Author: Grace Soong
Estimates show that up to 60 percent of our society is overweight . Americans, on average, gain about five pounds a year once they hit that 30-year mark. We all know that the best way to avoid getting fat is to not let excess calories cross those lips in the first place. However, what can we do to help us balance exercise and food consumption? Here are 5 simple and easy ways to do that:
Author: Grace Soong
Numerous misconceptions and general questions revolve around fitness and training. Below are a five of the most common questions my clients ask of me and the answers I give them:
1. Can I spot train certain parts of my body? If you are talking about spot training to get rid of the fat (reducing the size of that body part), that will never happen. No exercise can do that. When you spot train, you are working the muscle underneath the fat. To reduce fat in certain areas of the body, you must do two things: first, reduce overall body fat through a change in your diet, and second, increase muscle tone through strength training. Without a doubt, you can spot train to INCREASE the size of a certain area…but never the other way around.
Author: Grace Soong
Got results? You’ve been exercising on a regular basis for awhile. So, how’s it working for you? Are you noticing a change in your body? Or have you reached a plateau ?
Author: Albert Lee
Obesity today is so common that young people are also suffering from this kind of disease. Normally, obesity is diagnosed during middle age. However today, you will normally hear that young people in their 20′s are now suffering from this kind of disease.
If You Want To Prevent Arthritis, Exercise!
Author: John Hilaire
The causes of arthritis vary, but most researchers agree that one huge factor affecting the likelihood of developing arthritis is exercise and weight. Prevention of arthritis could be as simple as increasing the amount of regular activity you do. Exercise not only prevents arthritis from developing, but it can prevent the further decay of bones already affected by arthritis.
Author: Thomas Fieber
In my previous article on remedial training , I discussed some of the aspects of proper running technique, and how leaders can evaluate their Soldiers to ensure they are running with correct form to prevent injury, and increase speed and performance. Since we will be working in additional volume and speed work later on, it is important beginners are taught proper techniques early. Here are five of the fundamental aspects of proper running form:
Author: The Running Advisor
It won’t take long for a runner to realize the overwhelming importance of shoes. Poorly chosen footwear can cause injury under the wrong circumstances. So, what constitutes a good choice in footwear? Read on to discover the RIGHT way to select running shoes.
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.
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.
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.
