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- The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body - Part 2 of 2
If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the body, this could be the most eye-opening article you will ever read. The effects of alcohol on the body are far more damaging than can be predicted by the number of empty calories in some alcoholic beverage.
Date of Article: 18Jul2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(1451) EasyPublish(148)
- The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body - Part 1 of 2
If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the body, this could be the most eye-opening article you will ever read. The effects of alcohol on the body are far more damaging than can be predicted by the number of empty calories in some alcoholic beverage. Date of Article: 12Jul2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(360) EasyPublish(161)
- Here is Your Supplement Checklist
Remember, there are hundreds of supplements out there and the list is growing daily. These few are really all you'll need in addition to your 5-6 meals a day. Date of Article: 15Jun2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(646) EasyPublish(241)
- How Long Will It Take To Lose Weight?
Imagine how nice it would be to know how long it might take to be "swimsuit" ready. You'd know when to start getting cut for the summer and roughly how long it might take. Date of Article: 06Jun2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(673) EasyPublish(245)
- Meal Planning 101: Variety Sucks
In the next 2 minutes you are going to learn why meal variety sucks and how that can be the single factor that leads you away from your goals. Date of Article: 17May2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(387) EasyPublish(222)
- "DIET" It's a Dirty Word
When you think 'diet' you are actively engaging in short term thinking. When you start to think of it as something you go on and then off again, that's the wrong direction. Date of Article: 13Apr2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(450) EasyPublish(190)
- How To Get Your Significant Other Motivated
I'm really looking to get back in shape and am starting a new eating and workout plan and want to get my wife motivated to do the same. She does not seem very excited about it. Does anyone have suggestions on what I should say or do to help get her motivated and see that she needs to make some life changes? Date of Article: 08Mar2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(462) EasyPublish(229)
- Should You Train Your Abs Before Or After Your Workout?
I'm told that I should train my abs at the beginning of my workout to get them activated and warmed-up. But I read an article in the January 2007 edition of Muscle and Fitness (page 60) that said you should train your abs after your workout. They mention this for core strength during other large muscle workouts and for safety reasons. What is your take on this? Date of Article: 08Feb2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(609) EasyPublish(210)
- How Much Water Should You Drink?
Many times such things lead to scare tactic websites and total confusion. Which is why I think the following chart may help you to SAFELY determine how much water you need to stay properly hydrated for your activity without over consumption. Date of Article: 25Jan2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(661) EasyPublish(236)
- The Glycemic Index: What's the Big Deal?
The Glycemic Index ranks foods on how they affect the blood glucose levels. It measures the amount of increase in your blood glucose levels two to three hours after eating. Date of Article: 12Jan2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(587) EasyPublish(244)
- For Burning Fat, This Works Like Crazy
Weight Training and Cardio: Do You Really Need to Do Both for Ultimate Fat Loss? Date of Article: 04Jan2007 Category: Health & Fitness View(476) EasyPublish(189)
- For Sore Muscles This Works Like Crazy
Here's a quick checklist for helping to reduce the amount of muscle soreness you may experience. You can use one or all of these the next time you feel a little too sore from your last workout. Date of Article: 21Dec2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(636) EasyPublish(212)
- Is It Better to Skip a Meal Than to Eat Unhealthy Food?
Imagine your in a situation (work, plane, train, automobile) where you just didn't prepare any healthy foods. Maybe you are in a situation where the only choice to eat something is junk food. Should you eat junk foods to keep your metabolism up or would it be more beneficial to not eat at all? Date of Article: 30Nov2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(437) EasyPublish(200)
- How Much Sleep Do I Need?
I want to know the extent of how detrimental to my goals not getting enough sleep can be. Am I making a big deal out of it? Date of Article: 09Nov2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(1085) EasyPublish(238)
- 3 Little Known Tips for Cardio
In the year 2006, I've seen so many articles on cardio that it even made me confused! Everything from don't with it "good night to cardio" to cardio is worthless to HIIT training and all kinds of crazy ideas. There's anti-cardio gurus and cardio masters. At times, cardio seems like a diet plan. Let me explain that... Date of Article: 26Oct2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(571) EasyPublish(211)
- 6 Weight Gain Tips Without Getting Fat
After you read this short article, you will have leaned some quick tips to start gaining healthy weight. Here's 6 simple ways on how to gain weight without getting fat. Date of Article: 19Oct2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(2352) EasyPublish(220)
- The Hidden Costs Of Dieting
Did you ever hear of The Warrior Diet. This is a diet where you fast during the day only eating some fruit or light proteins and then have your major meal at night.( under -eating during the day and over eating at night) This seems like it is going against the rules of nutrition that we have known. Date of Article: 12Oct2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(386) EasyPublish(239)
- The Best Way to Breathe
I always forget if I'm supposed to inhale when I'm picking up the weight or as I release. Can you explain this to me? And does it really make a difference? Date of Article: 05Oct2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(679) EasyPublish(288)
- When Should You Increase The Weight?
What intervals should you be able to lift heavier? Is it every week, every two weeks? Also, does one simply increase their weights in five pound increments weekly, monthly? Date of Article: 29Sep2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(325) EasyPublish(201)
- Top 6 Sources of Fitness Myths
Nearly everybody who's started out with the dream to get into shape, build muscle or lose fat, has fallen prey to some type of fitness myth. Many times, those myths come from sources and publications that we trust. Maybe it's false advertising that leads somebody to start a myth or the quest to get rich. Or maybe it's just simple ignorance. Date of Article: 21Sep2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(407) EasyPublish(213)
- Can Weight Training Really Enhance Your Flexibility?
How important is stretching? I'm on a weight training program right now and I don't really stretch. But I've been told by many that that's okay because weight training helps with my flexibility anyway. Date of Article: 08Sep2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(315) EasyPublish(233)
- Should I Be Sore After Weight Training?
I don't feel sore, should I step up the weight? The problem is that the next day I usually do not feel sore. In fact, I don't feel weak a few hours after my workout. Does this mean my workout is not intense enough? A friend of mine heard that if you don't feel sore the next day you should increase the weight. I'm not sure what to do because I feel like I'm working hard already. Date of Article: 18Aug2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(639) EasyPublish(295)
- Watch Out: Those Darn Absolutists Are Ruining Your Workouts
It's my way or the highway! I mean, if you don't do exactly what I'm telling you, you might as well pack it up, quit the gym and go home. You'll never make any progress doing whatever you are doing if it's not what I say. [Sarcasm intended] Come on... you know those damn absolutists? Date of Article: 03Aug2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(303) EasyPublish(234)
- Bodybuilding Quiz: How Motivated Do You Feel?
Working out is fun and all, but I never know exactly what I'm going for. Sure I want to lose weight and gain some muscle but I feel like I've got no direction. How do you keep on track? Date of Article: 27Jul2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(313) EasyPublish(219)
- The Undramatic Muscle-Building Benefits Of Glutamine
In today's issue I'm going to share the other side of the coin about a supplement called glutamine that they don't want to tell you about. And here's the best part, you will learn about glutamine and it's real application to bodybuilding based on the current scientific research of 2006 and how it applies to you and your goals based on your situation. Date of Article: 21Jul2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(441) EasyPublish(245)
- The 4 Rules of Performance Nutrition... 98% Of You Aren't Doing These
If you are trying to build up muscle or burn off the fat and your eating habits are not optimal... this letter is for you. It's the 4 (four) Rules of Nutrition. Date of Article: 05Jul2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(326) EasyPublish(211)
- The MOST Powerful Dieting Tip on the Planet
Most people are going about this weight reduction thing all wrong. They simply want to reduce the pounds giving no thought as to what it is they are losing. I'm about to give you the most powerful dieting formula on the planet. Date of Article: 22Jun2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(378) EasyPublish(242)
- The Best Routine I've Ever Done...
Keep your routines interesting and you too can avoid the plateau that everybody else is going to be talking about! Date of Article: 13Jun2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(345) EasyPublish(252)
- Your 3 Best Options for Increased Lung Capacity
Is it possible to increase your lung capacity and if so how? Date of Article: 08Jun2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(400) EasyPublish(299)
- Easy-To-Follow Nutrient Ratios: One Minute Lesson
What you are about to discover is a sure-fire, effortless way to easily determine an appropriate nutrient ratio for your own personal goals. Date of Article: 10May2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(300) EasyPublish(241)
- What A Few Good Heros Taught Me About Bodybuilding
Stop! What the HECK are you thinking? Why are we always looking for the short cut to the biggest gains while still being able to watch T.V.? I guess the word "hard work" isn't something you really need to do if you know some handy-dandy SECRETS to building muscle. Date of Article: 02May2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(361) EasyPublish(231)
- The Scary Truth About Soy Protein and Bodybuilding
Inevitably there’s a myth that soy protein is horrible for bodybuilding and that if you are any where near serious about working out or building muscle you will stay away from it. Date of Article: 27Apr2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(329) EasyPublish(255)
- The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 4
You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region. This is part 3 that focus on ab training. Date of Article: 21Apr2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(851) EasyPublish(263)
- The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 3
You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region. This is part 3 that focus on ab training. Date of Article: 14Apr2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(1607) EasyPublish(236)
- The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 2
You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region. Date of Article: 05Apr2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(430) EasyPublish(228)
- The Quick and Easy Way to Tone Up Your Abs - Part 1
You are about to learn about a region of the body that almost everybody wants but somehow the secrets escape them. The weight loss industry may be a billion dollar a year market but a close second is all the late night infomercials about abs, 6 packs, 6 second abs and how to get ready for the beach and show off that region. Date of Article: 29Mar2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(2707) EasyPublish(245)
- This Ruins Most Diets
Just a few weeks ago I received a message from a frustrated individual who was on a quest to lose some weight. Maybe you've asked yourself this very question but it always starts off with "I want to lose weight." Then it follows up with their calorie calculations and ends with the situation where they are only eating minimal calories a day. At this point, they get confused as to why eating less and less doesn't speed up the weight loss. Date of Article: 22Mar2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(309) EasyPublish(227)
- Top 7 FREE Fitness Newsletters
I've been involved for what it seems like full-time fitness for 16 years. Over the years (certainly since 2003), I've extensively examined my own success and the success of others for "keys" to success. I'm gonna save you some time in looking. :-) I'm about to reveal my findings Date of Article: 17Mar2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(376) EasyPublish(256)
- Carbohydrates: So Simple Yet So Complex
The further on your read, you'll begin to understand that everyone needs energy and the best source of energy is from carbohydrates. Date of Article: 06Mar2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(686) EasyPublish(223)
- Should You Avoid All Fats?
Avoiding all fats is a serious mistake. Getting the optimal amount of good fats a day (15-20% of total calories) will actual enhance the metabolic reactions and result in more fat burn off. Date of Article: 01Mar2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(258) EasyPublish(247)
- How to Survive Free Radical Damage
You've probably heard about free radicals before and you might have just assumed it was a bunch of B.S. But have you ever wondered exactly what are free radials, what can cause them and how you can combat the effects? Date of Article: 22Feb2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(679) EasyPublish(248)
- 3 Ways to Avoid Overtraining
If you don't take some time off to let your body rest and recover, you'll end up quitting the gym entirely or actually making backward progress. I'd like to explain the concept of less is more but first, let's take a look at some of the other common signs of overtraining. Date of Article: 11Feb2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(468) EasyPublish(270)
- The Biggest Mistake Women Make...
Why women who ONLY do cardio will never achieve the results their weight training and cardio using counter-parts will. This is a BOLD statement that's sure to aggravate a few people but I'm not going to make that without giving you the full story. Date of Article: 03Feb2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(297) EasyPublish(257)
- Why Your Muscle Pumps Don't Build Muscle
Now, when I lift at the gym under the instruction of a trainer, I feel weak at the end of the session (which I know is also good) however there is no pumped feeling. Is the blood getting into my muscles or am I not doing enough? Which is better for muscle gain? A pumped feeling or a weak feeling. Date of Article: 24Jan2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(320) EasyPublish(238)
- The Best Way I Know To Lose Stubborn Belly Fat
One of the most frequently asked questions in fitness sounds a lot like: "I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on targeting belly fat. I had a child and since that I can't seem to loose that "pouch" off of the lower abs! I have tried many different ab exercises and cardio and I go to the gym 4-5 days a week." Here's a 3-step simple system for losing the belly fat and getting 6 pack abs in no time. Date of Article: 21Jan2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(5894) EasyPublish(1628)
- How I Only Spend 4 Hours A Week At The Gym
I try to squeeze in as many exercises as possible by supersetting them. The idea is to do the same amount of work in less time at a high intensity in order to boost metabolism. How long I can use this supersetting system. Is it possible to overtrain even with 2 sessions a week? Will my body eventually adapt also to this system and should I break the routine for a month or so? Date of Article: 16Jan2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(657) EasyPublish(260)
- 7 Simple Steps To Beginning Bodybuilding (Part 2 of 2)
The 7 simple steps to beginning bodybuilding are the absolute essentials to make sure that everything you do is aimed at reaching your goals. These powerful yet simple steps are the fundamentals to any good fitness program. These 7 steps are used by countless professionals, trainers and people who just want to get fit to make sure that with each workout and meal, they are moving one step closer to their goals. Don't miss out. 2 part article. Date of Article: 11Jan2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(326) EasyPublish(443)
- 7 Simple Steps To Beginning Bodybuilding (Part 1 of 2)
The 7 simple steps to beginning bodybuilding are the absolute essentials to make sure that everything you do is aimed at reaching your goals. These powerful yet simple steps are the fundamentals to any good fitness program. These 7 steps are used by countless professionals, trainers and people who just want to get fit to make sure that with each workout and meal, they are moving one step closer to their goals. Don't miss out. 2 part article. Date of Article: 06Jan2006 Category: Health & Fitness View(396) EasyPublish(419)
- Should You Workout If You Are Sick?
I was wondering if workouts (cardio, weightlifting or both) should be halted during a common cold or if you should "sweat it out" as some say. Common sense tells me that the body should fully recover before engaging in an intense workout, but is a light day or a less intense cardio day okay? Date of Article: 27Dec2005 Category: Health & Fitness View(2018) EasyPublish(456)
- How To Get Rid Of Flabby Arms
Hats off to a very brave women who stepped up and finally wanted to get rid of the flabby arms and the sooner the better. Luckily for her, this problem is quite common and the solution is quite simple and two-fold. Working to get rid of flabby arms comes with overall fitness but there's some specific exercises you can to in addition to reducing body fat that will bring those arms into super shape once again. Date of Article: 17Dec2005 Category: Health & Fitness View(589) EasyPublish(459)
- The BEST Exercises for Your Back
Have you ever wondered what the most effective ways to build back muscles are? There's so many exercises to choose from that it can be confusing to know exactly which ones will make your back stronger. Here's a list of the most effective and proven back exercises that will strengthen your back and help build those wide barn door lats you always wanted. Date of Article: 09Dec2005 Category: Health & Fitness View(318) EasyPublish(310)
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