Archive for November, 2009
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Author: The Running Advisor
Running is an exercise from which wonderful cardiovascular and aerobic benefits are gained. A popular choice for men and women, it can be done almost anywhere. Just as a carpenter requires the right tools for his trade, the right pair of running shoes is essential for both the casual and the serious runner. There are some things to consider when purchasing a running shoe.
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Tags: aerobic, arches, exercise, feet, marathon, running, shoes
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Sports Safety, Strength Training | 4 Comments »
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Author: Fit Gamer
Will a video game promote your good health? You bet it can, if its a Nintendo Wii fitness game ! We all know the bad reputation video games have gotten in the past. It was believed video games led to a sedentary lifestyle. Parents have complained for years that their couch potato tykes do nothing but sit around day and night playing video games as their health deteriorates. And, of course, we all know the horror stories of how sofa tater children grow up to be sofa spud adolescents who can’t cut it in the adult world.
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Tags: active, burn calories, Fit and Trim, Fitness, fun, good health, nintendo, skill, video game, wii fit
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Healthy Living | 1 Comment »
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Author: Robert William Locke
Creatine safety has had a lot of hype in the sports and medical press and there have been inaccurate and misleading reports about its safety. Bodybuilders started using this supplement in the 1990s when they found that this supplement stimulates the uptake of amino acids in proteins thus creating muscle growth. Since then there have been literally hundreds of studies on the creatine effects and there have been no safety alarms at all apart from some minor side effects.
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Tags: bodybuilders, creatine, muscle growth, nutrition, side effects, sports, supplements, weight loss, workout
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Health, Sports Safety | 14 Comments »
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Author: John Perry
Playing sports is a lot of fun. It’s one of the most exhilarating activities that you can do. Not only is it fun, though; it’s also healthy.
Playing sports can also be a form of body and mind exercise. It can strengthen your muscles and your bones. It also improves your thinking abilities since sports activities hone your mind in matters of strategy and technique.
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Tags: activities, body building, exercise, injuries, muscles, play, safety, sports, strength, warm-ups
Posted in Fitness, Sports Safety, Strength Training | 4 Comments »
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Author: Gerry Van Dyke
Chances are if you play sports or are a sports fan; you’ve seen it happen. An athlete sprints to first base, or down the sideline, and pulls up short limping in pain and grabbing at the back of their thigh. Hamstring injuries are a very common sports injury seen in professional athletes as well as the weekend warrior. Unfortunately, if this injury is not properly cared for, it can turn into a chronic problem.
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Tags: athletes, exercises, flexibility, hamstring, injuries, muscles, sports, strenghtening
Posted in Fitness, Strength Training | 36 Comments »
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Author: Charles Inniss
People are always looking for the best ab exercise equipment and here is a run-down of 5 pieces of equipment that you can use in your ab workouts (for pictures and full descriptions of more than 50 abdominal exercises check the resource box below).
#1 The Stability Ball (Exercise Ball) 
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Tags: ab wheel, abs, crunches, exercise, medicine ball, muscles, weights
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Strength Training | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Author: Daniel Tolmie
Multivitamins – who uses them? Well, you probably do, Americans spend $4,000,000,000 a year on multivitamins alone. 70 % Australians are no less keen on them, spending a tiny $2,300,000,000, and yes … that is a ton of zeros!!
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Tags: anti-oxidants, chicken, dairy, fruit, minerals, multivitamins, nuts, supplements, vegetables, well-balanced diet
Posted in Healthy Living, Nutrition and Health | 4 Comments »
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Author: THOMPSON STEPHEN
With this article, I want to show you why you might be struggling to lose that stubborn stomach fat that is covering up your abs. These are the main reasons most people just can not seem to get those six pack abs that everyone desires. If you haven’t already seen me around online somewhere, I’m the creator of one of the most popular abdominals and fat loss programs on the internet.
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Tags: burning fat, carbs, cardio, exercises, glycemic index, low carb, metabolic rate, muscles, nutrition, six pack abs, strengthening, supplements
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Nutrition and Health, Strength Training | 2 Comments »