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- 5 Ab Revealing Tips - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonA recent article in the New York Times described a phrase called "unit bias". Unit bias is defined as an individual's tendency to take whatever "unit" or "portion" of food they are served, and consider this a standard sized meal. What this means is that if you purchase a container of yogurt at ...
Views: 1267 - 10 Reasons For Your Expanding Waistline - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Jolene WilkinsonOn Monday, July 3rd, an editorial appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The author of the article decided that there must be more to the growing obesity problem in America than the simple fact that people don't exercise enough while eating too much. To back this statement, the editorial ...
Views: 1006 - Can You Really “Spot Reduce” Those Trouble Areas? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Conor KellyYou’ve seen them – those “infomercials” for various fitness gizmos that promise to give you flat, toned abs or firm thighs, or bulging arms or eliminate cellulite, or whatever. Did you know that some of those “shows” cost up to $1 million to produce? They’re incredibly slick productions with ...
Views: 780 - 10 Reasons Why Women Must Weight Train - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Len GlassmanOver the last decade, researchers have made extremely compelling arguments in support of the benefits of weight training for women of all ages. Still, the number of women who take this recommendation to heart remains quite low. Most women who exercise spend most of their gym time on ...
Views: 1215 - Powering Up Your Baseball Game - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Len GlassmanIf you want to energize your game, gain more overall power, increase your running speed, and reduce your chances of injury, you need to develop a training program that will power-up your game. Read on to learn how. I. Benching & Baseball Don’t Always Mix Baseball is a game of explosive power, ...
Views: 1398 - 5 Ways to Lose Excess Weight - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Capri JonesLosing weight does require a lot of patience and determination. Your desire to lose weight should be so strong that it will fuel your motivation to reach your goals. For those who have tried weight loss methods before, it can be an intimidating process. A weight loss program that provides both ...
Views: 983 - Discover How Putting Your Pet On Your Workout Routine Benefits Both Of You - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from brian spilnerIf you are planning on starting a weekly workout plan, or already have one, it might be fun for you to include your dog in the benefits of exercise! Believe it or not, the percentage of obese and over-weight dogs throughout the United States is growing in number. Just as humans need exercise and ...
Views: 650 - Forget 220 Minus Age - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Greg MummHow do you find your target heart rate, the number of beats per minute that shows you're exercising hard enough to lose weight? A researcher in the early 1970's noticed that maximum heart rate decreases regularly with age, giving birth to the “220-age” rule. The rule states that ...
Views: 1170 - Can You Really "Spot Reduce" Those Trouble Areas? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Conor KellyYou’ve seen them – those “infomercials” for various fitness gizmos that promise to give you flat, toned abs or firm thighs, or bulging arms or eliminate cellulite, or whatever. Did you know that some of those “shows” cost up to $1 million to produce? They’re incredibly slick productions with ...
Views: 936 - Top Ten Fat Loss Tips - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from jon allmarkThere are many factors people over look when trying to lose fat. Here are my top ten tips to help you get heading in the right direction. 1. Create a calorie deficit – This is when you use up more energy than you are consuming. 2. Exercise over starvation – Burn off your fat through exercise ...
Views: 532 - Weight Loss - The Truth About Herbal Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Peter HutchFasting demands the fat cells be used as fuel. As soon as the body needs calories the process or catabolism (tearing down) starts. Each pound of fat has approximately 3,500 calories, which becomes fuel for the body. As each day passes, you get thinner and thinner. Excess fat is nothing more than ...
Views: 634 - Ab Exercises - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from m spencerLet’s face it, everyone wants to have a great set of abs but not everyone will put forth the effort it takes to achieve them. For many of us the main ingredient we lack is time. It takes time to build a great body or even stay fit in today’s society. There are many stomach exercise routines that ...
Views: 511 - Taking On The Triceps - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from David KeenanFirm up the back of your arms with two easy moves. As a personal trainer, I often hear similar complaints from my female clients. “What can I do about the back of my arms?” Even extremely fit women sometimes struggle to achieve the look they want. “They are too flabby,” or “They just hang ...
Views: 941 - Become A Success Story - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Jim WillettIt seems to me that only the truly bizarre, out of the ordinary, and over the top stories ever get any notice. Maybe that in itself says something about us. However, I would like to take a minute to give a plug to the other 99.9% of the population out there. The millions of us, who work hard ...
Views: 1136 - Weight Loss; Two Weeks To A New You - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Terje EllingsenMost of us have struggled with the experience where a big reunion or beach front vacation is coming up and fitting into our clothes is an emergency affair. What you need is a 2-week weight loss plan that will help you lose a lot of weight fast. With the right quick weight loss plan, you can ...
Views: 1203 - Give Your Backbone The Comfort Of A Car Seat Back Support - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Matt HudsonAs the world becomes a smaller place, travel has become an inherent part of our lives and most of us need to cover long distances in relation to their work or for any other purpose. If you also belong to that group of people who spend a major chunk of their time traveling by road then you must ...
Views: 1319 - How To Lose Weight - Healthy Diet For Weight Lose - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsLosing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. Exercise alone won't make you lose weight if you're still taking in more calories than you burn. However, eating less and exercising more will only decrease your resting ...
Views: 1029 - Information About To Stop Heel Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsRunning with heel pain can be an agonizing experience. For those with active lifestyles, it's hard to adjust and limit your physical activity and routines once you encounter heel pain. This makes it important to know the symptoms and treatment methods for some of the most common types of heel ...
Views: 976 - While Exercising Be Good To The Environment - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Cliff EgginkIrongeezerSays™," While Exercising Be Good to The Environment." By Cliff and Tatjana Eggink, www.irongeezer.com We all know that Kermit the Frog says, "It isn't easy being green;" however, it must become the thing to be for all of us, and especially for us athletes and any active outdoor ...
Views: 903 - Losing Fat Fast: Is It Possible - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from maxime tremblayThe first thing you need to know if you want to lose fat is that you need to BURN fat. Burning fat is all about using up more calories than you take in. If you eat more calories than your body uses throughout the day, these additional calories will be stored as body fat. To prevent a build up of ...
Views: 486 - Weight Loss Tips - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Terje EllingsenWith the ever growing issues with obesity in modern societies, people have come to recognize that something in modern life has changed from the past. While obesity existed in the past, it was a rarity among all but the wealthiest of people. Weight loss programs should always start with a ...
Views: 1392 - The Top 10 Ways To An Effective Workout - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Denise JelinekYou have a busy life, yet have made the commitment (or will be making the commitment) to enhancing your health and fitness through exercise. Learn the top ten effective ways to maximize your time at the gym. Follow these tips to a focused, results-driven workout. 1. Know Why. Knowing why ...
Views: 2889 - Health Coaching And Women: The Guilt Factor - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Lynn SmithHealth coaching is a process in which the health coach and the client work together to set goals and create new health habits. With health coaching women there is a special factor that needs to be taken into account. Women are generally the caregivers. As a gender, we have a tendency to take ...
Views: 978 - How Health Coaching Makes You A Winner - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Lynn SmithWith the coaching field expanding so widely, there are now a lot of specialty coaches out there. One field that is growing is the area of health coaching. How do you go about choosing a coach that can help you reach your goals? What should you be looking for? There are two key elements in ...
Views: 624 - 220 Minus Age - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Greg Mumm“Forget 220-age” A researcher in the early 70's noticed that heart rate increases with age, giving birth to the “220-age” rule. The rule states that you can determine a target heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. The problem is that this method isn't as ...
Views: 2733 - Taking Care Of Our Bodies - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Krystal KuehnJust imagine for a moment what life would be like if each individual on earth were allowed to own just one automobile per lifetime. Do you think you would be more motivated to take better care of your vehicle—getting routine tune-ups and oil changes, rotating tires, keeping it clean, and so ...
Views: 1977(1 vote) - Are Your Age Intervention Tactics Harmful? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Cynthia RowlandWrinkles on our faces and sagging skin can indeed provoke us to take extreme measures in hopes of stopping the dreaded look of old. Men and women over the age of 25 have become targets for anti-aging products; we are inundated daily with slick, beautiful ads that point out apparent flaws like ...
Views: 745 - Being A Kid - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Katy RickmanYesterday as I was watching my kids play after school in the play yard I was thinking. As a professional fitness trainer and nutritionist I’m looking at the kids posture, shape and gate as they move and play. OK, why was I doing this? I’m wondering where it is in life we start to move less, ...
Views: 1380 - Auto back support: A Comfortable Experience - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Matt HudsonHave you ever thought about how comfortable you feel when you sit for long hours? Or noticed the truth related to right posture? A perfect posture is as important as a healthy life. In fact the way you sit actually speaks a lot about your personal appearance and life style. Especially with ...
Views: 702 - Get Unstuck And Advance Your Sports Performance - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from John SeeleyWhen Roger Bannister broke the 4 minute mile record on May 6, 1954, he opened the door for others to do the same. Before Roger Bannister, to run a mile in under 4 minutes was “impossible.” Everybody believed it was impossible, and so it was. Once Roger Bannister broke the barrier, numerous ...
Views: 724 - Why Don't Seniors Join Health Clubs? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Rande LaDueAmerica is getting older. With the Baby boomers reaching middle age, more people are turning 50 everyday than are being born everyday. It is estimated that over 100 million Americans are over the age of 45 (US Census Bureau). Although there has been a significant increase in senior ...
Views: 1125 - How To Build Muscle - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Jimmy SmithHow to build muscle? Is the question that I am often asked about. While most people want the magic pill, what they really need are a few simple tweaks to their training programs that I am about to outline. 1) There are two things that people can do immediately to build muscle A) People can ...
Views: 659 - It's A LifeStyle! - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Cliff EgginkIronBoomerSays: “Think Lifestyle.” There are fad diets, quick weight loss plans, meals by mail, starvation, etc., etc. Have you, or anyone whom you know, kept weight off-long term with one of those “plans?” There is only one long term “plan” that works. It’s a balanced lifestyle of proper ...
Views: 898 - Working Out Just Got Fun Again - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Richard DafterThe Past My identity is wrapped up in being a runner. After almost 42 years of running, it is part of my fiber. But instead of being my best friend like it used to be, because of a moment in time in May 1983, I realize now that it was starting to be my enemy. Since this ...
Views: 1173 - Fitness Happiness? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Larenzo ReidWhat is That! A few weeks ago a conversation was being held at UC Fitness concerning when do you say this is where I want my health, energy and body to be? It's a question that every trainer has to figure out with each client. The true question is, at what point do you say I'm happy where I ...
Views: 542 - Sleep More; Sleep Your Pounds Off..... - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Cecelia YapYou've heard heaps of these, haven't you? That to shed unwanted "baggages" (aka excess pounds, fat/weight), you got to go for the combo of: -Exercise 3-4 times per week for at least 30 minutes per session -Eat well-balanced, nutritious diet that promotes weight loss Ouch! Isn't that pretty ...
Views: 1001 - Belly Fat To Belly Flat - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Terje EllingsenAbdominal fat, or the belly fat as is commonly called, not only looks unsightly, it also increases health risks associated with many serious illnesses, such as insulin resistance syndrome, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases, and even some types of cancers. If you ...
Views: 1245 - Leg Magic-Get Rid Of Thigh Hip And Belly Fat - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from jitesh aroraDo you want to exercise at the convenience of your home?If yes then keep reading this article to discover how Leg Magic will help you getting rid of extra fat from problematic areas of your body.With the help of lateral gliding movements which work with gravity Leg Magic gives visible results in ...
Views: 1447 - Backwards Walking On The Treadmill - Have You Lost Your Marbles??? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimNo, actually I haven't! Walking backwards or jogging backwards on the treadmill works muscles in an entirely different way than walking forwards. Specifically, by walking backwards on the treadmill (especially on an incline) you engage the quad muscles (front of thigh) and calves to a great ...
Views: 1202 - 5 Keys That Will Unlock The Door To Exercise Motivation - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimRecently we asked the following question on our blog “What’s your biggest challenge to exercising regularly?” What was revealed was some pretty interesting, yet expected, results. A whopping 83% of respondents said that a lack of motivation is what kept them from exercising regularly. The ...
Views: 899 - Why You Should Exercise - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from TERRY SANDHUYour initial answer to why you should exercise would probably be because you want to lose weight, look good, and feel better about yourself. While this is a common goal, there are far more benefits from exercising which go beyond looking good. The human body is a mechanism that is constructed ...
Views: 1177 - Baby Care - Options For Prenatal Care - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from David JonesPrenatal classes are helpful and supportive for you both. What classes do They will help explain a lot of the choices available before, during, and after the birth and will tell you about labor, birth, and baby care. You'll also meet other expectant parents with due dates near yours. Where to ...
Views: 922 - Skin Disorders - How To Cure Secondary Syphilis (Secondary Lues) - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from David JonesDiagnostic Hallmarks Distribution: trunk and extremities, special predilection for the palms, soles, face, and genitalia White plaques on mucous membranes Patchy alopecia Lymphadenopathy Positive serologic tests for syphilis Clinical Presentation The eruption of secondary syphilis is ...
Views: 2479 - Physical Therapy Benefits And Types - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Peter samsThe main objectives of Physical Therapy are to promote body strength, function and mobility and prevent future physical injury. Physical therapy is a dynamic health profession, which utilizes both scientific knowledge and evidence based clinical. A course to focus on prevention of impairments, ...
Views: 10386 - Be Aware Of Diseases Like Tinea Pedis, Manum, Cruris, Corporis and Capitis-Skin Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from David JonesDiagnostic Hallmarks DistJibution: varies with the type of fungal infection KOH preparations and fungal cultures Clinical Presentation The clinical appearance of these diseases depends to a very large extent on the location of the disease. KOH preparations and/ or culture is recommended for ...
Views: 1654 - Yoga For Weight Loss - Reduce Weight With Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Dr John AnneYoga has long been advertised as a relaxation technique that tones the body, mind, and spirit into working in equilibrium. But many fitness experts and yoga teachers now say that yoga also leads to successful and lasting weight loss where other techniques have either botched or shown minimal ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - Skin Disorders - Clinical Presentation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from David JonesTinea capitis, or "ringworm" of the scalp, presents itself as one or more sharply marginated plaques of partial alopecia. Inflammation and scale are present, but often these two changes are quite minimal. The recognition of broken hairs (stubble and black dots at the follicular orifices) is the ...
Views: 865 - 3 Tips For Fat Loss: 3 Of The Most Important Things You Need To Be Doing To Burn Fat!! - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from CAROL MEDINA3 TIPS TO BURN FAT We are close to the end of January. If you are on your P's & Q's....Then by now you should've started seeing some results and progress. If you haven't, then what are you waiting for? You do this to yourself...year after year. Stop it already and get on your way to achieving ...
Views: 1086 - Introduction Of Anticatabolics-Sports - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from David JonesAn adequate supply of macro nutrients and micronutrients are required for survival, growth, and development, and for the maintenance of health and well-being throughout life. Regarding skeletal muscle growth, the accretion of protein (primarily contractile) represents one of the primary goals ...
Views: 996 - How Ornithine-a-ketoglutarate Is Formed-Sports - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from David JonesAlso known as OKG, this compound is formed from two molecules of the amino acid ornithine and one a-KG. OKG has been shown in a variety of studies to have an anabolid anticatabolic effect. OKG has been used successfully via enteral or parenteral administration in conditions such as burn, ...
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