January 21st, 2009 by admin

If you are serious about losing weight, one thing that you can consider is drinking green tea. A lot of people are becoming more and more curious about the possible effects that it can contribute to weight loss. Those who have tried it are have testified that it really works wonders.

If you are wondering about how green tea works in weight loss, take a few moments to read the below:

1. It can boost your metabolism. Studies show that regular intake of this beverage increases the disbursement of bodily energy. Your metabolic rate will be increased to 4 percent and this is due to the catechin polyphenols which is found in green tea. Catechin polyphenolis is known in strengthening fat oxidation and at the same time, it helps the body burn more calories. Read the rest of this entry »

January 15th, 2009 by admin

If you take the body building plunge and decide that you want to have a rocking body, don’t let a lack of finances hold you back. Joining a fitness club and getting a personal trainer aren’t the only ways to delve into body building. Below are some tips for the body-builder to be on a budget.

Cost-Effective Body Building Tip #1: Buy Your Own Bench

Body building benches are fairly inexpensive new, and if you frequent yard sales, you’ll probably run across a cheap used bench every so often. I got my body building bench for $5 (it was a 50% off day!) and have only had to put in about $20 for extra weights. New ones can run around $100-$300 depending on the size and quality. A bench is pretty much a one-stop body building machine. If you get a bench a leg attachment, you’ll be able to build up your thighs and glutes. A nice addition is a squat rack, though it’s not absolutely necessary if you have some dumbbells. Read the rest of this entry »

January 5th, 2009 by admin

he most effective treatment for fibromyalgia is exercise.  Which seems totally weird, because most people with fibromyalgia hurt worse and are more fatigued after exercise, and they may feel that way for days.  The key is the right amount of the right kinds of exercise.

If you are new to exercising within the constraints of fibromyalgia, it may be helpful to enlist the help of a trainer, physical therapist or exercise physiologist to design a program specifically for you.  Every person with fibromyalgia has a different exercise capacity, so you need an individualized program.

Another important concept related to exercise is your “baseline.”  Each person has a different baseline.  It is the level of exercise that you can maintain over time.  It does not mean that you are pain-free, but that the pain doesn’t interfere with your lifestyle.  You also need to remember that you’ll always have good days and bad days.  You don’t stop or reduce your exercise because of a bad day.  (Although you may reduce it for a while if you have a bad flare-up that lasts days or weeks.) Read the rest of this entry »

January 1st, 2009 by admin

Abdominal exercises are, in fact, done in order to rectify a series of past mistakes and ignorance.  These mistakes are lead to huge bulk on one’s abdomens.  It is critical to know how one can identify and avoid repeating the abdominal mistake in their exercise or training.  Inaccurate abs training can result in back pain and no results for one’s efforts at all. While the first concern becomes a cause of more worries, the latter will carry forward whatever worries once had at the start.

Abdominal Exercises Mistake #1

Having crunches on inclined benches are not recommended if one is starting off after forty years of age.  It may lead to faster abdominal fat burning but this could also lead to severe back pains. Since crunches are really effective on abdomen, it would be adequate to do it on thick rugs on flat surfaces or floor. One needs to avoid doing the crunches on couch or sofa. Couches and beds are softer than necessary.  It will not be able to support for your back completely.
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December 26th, 2008 by admin

Author: Anna Dewsberry

How do you know if you have a good life and a fit body? When you visit your doctor, do you ever bother to ask him that question? Good life and fitness are somehow synonymous, but not all people will agree to that. If you’re fit, then you’re bound to have a good life in terms of being healthy and not being prone to illnesses. If you have a good life, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re already fit, because chances are, you’re one of the many people living an unhealthy lifestyle.

So how will you find out if you have a good life and fitness
altogether?

First, define what good life means to you. For some people it may mean having all the luxuries in life or having lots of money. Other people may think of good life as living a healthy
life. Read the rest of this entry »

October 3rd, 2008 by admin

Fat loss doesn’t have to be painful. Try these simple
tips and you’ll see just how easy it can be.
By Nick Nilsson

1. Eat smaller more frequent meals - not only is your metabolism boosted every time you eat something, your body can more efficiently process smaller meals. Instead of
having 3 large meals in a day, try to break them up into 5 or 6 smaller meals.

2. Drink more water - regular water intake helps to flush away waste products in the body. Get at least six to eight 8 oz. glasses per day. An easy way to do this is to keep a water bottle handy and drink from it frequently.

3. Be inefficient - do you need to go to the kitchen to get a couple of things? Break it up into two trips even if you can do it in one. Being inefficient like this can
easily double your activity level, burning calories without even trying.

4. Eat more protein - sources of protein include foods such as chicken, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, lean red meats, etc.Your body burns more calories processing protein than either
carbohydrates or fats. Protein also helps to support your muscle tissue, which burns calories all day long! Read the rest of this entry »