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- Forget Willpower ... You Need A Plan! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2006 from REBECCA JOHNSONREADY TO MAKE SOME CHANGES IN YOUR LIFE? FORGET WILLPOWER … YOU NEED A PLAN! Lose weight and keep it off. Eat better. Eat less. Exercise more. Manage stress. Find more balance between work and family. If you’re like many Americans today, some of these things are on your mind. You know you want ...
Views: 1037 - Ten Quick Weight Loss Tips - And a Bonus - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Frann LeachDo low carb diets work?Low carbohydrate diets have become popular in recent years, originally promoted by Dr Atkins. However, studies have shown that these only work well for about 6 months. After this time, other weight loss methods start to produce equal or better results.Dr Atkins followed ...
Views: 963 - The Awful Truth About Television: "Heavy" TV watchers are twice as likely to be obese - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2006 from Katherine WestphalStudies show: TV makes you fat This large amount of time spent motionlessly staring at a screen is also hazardous to your health and girth. Numerous studies show a relationship between TV watching and obesity. The most striking were several studies published in The American Journal of Public ...
Views: 1331 - Women's Health and Fitness - Weight Training To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gill WebsterWeight gain is a lot easier as you grow older particularly as the motivation to exercise also wanes, but you can turn it around it does not matter how old you are. You should start to weave some sort of exercise into your daily life. One type of exercise that you should consider to do is ...
Views: 1383 - Jacked for Summer - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2006 from Roger LeBlancTired of getting sand kicked in your face! Want Biceps like a real man? Let me show you how to get jacked for summer! Although you will not build all that much of “real muscle” in 6 weeks or so, you can condition and firm your muscles and add blood flow enough to appear “jacked”. The firmness ...
Views: 732 - Powerful Bodybuilding Tip That Builds Muscle - by Submitted on May 02, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorIf there is one surefire bodybuilding tip that I can share with you, which will skyrocket your muscle building efforts, it is rest. Now you say rest. Yes, I am saying rest, don't workout. This may be way against the grain of your logical thinking, but according to sound physiology, it is right ...
Views: 1682 - Don't Be A Big Loser - The Truth About Quick Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2006 from Tom VenutoPatience. It’s the one thing you never seem to have when you’ve got a body fat problem. You want the fat gone and you want it gone now! And why not? It seems so do-able. Everywhere you look, you read and hear promises of quick weight loss and you even see people losing weight quickly. We have ...
Views: 947 - Advice for men who want to look ripped - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2006 from James TrottaTo look cut, with great muscle definition, many people have the misconception that you need to hit the gym. That's the general belief: lift less weight and do more reps for definition. For bulk, lift heavier weight and do fewer reps. The idea that less weight tones muscles is wrong. Less weight ...
Views: 2955 - Learn How the Mind and Body Works with the Five Psychological Phases of Fitness - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2006 from Stew SmithWhether you are a military special operations soldier, an athlete, or just a regular person seeking to lose weight, all groups experience similar personal obstacles. Those who succeed in their training programs learn to conquer self-doubt. That is the key to fitness! Every day, excited people ...
Views: 1485 - Mass Building Weight Lifting Workout Tips - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorImage starting your strength training routine knowing you are about to begin the most effective, efficient workout routine possible. Being on a weight lifting workout routine that gets you in and out of the gym as quickly as possible with maximum benefit is what everyone should be aiming for. ...
Views: 2067 - How Long Should It Take To Rehab A Sprained Ankle? - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Bret MundtHow long should it take to rehab a sprained ankle after you've injured it? It depends on the serverity of the sprain, but a level 1 or mild level 2 sprain should reasonably be rehabbed in a maximum of 2-3 weeks. It all depends on how fast you heal. Years ago, when an athlete would tear his ...
Views: 1889 - For Losing 10 Pounds, This Works Like Crazy - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2006 from Todd LloydHow often do you find yourself saying: "I wish I knew how to learn more about this topic" Well, we were listening! And this article is the result. Enjoy. Almost all of us at some point in our lives are going to want to lose some weight. Not only will losing weight make you feel and look ...
Views: 885 - Why Skin Care Is Not Enough - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandStaggering amounts of money are spent daily on cosmetics and skin care products that promise to lift, firm and tighten our faces. How many of us use a product for just a few weeks before purchasing yet another product? Do we jump from item to item because we really don’t see a visible ...
Views: 782 - The Key Ingredient Patches, Potions and Lotions Don't Have When Rehabbing A Sprained Ankle - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2006 from Bret MundtIf you do a Google search for sprained ankle, you will see a lot of ads selling patches, potions, and lotions that promise you can heal your sprained ankle in "2-4 patches" or in 4 days. Some of the ads say that you get instant healing....yeah, right. I think that you probably have a reduction ...
Views: 881 - Homemade Bodybuilding Shakes: How to Use Protein Powders Creatively - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Adam ZahlerIf you are serious about building muscle mass or sculpting your body you most likely supplement your diet with commercially available whey or soy protein powders (and possibly other supplements). No doubt within a short period of time you discovered the protein shakes whey powders produce may ...
Views: 1014 - Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2006 from Ray KellyThe common heel spur is an ailment striking people from a wide range of ages and activity levels. However, the cause of this injury is usually based upon the aggravation of Plantar Fasciitis. Though the two are often used synonymously there is a slight difference. While a heel spur is a ...
Views: 906 - Heart Disease Facts - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Ray KellyIt is estimated that approximately 7% of the population has some form of heart disease or damage to their heart. Most people associate heart disease with arteriosclerosis, which leads to heart attacks. However, there are other forms of heart disease, which are just as deadly. Knowing the ...
Views: 1815 - Hiking Tips - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2006 from david stoneHere are a few tips that are essential to making a hiking trip successful and rewarding. It is important to remember that hiking is usually done away from civilization, so assistance is not at your disposal. This makes safety and planning an essential part of your hiking trip that should not ...
Views: 937 - Trying to put on some lean muscle? Use breath squats to help you grow and lose bodyfat. - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2006 from Chad KlingensmithIt was about a year ago and I was going through my regimen as usual at the gym. I was trying to gain some muscle mass before I started training for my upcoming fight (I compete in mixed martial arts). I ended up getting in a conversation with an old school professional bodybuilder and I told ...
Views: 2082 - If you want to rehab your ankle fast, you must get the swelling down first. - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Bret MundtSwelling after an injury is your body's way to prevent further injury until your ankle can heal. The swelling helps to immobilize the joint but it also prevents you from starting rehabilitation. If you've ever had a significant injury that eventually required surgery ...
Views: 1552 - Simple Steps To Good Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2006 from Ray KellyThough the importance of good nutrition has been elevated in recent years, a vast number of people continue to neglect the basic principles of a sound and healthy diet. What we eat and how much plays a great role in determining our longetivity and likelihood of developing life threatening ...
Views: 959 - Summer’s Coming – How Does Your Face Look? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2006 from Cynthia RowlandStrappy sandals with colorful toe nails, tan limbs, easy-breezy haircuts, aromatic suntan lotions and wild-patterned beachwear. Ahhhh, summer! There’s a lot of preparation that goes into getting ready for summer. Many people begin working out months in advance with a vengeance so they can ...
Views: 788 - Hypertension: How The Body Controls Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2006 from Ray KellyHypertension is the term doctors use for high blood pressure. It’s often referred to as a Silent Killer since many people may have no noticeable symptoms. Over 50 million people suffer from high blood pressure, but nearly one third aren’t even aware of it. Hypertension is a major risk factor for ...
Views: 916 - How to Double Your Energy Levels - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2006 from Roger HaeskeHow to Double Your Energy Levels In Three Days Are you often tired, lethargic and feeling older than you should? Do you want to get more done and have the non-stop energy of a 7-year-old child? With this report, you'll learn two easy ways to double your energy levels within the next three ...
Views: 1448 - Fitness Tips For The Working Mother - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2006 from Ray KellyWorking mothers face tremendous challenges when it comes to exercise. They can find themselves short on time, energy, and stamina. New mothers, in particular, may find it difficult to attend to their own fitness needs. However, it is entirely possible for working moms to achieve their fitness ...
Views: 929 - Begin a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program For a Heart Healthy Lifestyle - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Maggie LichtenbergTwo months after my open-heart surgery, through my cardiologist’s referral, I was cleared to begin a physician-sponsored cardiac rehabilitation program – a program of exercise and risk-factor education for individuals recovering from serious heart procedures and heart disease. Some patients are ...
Views: 706 - Climb to Health - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Yolanda CardenStair-climbing is the best-kept secret in exercise for health. It is a great way to add CME points during the course of daily life, and it will help improve your leg strength and balance as well as your heart and waistline. By way of example, let me tell you the story of Lewis Ripps. Lew is a ...
Views: 1215 - 5 Tips To Easy At Home Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2006 from Jim O'ConnorYou have purchased all the home workout equipment necessaryto accomplish your desired workout goals. But wait, you now actually have to use them on a regular basis. Buying home workout equipment is the easy part. Using it is the number one challenge, and also where a majority of home workout ...
Views: 1181 - What Increases and Decreases Good & Bad Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Linda GilesFactors leading to and Increase in Cholesterol Poor eating habits Diet that is high in saturated fat tends to elevate cholesterol. Saturated fats are found mostly in foods that come from animals. Saturated fat raises you LDL (“bad”) cholesterol level more that anything else in the diet. ...
Views: 1340 - Inexpensive Ways To Exercise For Weight Loss! - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2006 from Ray KellyPerhaps you’re a student, trying to make it on a student budget. Or, you’re a stay-at-home mother with little cash to spare. Or you’re just getting started in your career and you don’t have much in the way of disposable income. No matter what your situation, know that there are inexpensive ...
Views: 1277 - Walking is a Great Form of Exercise - Walk off the Weight - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2006 from Terje EllingsenWalking exercise is a great and easy way to lose weight and get fit. The greatest challenge for any working mom is the obstacle of finding time to exercise. For stay-at-home moms it's even more difficult because little ones often accompany the adventure and that means plenty of distractions ...
Views: 954 - Why it is important to keep active - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Gill WebsterIt is important that you exercise and keep fit especially as you grow older because it will greatly improve your health. Fitness is just as important for the disabled although exercises will have to be adjusted to suit. Physical activity is just as important a part of a weight loss program ...
Views: 2833 - Lose the Weight You Want Forever - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2006 from Kim OlverLose the Weight You Want Forever I know this is the time of year when there is all kinds of information available about weight loss. If everyone has the information available to him or her, then why is losing weight so difficult? The answer is relatively simple for those of us who have added ...
Views: 1210 - Walk Your Way to Fitness, Health and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2006 from Dada VedaprajinanandaThere is no way around it, if you want to lose weight you have to be active. Recently a study was done focusing on people who owned dogs. It was found that the dog-owners, who were obliged to take their dogs for a walk every day, lost up to 14 pounds because of this extra activity. 14 pounds is ...
Views: 1254 - Become a Healthier You Inside and Out In the New Year! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2006 from Elizabeth SavinoBecome a Healthier You Inside and Out In the New Year! Tips to Jump Start Your Level of Fitness Although January signifies the beginning of frigid weather and shorter days, it also brings you the opportunity to reflect on the year that has just past and offers a perfect time to evaluate the ...
Views: 1091 - Conceive, Believe and Achieve - Mind over Body, or Body over Mind? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2006 from Kurt Lee Hurley"Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that." Norman Vincent Peale As a fitness professional, I am always amazed at how little understanding exists regarding the ‘getting what you give’ concept. Very few people actually believe that there are actually ...
Views: 2654 - Being vs. Doing, A Slightly Different Approach to Fitness - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2006 from Denna SheltonThe gyms are packed from January to early March. It is difficult to find a place to park your car. There is often a wait to use the exercise equipment. The fitness classes are elbow to elbow and the die-hards are annoyed that their space in class has been taken. New members are diligently ...
Views: 761 - How to Improve In One's Skill - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2006 from Joe KarszenIn order to improve in one’s skill, whether it is in basketball, baseball, running, swimming, tennis, soccer, or whatever the skill may be, it has to be performed identically the same. Not sort of, or kind of, or almost. Ken Mannie, strength and conditioning coach at Michigan State, Matt ...
Views: 3719 - How To Gain Muscle Mass - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Joe KarszenThis is a question that arises everyday in the gym. How is one to gain muscle mass? There are a lot of answers and opinions out there from people. I will give you my opinion and hope you will follow these guidelines. You have to ask your self a few questions. How many days am I strength ...
Views: 4920 - Common Sense Strength Training - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2005 from Joe KarszenEverybody asks the question on how to go about a strength training program. Where do I start, how do I begin, where do I go, what age to start at, and what do I need? These are all common questions on beginning a strength training program. I will go over these common asked questions in ...
Views: 2047 - The Core – What is it and Why is it Important - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2005 from Karen SkidmoreWhat is it? The term core refers to the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is composed of the hip, lower back and the pelvis. There are 29 muscles attached the complex that help stabilize the connection between each one of them. The core works with the rest of the body ...
Views: 1128 - The Quick Hammer - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2005 from Dan BialikDo you occasionally find yourself pressed for time when preparing for your workout? Or, maybe you just do not feel like going through your normal routine. You need something a little different! How about this? This is a quick, ten minute workout to totally blitz the body. It is done on the line ...
Views: 1474 - Common SenseStrengthTraining - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2005 from Joe KarszenEverybody asks the question on how to go about a strength training program. Where do I start, how do I begin, where do I go, what age to start at, and what do I need? These are all common questions on beginning a strength training program. I will go over these common asked questions in ...
Views: 2869 - Childhood Obesity: Your Kids And Heart Disease! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2005 from Ray KellyShockingly, it is estimated that 22 million of the world's children under 5 are overweight or obese and approximately one in four American children are overweight. The problem this presents is that these children are more susceptible to pediatric hypertension, type II diabetes, greater risk of ...
Views: 896 - Dynamic Breathing Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Michael CohenDynamic Breathing Exercises with Michael Cohen, Founder of the Bioenergy Healing Research Foundation "Before breathing exercises it took me 45 minutes to really get into my stride when off road mountain biking. Within 2 weeks of breathing exercises, the warm up period disappeared. At the end ...
Views: 8135 - Water and Exercise: Stay Hydrated! - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2005 from Ray KellyOur bodies are made up of over 75% water. We all know that without water, there is no life. In fact we can only live 3 days without it. However, water has been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. However, water is a healthier and more necessary drink ...
Views: 861 - Elliptical Trainer vs Stationary Bike - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2005 from Rich RojasWhen I joined my first commercial gym back in 1988 I began to explore new approaches to weight training. The wide assortment of weight training equipment was staggering for someone who had worked out in the basement for years with just a barbell set and a weight bench. My new gym had a vast ...
Views: 1712 - Walking For Weight Loss: How many calories does it burn? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2005 from Ray KellyPeople who walk daily have a lesser incidence of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other killer diseases. Not only does walking make you healthier but it also burns calories, creates psychological well being, increases metabolism, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves ...
Views: 1228 - Running for Weight lost?...Slow down - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2005 from Mubarakah IbrahimRunning For Weight Loss…….Slow Down You may be out running your fat burning hormones By Mubarakah Ibrahim CPT So you’ve loved running since your track days of high school. It’s simple, you can do it anywhere and all you need is some good running shoes and pair of comfy cotton footies. But now ...
Views: 872 - The Common Sense Approach to Fitness and Wellness - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2005 from Martin HarshbergerCommon Sense Approach to Fitness and Wellness: "Common sense isnot so common." Voltaire Do you ever wonder why people behave as they do? I am constantly amazed at the behavior of people and the things they do. As I get older I get more and more curious and spend much more time thinking ...
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