Archive for February, 2010
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Mental Focus Training: How Olympic Athletes Overcome Stress
Elite athletes are aware of the extent to which mental focus dictates performance. And that knowledge can be utilized by the not-so-elite to reduce stress and accomplish goals. Canadian Olympic figure skater Joannie Rochette’s third-place finish just two days following the unexpected death of h...
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How to Deal With Seasonal Allergies
The prevalence of those who experience allergies has increased to the degree that many people believe it is “normal” for one’s body to respond in such a way to environmental stimuli. The CBC reported in 2007 that one in six Canadians suffer from seasonal allergies. Seasonal allergies, such ...
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Superset Training: Boosting Your Workout Intensity
Have you been stuck in a rut lately at the gym? Maybe you have become bored of doing the same old workout routine and not seeing any results? Perhaps you are ready to increase the intensity of your workouts with Superset training. When you are just starting out for the very first time on a strength ...
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Preparing for a Marathon: The Nutrition Factor
Optimum nutritional habits are essential during your marathon training. Fundamental components include hydration status, carbohydrate and protein intake as well as electrolyte repletion, and joint health. To ensure muscle recovery post-exercise and to reduce your risk of injury, consider the followi...
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Correct the Underlying Cause of Asthma
Asthma problems can be corrected, and with lifestyle modifications – they can remain corrected. The most recent statistics compiled by the federal government illustrate that nearly 2.5 million Canadians over the age of 12 suffer from Asthma. The Globe and Mail reports that 75 per cent of those wi...
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Are You Going to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver?
When the city of Vancouver was awarded the 2010 Olympic Games back in July 2003, a cry of excitement could be heard throughout the city. It is now February 2010 and the 21st Winter Olympic Games have finally arrived in the city of Vancouver and the topic of conversation is who has tickets to the...
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Ear Infections: Cleaning and Medicating Your Dog’s Ears
A common complaint from dog owners is that their dog is shaking their head excessively, scratching at their ears or rubbing their head along the ground. Often when the dogs ears are examined they are red, thickened, itchy, infected and painful. Dogs can be predisposed to ear infections because ...
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Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl: Exercise of the Week
The Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl could possibly be the most effective hamstring exercise around. To perform this movement you will need a Swiss ball and your body. Since the ball is unstable, your hamstrings and back muscles have to work hard to maintain your body position. Hamstring curls using the ba...
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Fitting in Health & Fitness When Your Life is Jam-Packed: Part 2
If your main challenge with maintaining your health habits is fitting them in, then it might be time to do some re-configuring. Your life is comprised of a number of categories, a few of which may include work, commuting, running your household, managing finances, parenting, family, community commi...
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Fit for February: Healthy Heart Month
February is Heart Health month – no wonder Valentine’s Day falls in this month! To keep your heart healthy and strong, consider preventative strategies to lower your blood pressure, strokes and atherosclerotic plaque build-up. Studies show that heart disease remains the number one cause of dea...
