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- 10 Killer Tips For Rapid Fat Loss - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Veronika AtkinsLet's face it - losing weight isn't easy. Many people find that it takes at least three or four distinctly different attempts before they're finally able to get into the weight loss groove. Regardless of your program, there are many factors that can assist in your body's ability to burn fat, ...
Views: 4125(2 votes) - How to Prepare For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Class - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Travis LutterGetting ready to take your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class can be nerve-wracking. You may not know what you should be doing. You may wonder what it will be like once your class starts. You could be nervous that you will mess up or that you will not fit in. There are probably a ton of things ...
Views: 4125 - Penis Acne - What’s Normal and What’s Not - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from John DuganAcne is commonly thought of as a condition that appears primarily on one’s face, and for most people, that is bad enough. Unfortunately, some individuals are afflicted with acne and pimples that exceed the boundaries of the face and appear on the neck, chest and back. In some cases, pimples can ...
Views: 4108 - Penile Itching- Quick Tips for Soothing dry, Itchy Penis Skin - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from John DuganPenile itching is no joke. It can strike at any time - during the big game, right in the middle of a business meeting, or just in time to put an end to a romantic evening. Dry, itchy penis skin that shows up at the wrong time can be an embarrassing issue, leaving a man writhing, twisting, and ...
Views: 4095 - How To Build Muscle Fast - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Tim RyanEvery bodybuilder wants to grow faster. No-one wants to wait for results, we all want results now or if not then yesterday. So it is very frustrating that it takes months or years to build muscle mass. However there are things that we can do to reduce the time it takes us to build muscle. So ...
Views: 4091 - Overweight 42 Year Old Loses 60 Pounds - Weight Loss Success Story - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredGreg Gregory shares his personal story about how he lost over 60 pounds. He is 42 years old and did not really begin his exercise and weight-loss journey until the age of 39. Fifteen years of gradual weight gain took him from his high school weight of 190 pounds all the way up to 262. He is ...
Views: 4044(1 vote) - Retrain Your Brain for Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2007 from Laurel MellinHow to Retrain Your Brain for Health and Happiness Laurel Mellin Over the last 30 years at the University of California, San Francisco, I have successfully developed The Solution Method, a program designed to retrain the brain to decrease stress and its associated symptoms (depression, ...
Views: 4008 - Reduced Penis Sensitivity: What to Do When Antidepressants Leave Men Singing the Blues - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from John DuganDepression can leave men feeling so low and sad that sex seems like a distant memory. Despite their longing to feel connected, they may be simply unable to respond to a sexual trigger. Antidepressants can be an amazing help, as they may rebalance chemical levels in the brain and allow the ...
Views: 3992 - Avoiding Penis Problems – The Top 5 Benefits of Male Masturbation - by Submitted on May 27, 2013 from John DuganFrom the time an adolescent boy discovers what the penis can really do, masturbation can become a frequent occupation. Self-pleasuring provides comfort, relaxation, release, and an intense good feeling that only the act of intercourse itself can replicate. Unfortunately, boys are often taught ...
Views: 3988 - Brain Gym Training To Increase Memory Capacity Concentration and Improve Thinking Even Linguistics - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2021 from Leon EdwardWhile many spend large amounts of time, money and energy on developing their physical strength, few realize that their mental capacity can be similarly developed and strengthened. We often feel like we are simply stuck with what we're given mentally, but that is not the case. While we all are ...
Views: 3985 - Confessions of a Bulimic - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Jason TivisBulimia Nervosa, also known as bulimia, is a psychological eating disorder where the main characteristics are binge eating and inappropriate behaviors in order to prevent weight gain (purging). Bulimics are caught in the devastating and addictive binge-purge cycle. Bulimia can be known as a ...
Views: 3952(1 vote) - ***The Five Most Important Questions to Ask When Choosing a Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Dr. Dirk KanciliaLosing weight today in this society is one of the hardest things you are ever going to try and accomplish, especially given all the choices of dietary plans, weight loss pills, quick weight loss remedies, nutrition recommendations, let alone food sources and fast food markets that are throwing ...
Views: 3941(2 votes) - Penis Odor FAQ – Why it Stinks Down There and How to Fix It - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from John DuganOne of the most common complaints that men (and their partners) have about the penis is the distinctive smell that often emanates from the region. While certain people find the aroma to be intriguing on some level, most prefer a more delicate scent, but getting rid of a fishy, rancid penis odor ...
Views: 3937 - 40 Easy Exercise Tips to Help Lose Belly Fat - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Belly LoserStart simple. I mean, the goal of losing 10 pounds can be daunting. So before I share these 40 Simple Ways of trimming up the tummy, hear out an opposing message: Not a single one of these tips has the power, in itself, to shave inches off your belly. Even when you do a dozen of them ...
Views: 3922 - Soothing Dry Penis Skin – Natural Solutions for that Rough and Wrinkled Look - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2013 from John DuganMen can be very vain about their equipment, and nothing can cause annoyance, worry or anxiety like a wrinkled-looking, dry penis. On the other hand, while the less-than supple appearance may not show off the package in the best possible light, it is not necessarily a sign of poor penis health. ...
Views: 3915(1 vote) - Getting in the Zone: Optimal Heart Rates for Fat Burning - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Dale MillerMonitoring your heart rate during high intensity exercise can be a very important aspect of your exercise routine. Not only does keeping an eye or your heart rate help to prevent overexertion, but it can also be vital to helping you optimize your workouts. This means that you can ensure that ...
Views: 3914(2 votes) - Underpronation and Supination of the Foot - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Steve RobertsPronation of the foot is the rolling motion it goes through when in contact with the ground. Normal pronation involves the inward rolling of the foot during walking, running or jogging and it helps to ensure that the weight of the body is evenly distributed and the forces generated are dealt ...
Views: 3904 - Six Easy Ways to Be Sure You Are Fitting Exercise into Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Aliesa GeorgeIt can definitely be a challenge to keep yourself at the top of your priority list with everything else in life demanding a piece of your time – deadlines at work, family responsibilities, household chores. It doesn't take long before you're over scheduled and wondering "what about me?" We get ...
Views: 3903 - Can Exercise Cure Depression? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Astrid WhitingYou'd be surprised how many people around you are clinically depressed. During my career as a Medical Exercise Specialist, I've trained many people who suffered from depression. My hunch is you probably know someone right now who is struggling with depression. The Good News Duke ...
Views: 3889(2 votes) - Why should you invest in a Pedometer? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2012 from Kurt BrandsoIf you are training on your own then a Pedometer could be a good add to your arsenal of helpful gadgets. Whether you are trying to stay healthy, trying to get fit or looking to loose some weight one of these devices could become your new best friend. - Motivational Effect. The ability to ...
Views: 3884 - Muscle Gaining Secrets - How To Build Big Calves - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2011 from Asyraf AzizBy Jason Ferruggia How to build big calves… it’s a question that I pondered for many years as a kid, being born with calves like string beans. After much experimentation, what I finally realized was that high volume works great for calves. They are probably the hardest muscle to build. Just ...
Views: 3882 - 6 Weird Signs You're Way Too Stressed Out and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 6 Weird Signs You're Way Too Stressed Out * Physical symptoms of stress, such as dry heaving, can manifest themselves in weird ways when the affairs of life get too overwhelming. Go here for the complete news story: ...
Views: 3880(1 vote) - Different Methods for Enhancing the Side Leg Exercises in Pilates Matwork - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Aliesa GeorgeDifferent Methods for Enhancing the Side Leg Exercises in Pilates Matwork One of the most difficult challenges when doing the Pilates Mat work Side Leg Series exercises is keeping the body completely still while swinging the leg. Many of the Pilates Mat exercises that are done before you ...
Views: 3873 - Triceps and Biceps: Top Five Upper Body Exercises Using the Resistance Band or Tube - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTriceps and Biceps: Top Five Upper Body Exercises Using the Resistance Band or Tube For an investment of about $10, you can be the proud owner of a piece of exercise equipment that will give you all the strength training you need for daily life. These five basic exercises are foundational and ...
Views: 3865(6 votes) - Interval Training Workout - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Yuri ElkaimAfter an embarrassing 2-0 loss last week to a team that we totally outplayed, I decided to take action and get the members of my soccer team (university of toronto alumni - also known as Toronto Blues FC) in better running shape. See the problem with playing men's soccer is that, unlike ...
Views: 3841 - Ecotherapy - The Prescribed Walk in the Park Part II - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Trevor MayesThis article was originally published on PH Online March 2009 Issue 156 - http://www.positivehealth.com/article-view.php?articleid=2558 In Part I featured in Issue 153 of PH Online Positive Health, I described the benefits of colour therapy with exercise together with the concept of ...
Views: 3814(5 votes) - Advantages of Daily Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Steve CaldwellRegular exercise is best habit to get addicted too. It is the only habit that proves to be beneficial when you get addicted to it. A person who indulge in the daily exercise is noted to be the healthier than others who never indulge in any workout regime. The complete health status can be ...
Views: 3811 - Weight Loss Plateaus and how to Beat Them - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Dale MillerWhen it comes to weight loss, reaching a plateau can be one of the most frustrating things you’ll have to deal with. Not only does reaching a plateau put a stop to the weight loss progress, but it can also really wreak havoc on a dieter’s motivation to continue on. A weight loss plateau ...
Views: 3810 - Grow Taller Naturally Using Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Hayden CarterAs it turns out, yoga class isn’t just for flexibility and health. Many people that participate in specific yoga exercises report that they grow taller after just a few weeks. The positive effects that yoga has on posture, flexibility, and general health and well-being make it one of the most ...
Views: 3809(5 votes) - Pull-ups, Why They are Important to Your Workout - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Dr. Len LopezPush-ups and pull-ups have long been considered the two best exercises you can do to train your upper body. The reason for that is these two exercises target every major muscle group of your upper body. You’d be surprised as to how good of shape you can get into when you only perform these two ...
Views: 3800(3 votes) - Overcoming Barriers to Optimum Health and Fitness Part 1: Lack of Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeChanging your body and getting in great shape is just as much mental as it is physical if not more so. Almost everyone is physically capable of exercising, eating right, changing their body and getting in better shape. It is the mental factors that hinder nearly everyone from accomplishing ...
Views: 3782(5 votes) - Exercises to increase height uncover the truth - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Walter ConnorIt's a common belief among several people that it's not possible to grow taller naturally when a sure age. This is each true and false. It is true the growth plates at the ends of your long bones utterly ossify and not permit for additional height growth after a bound age (generally during ...
Views: 3771 - Preventing Dog Attacks to Joggers - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Cade LennoxJoggers are among the most commonly injured by dogs. Jogging creates something of a perfect storm of dog provoking situations. If you have been attacked by a dog before while jogging or running, it might be hard for you to get back into the sport. If this is your case, you might want to purchase ...
Views: 3766(1 vote) - Do Women Take Better Care of Themselves Than Men? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2009 from Kareene KohI was on the tram the other day watching the passing parade when I was reminded of a long running debate with my girlfriends' as to general standard of health in men versus women. There seems to be an observation that whilst women are sweating, toning and preening to improve their health and ...
Views: 3739 - Health & Performance Related Fitness Club Components - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Matthew BeatonFitness club Vancouver is known to play a significant role in keeping individuals physically fit and mentally strong. The gyms deal all essential components of fitness and help one to understand the interdependence between them. Health and performance related components are different and ...
Views: 3738 - Women - Increase Your Upper Body Strength! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Melissa AllenI recently began surfing, and I have to say that I love it! Surf Divas in La Jolla specializes in teaching women and girls how to surf, and they do an excellent job at it while having a great time. One thing I did notice, however, was that many of the students lacked upper body strength. The ...
Views: 3735 - Work the Transverse Abdominal Muscles to Flatten Your Tummy - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Glenn PrescotThe rectus abdominus covers the transverse abdominals which even though are core muscles are often left out during stomach workouts. Focus of most exercises is given to the vertical abdominals and rectus abdominus which leaves out the transverse abdominals completely. These muscles don't even ...
Views: 3730(2 votes) - 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: 3707 - Nine Penis Vitamins - Get a Healthier Penis with this Nutrient Powerhouse - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from John DuganIn the ongoing quest to have sex, most men search for ways to increase the length or width of their penis, and may even go to the extreme of getting surgery to do so, though often for minimal results. What most men seem to forget is that the health of the penis is far more important than the ...
Views: 3694 - The Differences of MMA and Karate - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Travis LutterI am talking about the differences between the sports MMA and karate. I have been doing MMA for about a year. It has become my favorite sport, and I think it has a lot of differences from karate. In MMA you learn a variety of techniques. You learn both strikes and how to grapple on the ...
Views: 3680 - Beware of Incompetent Tai Chi Chuan Teachers - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Harvey Kurland MSc, MFS, CSCSBeware of Incompetent Tai Chi Chuan Teachers! Exercise Classes Such as T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Should be Taught by Competent Teachers. By Harvey Kurland, MSc, MFS, CSCS, Certified T'ai Chi Ch'uan Chief Instructor CTCCA T'ai-Chi Ch'uan Chief Instructor for University of California ...
Views: 3665(2 votes) - Herbal Treatment for guillian - Barre Syndrome (GBS) - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanHerbal Treatment for guillian - Barre Syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an auto immune disorder mainly affecting the Peripheral Nervous system causing muscle weakness, loss of sensation and in chronic cases, complete paralysis and breathing difficulty. Ayurveda texts correlate ...
Views: 3648 - The SMART Goal Setting Guide - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Dale MillerThe start of the New Year has already passed and some of us may already be failing on our health resolutions. Sometimes though failing can be important. It can be seen as an opportunity to pick yourself back up and get started again. Also, it may be that the resolutions you made were ...
Views: 3645(2 votes) - Swimming and Running present two different excercise modalities! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2010 from Steve BeamanSwimming and running present two very different exercise modalities in terms of biomechanics, energy expenditure, and stresses, not to mention that they occur in two very unique environments. However that hasn't prevented humans from becoming particularly adept at both of these activities, ...
Views: 3634 - Is Running A Good Way To Get In Shape? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2007 from Mike StapenhurstRunning is an excellent way to burn calories and get in shape. In fact it is one of the most efficient aerobic exercises in terms of calories burnt per hour. The table below compares some of the common types of aerobic exercise: - Running ..........750 calories per hour - Swimming........500 ...
Views: 3616 - Say Goodbye To Back Pain With Car Seat Back Support - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Matt HudsonAs we progress with advanced technology and the various advantages of modern living, many problems also surround us. Our hectic lifestyle leaves us with very little time to follow a regular routine and order in life. As a result not only do we not eat properly and the right kind of food, but ...
Views: 3610 - Bodyweight Training vs. Joining a Gym - Which Should You Choose? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Emile JarreauFor millions of people all over the world, the decision to get in shape means one thing: Joining a gym. Your local gym or workout facility will have all the equipment you will ever need as well as a staff of fitness experts who can help you reach your goals. For all the good results you can ...
Views: 3601 - My Personal Secrets for Eliminating a Double Chin - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Andrew HunterAre you sick and tired with having a double chin? Think about how much more at ease you would feel if you no longer needed to worry about getting your photograph taken or positioning your head at the appropriate angle to minimize the problem. This article is going to discuss a couple of ...
Views: 3582(5 votes) - Why Do Fit People Have More Energy and Burn More Fat? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Mariana ParreirasHave you ever notice that fit people tend to eat normally and even more than the average person, and still not gain weight? Do you feel like sometimes you are just too tired and you imagine that there is something wrong with your thyroid? If you think that your metabolism is different from ...
Views: 3575(2 votes) - Why Muscle Imbalances are Bad - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Scott BuendiaMuscle imbalances are bad, okay? I should not have to tell you that, but I probably do because the training routine you are using is wrong and could possibly hurt you in the future. It is a sad fact of life, but it is totally true. A person who does not pay attention to how they work and what ...
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