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- Zumba Fitness Workouts Fun and Healthy - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2021 from Leon EdwardThere are thousands of ways for an individual to work out and lose weight. Even better, is the fact that one can burn fat while burning thousands of calories. The fun way to do this is through Zumba workouts. These Latin dance and workout moves are effective,and have been used by thousands of ...
Views: 2752 - Is Trx fitness a replacement of gym? - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Trx FitnessYes off course. The Trx fitness is a fitness machine designed in view of delivering the same work out just like a gym offers. It is worthy to be used for losing weight and making body in a suitable for professional heavy weight champions as well as for layman in pursuit of fitness. It can be ...
Views: 2750 - The Best and Worst Things to Do Before and After Lunch - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Eduardo BritoThe easiest way to succeed with not only your health goals, but any goal, is to structure your life and habits in ways that support and make achieving your goals easy. That happens to be particularly true when it comes to your eating habits; not only as far as what you eat, but also as far as ...
Views: 2747 - How to Cheat On Your Diet and Stay Lean For More Energy - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Jimmy Hays Nelson"Did you feel guilty eating that?" I often get this question when I post a picture of my cheat meal one week. The admittance that I cheat on my diet like everyone else wasn't a huge deal, but the issue of guilt associated with rewarding oneself opened the door to an issue that goes beyond goals ...
Views: 2745(1 vote) - Super Mom Bootylicious Butt Workout ~ Get a Cuter Bum In Just Two Weeks! - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Joey PoltorBooty, Buns, Gluteus Maximus, Glutes, BUTT! We all want it….. a Curvy, Tight Booty! I used to think that some people were just blessed with pretty butts, and I just wasn’t one of them. I started switching up my workouts and saw some shocking results. My butt started to lift and round ...
Views: 2739 - Replenish Your Soul: Give Yourself a Mini-Retreat Today! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Lea HoustonTo live a soulful life you must take time for retreat. A retreat allows you to turn away from the busyness, routines, demands, expectations and distractions of everyday life and to turn inward. A retreat allows you to: • Connect with your inner self. • Begin to hear your voice ...
Views: 2730(1 vote) - Discover Fast Tips to Lose Weight and Be Fabulous - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Michael WilliamsYou most likely are in search of fast tips to lose weight and look your best. All you have to do is make subtle changes to your own daily routine. Before you know it, these little alterations with your daily lifestyle turn into habits. You certainly will begin looking thin and energized, while ...
Views: 2729 - Gearing up for a Walking Routine - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Dale MillerWhenever you start to ramp up your exercise program you risk injury. If you don’t take the proper precautions, you may find yourself laid up in bed rather than pumping it up at the gym. Even if you’re merely increasing the pace of your usual walking routine, you can do damage to your muscles. ...
Views: 2729(5 votes) - Core Values: How Building a Strong Torso Speeds Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Jen BodaExercise is a necessary part of health and weight loss and yet, when many people begin exercising they lack a holistic understanding of how the body is made, how the muscles of the body work together for support and strength. Often we focus most of our energy on what we want to tone or get rid ...
Views: 2723 - Exercises and Foods to Speed Up Metabolism - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2009 from Allison FoskettAre there exercises and foods to speed up your metabolism? It’s interesting that while many people know the word “metabolism”, few people actually know what it means. And - many overweight people still blame their weight on a “slow metabolism”. Quite simply, your ...
Views: 2723 - Eager To Be Taller Fast? Check These Growing Taller Secrets - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Walter ConnorAdding on some inches will extremely boost your self-confidence. Perhaps you've got seen some sales person, companies or stores selling pills that are said to feature inches instantly onto your height. Perhaps you have also seen many add giving a surgery for your body to seem taller. If you look ...
Views: 2722 - Top Five Fitness Gifts for Kids! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2010 from Bethany LearnChristmas and all the other holidays that are part of Winter's festive season often obligate gift giving, but why buy toys that will quickly break, go unused, or - worse - contribute the increasing epidemic of childhood obesity. Consider these five recommendations from a fitness expert and ...
Views: 2720(2 votes) - Penis Care for Joggers - Protecting the Package During and After a Run - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2013 from John DuganJogging and running, whether for exercise or competition, constitute one of the most efficient ways to get in shape, trim off extra weight, and build endurance. There is no question that there are multiple benefits to working in a daily run, but this high-impact exercise does take its toll on ...
Views: 2719 - 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: 2717 - How to find the Safe Diet Pills for Diabetics - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Kevin JeffersIn a super busy and highly commercial world, people are facing difficulties in finding time to do the workouts or prepare a meal that can keep them healthy. Most of them therefore depend on pills. Likewise people suffering from diabetes also use pills but the problem is finding out safe diet ...
Views: 2714 - Post and pre Workout Recovery Meals to gain muscle after 40 - by Submitted on May 23, 2013 from David GrisaffiAs you probably know, the food and nutrients that you consume are very important aspects of gaining muscle, especially when you are over 40 years of age. If you want to build strength and increase muscle size then it is very important that you eat correctly, and in the right time slots before ...
Views: 2711 - What Type of Exercise is Best for Me? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Marek DoyleEver heard that ‘X is the best form of exercise’? Live in the real world and its very likely you have. Whether the source is media drivel, a ‘helpful’ friend, or a news feature, we are forever being told that some dietary choices are ‘superfoods’, that a certain type of golf clubhead is ‘the ...
Views: 2700(1 vote) - Managing Penis Odor - Battling Below the Belt Smells with Vitamin A - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2013 from John DuganNo man wants to be the smelly guy at the office. In fact, Americans spend a lot of money each year on anti-smell products to ensure they stay shower fresh all day long. Most men keep their bathroom well stocked with a large assortment of deodorants, body washes, antiperspirants, foot sprays, ...
Views: 2699 - Muscle Building Workout Over Age 40 - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from frank iaminTo begin building muscle or start a muscle building workout and you are over 40 years old there are some things you need to consider first. I’m certain you recognize that as we get older our bodies start to change and what we did as youngsters we can’t do today. Our recovery time increases ...
Views: 2696 - Strategies for Lanky Men Building Muscle - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Adams LoisHave you been a fairly slim man who's only tired of being unable to get muscle mass the way you would like? Read on to find helpful advice pertaining to slim folks that need to find more than which difficulty and make a number of severe muscles. You need to give you the most from everyone of ...
Views: 2696 - Characteristics of yoga practitioners: A pilot survey - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2015 from Gunjan sharmaNowadays, yoga has been widely accepted as a means to enhance one's physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. According to the surveys conducted in Australia (Penman, Cohen, Stevens, and Jackson, 2012) and U.S.A. (Quilty, Saper, Goldstein, and Khalsa, 2013), yoga has been practiced by ...
Views: 2695(1 vote) - High Triglycerides - 2 Success Stories You Must Know About - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenWith all the focus in the last 15 years on cholesterol, mainly due to the many billions of dollars made by selling cholesterol-lowering drugs, the role of high triglycerides in heart disease has often been overlooked. There is simply not enough money to be made in lowering triglycerides. This is ...
Views: 2695 - The Importance Of Wheelchair Exercises - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Scott MoagaMany people who are confined to wheelchairs still have upper body strength that can be maintained and even increased through the use of wheelchair exercises. A wheelchair workout does a lot for both the body and the psyche. As it provides an all over fitness, exercises and workout routines have ...
Views: 2689 - How Often Should You Do Ab Exercise Workouts? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Jon DyerDeveloping killer abs is one of the most universally desired fitness goals. Regardless whether you want huge muscles, toned muscles, or better fitness overall, you likely want to develop your abdominals. Maybe a six pack isn't your end-goal; but you likely want a tighter mid-section. I fall ...
Views: 2688 - A Different Kind of Running Coach - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Sue KochA Different Kind of Running Coach Introduction When one thinks of a coach for an athlete, the first thing that comes to mind is the coach out on the field, in the gym, trackside or poolside, yelling commands, blowing a whistle, and monitoring with a stopwatch. More and more, athletes are ...
Views: 2686(1 vote) - Exciting Goal Setting! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Lisa PhillipsMany people groan when the hear the word ‘ Goal Setting’ as it seems a unnecessary and dull process. I am going to share with you a fun, inspiration goal setting process which will keep you motivated and help you stay on track towards your goals. Setting a goal is really important and will ...
Views: 2679(1 vote) - Gait Training Physical Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Gerry Van DykeMany people believe that since walking is something that they have been doing for most of their lives, no one needs to teach them how to walk again after an injury. Unfortunately, most injuries to the spine and lower extremities do alter walking mechanics and can lead to additional disability if ...
Views: 2678(2 votes) - Your Flab To Fab 15 Minute Fitness Solution - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2007 from Robert AdamsBy Robert Adams CPT/Fitness Coach N.E.S.T.A – National Endurance & Sports Trainers Association Ok, so you just got done reading the latest monthly issue of your favorite fitness and health magazine about the newest and latest exercise program and you are more confused than ever on what is the ...
Views: 2671 - Penis Care and Maintenance: 5 Things Every Man Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from John DuganWhile every man is reasonably familiar with his penis, few men are aware of how it really works or understand why proper penis care is so vital. This information is essential, however, as a guy's delicate equipment can be damaged through neglect or abuse; and some concerns men have about their ...
Views: 2670 - Who's Older, You Or Your Body? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Cecelia YapYou Reckon Who's Older, You or Your Body? Could your body's age be older than your chronological age? Chronologically you're 45, but your body in terms of age, could be 53...... Ah....Your body's already on the verge of "retirement" but you're only 45...... Can you do something about your ...
Views: 2666 - Dumbbells: The Fastest Way To A Powerful and Toned Physique - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Greg ReynoldsIf your intention is to improve the strength, power and shape of your physique, resistance training with dumbbells is the way to go. And to experience the most significant advances in the fastest time, it's crucial that your strength training incorporate free weights. Compared with any standard ...
Views: 2661 - Some Facts You Should Know About Nespresso Capsules - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2016 from Prince TiwariBuying Nespresso capsules is not an easy task. One must be well educated about them before actually making a purchase. As we all know, coffee has some caffeine content and calories that are found in the coffee capsules. Some people often tend to ignore this fact and buy any coffee capsule ...
Views: 2660 - The popularity of Yoga is rising with every passing day in United States - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2012 from ella harrisAs per one research, every year additional than 15 million people join the force to learn yoga from different sources . Hence you can see a enormous number of yoga classes, yoga retreats and Yoga center mushrooming all across the United States. You can see people learning Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, ...
Views: 2658 - Better Sex Tonight - 7 Tips for Sex-Cess - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2013 from John DuganWhether a man is planning a 1st time intimate evening with a new partner, is celebrating a 25th wedding anniversary with a spouse, or is just celebrating the fact that it is a Tuesday night, there are a few things he can do to making the evening a sexy success. Read on to learn 7 easy tips to a ...
Views: 2656 - Ways To Improve Muscle: The Skinny Guy's Tips guide To Bulking Up - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Steven DeAngeloThe biggest slipups you may make if you're trying to grow muscle is to have a workout routine in a body building magazine. A lot of the males you see in these mags take presctiption anabolic steroids or these people have a genetically gifted mesomorph body type that enables them to develop ...
Views: 2652 - Lose Stomach Fat – Best Stomach Fat Exercise For Over 50 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Tony BurnellWe all know we have to exercise on a regular basis if we want to lose stomach fat. The simple fact is doing regular vigorous exercise, along with eating the right food, is the most effective way of losing weight and keeping it off. The trouble is, by the time we are over 50 the build up of ...
Views: 2650 - 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: 2641 - Losing Fat and Inches with All Natural Body Wraps - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2013 from Amber RileyYou may have seen advertisements for a very popular brand of body wrap that you can perform at home that claims to flush out toxins and remove unwanted fat and inches using “all natural” ingredients. While most of these ingredients ARE natural, there are several that aren’t. The main ...
Views: 2638(5 votes) - 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: 2636 - "Three simple poses to make you stronger, faster and more flexible."Yoga for Football players - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2011 from Marti AngelIt is incredible what yoga does for Athletes in general, but it has many more benefits for football players. I am about to reveal three simple poses to make you stronger, faster and more flexible. Players are always looking for a competitive edge to get ahead of their opponents. Yoga can give ...
Views: 2627 - 6 Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 6 Habits That Can Add Years To Your Life * Steven Spielberg has recently made his case for "Super 8." In the spirit of less-is-more, I make mine for Super 6: the list of six factors most likely to add years to our lives, and life to ...
Views: 2625(3 votes) - Importance of Cardio Workouts - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Traci BrosmanGetting plenty of cardio in your workouts is important to keeping your body healthy for both men and women. Men often spend most of their workout pumping weights building up the strength of their muscles. However, what about the most important muscle in the body - the heart muscle? Cardio ...
Views: 2623(2 votes) - Bikini Body Bootcamp - Look Like A Swimsuit Model - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Andrew HunterMost ladies feel that it should be quite simple to lose around 10 or maybe twenty lbs over a thirty day period to get ready for the summer months. But, the reality of the situation is that often it may require a lot more energy and effort than they thought. Should you be seriously interested in ...
Views: 2619 - Surprising Facts about Penis Health and Aging - Shrinkage, Hair Loss, Color Change and More - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from John DuganGrowing older is one of life’s great inevitabilities. As the years tick by, the cells that make up the body slowly age, bringing on a gradual change in one’s overall appearance and ability to function. Muscles aren’t as defined as they once were, skin is not as tight, and things just don’t work ...
Views: 2615 - Pilates and The Core - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Bodycenter Studios"The core" is a pair of words that have dominated the fitness industry as well as sports as of late. Everyone is selling "the core" exercises to cure all your ills. So what is the core and are you engaging it? Many people confuse doing pilates exercises with engaging the core. It is very ...
Views: 2614(1 vote) - Confessions of a Personal Trainer - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Wendy ReeseFar too many times, when I say I am a personal trainer and that I teach yoga and pilates, people act weird around me; confessing laziness and poor nutritional patterns, looking at me as if I just said, “I think Hitler was a swell guy.” I always want to say, “I am not a priest or counselor, what ...
Views: 2613 - Exercise on the Run: Tips for Fitting in a Workout on a Busy Schedule - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Dale MillerAlthough it has been said many times, there is simply no way to be fit and live well without getting adequate physical activity. Despite years and years of medical recommendations and serious warnings about the illnesses associated with sedentary lifestyles, too many people in the developed ...
Views: 2612(2 votes) - How to Train Your Abs - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerThis article will give you the truth to achieving awesome abs to show off during the summer months. There are three main points to consider to achieve awesome abdominals. 1. Abdominal training 2. Diet 3. Cardiovascular exercise This article will focus on number one, abdominal training. Once ...
Views: 2611(1 vote) - Don't Forget to Breathe - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Aaron SavvyAs a fitness trainer, I teach key principles to my clients: proper form, isolation and breathing. Although I see people trying to maintain good form or concentrate on isolation, it amazes me how one forgets to breathe during their training session. Why does it really matter? Proper breathing ...
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