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- The Importance of Cross Training - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAssorted activity; having a mix of movement in your menu of exercise creates an environment that is conducive to the body being kept on it’s toes and therefore being given the opportunity to produce the results that you are searching for. When combining and merging various modes of keep fit ...
Views: 986 - Gym Etiquette or "Correct Form" - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane CraigTen Tips From a Professional Trainer Some friends and colleagues, notably women, have left the locker room behind for yoga and Pilates studios, but I‘m sticking and staying with my regular workout at the gym. Not every day, but three times a week – early morning, at lunch, or in a pinch ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - Exercises to Fit Your Profession - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone - since one of the most commonly used excuses for not exercises is their too busy, I wanted to blog about simple, basic tips you can do without taking too much time. In addition, since it's Fashion Week in NYC, I wanted to tie in entertainment professions by recommending some tips to ...
Views: 512(2 votes) - How to Flatten Your Stomach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Enrico MedinaYou must understand that there is no exercise in the world that will actually flatten your stomach outright. Even if you get to develop your stomach muscles, if you don’t get rid of the fat surrounding them, you will still look flabby. People have to know this and understand that in order to ...
Views: 880(1 vote) - Stomach Toning Tips for Beginners - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Enrico MedinaPeople are too often obsessed with having that flat, toned stomach. It’s probably the best part of your body to show off and most people will really appreciate what you have. However, with the abundance of tips and workouts out there, in sometimes confuses the normal person. Most of these are ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - Practical Exercises to Increase Height - Growing Up as a Grownup - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from mary shellmanExercise may be a part of your everyday life. Even during these hectic times in which we live, the importance of exercising remains great. When we think about exercises, we typically focus on burning fat, losing weight, building muscle, etc. A type of exercises you may have not considered, are ...
Views: 997(1 vote) - 4 Stomach Toning Exercises - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Enrico MedinaStomach Crunches are the most common type of stomach toning exercise. To do, lie on your back with your feet as close as possible to your bum. Place both your hands or your chest and slowly lift your shoulders off the floor. In doing so, keep your lower back on the floor and the neck still to ...
Views: 1049 - 5 Tips on How To Tone Your Stomach - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Enrico MedinaSummer is enjoyed by everyone. This is the time of year where people go to beaches and enjoy the sun wearing their swimsuits. It is also the perfect time to show off your body if you have the body that is. And probably the most attractive to look at are those tight stomach muscles everyone’s ...
Views: 910 - Bad Muscle Building Habits To Be Avoided - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tim RyanDeveloping good habits is crucial to build muscle up on a long term basis. It is highly important to be consistently doing the right things if you want to keep building muscle. Unfortunately often people get into bad habits without thinking about the danger they are risking or about how much ...
Views: 10213(1 vote) - Fiscally Friendly Fitness - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing has become abundantly clear to all of us of late: Our country is in the midst of a devastating recession. Psychologically speaking, this news effects people in many different ways. Some become anxious, others opportunistic, and, still, others resigned. Yet, despite the variances in our ...
Views: 1138 - How to Pump Up Your Muscles and Flatten Your Abs with a Fitness E-book - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Barbara TaylorWhen you're thinking about the ways to get fit and fabulous for summer, what's the first thing that comes to mind? The gym? The pool? Those $29.99 workout videos that every celebrity from the east coast to the west seems to have on the market right now? Whatever it happens to be, chances are ...
Views: 1215 - Beginning an Exercise Routine with Diabetes - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Megan WinegarDiabetes management has a lot of layers, and it can be overwhelming. Exercising with diabetes may be one of the hardest things to start, because your diabetes can actually get in the way of some of your exercise. However, it's also one of the most important things for you to do to stay healthy. ...
Views: 1331 - Build Muscle Up Fast Using Supersets - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Tim RyanExactly what is a Superset? A superset is a combination of two or more weight training exercises done consecutively after one another with no break between them. The exercises should be training opposing muscle groups. For example a set of squats immediately followed by hamstring curlstricep ...
Views: 1519 - We all have Two Minutes a Day to.... - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsHi Everybody, Today is Hump Day...interesting! Growing up I really never understood why I heard adults always saying this on Wednesday, but now I do. I catch myself saying it to my kids. I guess Wednesday for most is finally the day where you are back in the swing of the week. You have ...
Views: 563 - Exercise Happiness and Longevity - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSensible movement; as every Lovely Lady strives for balance and movement in her life, it is imperative that we discuss the sense of reason and levelheadedness when it comes to addressing the topic of exercise, the idea of equilibrium and the notion of approaching the topic of physical activity ...
Views: 812 - Costly Muscle Building Mistakes To Avoid - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Tim RyanWe hear loads of advice and guidance on what to do to build up muscle but much of it is conflicting. For that very reason we are going to set the record straight on a numberof different issues right here and now. Here we go, 7 things not to do when trying to build muscle up: 1) Train for more ...
Views: 1300 - 3 Novice Muscle Building Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Dingane .While some guys are born with a naturally muscular body, the majority of us have to work very hard for it. One of the greatest challenges in building muscle is learning the right techniques and strategies to maximize your muscle growth. For most beginners the bad habits they learn without proper ...
Views: 921 - Time to Rejuvenate - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Cathy BarberSummer is the perfect time for rejuvenation. It’s a great time to refuel with great food and quality time off. Think of yourself and the life you lead like a muscle. Whenever you build a muscle up by using and exercising it, it needs time to recover. Otherwise, the muscle can easily tear and get ...
Views: 767 - How To Flatten Your Stomach - Simple Tips That Work - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Glenn PrescotAs you might have discovered already, crunches are not enough to create a flat stomach. You will need to work out your abdominal muscles of course, but if there is fat deposition in this region you will never see the results you want with just abs exercises. Probably you have heard that spot ...
Views: 1012 - Getting In Shape Over 50: Retired Fitness Leads to Retired Health! - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from John Paul CatanzaroOver the past few years, research has shown that endurance is not as important as strength to improve functional capacity in aging adults. One problem that plagues many elders (particularly females) is osteoporosis. You hear of many seniors falling and breaking bones - they can't even get up to ...
Views: 2027 - 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: 1317 - How To Get A Six Pack Watching TV - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanFinally there is a way to achieve fat loss without missing your favourite television show. I'm going to show you a way to exercise without leaving the house. No more excuses, this is the ultimate exercise plan for the couch potato. You have always wanted a six-pack but there is just one ...
Views: 1961(2 votes) - How to Create Your Best Ever Home Workout - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhether it is a newborn baby or a 24/7-hour work day/work week schedule, sometimes making it to the gym is out of the question. The idea of working out in your living room sounds ideal. No commute, no waiting for machines, no fighting for blow dryers in the locker room, and you can be in the ...
Views: 910 - Get a Six Pack copying Tom Hanks - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Anthony ChapmanHave you seen the film Castaway starring Tom Hanks? This isn’t a film review but rather a review of how we live our lives today compared to our primitive ancestors. On the film Castaway the character played by Tom Hanks ends up stranded on a remote island for four years, having no choice but ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - Do Something - Getting Past Paralysis by Analysis - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mickey GlickI'm the first person to preach about getting the most out of your exercise time. In most instances, I prefer total body strength workouts and I believe in performing cardio intervals rather than slow, steady state cardio. If you are not an experienced and knowledgeable exerciser, I advocate ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - How to Choose the Right Health Club For You - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Mickey GlickThere seems to be a gym on just about every corner nowadays. So, how do you tell if a particular fitness center is right for you? For most people, the first consideration should be a convenient location. The facility should be close to where you live, work or visit regularly. Most people lead ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - No Motivation to Exercise?? Its All in the Mind! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Sheryl BardYou know that you should be exercising, you know how good it is for you, you know how much better you feel when you do it. WHY CAN'T YOU JUST DO IT!! How many times have you stuck to an exercise program for a few weeks or maybe even a few months and just started to really feel and see the ...
Views: 4577(2 votes) - Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonTake a moment and think about everything you’re currently doing to improve your health & fitness. Think of every detail; the workouts, the nutrition, the level of effort, the sweat, the time - everything. Now grab a pen or pencil and draw a small circle - about the size of a golf ball - in the ...
Views: 1463 - Persistence is the Key to Success! - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista Johnson"Studies indicate that the one quality all successful people have is persistence. They're willing to spend more time accomplishing a task and to persevere in the face of many difficult odds. There's a very positive relationship between people's ability to accomplish any task and the time they're ...
Views: 3586(1 vote) - Why Diet's Backfire - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Krista JohnsonIt is easy to see how diets wreck our metabolism. Any diet that tries to cut back drastically on anything from calories to carbs is doomed from the start because it doesn't work with how the human body works. It seems logical: eat less, burn more, lose weight, but the only true way to lose ...
Views: 893 - Anatomy of Your Abdominal Muscles - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Julie BarrosWhen you think of your abdominal muscles, many people think in terms of your “six pack abs”. The truth is, there’s more to your abs than just the six pack. Learning about your stomach muscles will help you know where to tighten and tone to get those fab abs. Many people will use terms ...
Views: 17978 - Build Muscle Up: Three Things You Absolutely Must Do - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Tim RyanJust as a tree cannot grow with out sufficient water, sunlight and soil no matter what else you give it, to build up muscle your body also has several things that you absolutely must provide it with in order to grow. No amount of fancy exercise equipment, supplement or outfit will allow you to ...
Views: 1868(1 vote) - Can Your Mind Shape Your Body? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Jake RhodesWe’ve all done it. We’ve all decided that *now* is the time to begin an exercise program. How long does it typically last though? A week, a month…occasionally a little longer. Why does this happen? You start working out with the intention of remaining dedicated and sticking with it, yet soon ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Skin Care On The Job – Taking Care Of Your Skin In The Office - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettWe spend nearly one-third of our day at our workplace. However, most women fail to realize the damage incurred by their skin at office. In fact, taking good care of their skin at office is one of the prime skin concerns of working women. It gets very difficult to maintain a fresh face all day ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Asthma - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Eckee AsquareAsthma is a chronic disease in the airways can make breathing very difficult. When a person has asthma, there is an inflammation of the air passages which can result in a temporary reduction in the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. When this happens, asthma symptoms begin to appear. Some ...
Views: 635(1 vote) - Can I Drink Alcohol and Build Up Muscle? - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2009 from Tim RyanMany bodybuilders especially amateur bodybuilders like to enjoy the occassional drink of alcohol whther it be in the form of beer, wine or spirits. Here we ask just what affect this has on our body and is it ok to drink if we want to build up muscles. Unfortunately alcohol interferes with ...
Views: 2528 - How Old Should Your Children Be Before They Begin Lifting Weights? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansOnly a generation ago it was generally thought to be taboo for children under 14 to lift weights. It was commonly believed that it would stunt their growth, damage their joints, or injure their spines, among other things. Over the years, most of these assumptions have been disproven, and ...
Views: 7316 - Is God Fat Too? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from James EvansAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (http://www.cdc.gov/), American society has become “obesogenic.” In other words, we’re fat and getting fatter. The majority of people in this country profess themselves to be Christians yet this same majority is also ...
Views: 1449 - Pole Dancing - Beyond the Sleaze - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from James EvansPole dancing has evolved from its sleazy striptease reputation to a legitimate form of exercise that is gaining in popularity worldwide. In addition to the many private pole dancing studios, more and more health clubs and fitness centers are offering pole dancing classes as a creative form of ...
Views: 3226 - 3 Easy Exercise Tips to Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Dingane .We all have a pretty good idea of what it takes to lose weight and maintain good health. The problem is that we all tend to fall into bad habits and forget about all the important stuff when everyday life gets in the way. Having a plan is important and doing something active every day is still ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Forgotten Lean Muscle Mass Building Exercises That Work! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are hundreds of different exercises you can do with free weights and resistance machines or with just your body weight to build muscle mass. You should include mainly multi-joint compound exercises in your workout as they build muscle fastest. The time proven classic mass builders are: ...
Views: 2036(3 votes) - 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: 755(1 vote) - Build Muscle Now: Two Overlooked Methods - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Tim RyanBuild muscle now, that is what all aspiring bodybuilders wish to do. They want progress they want to get huge, they wan to look impressive and strong maybe to gain respect from peers, to impress the ladies or maybe to excel in a sport but they all want to build muscle now! Well there are only so ...
Views: 1373 - Exercise and Continuity - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowContinuity; when pursuing the endeavor toward better health and fitness in your life it is imperative to search for a realistic link between physical movement and the time you have during your days to dedicate towards movement. Being aware, down-to-earth and reasonable about this partnership ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - To Build Muscles Fastest Should I Avoid Cardio Workouts? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Tim RyanA typical dilemma for any active sportsmen who lifts weights and wants to gain muscle mass is that they know there goal to build muscle mass conflicts with the fact that they do a lot of cardio-vascular work. How can someone like this build muscles fastest whilst still doing cardio, indeed is it ...
Views: 1812 - *** A Little Bit of Exercise Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Isabel De Los RiosMany people know how important exercise is as an integral part of their weight loss and health plan but still have a difficult time fitting it into their busy lives. One possible reason could be that, yes, exercise can be challenging when you first begin your program or you just give ...
Views: 842(5 votes) - Rush is Wrong About Exercise! - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Nicki AndersonIt seems as though Rush Limbaugh’s battle of the bulge has created some pretty imaginative scapegoating. A couple of weeks ago, Limbaugh came out and said that thanks to “exercise freaks” our health care system is stressed. He cited that those that exercise and involved in activities such as ...
Views: 2108(2 votes) - Does Lifting Weight Burn Fat? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Rando MeresmaaWhen you are young and handsome, then you can really eat what ever you want and not gain any fat at all. But as time goes on and we get older we no longer have the ability to do that. Most people know that metabolism has got something to do with it. But this process can be reversed and it is not ...
Views: 1142 - *** The Weekend Workout - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Sean BarkerAhh..the end of another workday. It's 5 O' clock somewhere, so you decide to sneak out a little early because as a busy dad who is committed to staying fit you are looking forward to hitting the gym for a quick workout before you head home to join your family for dinner. But before you ...
Views: 2316(3 votes) - Six Reasons You Will Not Get Six Pack Abs - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Shannon ClarkMany people make it a goal to get six pack abs, yet never follow through and reach this goal. Why is this? Why is it that so many people attempt to get six pack abs yet never seem to have success? Is it that the goal itself is just so hard to achieve or is there more to it? Perhaps they ...
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