Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT
Youre fired up, your ... is pumping, engines are revved. You can't wait to get out there and perform. You've waited all day, maybe a few days and are ... in your mind the ... you Youre fired up, your adrenaline is pumping, engines are revved. You can't wait to get out there and perform. You've waited all day, maybe a few days and are replaying in your mind the challenges you will confront and how you will tackle them. Your time to escape the day to day and become your true self, the adventurer, the conquerer, the winner, the...
Posted on: 19 May, 2005
Author: Aaron Potts
Are you skinny yet? Did you find your six-pack? Does your butt look like you wanted it to in those jeans? For a lot of you, the answers to these questions are going to be "No, No, and, I took the j... Are you skinny yet? Did you find your six-pack? Does your butt look like you wanted it to in those jeans? For a lot of you, the answers to these questions are going to be "No, No, and, I took the jeans back to the store". Why? You are a victim of the Fitness Wars, that's why. Your...
Posted on: 14 May, 2005
Author: Madeleine Lee
Obesity problem has reached epidemic proportions in the USA. According to a data, in USA, number of overweight person is 58 million; 40 million are obese; and nearly 3 million are morbidly obese. Overweight and obesity are known risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and bone of joints), sleep apnea and other breathing problems, and also some forms of cancer (uterine, breast, colorectal, kidney, and gallbladder). Therefore, it is always difficult to find a common pill for person with diabetes or hypertension or other obesity-related risk factors. The physiological requirements of individuals...
Posted on: 05 May, 2005
Author: Alli Ross
Drawing on the inspiration of loaves, fish, and wine, a doctor from Florida has published a self-help manual called What would Jesus Eat?. After the launch of this unique book, Jesus officially joined the US fight against fat. Eating is a lifestyle; a day-to-day routine that should sustain a healthy emotional and mental attitude and pump us with continuous energy. Ok, enough talk, are you ready for my secrets. What would Jesus Eat? Jesus ate a Mediterranean style cooking that hasn't changed much in the past 2000 years. We know that Jesus ate a lot of fruit, a lot of...
Posted on: 24 March, 2005
Author: Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT
Do you have a clear vision in your head of where you want to be, or what you want to accomplish when you are at a peak level of fitness? I don't mean just some vague idea - I'm talking about an actual burning mental image of a six-pack set of abs, or a nice set of curves, or a clear picture of you crossing the finish line in first place, or taking home that trophy. If you don't have that, you are already just spinning your wheels. How can you expect to get somewhere if you don't know where...
Posted on: 23 March, 2005
In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them. Welcome to article number 2 in our series Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts. In this article we are going to talk about how bodybuilders tend to create massive muscle imbalances and what you can do to not be one of them.If you missed the first article, you can read it by clicking on the link below.Heres a breakdown of the articles to look for: Article #2 - Training...
Posted on: 13 March, 2005
Author: John Sherman
Once weve undertaken our fitness quest for weight loss or hypertrophy, usually after the first week or two we find that the energy required to do so is becoming harder and harder to conjure. Usually,... Once weve undertaken our fitness quest for weight loss or hypertrophy, usually after the first week or two we find that the energy required to do so is becoming harder and harder to conjure. Usually, these physiological changes leave our bodies craving for the fuel needed to perform these transformations. In this article i'll show you exactly how to get the energy your body requires...
Posted on: 11 March, 2005
Author: Sue DeFiore
One of the biggest misconceptions people have today is what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. Just because you exercise does not mean you are healthy. I hear much too often, oh, I can eat this because then I will work 30 or 40 minutes on the treadmill, jogging, walking, (fill in the blank with the exercise of choice). NO, NO, NO! Once in a while transgressions are one things, however, if you want to be healthy you need to eat healthy and exercise, the two go hand in hand. Now, think about this, if you think this way as an adult,...
Posted on: 11 February, 2005
Author: The Icon Diet Reader
I am new to the world of the gym. Having resolved to make my health and fitness a priority, spending time at the gym is becoming a staple in my weekly routine. While I find that I am getting well acquainted with different exercises and exercise machines, there is one area of the gym that I fear to tread. Behind a partial wall, tucked to the rear of the building, away from the cardio machines, spinning rooms and yoga mats, is the free weight room. When I work the weight machines I am a stones throw from the free weight...
Posted on: 01 February, 2005
Author: Robert Adams
Studies have shown that carrying groceries, doing yard work like cutting the grass, and cleaning your house counts as physical activity. So, while you're not exercising per se, you're at least giving your body some physical benefits. But still you know that this kind of activity isn't going to guarantee a flatter stomach, greater strength, and a longevity boost. So how do find time and energy reach your fitness goals? I have listed my Top Fitness and Health Tips thatANYONE CAN INCORPORATE INTO THEIR LIFESTYLE!1. Take a picture of yourself and have it "morphed" at a photo shop. Wanna see...