this; without core strength training, you are missing a significant ...
Views: 2722(1 vote) - 9 Steps to Eating on Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Dr. David JerniganHow many times do you just wolf-down your meal in a mad rush to finish before getting back to work? How many times are you eating out of obligation to just eat? How many times do you see undigested food in your stool? Gross, I know! Do you have food allergies? If you answered “Yes” to any of ...
Views: 2047(8 votes) - Understanding Allergy Induced Asthma - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Jesse MoorelandAsthma is a condition of the respiratory system whereby the airways become swollen and narrow. This makes it hard for asthma sufferers to breathe, and can even become life threatening if proper treatment methods aren’t determined rapidly. The most common type of respiratory condition is allergy ...
Views: 918 - The Skinny Guy's Way to Build Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Cory CookIf you are on the skinny side, I know you have heard from everyone around you how lucky you are that your metabolism is so fast and that you can eat anything you want. Now although it is cool not to have to worry so much about putting on fat, it is not as cool not being able to put on muscle ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - How to get a six pack without equipment - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Menelaos ChristophiOne of the main reasons why a person decides to get a six pack is to look physically better. A six pack abs represents how lean, fit, and healthy a person is. It also shows that a person works hard to lose weight and achieve such physique. Indeed, getting a six pack is an accomplishment. ...
Views: 1510(3 votes) - Amass Muscle Implementing 3 Unknown and High Powered Exercise Movements - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Stephen WaldoImagine I told you that I knew something that you did not? Imagine if I told you that I knew of 3 exercises that you most likely haven't tried. Once you start including these exercises as part of your exercise you're sure to get some really great results. Nothing shocks your body to new ...
Views: 817 - Fitness Equipment: Sweat It Out, Stay Healthy! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from John MenonCreate a fitness regime and get the right fitness equipment to ensure you stick to your exercise and fitness plan. Fitness equipment and gym machines are among the best investments that you can make for yourself. These exercise machines and bikes once bought can be used for decades, ensuring ...
Views: 689 - Go the Organic Way and Stay Healthy - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from John MenonEating organic food is a great way to maintain life-long good health. Organic food is food that has been grown and developed naturally. For example, crops free from pesticide, poultry free from antibiotics or growth hormones, food stuffs free from artificial preservatives etc. Organic products ...
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