Posts Tagged ‘Fitness’
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Courtesy: National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences
No one should ever be judged, bullied, or teased about their weight, height, or any other physical characteristic — or for any other reason for that matter! So please let an adult know if that is happening to you or to anyone you know.
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Tags: eating healthy, exercise, Fitness, obesity, over weight
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Author: Kevin Trent
P90X is a high-intensity workout program that was developed by fitness guru Tony Horton to reshape your body in only 90 days. The program makes a lot of claims about losing weight and toning your entire body. So, just how can P90X and Tony Horton make these claims and stand behind them? Here are the specifics on how the P90X workout exactly works.
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Tags: fat burning, Fitness, high-intensity workout, lean, muscles, p90x, weight loss
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
Author: Steven Stratton
Shaun T’s new workout has been highly anticipated for quite some time now, and it has finally arrived! Insanity with Shaun T will definitely be the workout that will change people’s lives. The Insanity workout will help you conquer the battle in your mind, so you can maximize your results and push your body to reach fitness levels you never thought possible for yourself.
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Tags: abs, athletes, cardio, extreme workout, Fitness, max results, rocking body, sports
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Author: John Philip
With so many different machines out there in the gyms across the country, many people tend to forget about the easiest, cheapest, and the best way to get into shape. A cycle exercise, such as riding your bike, is a great fitness routine to get into. Health should be the number one priority for people because there is nothing more important. The healthier you are the more you will get out of life in the end.
One of the most obvious benefits to cycle exercising is that of getting out into the world and enjoying the scenery while getting all of that fresh air. Breathing that clean air is another thing that is excellent for your health. Instead of staring at the same four walls at the gym and smelling all of that stale sweat, you could be watching the blue skies and getting all of the fresh air you could ever want.
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Tags: cardio benefits, cycling, exercise, Fitness, health, joints, strength exercises, stress, weight loss
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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…
Step #1 : Proper Nutrition - This, my friend, is the granddaddy of them all! Nutrition is the backbone of any diet. If done improperly, results will be minimal to none. You have to eat the proper foods, and eat the right amount of meals daily in order to lose stubborn belly fat. You could have the perfect set of abdominal muscles waiting to be revealed, but if they are covered with a layer of belly fat, they’re going to stay hidden! Eat 5-6 small healthy meals daily containing protein, complex carbs (whole grains), healthy fats (monounsaturated), fiber, and foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
Step #2 : Fitness – A good fitness plan would consist of cardio, weight training, and core exercises (ab exercises). Make sure you place your primary emphasis on weight training since having lean muscle will burn off more calories…even while you rest. I recommend for you to workout 3-4 times a week. Another tip is to make sure you get complex carbs (banana) before your workout, and plenty of protein (protein shake) after your workout. This will assure your muscle tissue grows and grow properly.
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Tags: abs, calories, exercises, Fitness, healthy fats, muscles, proper nutrition
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Friday, November 27th, 2009
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.
2. Will I bulk-up if I workout? A lot depends on the type of workout that you do and the principles behind your workout. Genetics, gender, age, diet and the quantity of testosterone your body naturally produces will determine if you’ll have a propensity to bulk up. Generally, if you are female over 30 years old, it would be difficult to bulk up without the aid of testosterone supplements no matter how heavy you lift.
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Tags: diet, exercise, fat, Fitness, muscles, personal trainer, spot training, weight
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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.
Some may disagree with these fears, but now, things have changed! Nintendo Wii video games makes these fears a thing of the past. A Wii fitness game mixes all the skill and fun of a average video game with exercise you would get, if you were actually playing it. Doctors and parents have all started to support the Wii. You may not burn as many calories as playing the actual sport, but, you will burn a significant amount and that’s a heck of a lot better…and more fun, than sitting there.
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Tags: active, burn calories, Fit and Trim, Fitness, fun, good health, nintendo, skill, video game, wii fit
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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.
2.Strength: Strength is the ability of a muscle to expert or release force by contraction enabling a person to overcome resistance or to act against resistance.
3. Power: Power is the ability of muscle to release maximum force in the shortest period of time. It is equal to force multiplied by speed. It is the combination of strength and speed. Speed and force must be combined for effective performance in activities like baseball throw, jumps for height, football kick, boxing punch,etc.
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Tags: endurance, exercise, Fitness, flexibility, power, running, strength
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