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Friday, May 24, 2013
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121. A Workout Swimming in Goodness
[DIET&FITNESS]
Regardless of your fitness level, have you considered taking your workout into the water? There are many health benefits from this great exercise regimen that won't leave you treading water. Swimming offers a total body workout that improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, boosts endurance, enhances posture and aids in stamina. {relatedarticles}It strengthens your heart and improves delivery of oxygen to muscles. Did we... Read More
Regardless of your fitness level, have you considered taking your workout into the water? There are many health benefits from this great exercise regimen that won't leave you treading water. Swimming offers a total body workout that improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, boosts endurance, enhances posture and aids in stamina. {relatedarticles}It strengthens your heart and improves delivery of oxygen to muscles. Did we... Read More
122. Why Exercise Variety Leads to Fitness Success
[DIET&FITNESS]
by Shannon Beineke There's a lot to be said for mixing up your workout. Varying your exercise routine benefits the body as well as the mind. It prevents boredom, lack of motivation, and weight plateaus. Those who have diverse workout routines are also more likely to stay on track. Nobody want to work hard, only to get bored and exhausted in return. It goes without... Read More
by Shannon Beineke There's a lot to be said for mixing up your workout. Varying your exercise routine benefits the body as well as the mind. It prevents boredom, lack of motivation, and weight plateaus. Those who have diverse workout routines are also more likely to stay on track. Nobody want to work hard, only to get bored and exhausted in return. It goes without... Read More
123. What Should You Consider When Joining a Gym?
[DIET&FITNESS]
You've thought about it for a long time and have decided that you're ready to make the commitment. But before you jump in too soon and find yourself stuck in a yearlong contract, there are a few things you need to consider before joining a gym. Gyms come in all sizes and price ranges, just like everything else. Choosing the right gym for you is similar to choosing a car; there are Cadillac gyms that offer everything but the kitchen sink,... Read More
You've thought about it for a long time and have decided that you're ready to make the commitment. But before you jump in too soon and find yourself stuck in a yearlong contract, there are a few things you need to consider before joining a gym. Gyms come in all sizes and price ranges, just like everything else. Choosing the right gym for you is similar to choosing a car; there are Cadillac gyms that offer everything but the kitchen sink,... Read More
124. Don't Make Your Weekend a Diet Buster
[DIET&FITNESS]
You've worked hard all week to stick with your healthy diet and keep up with your weight-loss goals, but the weekend can mean diet sabotage for even the most committed dieter. When your weekend schedule is full of family events, entertaining guests, heading out to a sporting event or simply filling up your day with errands, you can easily fall into the habit of eating on the run and reaching for unhealthy foods. The best way to get through your... Read More
You've worked hard all week to stick with your healthy diet and keep up with your weight-loss goals, but the weekend can mean diet sabotage for even the most committed dieter. When your weekend schedule is full of family events, entertaining guests, heading out to a sporting event or simply filling up your day with errands, you can easily fall into the habit of eating on the run and reaching for unhealthy foods. The best way to get through your... Read More
125. Natural Insomnia Remedies
[DIET&FITNESS]
Toss and turn. Toss and turn. Toss and turn. Does this sound familiar? It might, if you struggle with sleep issues. Rest assured, you're not alone. Whether occasional or compulsive, sleep deprivation is a fact of life for millions. It's not always easy to drift off to la la land some nights. There are few things as frustrating or mind-numbingly boring as lying in bed without sleep as a companion, and a lack of slumber time can really mess up the... Read More
Toss and turn. Toss and turn. Toss and turn. Does this sound familiar? It might, if you struggle with sleep issues. Rest assured, you're not alone. Whether occasional or compulsive, sleep deprivation is a fact of life for millions. It's not always easy to drift off to la la land some nights. There are few things as frustrating or mind-numbingly boring as lying in bed without sleep as a companion, and a lack of slumber time can really mess up the... Read More
126. 7 Reasons To Fall For Hiking
[DIET&FITNESS]
Hiking -- some define it as simply putting two feet down in rhythm, and so it is. It is walking extended in terms of time and glorified by specialized gear, which brings it in touch with a universe of diverse topics. 1. This is a diet sport. Putting those two feet down in front of each other for an hour on level terrain burns 400 calories. On elevated terrain, it burns 900. Figure in some of the rock or wood obstacles along certain paths... Read More
Hiking -- some define it as simply putting two feet down in rhythm, and so it is. It is walking extended in terms of time and glorified by specialized gear, which brings it in touch with a universe of diverse topics. 1. This is a diet sport. Putting those two feet down in front of each other for an hour on level terrain burns 400 calories. On elevated terrain, it burns 900. Figure in some of the rock or wood obstacles along certain paths... Read More
127. Get More Bang for Your Fitness Buck
[DIET&FITNESS]
When it comes to exercising, doing more with less effort is the way to go, whether you're trying to save time, energy, money or all of the above. You probably already know that you can break up those 30 minutes of exercise that experts recommend you get daily - 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there, another 10 and it's done. Another way to make strength training faster is to work more groups of muscles simultaneously. It's a movement called... Read More
When it comes to exercising, doing more with less effort is the way to go, whether you're trying to save time, energy, money or all of the above. You probably already know that you can break up those 30 minutes of exercise that experts recommend you get daily - 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there, another 10 and it's done. Another way to make strength training faster is to work more groups of muscles simultaneously. It's a movement called... Read More
128. Look 10 Pounds Thinner Instantly
[DIET&FITNESS]
It may just an illusion, but improving your posture can be the ultimate quick fix. Standing up straight can instantly make you appear thinner. When you slouch, it makes you look heavier. People are also more likely to notice your stomach pouching out. Maintaining good posture can help you look 5 to 10 pounds thinner. That means keeping your spine erect and holding your stomach in. Practice this exercise even when you're walking around... Read More
It may just an illusion, but improving your posture can be the ultimate quick fix. Standing up straight can instantly make you appear thinner. When you slouch, it makes you look heavier. People are also more likely to notice your stomach pouching out. Maintaining good posture can help you look 5 to 10 pounds thinner. That means keeping your spine erect and holding your stomach in. Practice this exercise even when you're walking around... Read More
129. Do You Need a Cardio Change?
[DIET&FITNESS]
It can be easy to fall into a stale routine of plodding along on the treadmill or plopping down on the same stationary bike day after day. If you find yourself sick of the same old cardio, then it's time to shake it up. First, ask yourself if you might be doing too much cardio - there IS such a thing! But "too much" for one person might be just enough cardio for another. {relatedarticles} Normally, 60-90 minutes... Read More
It can be easy to fall into a stale routine of plodding along on the treadmill or plopping down on the same stationary bike day after day. If you find yourself sick of the same old cardio, then it's time to shake it up. First, ask yourself if you might be doing too much cardio - there IS such a thing! But "too much" for one person might be just enough cardio for another. {relatedarticles} Normally, 60-90 minutes... Read More
130. R.I.P. Jack LaLanne: 1914-2011
[GOSSIP]
Fitness guru Jack LaLanne passed away this week at the ripe age of 96. The workout legend succumbed to reparatory failure from pneumonia at his home and is survived by his wife of five decades, Elaine, and their three grown children. LaLanne was passionate about his work, which included a TV show, a chain of spas, workout equipment, books, juicers and so much more. Considered the godather of fitness, LaLanne was an outspoken proponent of... Read More
Fitness guru Jack LaLanne passed away this week at the ripe age of 96. The workout legend succumbed to reparatory failure from pneumonia at his home and is survived by his wife of five decades, Elaine, and their three grown children. LaLanne was passionate about his work, which included a TV show, a chain of spas, workout equipment, books, juicers and so much more. Considered the godather of fitness, LaLanne was an outspoken proponent of... Read More
