Archive for December, 2009
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Author: Healing Headquarters LLC
Today we hear the word diet much more than we hear the word nutrition. There are so many diets on the market that it’s easy to get lost in the fad and forget what nutrition truly is. There is the Atkins Diet, the Zone Diet, Weight Watchers and many others, from Slim Fast to the various one-food diets, such as the cabbage soup diet or the grapefruit diet. Society has become fixated on the ‘diet’, instead of quality nutrition. Unfortunately, this fixation isn’t working. America is the fattest nation in the world, with high rates of diabetes, heart disease and other life threatening illnesses. While diets are becoming more popular, nutrition is suffering.
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Tags: calories, diet, energy, fat grams, nutrients, nutrition, vitamins, weight loss
Posted in Fitness, Nutrition and Health, Weight Management | 18 Comments »
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Author: Jim Atilson
Some subjects are too confusing and harder to understand, such as; Math, Chemistry, Biology, and in the case of bodybuilding, Nutrition. There is more to bodybuilding and building muscle than just lifting weights. A very important part of the process of gaining muscle, along with sufficient rest, is Bodybuilding Nutrition. Fortunately, to achieve your fitness and weight lifting goals, you do not need a degree in Nutrition. Instead, all you need is to have an open mind and willingness to learn as much as you can about it. Now, lets go ahead get started with the basics of bodybuilding nutrition.
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Tags: body building, carbohydrates, fats, nutrition, proteins, supplements, water
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Health, Weight Management | 6 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Tk Healey
Ever heard of rebounding? Rebounding is a fun way to get great exercise using small controlled movements on a mini trampoline. By using a small trampoline and following a rebounding video, people of all ages can exercise on a rebounder. Rebounding is safe because your feet barely leave the surface and a stabilizing bar can be added which will help if you feel unsteady.
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Tags: abdominal, exercise, healthy, rebounding, strength, stretch
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Low Impact Workouts, Strength Training, Weight Management | 11 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Varun Pratap
At fifty, many of us take stock of our lives.
We can look back on careers, friends, and family that we are proud of, but what do we want to do with our middle years?
How can we make the most of our lives? Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of our later years, as well as the one that may have the greatest impact on our overall well-being, is our health and fitness.
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Tags: cardio, energy, exercise, health, health benefits, jogging, joints, muscle strength, over 50, stretches, swimming, walking, weight gain, weight loss, well-being, workouts
Posted in Fitness, Health Management, Low Impact Workouts, Nutrition and Health, Strength Training, Weight Management | 10 Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Eidorian
The most effective treatment for fibromyalgia is exercise. Which seems totally weird, because most people with fibromyalgia hurt worse and are more fatigued after exercise, and they may feel that way for days. The key is the right amount of the right kinds of exercise.
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Tags: aerobic exercise, exercise, fibromyalgia, lifestyle, low impact, pilates, qi gong, resistance bands, symptoms, tai chi, your body
Posted in Fitness, health conditions, Health Management, Healthy Living, Low Impact Workouts, Strength Training, Weight Management | No Comments »
Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Author: Brue Baker
If you aren’t already in good shape you need to get there. And don’t try to get in shape and lose pounds from taking pills or powder, you need to take on an actual dedication to your health by getting active and working out. Exercising three days a week for twenty minutes each session, along with a healthy diet of course, will give you the body you have always wanted (or use to have).
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Tags: back, burn calories, cardio, diet, exercise, healthy, knees, pounds, resistance, rowing, weight
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Healthy Living, Low Impact Workouts | 416 Comments »
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Author: Mike Roussell
We all want results. Whether it is more muscle, less fat, or both. We want results. You can lift all the weights you want and grind out session after session of interval training but if you aren’t paying attention to what you are eating then all this effort is a waste. The #1 most important part of any fat loss or muscle growth program is nutrition.
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Tags: calories, drinks, fat loss, food, nutrition, vegetables, water, weights
Posted in Fitness, Health Management, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Health, Weight Management | 2 Comments »
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Author: Chanda
In our youth-oriented society, we are constantly bombarded with information on how to stay young. From skin care products that claim to reverse the signs of aging to books that claim to help you eat to stay young, we are a people in search of the fountain of youth. One solution that truly may be a way of keeping young is Tai Chi. Tai chi is an ancient form of exercise developed about 2,000 years ago in China which is a combination of both meditation and a series of slow and deliberate movements. You may have seen Tai Chi performed by older adults in your local park, on TV, or perhaps by someone who attends Tai Chi classes.
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Tags: aging, arthritis, chi, exercise, healhy, meditation, qi gong, stress relief, tai, well-being
Posted in Fitness, health conditions, Health Management, Healthy Living, Low Impact Workouts | 2 Comments »
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Author: Donald Mckenzie Jr
A very easy tip for diabetics to remember is exercise will cause your body to process glucose a lot faster and automatically lower blood sugar. The more intense the exercise, the faster your body will use glucose. It is always important to understand the differences in exercising with diabetes. It is also important for the individual who has diabetes to check with a physician before beginning an exercise program.
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Tags: blood sugar levels, diabetes, diet, exercise, hypoglycemia, inulin, low impact, type 1, type 2
Posted in Fitness, Health Management, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Health, Sports Safety, Weight Management | 2 Comments »
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Author: MIKE SELVON
Are you looking for an immensely popular way to get yourself into great shape and have some fun along the way? If so, kickboxing is an activity that is very fun and that is sometimes overlooked.
As in boxing, it boasts many health benefits such as greater stamina, improved flexibility and enhancing core strength — all while working out to your favorite music.
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Tags: aerobic, cardio, cardiovascular, exercises, kickboxing, martial arts, muscles, workouts
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Sports Safety, Strength Training | 6 Comments »