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- 3 Green, Money Saving Workout Tips - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all agree that we all need to do a better job conserving our planet’s limited resources, but where do you begin when it comes to making your workout green without busting your budget? Here are 3 simple solutions that will easily help you get green into your workout routine without much ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - 5 Top Tips to Build Muscle Quickly - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Tim RyanAll aspiring bodybuilders want to build muscles quickly. Most people however do not manage to gain weight particularly quickly and get frustrated by their lack of progress. There are a few easily implementable tips that can help you build muscle quickly. So without wasting anymore time here are ...
Views: 1557(4 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: 928(2 votes) - Fitness for Seniors - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn the waning days of 2008, I appeared on Boston's Talk Radio Station, WRKO, with host Mariellen Burns to discuss getting healthy in the year ahead. I shared tips on all the standard New Year's stuff like setting manageable goals and navigating toward success in a desired area of your life, ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - 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: 838(1 vote) - Body Building for Hardgainers - How to Build Muscle Mass Fast - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Kai LoAre you a hardgainer who is struggling to gain weight? Does it seem like you have tried everything, and feel like it is impossible? I once felt that way when I was about 135 pounds at 5'7". I am now a little over 160 pounds with muscles after 4 months of training. If you are following the ...
Views: 1471 - Build Muscles Mass Fast By Applying These Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Tim RyanStressing your muscles in different ways is one of the keys to continuous and uninterrupted growth to build muscles mass. By completing the same weight training routine again and again your muscles become very familiar with that particular type of stress and little by little the routines ability ...
Views: 1229 - Repetition is Key! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowRepetition; the regular occurrence of a “healthy” habit is the key to your success. That’s what we are searching for in all the beneficial lifestyle adjustments that we strive toward. Doing something over and over again will create a habit and we have our cards on the table to collect all the ...
Views: 1172 - 7 Tips for Building Chest Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Tim RyanWe have all seen the bodybuilder, athlete, gymnast, sportsmen with the large muscular chest, with great depth and mass. It looks really impressive and is what many aspiring bodybuilders strive for. So how can you build muscle chest fast? Well, here are 7 sure fire ways to build muscle on your ...
Views: 7343(2 votes) - 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: 980(1 vote) - Words on Fitness Walking - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Lawrence GoldFitness walking is the most accessible exercise for people of all ages. However, as people age, general physical problems tend to crop up - pain, stiffness, joint degeneration and loss of balance. This article undertakes to address those issues and to suggest how people might deal with (correct, ...
Views: 3670(4 votes) - How Much Exercise is Good Exercise? - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Bette DowdellExercise can kill you. Well, so can lots of other things, but people tout exercise as all good, all the time. Before couch potatoes get excited here, life as an inanimate object doesn’t get excellent results either. Well, then, obviously, some middle ground exists. However, since slugs ...
Views: 1823 - Lack of Sleep and Weight Gain - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Becky FoxHow many of you are not getting enough sleep? I would have to say a good majority, and I know because I’ve been there. With our never-ending to do list and commitments, it almost seems impossible to get to bed at a reasonable hour these days. We all know that sleep is important, but did you know ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - Easy Six Pack Ab Tips To Kickstart Your Results - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Shannon ClarkGetting a flat stomach is a goal that many people have yet struggle with continuously. By using easy six pack ab tips though and incorporating them into your life on a regular basis, you can increase the results you see without having to put forth a great deal of effort. So many people make ...
Views: 1480 - The Benefits of Exercise in Everyday Activities - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeQuestion: What daily-life activities can I do that use different muscle groups in different ways? How do I do them correctly? What muscle groups they will use? 1. Driving – Practicing Seated Posture, Relaxed Shoulders, Low Abdominal Support Sit with your back tall (adjust your rearview ...
Views: 6677(4 votes) - Six Easy Ways to Be Sure You Are Fitting Exercise into Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeIt can definitely be a challenge to keep yourself at the top of your priority list with everything else in life demanding a piece of your time – deadlines at work, family responsibilities, household chores. It doesn't take long before you're over scheduled and wondering "what about me?" We get ...
Views: 4033 - Best Exercises to Reduce and Flatten Your Tummy Now - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe goal is a flatter and stronger stomach for most people who start a workout routine for the abdominals. If there hasn’t been any strength gained on the stomach muscles, then a flat, smooth tummy isn’t a large accomplishment even though it looks sexy and attractive. You want to add strength to ...
Views: 2646(4 votes) - Best Tummy Exercises to Get Rid of Love Handles - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Glenn PrescotBelly fat is a common complaint of those that want to look fit. Love handles are something a number of people have problems with. These fat deposits that appear around the external oblique muscles on the sides of the lower torso are anything but lovable or lovely. The abdominal muscles are the ...
Views: 1959(6 votes) - Build Muscle, Then Lose Fat: Your Concise Guide - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen a personal trainer first asks a new gym attendee what their goals are, they most often hear replies such as: "Build muscle lose fat", "build muscle then lose", "burn fat build muscle", "build muscle and burn fat". So it seems that most people want to build muscle mass and also at the same ...
Views: 1363(3 votes) - Working out with the Rock! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have been a celebrity trainer for many years with many different clients in the entertainment industry. It has really been exciting and very interesting to say the least. My one time workout with Barbara Streisand, thats a storty. An interesting time with Roseanne Barr, another story. My ...
Views: 671(1 vote) - How To Build Muscle Up The Right Way! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen trying to build muscle up it is very easy to get carried away and sabotage your own progress and also to put yourself at risk of injury or illness without even realising it. Sure it is great that you want to workout and build muscle up but at the same time one bad injury, one forgetful ...
Views: 1057(2 votes) - 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: 1022(1 vote) - Are Your Children at Risk for "Recession Obesity?" - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from James EvansJust when you thought the consequences of our sagging economy could not be worse, think again. The obesity rate among children in the U.S. has already reached epidemic proportions, and now the economy may be driving some parents to substitute fast foods for healthy foods in an effort to manage ...
Views: 1686(1 vote) - Packing nutrients into your kid’s lunch box? - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Nicole OhebshalomAs kids head back to school, many parents will be scrambling for ideas for easy-bagged lunches. (Below are ideas for you to chew on!) Keep in mind, adequate nutrition is vital to keep your kids’ growth and health on track. Children’s growing bodies need more nutrients than adults, but their ...
Views: 1169(3 votes) - If You Want To Build Muscle Include These Foods In Your Diet - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Tim RyanIt is a well known fact nowadays that to build muscle diet is a key component that will determine whether you are successful or not. If your diet is poor regardless of how hard you train you won't grow. So just quickly we'll outline a few basic rules for a great 'build muscle diet' and then ...
Views: 1392(2 votes) - Balance and the Golf Swing - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Bob FormanWhen’s the last time you practiced standing on one foot and holding your balance? Probably never. Yet it’s a key ingredient in our daily lives and that includes playing golf. Balance is one of those things that we pretty much take for granted. Not many of us think about it, nor practice ...
Views: 1329(1 vote) - Functional Golf Training - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Bob FormanMost sports that involve striking an object do so while the object is in motion. Unlike baseball, tennis, hockey, soccer, and the like, golf requires that contact be made with a stationary object. That may sound like a simpler task, but consider that productive contact relies upon the physical ...
Views: 1394 - Measuring your hydration level - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from James EvansDehydration can be highly dangerous, whether it results from exertion, environmental factors or health status. But how do you tell whether you are dehydrated or not? The unique HydraTrend Test Strips produce an accurate hydration reading in less than 60 seconds. They are convenient and easy ...
Views: 9829(3 votes) - Build Muscle Vegetarian Style - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Tim RyanJust before I tackle the main purpose of this article which is to show how to build muscle vegetarian style I will briefly outline the different types of vegetarians. Vegans won't eat dairy products or any other products of animals, pesco-vegetarians will cosume fish and other dairy products ...
Views: 935 - How To Build Muscle Fast Using Intense Negatives - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Tim RyanBodybuilders are always looking for ways to blast through muscle building plateaus, mix up their routines, discover new ways to stimulate muscle growth and increase strength. Finding and using new and different exercise techniques is essential for muscle building success as your muscles soon ...
Views: 1479 - Outdoor Movement - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowOutdoor movement; as we settle into the official summertime haze and begin to enjoy the slowed down mode of relaxing by the beach, pool or lake and delving into a good bubble gum book, it’s time to taking advantage of the sunshine and warmer temperatures by strapping on our outdoor sneakers and ...
Views: 1441 - Muscle Building Nutrition Guidelines - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tim RyanOk, great, so you have finally decided that you are going to do something about your skinny physique and try and pack on some muscle mass. Whether it is because you want to look lean and trim for your holidays or you have just seen another 'Rocky' film or you just wish to make a bigger impact on ...
Views: 1306 - 3 Quick Steps to Build Muscle Easily - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Tim RyanThere are numerous articles, websites, blogs, magazine columns and such like that all give information and advice about the easiest ways to stimulate muscle growth. So, if there are all these varied methods to stimulate muscle growth then how come it is so such a difficult task for certain ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - Building Muscle Mass - The Top 5 Rules - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawMany men and some women are interested in building muscle mass. Building muscle mass will not only increase our metabolism rate but also give a stronger more solid body. Whatever reasons that you have for building muscle mass, be it to look better or get fitter or even because you are in the ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Best Exercise to Lose Weight - Your Body Type - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWe all know that science has come a long way from simplifying our lives and to assist us in achieving our goals even faster. This is the same case for people who want to lose weight. Science has allowed us to identify factors that affect the rate we lose weight. The best exercise to lose weight ...
Views: 1542(3 votes) - Best Way to Lose Weight - Our Metabolism - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2009 from Eugene LawWhat is the best way to lose weight? The answer to this question is heavily sought after by people who want to lose weight fast. However, the best way to lose weight for an individual may differ to another individual with many factors to consider. Regardless, the best way to lose weight for you ...
Views: 938(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: 695 - 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: 792 - Choosing a chiropractor - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Jesse ThomasChiropractic therapy is quite popular. Especially for certain complaints related to the musculoskeletal system. For example lower back pain. The therapy can at times give results faster than traditional medicine and therefore it makes sense for you to consider visiting a chiropractor. Since ...
Views: 757 - 9 Tips for Staying Motivated to Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEveryone knows that exercise is a KEY element to good health. The trick is keeping yourself motivated to exercise, if you’re a person who naturally relapses into the couch-potato pose. It took me years of prodding, but I’ve finally managed to turn myself into a dedicated exerciser. I never ...
Views: 698 - 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: 1791 - How to Stay Motivated to Reach Your Fitness Goals - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Tim RyanPerhaps you have been through this type of thing before where by you have decided to improve your health and fitness and in the beginning you felt really motivated. Perhaps you saw an inspirational movie that caused you to take action, maybe a friend of yours you hadn't seen for a long time ...
Views: 857 - Get an Energy Boost in 10 Minutes - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsEight tips for giving yourself an energy boost in the next TEN MINUTES: It’s hard to feel happy when you’re dragging around. Simple tasks seem overwhelming, people seem annoying, and nothing seems fun. Lots of good results flow from having plenty of energy. Life just seems more manageable. ...
Views: 613 - 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: 719 - The Wonders of Swimming - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowSwimming; what a wonderful way to treat your body! Ah, the wonders of the water flowing across your skin, allowing you to move with grace and dignity as you receive buoyancy from the fluid that surrounds your every pound. Such a fantastic way to challenge your body, ease your impact and ...
Views: 920 - My Favorite, Free, New Fitness and Diet App: Lose It! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne key element to achieving successful weight loss is accountability. This means recording your weight (I recommend only once a week on Monday’s), your daily activities including most importantly exercise, and what and how much you eat daily. However, for most of us the task of writing down ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - Reduce Your Workout Resistance - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Suzanne ReilleyIt’s such an amazing time of year. The sunshine is finally warming the air, and everyone is out with their flip flops, sunscreen, and flowers. Since many of us have been cooped up all winter, this can be a great time to re-evaluate our workout routines (or lack thereof) and shake off some of ...
Views: 833 - Burn Belly Fat with a Total Body Workout - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Jennifer EdenThere is a myth floating around that people can actually lose weight and get a flatter stomach just by doing thousands of crunches. In reality, in order to burn off belly fat, and other body fat for that matter, a person needs to do a total body workout. In order to really strengthen those ...
Views: 1017 - 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: 638 - The Importance Of Wheelchair Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Scott MoagaMany people who are confined to wheelchairs still have upper body strength that can be maintained and even increased through the use of wheelchair exercises. A wheelchair workout does a lot for both the body and the psyche. As it provides an all over fitness, exercises and workout routines have ...
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