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There are many exercises designed to work your whole body: dead lifts, back squats and over-head squats, etc…. All of them are great exercises and each of them make you work extremely hard and can develop your body. But you need a gym to go to or equipment at your home to do these. What… [Read Full Story]
You may have already heard of this controversial diet that includes Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) injections with a low calorie diet to acheive rapid and lasting weight loss. The HCG diet is getting a lot of hype with its dramatic effects, and health care practitioners and patients are wondering – is it safe? and will… [Read Full Story]
After a long day at work or rushing kids around town, it may take all your will-power to hop on the treadmill for 30 minutes, then crash onto the couch with a frozen dinner in one hand and your remote in the other. If this routine resembles your workout pattern, then pat yourself on the… [Read Full Story]
This article will provide suggestions for resistance band basic exercises. This simple resistance band workout can be done in the comfort of your home–remember, this or any sample exercise program cannot be implemented correctly without first talking with your doctor to make sure you are cleared to begin a new exercise program. Begin with a… [Read Full Story]
When you watch your favorite athlete excelling on the playing field or court, you may actually be seeing the results of regular yoga practice. Athletes at the top of popular sports like baseball, basketball, football, surfing, and tennis often use yoga as part of their cross training regimen. Cross training helps athletes maintain overall athleticism… [Read Full Story]
Are you bored with your workouts? Do you catch yourself counting down every minute on the treadmill? Your mind can play a major role in your workouts, and it’s better when you find an activity you enjoy–you’ll stick to it and have fun. Everyone who exercises knows how great it feels after the workout. This… [Read Full Story]
Iyengar yoga is one of the most popular forms of yoga in the United States. Created by Shri B.K.S. Iyengar, this type of yoga is particularly well-suited for people with back problems and for people who suffer from stress (two conditions that often go together). Iyengar yoga has been around for over 60 years, and… [Read Full Story]
If you’re stuck for gift ideas check out Fitness Goop’s Must Haves for the holidays. We have chosen several delicious and healthy food suggestions, as well as fitness gift ideas that are sure to make workouts more fun, and help you or your loved ones stick to those healthy New Year’s resolutions. The Grid Foam… [Read Full Story]
You may have heard and realized that it’s more difficult for women to lose fat than men. Immediately most people think it must be estrogen or some hormonal issues. But perhaps the biggest factor is not hormones, but the simple fact that women are usually smaller and lighter than men. When you have a smaller… [Read Full Story]
In North American pop culture, we associate shame and lack of self control with extra flesh. Yet, quite simply that’s all that extra weight is. More flesh. The fact is that a body will respond to factors in life regardless of self-control. If you have an injury and can no longer maintain physical activity, weight… [Read Full Story]
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