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- Physiotherapy Exercises For Muscle Injuries - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Asad TufailPhysiotherapy exercises to do at home are great for minor muscle injuries. I've had my (un)fair share of injuries, building up a wealth of unfortunate experience with these exercises. The most commonly injured body parts are the knee and back, so I'll focus on them. Physiotherapists (physical ...
Views: 2845 - Core Exercises - Why Are They Essential? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Asad TufailCore exercises are vital in protecting your spine. Whether it's from everyday activities (e.g. lifting, twisting, bending) or sports performance, and crucially for you everything in-between. Forget about linking core workouts with 6-pack abs. For those you need fat burning exercises. Get used ...
Views: 1327 - Benefits Of Strength Training For Women - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Matthew McBrideOnce reserved for only competitive athletes and bodybuilders, strength training is an essential part of a woman's fitness program. There's no need to torture yourself with low calorie diets or spend hours on a treadmill trying to make noticeable changes in your physical appearance. Strength ...
Views: 779 - Benefits Of Rebounding - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Jerry RobinsonDo you remember when you were a child and you used to bounce on your bed? It was fun wasn’t it? You can still have that same kind of fun while doing the best thing you can do for your body. That’s rebounding. When you rebound every cell in your body gets nourished because the ...
Views: 718 - Make More Money by Getting Fit - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Linda BerryNow what’s that about!? … People who are fit make $1.42 more per hour than those who are not. I read that in a recent issue of Money magazine. I was as stunned as you are perhaps. That difference of $1.42/hr adds up to an additional $56.80 per week and a whopping $2,953.60 per year considering ...
Views: 915 - Gain Muscle With This Forgotten Exercise - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIn an effort to be cool, personal trainers have invented many new exercises using various equipment. These include things like wobble board push-ups and Bosu ball bench presses. I think nearly all of these exercises are ineffective if you are trying to build strength and gain muscle size. ...
Views: 714 - How To Secure A Weight Training Mentor - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Alison FadoulFor those of you who are new to the world of weight training, a mentor is a great way to learn the ropes! When I first began to get my feet wet, I was fortunate enough to be taken under the wing of a veteran gym goer who helped me make sense of it all. The gym in and of itself can be ...
Views: 1279 - Exercise: Exercise Is The Price We Must Pay For Food And Health - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Randy WysongPublishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to ...
Views: 1196 - Exercise Sneak-Ins: Quick, Easy And Everyday Ways to Incorporate More Exercise Into Your Routine - by It's no secret that most of us need to get more exercise on a daily basis. But if you think that this means scheduling time at the gym and spending all of your free hours on a treadmill, think again! Here are some simple ways to incorporate more movement into your daily activities.
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Views: 616 - The Runner's High -- What is It? When Does it Happen? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanWhile there’s no one profound definition of what exactly is a Runner’s High, that hasn’t stopped a number of avid runners from trying to relate their experiences with it. They’ve described it as everything from a “mental state of relaxation,” and “a second wind,” to a “mythical point where the ...
Views: 1398 - 4 Wacky Treadmill Innovations -- Will They Catch On? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanThere are a lot of cool — and downright wacky — treadmill innovations coming out these days. We decided to take a minute to look at four of them: the anti gravity treadmill, underwater treadmill, treadmill desk, and the treadmill bed. Anti-Gravity Treadmill Hands down, the ...
Views: 1713 - Split Belt Treadmills Challenge Coordination - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanSplit belt treadmills were originally designed to help stroke victims learn to walk again. They were introduced as part of the rehab process after researchers discovered that the body contained separate nerve networks directing the movements of each leg. There is another device researchers are ...
Views: 1575 - Zero Gravity and Vertical Treadmills - The Future is Here - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from K. UrbanThe zero gravity treadmill is becoming a common sight in nearly every rehab center of every professional sports team in North America. Along with this remarkable device, which was developed using NASA technology, take a look at the elite equipment of today including: the pressurized treadmill, ...
Views: 2482 - Learn How to Gain Muscle - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Tony SchwartzIf you have done any strength training at all in an effort to build muscle or strength, you know that the goal is usually to lift heavy weights. While I certainly agree with this goal for those looking to add strength and mass, it should be pointed out that the actual lifting of weights is not ...
Views: 690 - Martial Arts: The Different Styles and Practises - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Jack DobsonMartial arts are the system of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. The main objective of martial arts is to defeat your opponents and to defend yourself from physical threat. Martial arts consist of many styles of fighting. The different styles are Stand-up Styles, Ground ...
Views: 1160 - Advantages Of Stationary Swimming! - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Lizzi LoraineStationary Swimming pool is a small pool, usually 8' x 15' in size. Strong artificial current is made to pass through the pool to give you a real feel of swimming. You may not be actually swimming while you are in the pool, you may be stationary in reality. You really don’t need to make an ...
Views: 1261 - Aquatic Fitness Equipment - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Lizzi LoraineThe swimming pools become over loaded during the summer months. More and number of people tends to go for swimming for their fitness and physical therapy at this time. They prefer the pool to keep themselves cool. For your convenience during the summer, the pool serves a number of works out ...
Views: 1252 - 50 Plus Fitness Walking Programs (Part 1 Of 4) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Yoko NishiSo...you're ready to start one of our fitness walking programs. And you're on the 'Plus' side of 50 as in 50 Plus or 50 Plus Plus or....Right? Great! (Not quite there yet? That's OK 'junior'. Come on in and see what's in store for you! You might even end up building your own website for 40 ...
Views: 2326 - Life Fitness VIVO Get In Touch With The Future Of Fitness - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Craig GressLife Fitness Launches Seamless Technology Solution Enabling fitness and leisure club operators, club staff, members and guests to easily manage all aspects of the workout process, improve customer and instructor interactions and provide greater business intelligence, VIVO from Life Fitness, is ...
Views: 4461 - The Big Fitness Picture - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Darren StehleWhat are your fitness goals? If your goal is to loose body fat, tone up or gain lean muscle, have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror and wondering, “Why haven’t I got the body I want?” You swear you’ve been doing everything your trainer told you to do. ...
Views: 1525 - To crunch or not to crunch - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Darren StehleWhen you hit the gym, what’s your routine? Do you have one? Is it written down and do you track what you do so you can measure your progress? And here’s the big one: when do you do you abs; before or after your ‘workout’? And what do you do for your abs? If you watch TV, ...
Views: 1098 - The Importance Of Touching Your Toes - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Mark BengtsonIn a hectic world of family, work, and overall life, many of us find it hard enough to manage our daily lives with enough time left over to pencil in our basic need of exercise. If we are able to get our daily dose of blood pumping, life lengthening fun in, it often occurs as a quick run out ...
Views: 2457 - Eating for Bodybuilding - Going Complex on Carbohydrates - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from My ArticlesFew months back I read one article on Carbohydrates and Weight-Loss. Umm.. to be more precise, its about the misconception of majority of people that avoiding food groups that are rich in carbohydrates would result in a healthy weight loss. So ‘Is Carbohydrate good and essential for our ...
Views: 821 - Will The Bubble Burst For Dara Torres? - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Adam KesslerSitting and watching the Olympic swimming events last night, I was kind of glad to see the final events for Dara Torres and Michael Phelps. They are great stories, but it was a little overkill for my tastes. Watching Dara Torres, the 41 year-old mother, stand next to her comrades and swimming ...
Views: 1072 - Your Health In Your 40s - Why Exercise? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardIf the statistics tell us anything we can go on here, it's that you're either married and have been for some time now, or have recently been through a divorce. Maybe you're starting to date again after a long time. You may have some kids at home, a mortgage and other bills which weigh on you a ...
Views: 4734(1 vote) - Some Important Weight Loss Reviews You May Want To Read - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from jimmy watsonWith the advent of the internet and the improvements in medical sciences overweight people have access to a lot of beneficial knowledge that can help them in the process of losing weight. This includes especially formulated diet programs which have been clinically proven to be both safe and ...
Views: 516 - 5 Keys To Fat Loss Success - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWhen it comes to losing fat, success doesn't happen overnight. Sometimes it doesn't even happen over a few weeks, a few months or a few years. Don't rush it, don't crash and don't expect too much of yourself too soon. Life is for the living; for the making of mistakes and learning from them. ...
Views: 739 - Get Information About Anorexia - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from Tom SmithAnorexia is defined as a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite. It is an eating disorder identified by an "obsession" for thinness, generally sought through self-starvation and is found in all social groups and almost all cultural groups. The average age of onset of anorexia ...
Views: 643 - Starting a Workout routine - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jim RosenauWhen you start a workout routine, exercises are not the starting point. What is the most powerful tool to have when you start an exercise routine? This tool exercises what you need to succeed in a exercise routine. Anyone who has struggled with weight or exercise has worked very hard and ...
Views: 1246 - What You Should Check Before Starting Off A Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2008 from jimmy watsonRecent years have seen the explosion of weight loss programs on to the market. The reason behind this is the alarming rate at which obesity and overweight problems are increasing in the West. These weight loss programs offer guidance and support to those individuals looking to lose weight. There ...
Views: 481 - Seeking Rapid Weight Loss Through Hypnosis - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2008 from jimmy watsonIf you want to stay healthy stay fit because if you let yourself pack on the pounds then you are bound to run into medical complications with age. Just by letting your selves go 20 pounds above your ideal weight you make yourself susceptible to develop all sorts of potentially dangerous diseases ...
Views: 555 - Azolol - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Terry StephensAzolol is a potent anabolic, but also binds to the progesterone receptor and to LAGS in the liver. In muscle tissue, it has been found to stimulate immediate-early gene expression by a means independent of the AR. Azolol can stimulate the production of prostaglandin E2 and the matrix ...
Views: 2284 - Twice The Workout In Half The Time- Without Leaving Your Backyard! - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Paige JarvieStressed-Out, Multi-Taskers, Rejoice! Transform you body in minutes, forget the stress, and never leave your backyard. Welcome to your new gym; the world’s FIRST underwater gym: the Aquatic Fitness System by Dimension One Spas. Using the “burn, tone and heal” workout program, the AFS was ...
Views: 535 - Wheelchair Users And Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from Dzagbe CudjoeEven if you use a wheelchair exercise is vital to health. Making time amongst the continual stuggle of balancing ones life may be difficult but it is not impossible. Working out and balanced nutrition go hand in hand. Many people are simply not naturally attracted towards physical exercise. For ...
Views: 2205 - Twice The Results In Half The Time - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from MaryKay MorganAre you challenged to find the time to exercise? Who isn't these days! But if a strong, lean, healthy body is valuable to you, then exercise is a must. Most days I don't have much more than 30 to 40 minutes that I can spare for my exercise, sometimes less, and I want the time I spend to bring ...
Views: 861 - Injured Golfers Getting “Back To Play” - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Mark BengtsonAccording to The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, one third of all PGA golfers experience low back pain lasting longer than two weeks. Another study suggests that at least half of all golf injuries occur in the parking lot when players lift their clubs out of their trunk. Some ...
Views: 509 - When Your Workout Stops Working For You - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Len GlassmanStrength training programs require constant adjustment throughout the year or you risk hitting plateaus. If you're new to strength training, a plateau usually arrives after about six months of training. During the first months of training chances are you will likely make some dramatic strength ...
Views: 1064 - What Motivates You To Exercise? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Len GlassmanWHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO EXERCISE? If you follow the news about health and fitness these days, some of you may get the feeling that you're doing everything wrong! You sit all day at the computer -- wrong! You drive everywhere instead of walking -- wrong! You watch too much TV, don't take the ...
Views: 1872 - The Truth About Carbs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Maureen GuestDo not be confused by the countless anecdotes and testimonial temptations of carbohydrates. As the infamous Atkins, South Beach, and other low-carbohydrate diet concepts are edified for the influence of low carbohydrate diets for weight loss, the awareness and significance of carbohydrates is ...
Views: 926 - Best Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2008 from Darren O ConnellWeight loss has become a very big issue amongst obese Americans. It is the main reason why many resort to crash diets and quick weight loss drinks, in the hope of losing that extra body weight. Crash diets and quick weight loss solutions can be effective if done correctly and safely, but if too ...
Views: 1135 - Pain And Stiffness In The Back, Joints Or Muscles - Prevention And Cure - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Knut HoltMost orthopedic problems, like pain and stiffness in the joints, muscles and back, are not due to any specific disease in progress. Such problems are mostly symptoms of wearing, small injuries and tense muscles. The problems rise because of wrong use of the body during work and spare time. They ...
Views: 1312 - Benefiting From Core Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Brooks DonnerUnfortunately, many people interested in getting into shape and doing something for their body fail to focus on the importance of core exercises. Simply put, core exercises focus primarily on muscle groups around the body’s pelvis and torso, the core. By using core exercises, you can build a ...
Views: 593 - Tai Chi - How a 2500 year old art can be a key to your best health. - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from Andrew MackeyTai Chi is one of my favorite forms of exercise, and I recommend it to anybody who wants to stay healthy and happy as the years go by. Here’s why: Tai Chi is a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health. It was originally designed ...
Views: 1372 - Walking Help To Our Health - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2008 from different manBackward walking, like forward walking, is an activity in which one always maintains contact with the ground unlike running, which has an airborne phase. Consequently, the force to the body at impact is minimal in walking compared to jogging or running. This alone can be a benefit if one is ...
Views: 744 - What's Keeping You From Getting Fit Fast? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Paul JohnsonYou know you should and you know you want to. You know that making the commitment to lose weight and getting fit is going to improve your physical appearance, increase your self-confidence, and improve your health and your quality of life. All these benefits and you are still doing the same old ...
Views: 559 - Flexibility Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from different manFlexibility exercises are the most neglected part of a fitness program. Having flexibility can improve your posture, reduce your risk of injury, give you more freedom of movement, and release muscle tension and soreness. Before you start the stretching phase of your program, always do 5 to 10 ...
Views: 691 - Can You Really Think Yourself Thin? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Marna GoldsteinWith all the information on the Law of Attraction, including CNN's Larry King Live, where Mr. King interviewed a panel of law of attraction experts regarding how what you think turns into the events you experience in every area of your life, including your body. For years, my "positive thinking" ...
Views: 473 - Strengthening Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from different manThere are four major types of exercise that make up all comprehensive exercise programs, regardless of the level of participation. Each can have a positive effect on reducing arthritis-related pain and disability. Flexibility exercises: Both range-of-motion and stretching exercises help to ...
Views: 775 - Verticle Leap - Take Your Game To The Next Level - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Anita BurnettWould increasing your Vertical Leap take your game to the next level? You don’t have to give up on your dream of going Pro, receiving a college scholarship or becoming the best player on your team if you are willing to learn the secrets of those who have developed the strategies and techniques ...
Views: 609 - Kettlebell Dimensions , Weight , His Utility To Keep Yourself In Good Shape - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Jason Smith Jason SmithKettle bell lifts are helpful for all parts of the body. It helps in body building, trimming the waist, making a person stronger without building muscles, repairing your back, boosting physical resilience, bringing flexibility to the body and builds strong legs. Kettlebells melt fat without ...
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