Archive for October, 2009
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Author: Aaron Landry
Cellulite is a growing problem in America and across the world. Nearly 90% of all women suffer from a degree of cellulite. That’s why so many women are searching for a way to reduce cellulite without having to spend an arm and a leg on cellulite creams and other gimmicks. You can reduce cellulite naturally without wasting your money on scammy products. Keep reading to find out how.
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Tags: butt, cellulite, diet, exercises, fat, hormones, muscles, thighs
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Author: Faye Brown
If you are an athlete you know that good athlete nutrition is essential. It’s not something you can just brush aside, saying, “Today I’ll be healthy, tomorrow I’m going to throw it all to the wind.” Good nutrition is as vital to your athletic performance as practicing, and when you learn the secret to good nutrition you’ll be able to enjoy improvements in your athletic performance that you never thought were possible!
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Tags: athlete, carbs, diet, energy, healthy, meat, nutrition, performance, sweets, vitamins
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Author: Deidra Garcia
1. Beverages can cause you to gain weight.
• True
• False
TRUE: Many men don’t realize that beverages are often loaded with empty calories. Even fortified waters can contain as many calories as a can of soda. In fact, a recent study found that most men don’t accommodate for these extra calories with their meals. A better bet is to stick to drinking plenty of water, as it keeps your system well-hydrated, helps food break down easier and doesn’t pack on the pounds.
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Tags: diet, exercise, fat, fiber, fruit, health, metabolism, salads, vegetables, vitamins, weight
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009
Author: Nara Demie
We often see claims such as “zero trans fat” and “reduced in calories” on the front of food packages highlighting a product’s nutrition features. They are a quick and easy way to get information about a food, but these eye-catching statements do not tell the whole story. For example, a food free of trans fat may still be high in Calories. Be sure to also read the Nutrition Facts table to determine what a claim is really telling you.
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Tags: breakfast, calcium, diet, fibre, food, iron, nutrition, reduced calories, trans fat, vitamins
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Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Author: Eddie Lomax
Mention strength training, and weight lifting or using machines immediately comes to mind. But there are many types of strength, not just “maximum” strength. I want to show you how bodyweight strength training is excellent for increasing each type of strength and why you should use your own bodyweight first and as an ongoing part of your strength training.
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Tags: calisthenics, endurance, exercises, lats, muscular, pushups, squats, strength, weight training, workout
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Autho
r: Chuck Arnone
Many of our readers asked for simple nutrition tips for women. Women today are busier than ever before. Their stress is exacerbated by today’s fast paced, pre-packaged, convenience based society and the toxins that come from antibiotics and household cleaners. Iron-deficiency anemia is very common in young women. Women need nutrition and they need to be CLEAN from toxins. Here’s a nutrition tip for all women — berries are your friends.
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Tags: berries, health, iron, nutrition, vegetables, women
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Author: Body Fitness
Following are the Components of Physical fitness : 1. Speed: Speed is the ability of a person to execute motor movements with high speed in the shortest period of time. It is equal to the distance covered per unit of time. the element of speed is involved in most of the athletic skills such as in sprint running, some skills of soccer, basketball, etc.
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Tags: endurance, exercise, Fitness, flexibility, power, running, strength
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Author: Bill Nad
So what’s The Purpose of Leading Exercise Ball? Before looking at the motives of using a leading exercise ball, we need to understand as to what exactly are exercise balls and why are they even used in the first place? Exercise balls are also known by several alternative names such as Swiss balls or fitness balls, the latter term being more prevalent. There are several exercises in yoga, Pilates or other general workout in which the body needs to stay balanced while performing the exercise.
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Tags: exercise, exercise ball, health, pilates, yoga
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