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111. Protect Yourself from Workout Injuries
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By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. {relatedarticles} Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed in a haphazard manner. There are two phases to an exercise; the concentric and... Read More
By now most people are aware of the benefits of exercise. However, many people begin a program, only to have it interrupted by an injury. Fortunately, preventing an injury is easy, if you follow these simple guidelines. {relatedarticles} Use Good Form Precise and fluid movements yield better results than movements performed in a haphazard manner. There are two phases to an exercise; the concentric and... Read More
112. Water Works: Hit the Pool
[DIET&FITNESS]
Don't like to sweat it out? Struggle with even the most basic group class? Why not water down your workout by enrolling in a water aerobics class? For the person who has trouble with strength training, step or other high-impact classes, a water aerobics class might be just the exercise alternative you have been looking for. {relatedarticles}There is no doubt that this much gentler workout is swimming in goodness. Water workouts can help... Read More
Don't like to sweat it out? Struggle with even the most basic group class? Why not water down your workout by enrolling in a water aerobics class? For the person who has trouble with strength training, step or other high-impact classes, a water aerobics class might be just the exercise alternative you have been looking for. {relatedarticles}There is no doubt that this much gentler workout is swimming in goodness. Water workouts can help... Read More
113. Are You Sitting Down?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Resting on your laurels - aka your butt - can kill you, experts say. Sitting for long periods of time, even if you exercise regularly, can harm your health. Whether it's at the office, in the car, in front of the TV, on the phone, reading or at school, the more hours you spend reclining increase the likelihood of being obese or even having a heart attack. Researchers have already figured out that we need to move more - preferably 30-60... Read More
Resting on your laurels - aka your butt - can kill you, experts say. Sitting for long periods of time, even if you exercise regularly, can harm your health. Whether it's at the office, in the car, in front of the TV, on the phone, reading or at school, the more hours you spend reclining increase the likelihood of being obese or even having a heart attack. Researchers have already figured out that we need to move more - preferably 30-60... Read More
114. Get More Out of the Gym
[DIET&FITNESS]
Are you making the most of your workout time? If you dread your exercise routine or do the same thing, day after day, then your regimen might need a shakeup. Getting started is half the battle, so why not start with something you like? Kickstart a good workout with whatever gets you going. If you like bicep curls, start with weights. Enjoy your cardio? Hit the machines first. It'll put you in a good mood and help you exert more... Read More
Are you making the most of your workout time? If you dread your exercise routine or do the same thing, day after day, then your regimen might need a shakeup. Getting started is half the battle, so why not start with something you like? Kickstart a good workout with whatever gets you going. If you like bicep curls, start with weights. Enjoy your cardio? Hit the machines first. It'll put you in a good mood and help you exert more... Read More
115. Hot Summer Workouts
[DIET&FITNESS]
by Laura Leigh Fields Warm weather is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the splendor of the outdoors. Better still you can run, jump, and play like you did when you were a child. There are many summer activities that are not only fun, but also creative ways to get that much-needed exercise in. There are a variety of events that you can get involved in that will... Read More
by Laura Leigh Fields Warm weather is the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the splendor of the outdoors. Better still you can run, jump, and play like you did when you were a child. There are many summer activities that are not only fun, but also creative ways to get that much-needed exercise in. There are a variety of events that you can get involved in that will... Read More
116. Natural Beauty Boosters
[STYLE&BEAUTY]
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but there are some traits that are considered attractive by men and women across cultures and age groups like shiny hair, glowing skin, and bright eyes. What do they have on common? They are all signs of youthfulness and overall good health. While clothes and make-up can go a long way in making you look and feel confident and attractive, there are natural beauty boosters that can do the same... Read More
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but there are some traits that are considered attractive by men and women across cultures and age groups like shiny hair, glowing skin, and bright eyes. What do they have on common? They are all signs of youthfulness and overall good health. While clothes and make-up can go a long way in making you look and feel confident and attractive, there are natural beauty boosters that can do the same... Read More
117. Maintain Your Desk Job and Your Diet
[DIET&FITNESS]
For many people, working at a desk all day might seem like the perfect cop out for your expanding waistline. But in reality, there are plenty of ways to work out while you're at work. Working at a desk from 9 to 5 - or even longer -- definitely decreases your mobility. And yes, it also increases your chance for weight gain. Muscles grow stiff and tight after long periods of sitting in one place. But there are ways to get around... Read More
For many people, working at a desk all day might seem like the perfect cop out for your expanding waistline. But in reality, there are plenty of ways to work out while you're at work. Working at a desk from 9 to 5 - or even longer -- definitely decreases your mobility. And yes, it also increases your chance for weight gain. Muscles grow stiff and tight after long periods of sitting in one place. But there are ways to get around... Read More
118. Cool Winter Workouts
[DIET&FITNESS]
If winter has you singing the blues because you have to set aside some of your workout routine due to the bad weather, don't look so glum. Here are some ideas for workouts you can do in the winter -- both indoors and outdoors. The main objective with any workout program is to increase your heart rate, which burns calories. Bearing that in mind, look for opportunities to increase your heart rate. Create a combination of exercises that target the... Read More
If winter has you singing the blues because you have to set aside some of your workout routine due to the bad weather, don't look so glum. Here are some ideas for workouts you can do in the winter -- both indoors and outdoors. The main objective with any workout program is to increase your heart rate, which burns calories. Bearing that in mind, look for opportunities to increase your heart rate. Create a combination of exercises that target the... Read More
119. Keep Your Muscles on Their Toes
[DIET&FITNESS]
Variety is important to weight training because muscles are forced to adapt to changes. Simple tweaks are all it takes to keep your muscles guessing. There are many easy ways to mix things up in the weight room. One way is to add more weight and decrease the number of sets. {relatedarticles}Try that, or try decreasing weight while increasing number of sets. Another way is to try decreasing the amount of time between sets to make... Read More
Variety is important to weight training because muscles are forced to adapt to changes. Simple tweaks are all it takes to keep your muscles guessing. There are many easy ways to mix things up in the weight room. One way is to add more weight and decrease the number of sets. {relatedarticles}Try that, or try decreasing weight while increasing number of sets. Another way is to try decreasing the amount of time between sets to make... Read More
120. Avoid Winter Weight Gain
[DIET&FITNESS]
Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television or reading a good book by the fire are activities designed to foster mindless snacking, as we embrace our less active indoor lifestyles. ... Read More
Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television or reading a good book by the fire are activities designed to foster mindless snacking, as we embrace our less active indoor lifestyles. ... Read More
