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  • 2009
    • July
      • Fish Oil Recommended - The Things You Should Know
        07/22/09
        Fish oil recommended as an omega 3 fish oil supplement. This is important to us, because the average person does not obtain enough omega 3 in their diet.

        We used to get all of the Omega 3 we needed by eating two or more meals of fish per week. Now however with the worlds fish supply so po

      • Yoga Styles - Which is the Best Fit For You?
        07/22/09
        People all over the world have discovered the powerful physical and mental benefits of yoga and yoga meditation. Yoga studios and classes as well as yoga DVDs, books, and home programs can be easily found online. However, before you roll out your yoga mat, get familiar with the many different types

      • The Benefits of Practicing Yoga
        07/22/09
        Why practice yoga? Is it to live longer, sleep better, alleviate stress, or simply to feel good? Whatever your reason is for wanting to practice yoga, there are many benefits to keep you going!

        The benefits of yoga have been touted for thousands of years. Scientific studies have confirmed

    • May
      • Aerobics For Beginners
        05/03/09
        Aerobics is also referred to as cardiovascular or cardio exercise. Aerobics means “oxygen”, and this type of exercise allows your muscles to receive much needed oxygen, your blood cells are increased, and your blood pressure is also lowered. Beginners looking into exercise first need to understand t

      • All About Step Aerobics
        05/03/09
        Becoming involved in step aerobics is a great way to get the oxygen flowing through your body and get your cardiovascular system working. While traditional aerobic exercises can be very structured and are done without music, step aerobics shows a person dance moves while working muscle groups and ge

      • Benefits of Resistance Training For Women
        05/03/09
        I remember a time when resistance training for women was new. You rarely saw women in the gym hitting the weights. You might see them attending an aerobics class, if you belonged to one of those kinds of clubs. But, being muscular was not a desirable attribute for a woman. Of course, I'm probab

    • February
      • Low Carb Diet Plan - How to Avoid the Pitfalls of a Low Carb Diet Plan
        02/15/09
        The low carb diet plan, more commonly known as the Atkins Diet, has been popular with dieters since the 1970's. This diet offers rapid weight loss because starchy foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, peas and corn are not allowed.

        Unfortunately, this weight loss plan has gotte

      • Barbell Curl Squats - The Toughest and Most Effective Core Strength Exercise You Will Ever Do!
        02/15/09
        This is one of THE best overall abdominal/core exercises I've EVER found. If you want a stronger core and you want it fast, this is the exercise to focus on. It's tough, but very effective.

        The Curl Squat exercise is deceptively simple...basically, you're going to do a squa

      • Pelvic Floor Exercises - Fast Track to Fitness
        02/15/09
        Who should do pelvic floor exercises?

        All women. Simple as that. Not had children? Women's Health Clinics across the country report that the same number of childless women as women with children are referred to them for treatment for a weak pelvic floor. Recent statistics out of the

  • 2008
    • October
      • Why You Need CoQ10 and Vitamin C
        10/14/08
        While heart disease once favored men and was even called "a widow maker", it is now the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. However, medical research continues to look for ways to prevent this. Some of these studies have found that we lose CoQ10 in our heart

      • Is Fish Oil a Quick Fix For Your Memory?
        10/14/08
        A lot research has focused on omega-3 fats as good for body and brain function. Scientists have scrutinized these fats in everything from heart disease and diabetes to depression, bipolar illness, schizophrenia, ADHD and Alzheimer's. The latest papers to add to the experimental pile come from a

      • 10 Compelling Reasons For Using Aloe Vera
        10/14/08
        Suffering from arthritis? IBS? Digestive system complaints? Bad skin health? Disturbed by frequent acne outbreaks? Despair not, for the answer to many common ailments lies in a plant that grows wild in the African heat - Aloe Vera, the lily of the desert. From times immemorial Aloe has been used for

      • Cranberry Supplements - Powerful Allies to Battle Urinary Tract Infections
        10/14/08
        Have you ever wondered what exactly taking cranberry supplements can do for your health and if you should take them? You may have heard of different reasons for taking them, but were not sure if they were right for you. One of the most common uses of cranberry supplements is for the treatment of uri

      • Omega - 3 Fatty Acid - Do You Really Need It?
        10/14/08
        What if I were to tell you that there is something you could easily take that could be the answer to a long healthy life, might prevent heart disease, help you avoid a stroke and protect you from depression and other brain disorders, would you believe me?

        No, it is not some new miracle dr

    • July
      • Exercises Stretching Body Muscles - The Benefits
        07/14/08
        A stretch routine is something most regular exercisers give a complete go-by. But reading this might make it your prime goal. It is hard work no doubt. But the results make it well worth the efforts involved. A stretch involves a lengthening of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that surro

    • June
      • Ab Training For Women
        06/24/08
        Do stomach exercises like crunches give you that flat sexy core you want? Not usually; you see you already have washboard abs. But if you can't see them then it's probably because they are buried under a layer of fat. Doing things like crunches or sit ups do not burn fat! So many women thi

    • May
      • Why You Need Cardiovascular Training
        05/22/08
        To put it in simple words, cardiovascular training is a form of aerobic exercise and the antidote to the aging process. It slows down the aging of the body and along with it, the problems of the body that are associated with aging. The muscles of your body are exercised to provide adequate oxygen an

      • Garlic The Natural Antibiotic
        05/11/08
        Garlic contains almost 80 sulphur compounds. Organic sulphur is famous for its healing and infection fighting ability. Garlic also contains an extremely powerful sulfuric compound called Allicin which is released when ever garlic cells are crushed, bruised or damaged. Allicin makes garlic one of the

    • April
      • Cardio Workouts - Get More Out of Them
        04/22/08
        The truth is cardio training and aerobic exercise can become very monotonous and boring when you do it on a very regular basis. However, there are a number of things you can do to make your cardio workouts less monotonous, more exciting, and as a result, get much more out of them. If you follow the

      • Weight Lifting Tips - Growing Muscles Need their Rest
        04/02/08
        If you started a new weightlifting program recently, you probably are excited and eager to get results as soon as possible. That's a good thing, since the motivation and desire will get you through the tough times ahead. When you're having a bad day and are feeling too lazy to go to the gy

    • March
      • Tips To Make Your Elliptical Workouts Fun Again
        03/01/08
        Elliptical trainers are very basic equipment, they are however fitted with many extra options that make your workout more effective. Items like calorie counters, heart rate monitors and devices to keep track of how far you have gone. Although interesting to use these devices don't really do muc

    • February
      • Heart Smart Vitamins Supplements and Herbs
        02/20/08
        Heart health is an important issue because we are concerned about high blood pressure and diabetes. It seems everyone is interested in cholesterol supplements, fish oils, CoQ10 and supplements for heart health and specific conditions.

        For reasonably healthy adults in their 20s, 30s or ear

      • Fad Diets - What's Wrong With Them
        02/11/08
        If you go on a fad diet and it helps you lose weight fast and get results, what's wrong with that?

        I'm sure you've seen many ads on the internet and in magazines promising you huge weight loss in only a few days time.

        Is this type of weight loss really possible?

      • The Only Sport That Matters
        02/03/08
        I get asked often do I exercise and lift weights to prepare for participation in other "real" sports. My response is always the same. Weight lifting is a "real" sport. Actually one of the few "real" sports. Let me explain.

        Since the assumption is that I am tr

    • January
      • The Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
        01/17/08
        What is Flax seed oil and what are the benefits of it? Well, there's been a lot of research of this product, mainly to do with bodybuilding and fitness. It has been found to contain an essential fatty acid (EFA) known as alpha linolenic acid. This is very useful because it is turned into Omega

      • Fast Ways To Lose Weight
        01/02/08
        It might not seem possible but there really are fast ways to lose weight - and keep it off.

        There are all sorts of short term things you can do to quickly drop some pounds but they aren't feasible for the long term, of course. But the best way to lose weight quickly and for good is t

  • 2007
    • December
      • Why Pyridoxine May Be The Most Vital of All The B Complex Vitamins
        12/22/07
        Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, has been known to medical science since the 1930s, and like the other B complex vitamins performs numerous functions which are essential for human health. A regular supply must be ensured from the diet because the vitamin can be neither synthesized nor stored in

      • Belly Dancing - The Energetic Form of Aerobic Dance
        12/16/07
        Contrary to popular belief, belly dancing doesn't involve only the belly in its movement. The entire body moves in the dance and it has evolved from traditional forms to heart pumping work-outs. Its a form of exercise that any adult, regardless of age, gender, weight, agility and knowledge of d

    • November
      • The Mediterranean Diet - How to Lose Weight Healthily
        11/28/07
        This article gives an overview of The Mediterranean Diet and how using it will enable you to lose weight effectively, healthily and as importantly for good! If you are looking to lose 10 pounds this week, then this diet and this article aren't for you. However, if you are looking to make signif

      • Lecithin - Skin's Savior
        11/14/07
        With such busy lives many of us don't take care of ourselves. That's not to say we don't go to the doctor when we are sick and have any illness treated but we don't take preventative steps very often and we certainly don't pay attention to such superficial things such as ski

      • Weight Loss - High Fiber Diets
        11/03/07
        Somewhere in the backs of theirs minds most people know that fiber is beneficial. If you were to press the issue, they really wouldn't know why. Probably the most common benefit associated with fiber is that it allows us to be regular. However, eating a diet rich in fiber has other benefits as

    • October
      • Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Key to a Healthy Life
        10/11/07
        Omega 3 is the latest buzz in the health and fitness industry. Doctors and researchers all over the world recommend the intake of Omega 3 to treat a wide variety of diseases.

        While most of us have heard something or the other about these remarkable fatty acids, we are not sure about a lot

    • September
      • Green Tea and Lose Weight
        09/07/07
        In recent studies, consuming green tea on a daily basis has shown to promote weight-loss. Now that doesn't mean if you drink 10 glasses of green tea a day, you'll be 100lbs lighter by the end of the week. It doesn't happen like that. Burning fat and losing weight takes a multitude of

    • August
      • Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids Little Miracles?
        08/29/07
        You've heard about the good fats and the bad fats, saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Can't keep them straight, between what you're supposed to eat and what you can? Unfortunately, many people who are dieting eliminate all fats altogether, which is as unhealthy as what they were pre

      • Circuit Training - Adding More Fun to Your Workouts
        08/21/07
        A group gym exercise method in which endurance exercises (those that increase endurance and stamina) are combined with strength exercises (those that develop the size and strength of skeletal muscles) is known as circuit training.

        In circuit training, stations are positioned around the fa

      • The Lowdown on Selenium Supplements
        08/14/07
        If a little is good, more must be better, right?

        Unfortunately too many people believe this when it comes to taking dietary supplements. Some vitamins and minerals are actually harmful when taken at high dosages.

        Take selenium for example. Selenium functions as an antioxidant i

      • Hoodia XR Review - What Is Hoodia XR
        08/07/07
        To first explain what this pill can do for you, we must first understand what is in hoodia xr.

        The most important resource in this pill is hoodia gordonia plant is a Bushmen's secret from South Africa found in the Kalahari Desert for over centuries. This small cactus looking plant wa

      • Yoga- What Are The Different Types Of Yoga?
        08/01/07
        There are many people who are doing yoga these days. Yoga can offer different things to different people. You can use it to enhance your mind and spirituality. You can also use it to help you get into shape and be toned and supple. There are many types of yoga that you can do. Depending on what it i

    • July
      • High Intensity Cardio Workout - The Best Bet For Weight Loss
        07/25/07
        When is the last time someone told you that a low intensity cardio workout was the best way of achieving maximum weight loss in the shortest time possible? I hear it from clients everyday. Its about 5 minutes later I go into this little routine in one form or another.

        Now lets see why the

      • Low Fat Diet - Yup, They Work
        07/18/07
        Low fat diets have been extremely popular over the past several decades. As of late there has been a trend to reduce carbohydrate consumption and increase dietary fats and proteins. This newer diet strategy has shown to be extremely effective in improving overall health, body composition, and perfor

      • What Is The Very Best Exercise Machine?
        07/13/07
        So you've decided to start a fitness program, and you want to know what the best exercise machine is? I bet you've done some research on the web, and you're more confused now than when you started!

        That's because almost everyone who's selling exercise machines and

      • Aerobic Exercise - The Benefits You Don't Want To Miss.
        07/11/07
        Today’s complex world hands us stressors from all angles. Communication and transportation systems have "brought the world to our feet". Food that is not readily available in one area is shipped in from another. Processing plants invent new snacks to tempt our palettes. Our minds are requi

      • Add Jogging To Your Weight Loss Goals.
        07/07/07
        Are you on a mission to lose some weight? You may have tried all of those fancy fad diets that are supposed to work but have the results been positive in your case? In my experience it takes a combination of three things in order to have any weight loss success. I have to eat right and exercise and

      • Fitness Hula Hoop.
        07/01/07
        Remember the days as a child when you used to whirl those small toy hoops around your waist? Well, hooping is back and it isn't just for kids anymore. The new hi - tech hoops are larger and weighted which allows the hoop to move and maneuver around an adult body with ease. This new movement art

    • June
      • Fiber, The Secret Partner for Weight Loss.
        06/27/07
        Fiber is an excellent addition to any diet and adds a great deal of benefits. In addition, fiber offers an array of health benefits from lowering the risk of heart disease and diabetes to reducing certain types of cancer and yes, even weight loss.

        Dietary fiber (also known as roughage or

      • Step Aerobics - Is The 80s Fad Officially Dead?
        06/21/07
        Now, before you go crazy on me… hear me out.

        I’ve been in the health and fitness industry (more specifically health clubs) for a while now and I really have to say that if I were to start a club from scratch… I wouldn’t include an aerobic program at all.

        Why?

        Because

      • A Brief Introduction To Pilates.
        06/15/07
        Developed by German-born Joseph Pilates in 1920, the Pilates exercise method is a system of slow and precise movements designed to develop inner core strength and increase flexibility and mobility. Most of the moves in Pilates are centered around stretching, balancing, and contracting one’s muscles,

      • What is Tai Chi?
        06/10/07
        What does Tai Chi mean to You...

        Tai Chi is the "newest" health and fitness fad. I say "newest" tongue in cheek, though. Although Tai Chi is new to most Westerners (and Aussies!), that doesn't mean that it's new everywhere.

        Tai Chi has actually bee

      • Ten Things Every Vegetarian Should Know.
        06/04/07
        How many times have you heard a guy say, “Well, my girlfriend is a vegetarian so I guess that makes me one too,”? Despite the somber tone in his voice as he says this, what he doesn’t realize is that diet of eating no meat may not be a bad thing. A vegetarian diet is a very healthy lifestyle to choo

    • May
      • How Atkins Works.
        05/31/07
        The Atkins Nutritional Approach™, as the Atkins diet is commonly known, has worked for several people with weight problems, although the opinion about its efficacy, especially in the long term, is divided among the medical community. Considerable controversy surrounds the program. Most other diets,

      • The Fastest Way to Build Muscle Mass.
        05/27/07
        It’s no secret that every serious lifter out there desires an impressive pair of strong, muscular arms.

        Who wouldn’t be happy with tall, peaking biceps sitting on top of rock-hard, horse-shoe-shaped triceps? Who wouldn’t love to have a pair of ripped, well-developed guns forcefully bursti

      • Stair Climbing: Your Ticket to a Quick and Easy Cardio.
        05/25/07
        Parks filled with rowdy kids? Gym too far from your home or office? Then perhaps it's time to look at stadiums and tall buildings.

        You've got it right -- staircases. They're the cheap alternatives to steppers (in fact, they don't cost anything), and the best thing abou

      • Slim Fast Optima.
        05/22/07
        If you own a television then you probably have seen the old Tommy Lasorda commercials where he drank Slim Fast and lost all his extra weight. These days they use fitness models but the fact that we have all heard of Slim Fast still remains - in fact Slim Fast has been around for 20 years. Their weig

      • Lose Fat And Build Muscle -- Tested And Proven Methods.
        05/19/07
        Lose fat and build muscle -- it is the objective of every overweight person and I can tell you that it is most definitely possible and easily achievable if you know how.

        Personally speaking, I have successfully lost over thirty pounds in just a few weeks using these safe methods.
      • Getting Started With Cardio.
        05/15/07
        Today there is no dearth of cardio routines to choose from and it has become much easier to choose one that suits you best.

        There are two basic types of exercise -- aerobic and anaerobic.

        Aerobic literally means "in the presence of oxygen," and has evolved to refer to

      • Amazing Benefits In Boxing Workouts That Achieve More Than Just A Toned Body.
        05/12/07
        You may want to get your health on track and build up a physically fit body by committing to the training in boxing fitness programs.

        This is the ultimate way for you to achieve a tougher body and boost your confidence. Your fighting condition could be improved too with such boxing workou

      • Benefits of Low Impact Aqua Aerobics.
        05/09/07
        If you want to do aerobics but find that they are just too difficult for you, then there is a solution. It is called low impact water aerobics. These don’t require that you do high impact strenuous exercises that leave you feeling tired and sore. This is the main reason that people give up and stop

      • Diet Comparisons.
        05/06/07
        In today’s world, diets have become a way of life. Popular diets have become the focus of talk shows, magazines and entertainment news where celebrities and their spokes-persons are continuously endorsing one diet or another. Whether it is to shed a few pounds, put on extra muscle mass or just simpl

      • Importance Of Supplementing With Daily Vitamins.
        05/01/07
        In this day and age it is not always easy to make sure you are getting the right level of daily vitamins and minerals to maintain good health. Sufficient levels of the right vitamins and minerals are very important to your health and well being. - not least because of the fast pace of life most peop

    • April
      • How To Boost Your Metabolism.
        04/28/07
        One reason why someone may be overweight is that their metabolism is lower than it should be. A person’s metabolism is the rate at which his or her body burns calories to perform all of its activities, including breathing, digestion, and circulation. A person’s metabolism can be affected by such fac

      • High Protein Low Carb Diet - Origins and How It Works.
        04/25/07
        Dr. Atkins high protein low carb diet continues to be probably one of the most widespread weight loss diets in the world today. Atkins diet reputation has helped spring many comparable diets which make use of the same principles.

        Studies have shown that high protein low carb diet has coun

      • Losing Abdominal Fat - Three Things You Ought To Know Before You Start.
        04/19/07
        It's a sad fact that, as we age, many of us find ourselves carrying an increased amount of abdominal fat. If you want to do something about it – then here's some facts you really ought to know before you start.

        1. Abdominal fat is often the last fat you'll lose

        F

      • Nutrisystem vs. MediFast - A Comparison of Two Popular Diet Plans, Nutrisystem & MediFast.
        04/15/07
        You may have decided that using a diet meal replacement plan or diet food plan would be the easiest way for you to lose weight. However, there are so many plans available; you may not know which program would work the best for you. In this article I will compare two very popular diet food, meal repl

      • No-Equipment Cardio for Weight Loss.
        04/13/07
        You don't need fancy machines to do cardio circuits for weight loss. You can do cardio without equipment, at home! And you'll burn fat. Here in Toronto, it rained non-stop on Sunday. So I skipped the walk to the gym (where I was going to do intervals), and did a bodyweight workout at home.

      • The Best Home Fitness Equipment.
        04/12/07
        If you’ve decided it’s time to get fit good for you. Many decide they’d rather do it from the comfort of home and that’s a great idea because you don’t have to try to find time to get to the gym. It’s all in the comfort of your home. But you’ll want to get the best home fitness equipment your budget

      • Cardio or Strength Training First?
        04/09/07
        Many people need to do their cardio and strength training in the same exercise session because of their schedule or need to use fitness center facilities and/or equipment. Even experienced exercisers sometimes ask the question: should I do cardio or strength training first? Unfortunately, no one ans

      • The Benefits of Hip-Hop.
        04/06/07
        Almost two years ago, I was recovering from my third child. OK, I was huge for what I used to be. Before children, I was a slight size 12. I was at least three sizes bigger than I should have been and usually, I do lose the weight from a child but somehow this one had more or less done in my waist l

      • Yoga Benefits For All.
        04/04/07
        Yoga is considered an art that helps with the development of your spirit, mind, and body. If you continue practicing yoga over a period of time, it will give you the contentment you have been searching for. Yoga is achieved through exercise, breathing, and meditation.

        Practicing yoga help

    • March
      • The Number One Enemy of All Bodybuilders.
        03/31/07
        Alcohol is the real enemy of all bodybuilders, as drinking alcohol makes it easy to get distracted from your training program and your healthy eating lifestyle. Most people like to have a few drinks at the weekend and it is hard to say no, especially if going out with the lads is one of your favouri

      • Anthony Robbins Diet - Energize With Anthony Robbins Diet.
        03/29/07
        Anthony J Mahavorick writes under the pen name of Anthony Robbins and is also known as Tony Robbins. Anthony Robbins came up with a diet, which is much in keeping with Robert O Young’s theory of alkalizing the body to stay fit. But the Anthony Robbins diet adds to that and comes up with an entire wa

      • Get Hooked On A Cycling Workout.
        03/23/07
        If you're the type of person who hates working out, you may just need to find a workout that seems more like playtime than work. A cycling workout may be just the fun exercise you're looking for. Bicycling has many healthy benefits and does not require you to be ultra-fit to master the tec

      • The Mystery Of The Target Heart Rate.
        03/21/07
        Have you ever been at the gym or in an exercise class and observed people working out with a heart rate monitor or watching someone check there pulse repeatedly? Are you curious what they were doing and why? Monitoring your heart rate is very important to help achieve great health and wellness and o

      • Is Kimkins Right for You? - Kimkins Diet Review.
        03/17/07
        With the huge amounts of diets available today that all claim to be the best, it can be very difficult to decide for yourself what works and what doesn't. No doubt, many diet plans make big claims but deliver little in the results category. This proves to be incredibly frustrating to you if you

      • The Interconnection Between Bodybuilding And Fitness.
        03/13/07
        Enthusiasts of bodybuilding know of the hard work that is required to achieve and maintain the sculpted bodies for which they aspire. A regimented diet is certainly a large component of bodybuilding – cutting fat and focusing on lean protein to feed the muscles of the body and maximize nutrition. Bu

      • Elliptical Trainers And Treadmills Provide Quality Fitness Opportunities.
        03/10/07
        Elliptical trainers are slowly becoming more popular than the traditional treadmill in many fitness centers. They are both excellent tools for getting a good cardio fitness workout. However there are some significant differences in these fitness machines and what they accomplish. If you are in the m

      • Live Longer Lose Weight Mediterranean Diet
        03/05/07
        It is common knowledge that people who live around the Mediterranean region tend to live longer and have less overweight related diseases than people in the developed countries except perhaps, Japan.

        Not very long ago, the Mediterranean climate was thought to be the reason why people liv

    • February
      • Bikram Yoga Positions
        02/27/07
        Bikram Yoga is a form of Yoga which consists of a series of 26 poses performed in a hot room. When we say Bikram Yoga positions that is the same as calling them postures, poses, asanas or something else. Bikram is also commonly referred to as "Hot Yoga".

        Bikram Yoga was created

      • Belly Dancing - An Exercise, An Art Form
        02/22/07
        Belly Dancing is the oldest dance in the world, deeply embedded in the culture of the Neolithic tribes of Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It began as a goddess ritual where the dancer performed barefoot to be reconnected to Mother Earth.The dance focused on the belly, the site of pregnancy and c

      • Pilates For Life The Ultimate Lifestyle.
        02/17/07
        As you may have already discovered Winsor Pilates is one of the most popular and growing fitness trends of today. With this growth Winsor Pilates has achieved substantial base of people looking for a healthier lifestyle.

        The goal of this article will be to review the Winsor Pilates advant

      • Circuit Training-Is It The New Fat Loss Weapon?
        02/13/07
        What’s the one missing ingredient that a lot of people fail to include when trying to lose weight? I’ll give you a hint, it’s also the most important thing. Resistance training. Without a doubt, resistance training is the one thing you can do for yourself that will absolutely redesign your body and

      • Why Interval Training is the Best Form Of Cardiovascular Exercise For Burning Fat and Losing Weight.
        02/09/07
        First off let me just say that any and every form of cardiovascular exercise will burn calories. But wouldn’t it be great to learn there is something you can do to keep burning as many calories as possible even after your workout is over?

        Go faster to burn more calories. That's it ri

      • Pilates 101 - The Basics.
        02/05/07
        A concept developed by Joseph Pilates, based on the idea of physical-mind methodology, his system of non-impact exercises are meant to develop ones strength, balance, flexibility and self-consciousness.

        It's a great excersie for both you and old and is both enjoyable and healthy lets

      • Tips on Cold Weather Running.
        02/02/07
        Your alarm goes off a 6:00 AM; you jump out of bed to get ready for your run. You look out the window and notice that it’s snowed, the thermometer says its 35 degrees Fahrenheit outside. For a fleeting moment you think about postponing your run, but just for a second, the avid runner that you are wo

    • January
      • What Aerobic Kickboxing Exercise Did For Me.
        01/31/07
        I used to look in the mirror and do a front double biceps pose. It's the classic "make a muscle" bodybuilding pose just like Arnold Schwarzenegger. But over the space of just a few years in my late twenties and early thirties my body changed so much that I stopped doing my favorite po

      • Basic Principles of Muscle Increase and Strength Training.
        01/29/07
        There are actually two forms of muscle increase, or muscular hypertrophy as it is technically called. These are sarcoplasmic hypertrophy and myofibrillar hypertrophy. In sarcoplasmic hypertrophy, the fluid in muscle cells experiences growth without a corresponding increase in muscular strength; in o

      • Are You Training To Lose Fat-Build Muscle Or Both.
        01/27/07
        If you want to make progress, you must always try and increase the resistance you're using. To improve, you need to continually increase either the weight you are lifting, or the number of repetitions you perform with a certain weight. Just performing 10 repetitions with a 20lb weight, week in

      • Yoga Benefits.
        01/26/07
        Can you cleanse the body without invasive procedures, remedies or medications? Can you clear the mind without intrusive therapies? Countless people have been doing just that for thousands of years, through traditional yoga.

        It is difficult to consider any part of our spirit or body that

      • Effective Weight Loss: The Weight Watchers Promise.
        01/23/07
        Losing weight can be a harrowing experience most especially if you start feeling that you are alone in your quest to lose the excess pounds. However, this is not so when you are with a group going through the same process and are ready to support you until you achieve your weight loss goals. And thi

      • Nutrition And Exercise – Are You Paying Attention To Both?
        01/22/07
        Whether you are trying to lose weight, or just live a healthier lifestyle, you know you should get some exercise every day and pay attention to your nutrition, or what you eat. What you may not know is how closely related nutrition and exercise are. One in fact helps out the other. By eating right a

      • Making the Atkins Diet Work for You.
        01/18/07
        Several years ago, I decided to go on the Atkins diet because I was a bit overweight. Now, this is the first time that I have done any dieting. I was able to drop 10 pounds on the first week so I could not understand why so many people are always saying that losing weight is difficult. Of course, I

      • Make Bicycling a Part of Your Lifestyle.
        01/16/07
        Did you know that according to the League of American Bicyclists, just 3 hours of bicycling per week can reduce a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%? Plus, moderate bicycling can burn about 600 calories per hour for a person weighing 150 pounds. A person who is out of shape and weighs

      • Free Weights vs Machines – Which is Best?
        01/15/07
        The battle of free weights vs machines has been going on for many years. Both sides are passionate about their preference, they also believe theirs is the only right way to go. Its time to cut the bull and analyze the facts so you can make up your own mind.

        Free weights – If you want to g

      • The Treadmill vs Elliptical Trainer - Which Works Better?
        01/13/07
        If you are looking to buy a piece of home gym equipment but don’t know if you should go with a treadmill or an elliptical trainer. You know they can both be readily bought in the open market and they can be used inside. This of course, means that a temperature of 20 below doesn’t get you out of exer

      • How To Loose Weight The Safe Way.
        01/10/07
        When a person embarks on a weight loss program, there is typically an impatience for the desired results to become visible sooner rather than later. This leads many to dabble in fad diets and weight loss programs that may "guarantee" quick results, but which may not be the appropriate in r

      • High Fiber Diets Not Low Carbs.
        01/08/07
        We hear a lot of information about Atkins diets being effective in losing weight quickly. The truth is, and this is supported by research, lean mass (which is mainly water) is lost quickly. Realize that the muscle is made up of approximately 85% water. So dumping water can equal quick changes on the

      • New Year, Same Fitness Resolution: Break the Cycle of Failure.
        01/04/07
        Each year as the New year rolls in, millions of people make resolutions to improve their health by increasing their physical activity and improving their diet. Sadly, for most individuals the commitment and motivation to achieve their health and fitness goals doesn’t last. In fact, research shows th

      • Zone Diet Review - A Review of Dr Barry Sears Zone Diet.
        01/03/07
        If you've ever read one of those magazine stories on "How Celebrities Lose Weight" you've no doubt read about The Zone Diet. Many celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Vanessa Williams, Ali Landry, and Jenny McCarthy have all used Dr Sears' Zone diet to lose weight and maintain

      • Why Aerobics Are Worthless For Losing Weight.
        01/02/07
        Ask just about anyone what is the best way to lose weight or burn body fat, and 99% will answer "Cardio!".

        Well, I hate to bust your bubble, but I'm here to tell you that cardio is downright worthless for weight loss.

        That's right, all these years you'v

  • 2006
    • December
      • Healthy Living With The Green Tea Diet.
        12/31/06
        With the increasing focus on weight loss and healthy eating, we are subjected on a daily basis to an overwhelming amount of information. It seems that every day brings the advent of some new weight loss product that promises to help us shed pounds and get healthy in one fell swoop. It’s no wonder th

      • Achieve The Body You Want - 10 Tips To Stay Committed & Consistent.
        12/29/06
        Most studies show that by Feb 15th nearly 66% of those who started a fitness program at the beginning of the year have quit and about 5% of those who begin a fitness program will still be exercising by the end of their first year. If you are determined to make THIS the last time you resolve to lose

      • The Best Aerobic Exercise Options.
        12/27/06
        Aerobic exercise is definitely one of the best ways of keeping fit and healthy. There are so many different forms, the majority of which are free! Have you tried water aerobics exercise or aqua aerobics exercise? Maybe you prefer a more traditional aerobic exercise like step aerobic exercise or danc

      • Starting Your Body Shaping Routine and What You Need To Know.
        12/25/06
        Frequency Of Meals

        The ongoing purpose or goal of body shaping nutrition is to keep the metabolism going to promote the growth of fat free muscle and the depletion of excess fats and reduction of water retention. What do you do to achieve this goal? Well one way to do this is to increase

      • What Is Macrobiotic Diet?
        12/20/06
        What is a macrobiotic diet? It is a diet designed with a view to improve our health and well-being because it is believed that what we eat has a great impact on our lives. Following a macrobiotic diet means eating food that is not processed and thus conventional methods of cooking are used. Eating a

      • Flexibility Training.
        12/18/06
        Flexibility training (also referred to as stretching) is a great way to maintain your health and improve body functioning. By using flexibility training and stretches, you allow your body to achieve greater levels of functioning. That, in turn, will allow you to feel better. Knowing what flexibility

      • High Fiber Diets Not Low Carbs.
        12/16/06
        We hear a lot of information about Atkins diets being effective in losing weight quickly. The truth is, and this is supported by research, lean mass (which is mainly water) is lost quickly. Realize that the muscle is made up of approximately 85% water. So dumping water can equal quick changes on the

      • The Best Form Of Aerobic Activity.
        12/15/06
        Aerobic activity is the best way of keeping fit and healthy. There are so many different forms the majority of which are free! Have you tried water aerobics or aqua aerobics? Maybe you prefer a more traditional aerobic exercise like step aerobics or dance aerobics. Don't forget any kind of exer

      • Power Walking Techniques - Increase Your Metabolism The Right Way.
        12/14/06
        Powerwalking is walking at a fast pace for a sustained period of time. You may have seen this style of walking if you watch Olympics, but it is a good exercise for anyone. Power walking is usually walking at the speed of a 12 or 15 -minute mile. It is an aerobic workout for your body that helps to i

      • Ab Workouts Do Not Cause Stomach Fat Loss.
        12/12/06
        It seems that everyone is always asking me what the best ab workouts are to get a flatter stomach. The common belief that ab workouts will help you to lose belly fat is one of the biggest misconceptions I deal with daily as a fitness professional. Almost everyone has varying degrees of excess body f

      • Is Atkins Right for You?
        12/08/06
        The Atkins diet is very popular, but is it right for you? Before you start down the low carb road, you should take some time to decide whether low carb is the right way for you to lose weight. Just because it has been effective for others doesn’t mean it will be right for you. No specific diet works

    • November
      • Get The Low Down On Low Carb Diet Foods.
        11/30/06
        Carbohydrates come from a wide array of foods – bread, pasta, fruits, doughnuts, ice creams and pie. Carbohydrates refer to a group of molecules that is made up of small sugar units composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are needed by the body and therefore included in our diet as a major sou

      • Weight Training Tips.
        11/27/06
        Weight training properly is known by few. If it was easy then you would see a lot more muscular and lean physiques on the streets. Before you learn how to weight train properly, it is critical that you learn these five weight training tips before you even step foot in the gym.

        1. Write do

      • Health Benefits of a Mediterranean Diet.
        11/21/06
        The people who live in countries that border the Mediterranean Sea have a significantly decreased incidence of heart disease, chronic diseases, and cancer, and the highest adult life-expectancy rate. All of these health benefits even though the traditional Mediterranean diet contains 40% of total da

      • A Review of Weider Equipment.
        11/18/06
        Do you want to add some muscle to your skinny frame? Would you like to turn your 10 inch biceps into 15 inches biceps by next summer? Well, let me tell you that this is totally doable. You simply have to eat the proper diet and get some quality weight training equipment. Have you joined the local gy

      • Why Motorized Treadmills Are Better Than Manual Treadmills.
        11/13/06
        Having decided to have a treadmill at home, the next logical question is, which one? The motorized one or the manual variety? Nearly all of the treadmill users have considered this question at some point of time before settling for any of the two.

        The basic difference between the two is t

      • Abdominal Exercises - The Truth.
        11/06/06
        Abdominal exercises are one of the hottest, and yet, most controversial topics in the fitness and exercise industry. Hundreds of ab gadgets, gimmicks, and exercise machines have flooded the market for people looking for sexier and flatter abdominals... that sexy six-pack abs appearance that everyone

      • Swim to Slim - It's Easy.
        11/01/06
        The experts will tell you that swimming is the best all round exercise that a person can do. It's little wonder then why it's one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercise going. You really can swim to slim as it's an excellent and accessible activity for anyone who wants to get f

    • October
      • Pilates Improves Your Fitness Level.
        10/31/06
        More and more people have wondered whether Pilates is a form of exercise that can improve their muscle fitness and increase their strength. Experts believe that Pilates can indeed reduce a person's stress levels while increasing his or her mental awareness and body's flexibility. But, when

      • Any Dieter Will Know The Definition Of Carbohydrates ... Good and Bad.
        10/29/06
        Any dieter will know the definition of carbohydrates. Several diets on the market have become famous by restricting carbohydrates. However, most do not realize that not all carbohydrates are bad. Although cutting carbs will help you lose weight, you have to consume carbohydrates to maintain a balanc

      • How to Build Muscle.
        10/24/06
        The only way to build muscle or gain strength is to subject that muscle to an increased amount of overload. To continue making muscle mass gains, you must continue to increase the amount of overload you place on each muscle group over time.

        This progressive increase in resistance is the o

      • Just What is Aerobic Water Exercise?
        10/20/06
        Just what is Aerobic Water Exercise? It is an effective and easy way to improve your cardiovascular fitness while reducing impact-related exercise injuries on your body. It reduces stress on your bodies muscles, bones and joints due to the unique buoyancy properties of water. Your body is completely

      • Omega 3 - Fish Supplments Help In Digestive Problems.
        10/13/06
        Even western doctors are now beginning to urge patients with Chronic diseases (especially auto-immune diseases) to take the Omega 3 supplements. Omega 3 is a fish oil supplement, one of the most widely used.

        Fish oil supplements have serious anti-inflammatory properties that can prove to

      • Diet Program Review: Slim Fast
        10/09/06
        Slim Fast is the most common diet shake available on the market today. Its plan allows for a shake at breakfast, lunch, and then a normal dinner. It also allows two pieces of fruit and a Slim Fast bar as a snack. According to nutrition experts, the Slim Fast plan does have healthy aspects. It is an

      • South Beach Diet Online Review.
        10/04/06
        There are so many diets out there today that most people don’t even have a clue as to what goes on in which diet. Most people are simply tired of trying out new diets! With the advent of the diet pills and surgical techniques to help people lose fat, it is no wonder that many people are opting for t

    • September
      • When Should You Increase The Weight?
        09/30/06
        Without progression, the body has no reason to adapt and that leads to stagnant training. Which is known as the dreaded PLEATEU.

        If you aren't making gains with your current program, then you aren't going to achieve the results you want. A big mistake many people make is finding

      • Simple Tips to Help You Lose More Fat in Less Time.
        09/27/06
        If you're looking to lose some unwanted body fat, this article will show a few simple, proven ways to shed more fat in less time.

        Drink more water throughout the day. Drinking water will help you feel fuller throughout the day. You will be less likely to be hungry and less likely to

      • The Staying Power of the Atkins Diet.
        09/25/06
        I have always wanted to get fitter and lose weight and I have tried lots of different weight loss programs. No matter what I did or what kind of products I bought, nothing seemed to be effective. Actually I have spent a small fortune on a large variety of weight loss products. Unfortunately, most of

      • Don't Wait - Hit the Weights!
        09/22/06
        Resistance training for total women fitness!

        Despite the legitimate arguments put forward by researchers and fitness experts over the past decade about the benefits of weight training for women, the number of women who decide to venture over to the strength section is still quite low.
      • Is The Jenny Craig Diet Any Good?
        09/21/06
        Jenny Craig, is it good for you or bad for you? My wife has recently restarted going to Jenny Craig and because of the popularity of Jenny Craig I thought I would write a bit of an article about Jenny Craig.

        Jenny Craig is a diet that you do by going into an office and getting the full me

      • Don't Drown Your Food.
        09/19/06
        If you are one of the generation who grew up on 70s-80s Saturday morning cartoons, you might remember a series of public service announcements that aired in between your favorite shows. Tucked in between the adventures of Batman and Robin, and even the kitschy Schoolhouse House videos were very shor

      • Be The Caveman - High Protein Diets Promote Weight Loss Naturally.
        09/18/06
        Researchers have known for some time that Peptide YY (PYY), descriptively referred to as a "gut hormone" signals food ingestion from the gut to appetite-regulating circuits within the brain. It was not well understood what might trigger PYY to send the message to stop eating.

        Re

      • A Weight Training Schedule for Real People.
        09/17/06
        I'm guessing that you do not have vast stretches of unfilled time in your life.

        I'm guessing that you would not enjoy spending most of your waking hours in a gym, even if you had leisure to do so.

        I'm guessing that your goal in taking up weight lifting is not to

      • Nine Tips for Avoiding Athletic Injuries.
        09/16/06
        Most of us know that exercise is good for you. But did you know that more and more research is indicating that exercise is the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth? That’s right, exercise can decrease our risk for a number of illnesses and conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, ost

      • Aerobic versus Resistance (Weights) Exercise to Lose Weight.
        09/16/06
        "I do aerobics 3 times a week and I just don't seem to lose weight" Does this sound familiar?

        Losing weight is based on a very simple principle....... energy balance.

        If you burn up more energy than you take in you will be in a negative energy balance and your b

      • Taking The Plunge Into Water Aerobics
        09/16/06
        A pool is great to have in the summer time or even year around indoors if you have access to one. Normally we equate a pool to just swimming and perhaps even doing laps but there is another use that pools now have, it's called water aerobics. Doing aerobics in the water is great for people who