April 2010

Why I Run

April 30, 2010

Why do I run? This may be a little strange coming on the heels of my last article which basically talked about the lack of fat burning benefits of cardio. But the fact is I do like to run. I don’t think that anything is more natural to humans than self propulsion. Running is a [...]

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Cardiovascular Training and Effective Weight Loss

April 29, 2010

I’m going to get hammered by the cardio bunnies for saying this, but cardiovascular training is nearly a waste of time if you are trying to lose weight. I’ll also probably get hammered for using the term “cardio bunnies” but you know, those people on the treadmills just remind me of the energizer bunny, so [...]

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Brain Exercise Connection Is Beyond Doubt. Cardio Vascular Training Increases Brain Adaptability

April 28, 2010

Pardon the pun, but it’s a no brainer that cardiovascular training is good for your overall health. Their really can be no doubt that having a strong heart and a good circulatory system is beneficial to your state of wellness, but did you know that studies have proven conclusively that cardio vascular health also impacts [...]

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Vitamin C – Over Rated and Totally Unnecessary?

April 27, 2010

Yes, it’s crazy and I can’t understand it at all. There are still people who don’t want to admit that we need to get our vitamins to insure good health. “The FDA isn’t looking out for us. It’s all a government conspiracy.” OK, the FDA may not have our best interest in mind, and the [...]

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Build Muscle Strength Through Yoga Exercises

April 26, 2010

Yoga. Just the sound of the word can turn people off. I can picture my mom with her floor mat sitting cross legged and stretching her facial muscles and believe me the memory is not one I really care to have, so believe me when I say yoga and strength training are not two things [...]

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Beans, Beans, Good For Your Heart, Your Digestion and Your Health

April 25, 2010

Yeah, that rhyme doesn’t sound the same as it used to in my childhood, but the lesson actually is totally true. Beans are an extremely healthy food, no matter what kind of beans you are talking about. Now, I’m just talking about beans, not loading them with sugar and bacon and all that other stuff, [...]

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Changing Your Lifting Routine For Maximum Effect

April 24, 2010

What are you concentrating on when you hit the gym? Everyone has their “favorite” thing to do, and of course it’s something that they are strong at. Unfortunately that often results in overtraining a specific part or area, and/or unbalanced development. You’ve all seen examples of this – the guy with the huge upper body [...]

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Body Building Equals Fat Busting – Push Pull Lifting

April 23, 2010

Body building means taking your body and making your vision of what you want it to be. For most people that means being strong and lean and being physically able to do the things you want to do without restriction. The bonus to that is that muscle is a great calorie burner, much more efficient [...]

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Choosing the Best Gym To Match Your Fitness Goals

April 22, 2010

There are a lot of things to consider when you are looking to join a gym. What factors are going to matter in the long run to impact your overall health and fitness? You have decided to get into shape and for that you deserve a pat on the back, but now how do you [...]

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Tater Tots Grow to Be Couch Potatoes. Can Wii Help you?

April 21, 2010

Yes, right before your very eyes, your children are growing up. The children of America are growing up to become just like you. (at least in some aspects) And did you know that you are the primary role model for them? Whether they like it or not, or whether you like it or not. Your [...]

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