Category: Health Fitness
What a 3 day diet plan can do for you
The problems of life are largely due to some deep hidden reasons. The solution to these problems is often not a quick fix. A quick diet plan could solve your weight loss problems, but you’ll need to understand the benefits and side effects. Our growth and development requires change. To lose weight effectively, you’ll need…
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The Value of Bunkai, or Martial Arts Techniques Training
I recently came across a chat where martial artists questioned the value of bunkai. Bunkai are techniques, specifically in Karate, but certainly not limited to Karate, that are taken from forms (kata) and practiced. The arguments were that these were unreal situations, that they did not resemble real-world fights. Now, as with most of this…
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Plyometric training with a weighted vest
Plyometrics refers to a specialized type of training used to produce explosive muscular reactions. You’ve probably seen plyometrics on TV or in magazines in the form of Nike or Adidas commercials. Does it look like this. Some supremely fit men or women who perform exercises like stair running, box jumping, or maybe doing wind runs…
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Aerobics for effective weight loss
According to a recent American study, aerobic exercises are the best solution for losing weight, as they burn excess calories. That’s why aerobics remains one of the most popular ways to lose weight. Aerobic exercises not only help you lose weight, but also have long-term health benefits. Plus, aerobics can be fun and really enjoyable.…
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Sally Ann Voak’s Chocolate Diets
The cover of The Chocolate Diet promised that the reader could eat chocolate and lose seven pounds in two weeks. Voak’s book contains questionnaires to determine if a person is addicted to chocolate and which of the six diets they should follow. Each weight loss plan includes selections that fit the calorie count for meals,…
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3 reasons why the free step trainer is better than an elliptical machine
Are you trying to decide between a Freestride Trainer or an elliptical machine? While both can give you a great way to exercise in the comfort of your own home, the Nordictrack Freestride Trainer does have some major advantages of an elliptical trainer. Here are 3 ways the Freestride Trainer is better than an elliptical…
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How to Use an Exercise Foam Roller to Release Trigger Points
When I walk into many training areas I now see more and more big balls and foam tubes lying around. I never really got used to wearing them, but I see a lot of people, both men and women and usually older people who are. So curiosity got the best of me so I decided…
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Type 2 Diabetes: The 5 Best Low-Sugar, High-Fiber Fruits to Add to Your Diet
Fruit can be a great addition to a healthy diet, but too much fruit or eating too many high-sugar fruits can be problematic for those with type 2 diabetes. However, the good news is that there are plenty of delicious low-sugar fruits out there. and high-fiber foods that you can add to your diet that…
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Various Cosmetic Treatments to Slow the Aging of the Face
Our skin naturally begins to lose its elasticity, which will cause wrinkles, and repeated facial expressions, sun exposure, smoking, poor diet, and dehydration will speed up the natural aging process and lead to premature wrinkles. Our skin ages in different ways: Wrinkles- The skin loses some of its elasticity causing wrinkles and fine lines, the…
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How hemorrhoids made me healthy, fit and sexy
I developed hemorrhoids when I was 20 years old. Occasional flare-ups happen when my stress levels are high and I eat too much junk food and too little fiber. After a few days of eating well, drinking plenty of water, and exercising more, the symptoms go away. In May of 2009, I moved from my…
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