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- What Else Excercise Can Do For You - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2008 from Claudine StruckPhysical activity can clear your mind and keep stress under control. Some people like to run or walk by themselves, while others prefer team sports or group workouts. Any type of exercise will do the trick, as long as it is regular. Exercising once a month will not do much to relieve stress. ...
Views: 923 - Being on a Diet Doesn't Have to be a Bad Experience - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 from Jim MackeyThere are some words or phrases that no matter what will always have a negative connotation. Some words simply bring bad thoughts to your mind when you hear them. A few of those words include taxes, used car salesman, audit, mandatory and a long time favorite – diet. The word diet always ...
Views: 695 - How to Recover Quickly from Endurance Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonTo get the most out of every workout and get your best results, it is imperative not only to work hard, but to recover. Many triathletes are Type A, overachievers. They have the "work hard" principle down, but often overlook the basic training principle of recovery in their training programs. ...
Views: 4238 - A Water Running Workout - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonWater running, also called aqua jogging or water jogging, offers many health benefits for many people. According to Aquajogger water fitness products, more than 2.2 millions Americans have started deep water running. These enthusiasts have discovered the benefits gained from exercising in ...
Views: 8195 - A Fitness Program for Watching Television - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2008 from Sherry NetherlandHow many of us have been lured into purchasing a fitness device with the sales pitch, “You can do it while watching television!”? How many of us are now watching it collect dust while we are watching television, or, worse, not seeing it at all because it “folds away for easy ...
Views: 1011 - The Benefits Of Using NO Xplode - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2008 from Thomas NoonanBodybuilding is and has always been one of the toughest sports for any athlete. Not only do you need to train hard, but you also need to be focused and pumped up about your goal. For an ordinary man, this can be too much to ask, and at most times, it’s the professionals who are best at ...
Views: 9550 - Running - Best Exercise to Lose Weight & Get in Shape - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2008 from Vaishali NikhadeRunning is the best exercise to lose weight and get in shape. Starting running is like embarking on a new adventure – particularly for people who are not runners. Like any adventure, a lot of thrill is in the journey itself. At the end of the journey, you are surprised at how far you have ...
Views: 1565 - Benefits Of Exercising With Elliptical Machines - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Paul RodgersFitness is an elusive term covering a vast array of attributes: flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, strength, power. Fitness equipment is essential for proper exercise and a full body work out, and the regular use of fitness equipment is very beneficial to the body and for ...
Views: 1117 - Female Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Paul RodgersThere was a time when being a female bodybuilder was unheard of and certainly taboo. Unfortunately, it is still viewed as going against society norms and "unfeminine" if a female bodybuilder has a great deal of muscle. For these reasons alone, many females who may want to become bodybuilders ...
Views: 1162 - Senior Walking For Longterm Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Peter StockwellFor fit and healthy later years you need just two things. A Senior Walking Fitness programme and a healthy diet. Walking is quite easy, just start slowly and for a few days walk round the block. Then, when you have managed to pass McDonald’s without stopping a few times, go a little further. ...
Views: 1032 - Natural Peanut Butter- The Fat Loss Solution - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from Emile JarreauNatural peanut butter is definitely a 'fitness-friendly' food. Despite its high fat content - most of which is the 'healthy' kind - recent studies show that as a part of a healthy eating plan both peanuts and peanut butter are good for your heart, and are effective fat loss tools. Natural ...
Views: 1760 - Six Pack Secrets To Chiseled Abdominals - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2008 from David GrisaffiThere are six basic aspects of any abdominal workout routine you must master to obtain the six pack abs you have been chasing. You can do crunches until you toss your dinner and not meet your goal of a beautiful set of six pack abs. You have to use a comprehensive approach that addresses ...
Views: 1179 - Yes, Cardiovascular Workouts Are Essential To Good Health - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Paul RodgersAs you probably remember from basic health classes, cardiovascular refers to the heart, so cardio exercises are those that elevate the heart rate and keep it elevated for sustained periods of time. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends three to five days a week for most ...
Views: 1041 - Using Fat Burners To Lose Extra Weight - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Greg McKenziwFat burners are very effective to help women to lose weight rapidly. There are indeed a variety of fat burners which are being used by women and each one is different from the other by the ingredients which go into it. The popularity of some of the fat burners determines the top fat burners ...
Views: 756 - Brand New Concept How To Get 6 Pack Abs - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Kevin TDream of how to get 6 pack abs? In this day and age, lose belly fat and get 6 pack abs already become a trend especially for young generation to archive perfection in body line. Lots of fat lose manuals, pills and abs machines have been popping up by marketers parallel with the trend for good ...
Views: 610 - Brand New Concept How To Get 6 Pack Abs - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2008 from Kevin TDream of how to get 6 pack abs? In this day and age, lose belly fat and get 6 pack abs already become a trend especially for young generation to archive perfection in body line. Lots of fat lose manuals, pills and abs machines have been popping up by marketers parallel with the trend for good ...
Views: 540 - Restaurant Dining On A Diet - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Tamra Hammett RD, LDNEating out is, in a sense, eating blind. You don't usually have access to nutrition labels, so you don't realize how the cheese, butter, oil, sugar, and oversize portions are adding up. The veggies may arrive dripping with butter and cream. The bread's heavenly, but it's white and loaded with ...
Views: 625 - Elliptical Exercise Machines Are The Savvy Way To Get Into Shape - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Paul RodgersElliptical exercise machines are gaining in popularity, as they offer a no-impact alternative to treadmills without having to sacrifice workout intensity. Another reason that elliptical exercise machines are very popular is that they can be purchased easily for your own home. Benefits of ...
Views: 739 - Elliptical Machines Are Very Effective In Bringing About Weight Loss - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2008 from Paul RodgersThe very concept of elliptical exercise machines is to offer resistance as the feet and legs of the person using them move in the natural rhythm of a walk or a run while supporting the natural feel of the motion. Another reason why the elliptical exercise machines are more popular is that user ...
Views: 962 - How To Build A Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauBuilding a healthy lifestyle to loose weight is not easy. Let alone a healthy lifestyle change. But a healthy lifestyle change needs to be done in three categories to loose weight. Diet - lets face it, with out this you probably will not be as successful loosing weight as you would like. ...
Views: 1145 - Start Moving: A Beginner's Aerobic Routine - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Sherry NetherlandYes, even if you haven’t moved in years, you can do aerobic activity. You have probably been told time and again, “Just go for a walk.” Unfortunately, if you are severely deconditioned and carrying 50 or more pounds of extra weight, going for a walk can be exhausting. After a ...
Views: 982 - Home Exercise Machines Are A Good Investment With A Faster Return - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Paul RodgersExercise machines are useful for improving cardiovascular and respiratory capacity and increasing stamina and strength. More than ever before, people from all walks of life and at all levels of fitness are committing to better health and well-being with the help of home exercise machines such as ...
Views: 702 - Aerobic Machine... Perfect Workout - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from Paul RodgersCardio exercise machines are excellent for people who are unable to get outside to exercise. Using exercise machines are a great way to condition your body, but natural exercise is the most effective way to lose those extra pounds and inches quickly. These exercise machines are related to ...
Views: 1065 - How to Avoid Hitting a Plateau with Your Exercise Routine - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Alison FadoulIt can be very easy to fall into a workout routine and resist the necessity to change it up. You're in a groove and you can do your workout with your eyes closed. Herein lies the problem. Once your body gets used to a particular routine, you are less likely to continue seeing results and more ...
Views: 2358 - How to Boost Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Alison FadoulSome of us are quick to blame a lack of weight loss on a "slow metabolism." Contrary to popular belief, metabolism is not the sole determining factor for weight loss! Common sense dictates that weight is determined by the amount of calories consumed versus the amount of calories burned. If ...
Views: 1243 - Why You Should Engage in Strength Training - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2008 from Todd HicksDo you have an interest in becoming fitter and reaping the various benefits that come from exercising? Are you a fitness buff who focuses strictly on doing cardiovascular exercises? I commend you for taking steps to improve the quality of your life; however, it is important to engage in strength ...
Views: 1098 - Two Rotator Cuff Exercises for Gaining Muscle - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2008 from Tony SchwartzOne of the most often injured areas in lifters is the rotator cuff. This is primarily due to a high volume of pressing (bench press, incline press, overhead press, etc.) and a low volume of work for the opposing muscles of the upper back. The best fix for this is obviously to begin to balance ...
Views: 1033 - Healthy Lifestyle Ingredients - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Private PrivateBeing healthy is not just about having the perfect body, but about feeling good about oneself on the inside and the out. Too often the phrase “I’m dieting” surface in conversations. The truth about dieting is that it is a set up for failure. Diets may work temporarily, however ...
Views: 1037 - The Best Abdominal Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Paul BeckerThe abs are key to a great physique. You may have nice arms, but can you show off your stomach? They are also instrumental to several sports because they are an important factor in running, jumping, and throwing. The exercises below (along with a reduced calorie diet) are great for developing a ...
Views: 1226 - The Simple Way To Pure Weight Loss - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2008 from Shane WilsonTo achieve pure weight loss you need to lose the fat in your body. The objective in doing this is to keep the muscle and burn the fat. Below I will lay out how you can keep that lean muscle tissue all while burning fat in a healthy and controlled manner. Let me warn you, this is going to take ...
Views: 567 - What Exactly Are The Core Muscles? - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jaks LloydThe torso, the largest part of the body, contains the core muscles. Most people think of the abdomen when they hear the words core muscles but they’re more than just the abs although, certainly, the abdominal muscles are a large part of core muscles. Muscles like the rectus ...
Views: 1743 - 3 Tips for a Better Figure-Friendly Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Damon Reio3 Tips For a More Figure-Friendly Halloween By Damon Reio, CPT www.myhitechtrainer.com/physiquespt As Halloween season is “lurking” right around the corner, there is something that you should know: pumpkin season (Halloween) is REALLY when the holiday weight gain starts! ...
Views: 968 - Getting Over Your Fear Of The Gym! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Thomas NoonanIntimidated by the gym because of all the strange equipment, machines, silent rules and huge mean-looking guys? Don’t be! Everybody has been in the same spot as you. Just remember that you have to start somewhere. Here are a few tips that will help you get over your fear of going to ...
Views: 1018 - Quick Muscle Building Diet Programme - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIt seems that you can’t read a paper or turn on the TV without hearing something about the current worldwide economic crisis. While the effects of this crisis are far-reaching, for those of us interested in muscle building and getting stronger it is even more pronounced. I doubt many ...
Views: 683 - Gain Muscle Quick With This Program - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2008 from Tony SchwartzWhile most of the training world is preoccupied with their aesthetics and how they "appear" to be strong, there are a select few that dare to put function over form. Needless to say if you choose to do your talking on the field (or court) then it is inevitable that your training consist of ...
Views: 777 - Building Muscle With These Combos - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2008 from Tony SchwartzThe idea of working opposite movements is nothing new and it's a fantastic way to promote balance. For most bodybuilder types this means the difference between being a one part wonder and having the symmetry and proportion necessary to place. For competitive lifters this means staving off the ...
Views: 909 - Why Can't I Ever Reach My Health Or Fitness Goals? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2008 from Philip HarrisIt happens every year. You decide that you’ve had it. This is it. This time, it’s going to be different. You really are going to lose those 20 extra pounds that snuck up on you over the last few years, or cut out the fast food, or start going to gym. You’re pumped up and ready ...
Views: 531 - Five Great Springs Of The Body - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from David ScottThe five great springs in the body are a central theme to most martial artists. It is a simple theme. Each arm is a spring that forms a fulcrum by bending at the elbow. Each leg is a spring formed at the knees. And the body itself forms a spring at the waist. They help to absorb and ...
Views: 1537(1 vote) - Strength Training-How Much Weight Should I Use? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from David KrainiakProper weight selection is an often overlooked variable in most people's fitness routines. Some well intentioned exercise enthusiasts crank through exercise after exercise without sufficiently challenging their muscles. Others are too aggressive in their weight selection, or they use too much ...
Views: 1694 - How to Build a Home fitness center - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauBuilding a home fitness center might not be as hard as you thought. Fitness equipment and home gyms are not as bulky and room filling as they once were. Why build a home fitness center? Building a home fitness center might not be as hard as you thought. Fitness equipment and home gyms are ...
Views: 1095 - Post Pregnancy Exercise – The 4 Essential Components To Success - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Jago HolmesThe key to post pregnancy exercise is not to rush in too quickly. If you are too impatient to see changes you run the risk of causing major joint damage and possible long term weight gain problems. Tiredness and lethargy are factors which will dictate whether you can commit to a programme of ...
Views: 989 - Muscle Growth With These 3 Exercises - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Tony SchwartzLet’s face it back work is a pain in the butt! In most gyms it is the most abused and neglected part of the body that absolutely everybody hates. After all you can’t see the back in the mirror, so what good is it? For most bodybuilders it formulates the core of a "complete" ...
Views: 730 - Five Secrets For Staying Motivated In Your Exercise Program - by Exercise is a great way to lose weight and stay healthy. But all of those benefits won't matter at all if you aren't getting your exercise done. The most important part of exercising is sticking with your program.
We all know how easy it is to put off exercise, especially if you have a busy ...
Views: 688 - How To Choose The Right Elliptical Machine - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Richard SpillaneCompare Models and Features The very best first step you can take before purchasing an Elliptical machine is to compare available models and features. Ample unbiased and reliable information is available on most elliptical trainers allowing you to make an informed decision about which machine to ...
Views: 870 - Tips For Successfully Building Core Strength - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Richard SpillaneTips for Successfully Building Core Strength Importance of Core Strength Defining the Core Muscles Developing an Exercise Routine Sample Routine Table Exercises and Instructions Final Thoughts Importance of Core Strength The term “core” signifies the central role of the abdominal muscles in peak ...
Views: 904 - 7 Reasons Why A Personal Exercise Program Is Important. - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Richard Spillane7 Reasons Why a Personal Exercise Program is Important. If we are out of shape it is important to begin a personal exercise program. To get in better shape we need to engage in cardio, strength and flexibility exercises to retrain our bodies. An out of shape body can lead to complications with ...
Views: 749 - Get Your Desired Vertical Jump - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from TJ HawkinsWhen increasing your vertical leap, there are two things that you need to work on, strength and explosiveness. Strength training for your legs involves building muscle. As you build more muscle, your strength increases. Training to increase your explosiveness involves plyometrics. Plyometrics is ...
Views: 707 - 7 Reasons Why A Personal Exercise Program Is Important - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2008 from Richard Spillane7 Reasons Why a Personal Exercise Program is ImportantIf we are out of shape it is important to begin a personal exercise program. To get in better shape we need to engage in cardio, strength and flexibility exercises to retrain our bodies. An out of shape body can lead to complications with ...
Views: 699 - Secrets Of Muscle Building Programs - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2008 from Tony SchwartzMaybe you have already come to the realization that while it’s great to gather all the complimentary information on the web, the depth and quality of the information is nothing compared to what is found in most books. The old saying “You get what you pay for” definitely ...
Views: 612 - What Would Ansel Adams Do? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Dan LissWhen I go for a hike in the mountains these days, I like to take a leisurely pace, pausing to enjoy the scent of the trees and plants, marveling at the brilliant little bursts of color that wildflowers bring to the trail, many times even managing to spring up from between a couple rocks in the ...
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