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Friday, May 24, 2013
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71. A Weight-Loss Investment You Can Afford
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Want the best fitness investment money can buy? Spring for a set of light weights. There's no denying the benefits of strength training. Too many women base their entire regimen of physical activity on cardio exercise. While running, jogging, walking and doing aerobics are all beneficial to the body, they are no substitute for working out with weights. {relatedarticles}The best recipe for fitness success calls for weight-training three... Read More
Want the best fitness investment money can buy? Spring for a set of light weights. There's no denying the benefits of strength training. Too many women base their entire regimen of physical activity on cardio exercise. While running, jogging, walking and doing aerobics are all beneficial to the body, they are no substitute for working out with weights. {relatedarticles}The best recipe for fitness success calls for weight-training three... Read More
72. The Effects of BMI on Health
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BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person's body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual's height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or clinically obese. A person with a BMI equal to or over 25 is considered overweight, while an index of 30 or more is considered obese. At the opposite end of the... Read More
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person's body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual's height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or clinically obese. A person with a BMI equal to or over 25 is considered overweight, while an index of 30 or more is considered obese. At the opposite end of the... Read More
73. How Can a Pedometer Help You?
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If you're committing to a walking routine to keep up with your fitness and exercise resolutions this year, you can keep track of your progress by wearing a pedometer. Experts recommend that everyone should take at least 10,000 steps per day for better health, but you don't have to count these steps in your head to reach your fitness goals! A pedometer is designed to count every step you take, making it much easier for you to set goals and track... Read More
If you're committing to a walking routine to keep up with your fitness and exercise resolutions this year, you can keep track of your progress by wearing a pedometer. Experts recommend that everyone should take at least 10,000 steps per day for better health, but you don't have to count these steps in your head to reach your fitness goals! A pedometer is designed to count every step you take, making it much easier for you to set goals and track... Read More
74. Can You Be Fat and Fit?
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In today's world of monitoring everything from your body mass index to measuring your waistline, many people don't realize that you can be fit and fat at the same time. It is extremely possible to be fit, yet considered overweight by many of today's standards. A large part of this has to do with whether or not you are considered overweight due to muscle gain or have just a few extra pounds to lose. {relatedarticles} Medical... Read More
In today's world of monitoring everything from your body mass index to measuring your waistline, many people don't realize that you can be fit and fat at the same time. It is extremely possible to be fit, yet considered overweight by many of today's standards. A large part of this has to do with whether or not you are considered overweight due to muscle gain or have just a few extra pounds to lose. {relatedarticles} Medical... Read More
75. Good Habits to Stay Healthy
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By Juliet Cohen Healthy habits are an important parts of growing up. There are an infinite number of positive acts you can take for your well-being. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life. Eating is an essential and important part of life. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life and... Read More
By Juliet Cohen Healthy habits are an important parts of growing up. There are an infinite number of positive acts you can take for your well-being. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life. Eating is an essential and important part of life. One can get good health by setting basic rules in life and... Read More
76. Do Express Workouts Work?
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With a seemingly never-ending to-do list and a daily time crunch, squeezing in a workout can seem like an impossible feat. Many people simply give up on the idea of working out regularly when their schedule's full, but the latest fitness craze involves adding a quick workout to your lunch hour or midday routine. {relatedarticles} Fitness centers like Curves and other "fast-fitness" destinations promise to give you a total body... Read More
With a seemingly never-ending to-do list and a daily time crunch, squeezing in a workout can seem like an impossible feat. Many people simply give up on the idea of working out regularly when their schedule's full, but the latest fitness craze involves adding a quick workout to your lunch hour or midday routine. {relatedarticles} Fitness centers like Curves and other "fast-fitness" destinations promise to give you a total body... Read More
77. Motivational Books to Move You
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There are several books that one can keep returning to for motivation, reassurance, perspective and the always-needed reality check. A healthy lifestyle is much more than a workout routine or a diet. These books address it all -- attitude, humor, philosophy, culture, environment. We are what we choose to be, simple enough. That is not to say that we cannot use the occasional carrot at the end of the stick or perhaps a whip hanging... Read More
There are several books that one can keep returning to for motivation, reassurance, perspective and the always-needed reality check. A healthy lifestyle is much more than a workout routine or a diet. These books address it all -- attitude, humor, philosophy, culture, environment. We are what we choose to be, simple enough. That is not to say that we cannot use the occasional carrot at the end of the stick or perhaps a whip hanging... Read More
78. Calorie Burners: Best Classes for the Bucks
[DIET&FITNESS]
Anyone seriously attempting to lose weight knows the major principle of weight loss: burn more calories than you take in, and you will drop pounds. Burn less, and the number on the scale will go up. So the questions is, with so many workout options and classes out there to choose from (along with gym membership prices that never seem to go down), what classes are the most effective at maximizing your calorie burn and giving you the most bang for... Read More
Anyone seriously attempting to lose weight knows the major principle of weight loss: burn more calories than you take in, and you will drop pounds. Burn less, and the number on the scale will go up. So the questions is, with so many workout options and classes out there to choose from (along with gym membership prices that never seem to go down), what classes are the most effective at maximizing your calorie burn and giving you the most bang for... Read More
79. Buddy Up For Dieting Success
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Having a partner when you are dieting and exercising is not only enjoyable, but also will increase your chances for success. Each person provides positive reinforcement to the other. When one is down, the other provides inspiration and words of encouragement. In addition to the positive reinforcement, a spirit of competition is a healthy way to "keep the fire burning" and shed those unwanted pounds. This competitiveness can push an individual to... Read More
Having a partner when you are dieting and exercising is not only enjoyable, but also will increase your chances for success. Each person provides positive reinforcement to the other. When one is down, the other provides inspiration and words of encouragement. In addition to the positive reinforcement, a spirit of competition is a healthy way to "keep the fire burning" and shed those unwanted pounds. This competitiveness can push an individual to... Read More
80. Why Women Should Lift Weights
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Weight lifting can be a woman's best friend. While men have long enjoyed the benefits of strength training, women have tended to shy away from the activity, fearing the body builder look. Fear no more, ladies. Incorporating weight lifting into your workout routine provides important benefits necessary to a woman's overall health. Once you've consulted your doctor and received the okay to participate in an exercise... Read More
Weight lifting can be a woman's best friend. While men have long enjoyed the benefits of strength training, women have tended to shy away from the activity, fearing the body builder look. Fear no more, ladies. Incorporating weight lifting into your workout routine provides important benefits necessary to a woman's overall health. Once you've consulted your doctor and received the okay to participate in an exercise... Read More
