Archive for the ‘Fit and Trim’ Category
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Author: Emile A. Jarreau
One of the most effective activities for getting your body into shape and losing weight is something that many women are scared to try. Weightlifting can be a daunting activity for a beginner especially in a crowded gym environment. Seeing the scores of overly muscled men as they throw about ridiculously heavy amounts of weight can scare many from the weight room and keep them happy and comfortable hovering over their exercise bikes or treadmills. This is not always the best place for someone who is trying to lose weight and get in shape however and building true muscle should be part of anyone’s exercise and fat loss regimen. Muscle helps to burn fat and muscle also helps shape the body… so choosing a weightlifting program for women can be extremely helpful for them in achieving their goals.
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Tags: build muscles, burn fat, exercise bikes, get in shape, losing weight, weightlifting
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
Author: Nitin Chhoda
For someone who just started exercising, the right guidance is critical. If you are a newcomer, the first thing you want to do is exercise in a safe and effective fashion. Many individuals avoid the gym due to the fear of making a mistake in public. For the weight room rookie, there is nothing more demoralizing than the disheartening smirks of veteran trainees. Mistakes start to happen, and these prevent you from getting optimal results. In fact, it increases the chances of injury!
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Tags: abs, breathing, energy, flab, gear, gym, lifting techniques, methods, mistakes, pattern, shape muscles, spotter, water, weights
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009
Author: Liam Taylor
Most people think they have a slow one. We all wish ours was a lot faster. The slimming industry has made a fortune selling pills that supposedly boost it… Even my local curry house is claiming that eating spicy food will make it sky rocket!
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Tags: burn calories, diet pills, digestion, exercise, fat loss, metabolism, muscle, weight loss
Posted in Fit and Trim, Fitness, Health Management, Healthy Living, Nutrition and Health, Weight Management | 17 Comments »
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Author: Jen Page
With over 60% of the North American population currently overweight there has been much emphasis lately on the ways and means of healthy weight loss. If you have just successfully dropped a hundred (or even 10) pounds, congratulations – you did it! Now here comes second part of the challenge – weight management.
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Tags: activity, blocking fat, body mass index, diets, healthy, lifestyle, low-calorie, low-fat, metabolism, surgeries, weight loss
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Author: Joey Atlas
The best lower body exercises are the ones that can be done anywhere with little or no equipment. Being single with no kids may allow for wasted time in the gym doing twelve sets per lower body part, but once in the real world of spouse, kids and job, those two hour gym visits are history. The good news is this should be a welcome change because the old-school bodybuilder, weights and machine type workout routines can do more damage in the long run as compared to a smart, properly structured lower body exercise routine.
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Tags: anabolic steroids, exercise routine, exercise schedules, fitness center, leg exercises, weight training, workout routines
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
Author: Sandra Prior
Classic Push Ups are the Perfect Exercise for anyone wanting a Rock Hard Upper body
Sometimes it’s just not worth re-inventing the wheel. True classics are often underestimated, in fashion and music, as well as in workouts. Starting with the push up, we’ll give you the perfect form for each exercise, training tips, as well as variations to spice up your workout.
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Tags: back muscles, chest muscles, exercise, pushups, shoulder exercise, triceps, workouts
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Author: Clinton Walker
Flexibility is the ability of the muscles and tendons to relax and stretch easily. It determines the amount of movement your bones can make in any direction around joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Stretching improves your posture and helps to prevent low back pain. Stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and low back muscles regularly, promotes relaxation in the tissues reducing the strain on your back. Today, 80% of adults will suffered from lower back pains. Warm-up stretching exercises loosen tendons, increase blood circulation, and help prevent injuries during your workouts or any activity. Cool-down stretching helps relieve muscle soreness and tightness.
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Tags: back stretch, exercises, flexibility, low back muscles, low back pain, muscle groups, stretching, warm-ups, workouts
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Author: Michael Ingles
You can melt away belly fat with three proven techniques for weight loss: cardio training, healthy eating and muscle building exercises. Belly fat is just like any fat that is stored on the body and it comes off in the same way. Hiding it is one option but we all know that that only works to a certain extent. When you have extra fat on your tummy, all you want is to know how to get rid of it.
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Tags: belly fat, cardio training, diet plan, fat burning, toning muscles, weight loss, workout
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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Author: Avy Barnes
Listen, I understand that getting six pack abs isn’t a simple task….well, at least for majority of us. However, if you follow a simple plan and stay 100% consistent, results will come. Take a couple of minutes out of your busy day and read this article here to learn how to lose belly fat fast…
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Tags: abs, calories, exercises, Fitness, healthy fats, muscles, proper nutrition
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Author: Grace Soong
You can carve a firm, sexier body by doing nothing. That’s because relaxation and recovery are just as important as your workout sessions. When you exercise, you tear down muscle fibers. As the fibers regenerate, they become bigger and stronger. It’s during this recuperation that your body transforms. While personal training in Rochester , NY I always remind my clients to rest, stretch and listen to their bodies…
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Tags: body, cardio-vascular, good nutrition, personal trainer, sleep, strength exercises, workout
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