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Want a Flatter Stomach? 2007-02-22 01:06:48 Many people want a flat stomach, but few people have it. You’ll meet people that seem naturally to have flat stomachs, no matter what they eat, and others who are always struggling with extra body fat. Even those with good genetics must work to keep what they’ve got at times. Everyone is different, so do not look to others - especially those with totally different body types than yourself - in an attempt to look like them. Find your ideal body within yourself. Read more:Flatter
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Abs: Revisited 2007-02-20 01:37:19 I chose to share the following because it is so common: Today, a gym member approached me and asked me to do abs with her. I know that she attends the gym regularly, so I asked her what her current abdominal routine was. She proceeded to list various exercises – crunches, leg lifts, side bends, planks, and others. She wanted me to give her some new abdominal exercises because her midsection won’t get any smaller). Read more:Revisited
Q & A: What Is The Fastest [Most Healthy] Way To Trim Down? 2007-02-14 02:20:09 QUESTION: I have a black tie event coming up in 4 weeks. What is the fastest [most healthy] way to trim down? I lost 30 lbs late last year but didn’t go down a full size. I thought that was very odd and my mom said maybe I lost muscle instead of fat. Sound plausible? Do you have any idea about how I can avoid losing muscle? I have been spinning a few times a week lately but haven’t been lifting weights. Is that a bad thing? ANSWER: Good question. In this industry, fastest and healthy are usually contradictory.
Cancer and Excercise 2007-02-08 02:11:08 By now, everyone knows that exercise is great for healthy individuals, and most exercise programs are designed for them. But will exercise help someone who has cancer? In the past, cancer patients were told to rest and avoid physical activity. This sounds reasonable, since one of the most commonly reported side effects of cancer and its treatment is fatigue. It would make sense that if one is tired, he should rest. The problem, however, is that this leads to a never ending cycle. Prolonged inactivity leads to muscle wasting and loss of strength. When muscles are weaker, they fatigue more quickly, affecting everyday tasks, such as walking up stairs, or housekeeping. Read more:Cancer
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Knowing Types of Resistance Training 2007-02-07 02:43:03 Knowing more about the types of resistance training available will help you to make educated decisions on the equipment you use for yourself and your clients. Constant Resistance
Devices: “Constant resistance” means that the resistance does not change during the course of the exercise. This applies to free weights and machines with round pulleys. The pros and cons of constant resistance devices are generally the same for all populations. The limiting factors are as follows: Read more:Training
Training 101: Types of Resistance Training 2007-02-05 03:47:03 Knowing more about the types of resistance training available will help you to make educated decisions on the equipment you use for yourself and your clients. Constant Resistance
Devices: “Constant resistance” means that the resistance does not change during the course of the exercise. This applies to free weights and machines with round pulleys. The pros and cons of constant resistance devices are generally the same for all populations. Read more:Training
Use Periodization To Organize Training Plan 2007-02-05 03:32:56 Not sure how to organize your clients training plan? Periodization teaches you how. Periodization is planned periods or cycles within an overall training / exercise program. Periodization promotes long-term training and performance which includes variations in training specificity, intensity, and volume. Periodization was proposed in the 1960’s by Russian physiologist Leo Matveyev. Later, American exercise scientists further modified Matveyev’s work with special application to training strength and power athletes. Read more:Training
Training 101: Planes of Motion & Terms of Movement 2007-02-05 00:21:20 This briefing will familiarize you with the planes of motion and the terms of movement. This will help should the need arise that you decipher medical histories and information.Sagittal plane: The sagittal (anteroposterior) plane passes through the body from front to back and divides it into left and right portions. Several actions occur within this plane, such as flexion (decreasing the angle between two body segments), extension (increasing the angle between two body segments), dorsiflexion (moving the top of the foot toward Read more:Training
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Major Muscles 101 2007-02-04 01:08:22 Remember it’s a good idea to have a basic knowledge of your muscles. Your muscles is a tissue composed of fibers capable of contracting to effect bodily movement. To burn calories, you have to exercise using your muscles. Muscles
are are very sophisticated and are efficient at turning fuel into motion. Muscles are long-lasting, self-healing and grows stronger with practice. Muscles do everything from allowing you to walk to keeping your blood flowing!Here’s a quick list of the major muscles in the body, how they work, and how to work them. Read more:Major
Popular Diets Compared: NutriSystem, The Atkins Diet, Jenny Craig 2007-02-03 01:57:37 Since we are currently bombarded with weight loss ads and they all “really work”, I chose three popular diets, did some research, and provided some insight for those who may be overwhelmed. Read on for the good, the bad, and the ugly. NutriSystem
: Nutrisystem commercials are shown several times throughout the day and they are easy to remember because they offer to send you a free week of meals if you order today. Read more:Diets
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Finding Your Body Type 2007-02-01 03:44:57 There is so much information about working out and fitness, it can leave your head spinning. Most articles assume women only want to lose weight. Many women follow the advice, lose weight, and still don’t look their best. It’s easy to end up feeling disappointed because losing weight is not always the only solution. In order to turn heads, you’ll need to focus on shaping the body as a whole. You will need to determine your body type. This calls for a moment of truth for many of us. The best way to do this is to stand in the mirror facing forward. Make sure you have on minimal clothing. Take your shoulder, chest, waist and hip measurements.
You Can Achieve Your Ideal Body 2007-02-01 03:18:44 It’s easy for a girl to be overwhelmed when looking through magazines. Vogue says you should be tall and thin like Naomi Campbell. Playboy says you should have big breasts that do not respond to gravity like Pamela Anderson. And now Jennifer Lopez is popular so, on top of all that, you have to have a big butt. All three of these women are worshipped by many and represent a standard of beauty.So where do you fit in?
The Skinny on Abs 2007-02-01 03:14:19 Women come in all shapes and sizes, but there’s one thing we all seek. We all desire a beautiful midsection because it enhances our symmetry, making us look better overall. Everyone wants to know how to lose love handles, get a flat stomach, or even a “six pack.” For most of us, the stomach is the hardest body part to change, so it’s easy to get frustrated and give up. It IS possible to attain the midsection you want, you just have to go about it the right way. I know it’s hard, because there’s so much conflicting information out there, so let’s settle the score!
Feed Your Body Right And It Will Thank You 2007-01-28 00:28:00 You won’t see optimal results from working out unless you have the proper nutrition. This does not mean “going on a diet”. Crash diets are temporary, therefore the results are temporary. If you make a permanent lifestyle change, your results will be better, healthier, and permanent! Your body is a reflection of the way you eat most of the time. Let me make that clear: Your body will look the way you eat 80-90% of the time! This means you have control over the way you look to a certain extent. Read more:Right
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No Longer Making Progress? Read on! 2007-03-02 02:08:15 You just had your weight and measurements taken again. You are sorely disappointed because you have not made any progress and you’ve been going to the gym 4 days a week for two months! You made progress at first – so now what’s the problem? This is actually a very common situation. It happens to hard core bodybuilders and beginners alike. When our bodies seem to stop changing, we say we have reached a plateau.
Q&A: Should I Get A Colonic? 2007-03-11 06:03:11 Whether it's a 3 day celebrity detox or a colonic irrigation, people are seeking out cleansing methods to lose weight or clean out their systems. Cleansing can be an inspiring way to jump start a new way of life, but it should not be used as a band-aid solution. Too many people do a 3 day detox and continue to smoke. They do a colonic and continue to eat fried and processed foods. The reality is your body will cleanse itself out if you would just give it the proper tools to do so. Read more:Colonic
The More You Put In, The More You Get Out 2007-03-11 05:21:54 The combination forgetting in better shape is simple: You need proper diet, cardio, and strength training. How do I lose 50 pounds? With proper diet, cardio, and strength training. I just had a baby, how do I bounce back? With proper diet, cardio, and strength training. How do I build muscle? With proper diet, cardio, and strength training. The answer is always the same; there are just different ways to go about it.
How To Perform Pushups Correctly 2007-03-16 05:23:26 Some of the hardest exercises to do are those which require your own body weight. Push ups are a great upper body exercise that works the chest, shoulders, and arms. They can be done in the gym or at home. If you’re a beginner, try modified push ups, with your knees bent (pictured). Ready to kick it up a notch? Move to regular push ups. If you’re advanced, try push ups with your feet on a chair.
How To Perform Lunges Correctly 2007-03-16 05:12:58 Lunges great for the legs and butt! They can be done with or without weights, at the gym or at home.If you are a beginner, start without weights and concentrate on your form. Ready to kick it up a notch? Try walking lunges.If you are advanced, add weights and increase as you adapt. Ready to kick it up a notch? Try "doubles", or switch from dumbbells to a barbell.
How Much Water Should I Drink? 2007-04-03 22:12:41 Some say we need eight glasses a day for good health. Others say drink a gallon of water per day. Which is it? As with anything, if you are given a cookie cutter answer, you may want to do more research. Everyone knows water is necessary for life and good health, but how much do we really need? People vary in size and activity levels, so there is no one-size-fits-all answer. There are many factors that affect your hydration needs. Read more:Drink
What is BMI and How is it Calculated? 2007-04-10 23:35:38 Body mass index (BMI) refers to relative weight for height for both adult men and women and is used as a measuring tool for future disease risk. A BMI of 26.0 or higher, for men, is linked to increased risks for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and arthritis. A high BMI, however, may not be a risk if it’s due to high muscle mass, which is common in bodybuilders. A high BMI for women increases the risk for serious pre-cancerous polyps or cancer found during their colonoscopies. Obese women are at especially high risk.
Try Jump Rope to Improve Cardio 2007-04-12 23:15:40 So you need to do cardio, but you don’t feel like going to the gym? The beauty of this one is that you don’t need any equipment, all you need is yourself. Try this 30 minute cardio program – it’s not as easy as it looks!Jump rope – 3 minutes (if you don’t have one, simulate this) Recover - 2 minutes - (this means jumping, but alternating one leg with the other)Jump rope -3 minutesRecover – 2 minutes Read more:Improve
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Achieving Your Goal 2007-04-24 06:05:20 Almost everyone struggles at some point or another with reaching their workout goals. It’s usually because we stop doing what we need to do to get there. The key is consistency. You can work super hard when you get to the gym, but if you only go a couple of times every 2 weeks, you’ll be disappointed. There are some things you can do to keep yourself on track. Keep your goal in sight. I used to hear that all the time and brush it off, thinking “That doesn’t make a big difference.”
Staying Healthy is Money in the Bank 2007-05-02 06:36:40 Most people get their healthcare insurance from their jobs. Large companies offer health insurance to employees at a reasonable price, and it’s deducted from their paychecks without a second thought. However, if a person loses his job or becomes ill and can’t work anymore, he loses his healthcare insurance. Sure, companies offer COBRA (they have to by law), but the payments are much higher than before. Read more:Money
What is the Female Athlete Triad? 2007-05-02 03:02:30 As time goes on, more and more women are becoming athletes. This is wonderful – we are feeling better, looking better, and finding out what we’re really made of. With this influx of new athletes within the last two decades, researchers have noticed an increase in ailments. There are three symptoms that frequently pop up and researchers have coined the term The FemaleAthleteTriad
. The Female Athlete Triad refers to 3 symptoms that occur in female athletes.
Getting Started With Nutrition 2007-05-07 04:08:08 As I’ve said before, you can drastically improve your fitness results when you improve your eating habits. If you make a permanent lifestyle change, your results will be long term. Your body is a reflection of the way you eat most of the time. Trust me- if you eat better, you will look and feel better. You want to change, but maybe you’re not sure where to start. Here is some general information you can use to familiarize yourself with the basics of nutrition.
The 3 D's for Success with Diet and Exercise 2007-05-12 00:34:15 So you want to lose weight and/or get back into shape, but you just can't seem to do it. You just can't find the time with having a job, school or family. By the time you get home from work you are too tired. You created a plan to exercise and diet, got started, but after a few days, you went right back to your old habits. You quickly got discouraged because you didn’t see any improvements. Well I'm here to tell you, you are not alone. You are the typical person. So what's the solution? The solution is; you first have to obtain the 3 rules of success! Read more:Success
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How to Perform an Incline Dumbbell Press Correctly 2007-05-22 21:59:24 This is a variation on the flat bench dumbbell press. It provides the same benefits. The only difference is that you do it laying on an incline instead of flat.Step 1: Start with dumbbells on the sides of your upper chest with your elbows underneath the dumbbells. Women, when you are in this position, the dumbbells are above your breasts. Men, the dumbbells are above the nipple line. Read more:Dumbbell
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How to Perform a Flat Bench Dumbbell Press Correctly 2007-05-22 21:52:11 This is a great exercise to build mass and strength in your chest (pectoral) muscles. It also works the triceps and front deltoids. If you are not quite able to do push ups yet, this exercise will help you get on your way. An extra benefit for women is perkier breasts. It’s not magic - it won’t turn flat boobs into Pamela Anderson boobs, but strengthening and building the muscle that supports the breasts will give you a perkier look than you had before. Trust me on this! Read more:Dumbbell
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How to Find a Good Personal Trainer 2007-05-22 12:19:10 These days, with all the conflicting information available about fitness, many people are seeking out personal trainers. Once you have one, you can relax a little and take their advice, but how do you go about finding the right one? Since this field is not yet highly regulated, anyone can call themselves a personal trainer. If they’re in good shape, you may be inclined to take them at their word. Resist the urge to do so, and check them out first. Here are some things to look for: Read more:Personal
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