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- My Most Successful Students! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Larenzo ReidIf you've been to our website, then you've seen our testimonies or the before and after video on the home page (www.ucfitness.biz). So who is my most successful student? Everyone in that video and many more (I don't have their permission to use their image)! The difference in those students ...
Views: 667 - Why Eating Raw Foods Will Help You Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimThe concept of eating natural raw foods in their living state makes sense to every species in the world except for humans. It’s also quite funny that we’re the only species that struggles with obesity and a contrasting weight obsessed culture. How many wild animals suffer from ...
Views: 1067 - Hot Weather Hydration - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimWith the hot weather now approaching (at least for us in the northern hemisphere) the importance of proper hydration cannot be forgotten. As a base, you should be drinking half your weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 lbs, then you should be drinking at least 75 oz of water per day. If ...
Views: 1101 - 8 Easy Ways To Lose Weight And Get Skinny - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Gina ClarkHere are some easy ways to lose weight and get skinny. Try one or two of these tips every week to begin your weight loss. Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your diet to lose weight. Instead of eating junk food, like chips and cookies, eat healthy snacks. Don’t buy ...
Views: 5936 - Sports Hypnosis- Its all Mental - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Pattie FreemanSports hypnosis is a topic of conversation that is seldom talked about but it's one type of technique that is known to trainers, coaches and sports team owners. Now if you would say visualization then every ones hand would go up in the air but, when you say Hypnosis a few will admit to it. I ...
Views: 786 - Dance Sport, Exercise And Health - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Dzagbe CudjoeDance sport is set to become an Olympic event. Personally I am not in favor of this. Not for a moment would I dispute the fact that dancers have considerable athletic prowess. Nonetheless, I feel that all Olympic events should be decided on technical and verifiable rules and regulations. In my ...
Views: 3040 - Maximize Your Exercise Regimen -- In 30 Minutes Flat - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Stefan AschanWho has time to work out today? Particularly if you have a family, run your own business, or have a management position in a larger company, finding the time to exercise can be tough. I know -- I have heard it from many of my clients. “Stefan, if I didn’t book my sessions with you, I wouldn’t ...
Views: 1262 - Exercise-Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from Kevin HintonExercises for Health – Part 1 After all these years, one of the most pernicious symptoms of ‘dis-ease’ is constipation. Efficient and regular bowel action is essential to health. Unless the end-products of digestion are expelled automatically and efficiently, it follows that a retention of ...
Views: 711 - Does Your Exercise Routine Reflect These Five Key Fitness Principles Necessary For Healthy Aging? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from kim millerWhen we look at aging in the most healthful way, there is no denying that a robustful exercise plan is an absolute necessity to a high quality lifestyle. What isn't so apparent is how to go about achieving such an intelligent exercise plan. If we consider the five components of physical fitness, ...
Views: 554 - Inculcate Habits Of Eating Well In Children. - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Jim AndrewsEating well for children determines to a large extent the status of their physical and mental development. Mostly children avoid eating well at time. Parents should try to inculcate healthy eating habits in children. A well maintained and balanced diet plays an important part in the rapid growth ...
Views: 2440 - Cardio For Better Health And Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Gina ClarkCardiovascular training, AKA cardio, is absolutely imperative for optimal health. The benefits are immeasurable and have the ability to affect the quality and length of one’s life. However, many people spend a great deal of time doing cardio exercises and don’t experience the ...
Views: 799 - Get Ripped: Equipment For Your Abs - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Zack FairIf you are looking to buy equipment for your ab workouts, there are some really good deals for equipment. The amount of money that you spend does not reflect on the quality of the equipment that you want to purchase. Some of the cheapest items on the market will produce some of the greatest ...
Views: 666 - A New Way To Teach Your Kids About Fitness That's Fun: Exercise With Your Pets - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertWith gaming stations and computers so easily accessible, your child may not care to enjoy the great outdoors. More kids than ever are skipping a game of basketball or Hide and Seek and opting, instead, for a game of Zelda or Mario Kart. If you’re a busy parent, then you may not have time ...
Views: 1255 - 7 Nutrition Secrets for Great Abs - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimMany people say that "abdominals are made in the kitchen, not in the gym," and there's a lot of truth to that. You can do thousands of reps of ab work every week, but if your nutrition is not in order, you can forget about getting a great set of 6-pack abs. 1. If you’re a calorie-counter ...
Views: 857 - Weight Loss And Workout - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Terje EllingsenWeight loss is on the minds of many people and ways to do so are in such abundance that some of these people get confused on which regimen to choose. One major way of losing weight is by exercise. We urge you to consult with your doctor prior to beginning any exercise regimen. Knowing how to ...
Views: 1268 - Pre-requisites to being a human. A physical perspective - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Michael HannonYou are not born a human being, you must become one. Just as life is a option, not an inevitability. It has to be chosen and then gained. The Army, the Police, Navy, SAS, even the job your working in right now has prerequisites that have to bet met. The seemingly higher responsibility held by a ...
Views: 881 - Lose Weight With Yoga - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Gina ClarkYoga is a form of exercise that varies greatly from all other workouts. It is designed to increase flexibility and strength, focusing not only on the physical, but also on the mental health of a person. The benefits and results of Yoga are absolutely amazing, and can be achieved faster than ...
Views: 741 - The Perfect Fitness Schedule - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Joey AtlasOne of the most frequently asked questions regarding fitness scheduling is, "What's the best time for me to workout?" You hear and read so many different 'opinions' on this topic - it's enough to drive you nuts. The truth is there is only only one good answer to this question. Most people find ...
Views: 2651 - Fasting For Weight Loss - Your Personal Fountain Of Youth - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Robert Dave JohnstonWe live in a world that often tells us more is better. Fasting for weight loss, fitness and health may be good for the "holy" - some may say. But the common perception appears to be that hunger -- real or imagined -- must be appeased at all times and without question. Live to eat even if it ...
Views: 2498 - Workout Routines Will Get You In Shape - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Zack FairOne of the biggest areas that people always want to improve on is their abs. Most people think that just by working their abs, it will flatten their stomach and they will have a perfect set of abs. This is not altogether true. Just because you work your abs out, you still need to have a good ...
Views: 631 - Top 10 Vitamins For Bodybuilders - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Zack FairVitamins can be divided into two broad categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E, and K) are so named because they are stored in the body's fatty tissue and do not have to be replenished daily. But be careful: Because they are stored, overdoses of these vitamins can ...
Views: 745 - A Maverick's Guide to: Booming Fitness - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Mikki ReillyIn the past, aging has often meant a gradual loss of health and vigor as the years progress. But with the recent advances in research on aging, we now know this slow decline is no longer inevitable. With the right exercise and nutritional program, even an unfit person can turn around most of the ...
Views: 829 - Do You Really Want To Change? - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Avtar ZouaregNo one can “make” another person change his or her behavior. Only the person himself can control his choices and create that change. All I can do for you in this book is what I do when I’m sitting in a room with a client—that is help you to determine what your goals are and what you truly want ...
Views: 820 - Fitness Obsession - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Avtar ZouaregWe are obsessed with fitness. We pay attention to our waistlines. We get liposuction. We get breast implants. We buy special cosmetic products. We tighten our skin, harden our bodies, increase our cardiovascular endurance and increase our lung capacities. We try to keep ourselves fit. What about ...
Views: 1939 - Interval Training Workouts For Runners - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimDo you want to run faster? Would you like to be able to run longer without huffing and puffing? Well, here’s how: Interval train! You might be asking “How on earth is interval training going to make me a faster and more endurant runner?” Well my friend, the key lies in its ability to raise ...
Views: 991 - Bodyweight Workout For Beginners - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimIf you ever find yourself at a loss for workout ideas, don’t feel like using weights or machines, or traveling, or looking for some great workouts to enjoy at home then you’ll be happy to know that you’ve already got everything you need. What I mean is that by simply using ...
Views: 1139 - Facial Exercises Prevent And Correct Wrinkles - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Carolyn CleavesRecently I have read a few comments by reputable people saying that facial exercises don’t work and that they in fact, make lines worse on the face. Actually, the truth of the matter is just the opposite. Facial exercises can reduce lines [1]. As a wrinkle becomes shallower with facial ...
Views: 8870(3 votes) - Don't Pay Full Price: How To Score A Good Deal On Workout Equipment - by A home workout system offers the ultimate in convenience, and it's a great way to excuse-proof your workout. You don't have to go to a gym or recreation center to get in your daily workout, and it doesn't matter what the weather decides to do any given day.
Whether you are looking to purchase ...
Views: 645 - Your Body Wants To Be Fat - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonCall it what you will. Yo-Yo Dieting, Battle of the Bulge, The Holiday Pounds...it's that annoying tendency of our bodies to re-gain so easily weight that we tried to hard to lose. So why does this occur? Basically, there are several mechanisms that your body relies on to keep your ...
Views: 1184 - Training Through Injury - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonAs cold weather approaches, joint injuries become more frequent. Not only do we return to fall and winter sports, but the lower temperatures decrease elasticity of tendons and ligaments, resulting in increased susceptibility to injury. My impetus for writing this article is the number of people ...
Views: 777 - As I See Fit - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from FSB AuthorsI have no problem ‘fessing my age, sixty-one, as long as you don’t use those numbers to limit or define me. And, if you have a problem with that, we can meet in the parking lot to settle the matter (just kidding!). My sixty-one may just be your thirty-six: healthy, fit, vibrant, ...
Views: 592 - Belly Fat In Men - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jeff CollinswoodLearn about risks of belly fat in men and what you can do about it. Learn the risks that come with excess belly fat. If you are carrying a few extra pounds whether in the form of belly fat, love handles, a beer gut or.What you need to know: Learn why belly fat is unhealthy and what you can do to ...
Views: 994 - Belly Fat Is Related With Dementia - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jeff CollinswoodA Fat Belly in Middle Age Raises the Risk of Dementia Decades Later. People with a bulging waistline in mid-life could face a higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer's in the senior years, a new study shows. Middle-Aged Belly Fat Raises Dementia Risk, Researchers Find. TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer ...
Views: 768 - Burn Your Belly Fat - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Jeff CollinswoodArabic Belly Dance Fat Burning Part 01 of 04. fat burning, fat burning program, fat burning workout. Arabic Belly Dance Fat Burning Part 02 of 04. Arabic Belly Dance Exercise Part 01 of 02. Turbulence Training provides fat loss workout exercises, fat burning exercise for quick weight. Arabic ...
Views: 1060 - Set Realistic Goals With Visualization - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Nordine ZouaregI remember the moment I realized I was no longer a profession athlete. It was in 1992, a year after I had retired from the International Federation of Body-Building (IFBB). I was languishing on the treadmill in my neighborhood gym after a long day of training people, session after session (5 am ...
Views: 497 - The Amazing Power Of Affirmations - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Nordine ZouaregWandering backstage, trophy in hand, I can barely see straight, I feel so ecstatic. My coach and dear friend, Jean Pierre, grabs me and kisses me on both cheeks. "I always knew you would do it. I had faith in you all along," he tells me. "Now you are a World Champion get ready to win the ...
Views: 608 - 5 Blunders that Sabotage Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Diane RaymondAre you eating right, exercising and still seeing the same number on the scale? Get to know these 5 diet-killers and watch that number shrink right along with your waste line. Error #1: Mindless eating Start keeping a daily food journal. A bite of this, a taste of that…it all adds up ...
Views: 1184 - Is The Exercise Ball Really Useful For Core Training? - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimIf you’ve stepped into a gym in the last 10 years you’ve most likely noticed those big rubber balls known as exercise balls (or stability balls or Swiss balls). In my experience, most times these balls would sit all alone in the corner unless they were being used in a special “ball class” or ...
Views: 1618 - A FITNESS AND DIET GUIDE SOLELY FOR LATINA WOMEN - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Olga Vladi(New York, NY)— It seems that every group nowadays has their own fitness guide; the Marines, Moms, and even the Mob. And now on the shelves is a guide specifically targeted at Latin women. So why do Latin women need a fitness guide just for them? “The J-Lo factor,” says ...
Views: 4264 - Get Fit In 2008 - Great Fitness Tips From Dr. Asif Qasim - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Yunis KhanThe prospect of getting back into sport and exercise can be daunting. There are images all around us of buffed and glossy celebrities with perfect bodies – and all they have to do is work out for 3 hours a day with their personal trainer, and never even look at a chocolate bar. It is bad enough ...
Views: 899 - 3 Secrets to Visible Abs They Won't Tell You About! - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimHaving trained thousands of individuals from all walks of life I would say that one of the most common goals among exercisers is to develop a “visible” 6-pack. Perhaps you fall into this category as well. I know I did at one point. Let’s see how you can accomplish this goal ...
Views: 1827 - Commitment to a Successful Fitness Training Program - by Submitted on May 07, 2008 from Timothy HaynesThe undertaking of any fitness training program requires that individuals not only have a realistic view of their own personal fitness goals, but that they also consider the variables they may be faced with in accomplishing their objective for better health and wellness. Choosing the right ...
Views: 836 - The Best Way to Burn Calories - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimOne of the best ways to burn more calories in your workouts is simply to use more full body movements. The reason for this is simple. Your body burns 5 calories for every liter of oxygen it consumes and the more muscle required for a given movement, the more oxygen it needs. If, for example, ...
Views: 1246 - Don't Quit On Your Exercise Regimen, Read This! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinOne roadblock to continuing any fitness and exercise regimen is having injury, strain or a flare of arthritis. In spite of good intentions to lose weight, build muscles, or improve your general well-being through physical activities and exercise routines, experiencing muscle strain and other ...
Views: 608 - Guide To Choosing The Best Health Club - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Janet MartinThere is really no shortcut to becoming healthy and fit. If you want to live longer, you have to pay attention to what you eat and drink, and do exercise and workout regularly. There may be products that can help you achieve your weight loss goals or rejuvenate your sexuality, but in order to ...
Views: 572 - Back Toning Exercise - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Jennifer AdolfsWho doesn’t want a toned, attractive back? Especially when the summer months loom and you are unenthusiastically facing swimsuit season, or during the holiday season as you eye that glittery, back-baring party dress. A well-developed upper back gives you that appealing V-shape, which ...
Views: 5676 - Why HIIT Training Is Your Wonder Fat Loss Exercise. - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Greg McKenzieBefore we talk about HIIT Training, what if I told you that all you knew about weight loss through exercise was wrong? In fact, not only wrong but would gain you weight over time? So what exercise is so ineffective for weight loss? If your first thought was in a crowded gym, pounding a treadmill ...
Views: 1744 - French Exercise Secrets - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Dinneen DietteWhen I lived in France, it was almost a ritual - eat the Sunday afternoon meal, then take a leisurely walk. During the meal itself, conversations between family members and guests would flow back and forth. When dinner was over, the entire family (and any guests) would continue their ...
Views: 876 - Get Fit And Healthy Without The Agony - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Ellis MacKendrickMost fitness, weight loss and diet programs available in the market today advocate quick weight loss practices. These quick loss programs may actually be damaging your health and you will be less likely to keep the weight off in long term. The situation becomes a big issue and a potential ...
Views: 496 - Coconut Bliss: A Review - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from John DavidFear not, dear readers! My recent absence from blogging is not because of my very bad veganness or because I'm bored with ice cream. Unfortunately, I've been ill for a few months now, and haven't had the time or the energy to make up any new recipes. (And, no, before you ask, I am not ill ...
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