Articles about Fitness & Healthy Living
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Diets for People with High Cholesterol
Good Diet Practices for Lowering
Cholesterol
By Elizabeth Forkin
Cholesterol is a natural substance, but elevated levels circulating in the blood can present significant health consequences. When cholesterol levels are above 200 mg/dl, the risk for arteriosclerosis and heart disease significantly increases....
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Various Common Plastic Surgeries
Plastic Surgery: Options and Possibilities
By Libby Page
Plastic surgery offers the possibility of permanently tailoring one’s appearance to his or her own tastes. Slimmer hips, fewer wrinkles or a smaller nose are only a sampling of what the right doctor can accomplish....
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Weightlifting for a Drastic Body Change
Weightlifting for a Body Revolution
By Eric Becker
The lure of a lean, muscular appearance conjures dreams of grandeur in many. Less happily, achieving that figure can prove a difficult and elusive task....
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Swimming as an Exercise Routine
SWIMMING FOR
EXERCISE By:
Matt Schweiger
Before Getting in the Pool
Swimming is a unique form of exercise that can work many different muscle areas while also providing the potential for a valuable cardiovascular workout. The basic necessity in swimming is learning how to float....
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Preventing Running Injuries
Common Running Injuriesby Lynn Dalsing
Running can be a rewarding experience whether you’re training to race or jogging for fun or exercise. To help avoid setbacks, here is a list of common running injuries, how to prevent them and how to treat them....
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Basic Cycling Tips & Exercise Information
Cycling into the Best Shape of Your LifeBy Eric Becker
An increasing number of Americans are making commitments to physical fitness, but cycling is still an uncommon choice of exercise. However, riding bikes can be enjoyable as well as an effective aerobic activity....
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Quit Smoking with a Nicotine Patch
How to Quit Smoking: The Patch
If you are thinking of quitting smoking there are several ways to accomplish your goal, from trying to quit cold turkey to nicotine gum or patches. One of the most successful methods for achieving everlasting success is to use a nicotine patch....
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Information About The Atkins Diet
The Atkins Diet
The Basics
Atkins is considered to be a lifetime nutritional philosophy, as opposed to a temporary weight-loss solution.Excess weight is caused by the body’s sensitivity to carbohydrates....
Monday, May 30, 2005
Information & Guide for The Zone Diet
The Zone Diet
The Basics
The Zone diet is a scientific nutrition program that aims at helping the body maintain its ideal chemical and hormonal state. More simply, it helps the body stay in the “zone”....
Monday, May 30, 2005
Common Vitamins & Their Uses
Vitamins
Overview
To maintain an acceptable level of health, the human body requires a certain amount of various vitamins. The major vitamins needed by the body listed below can ideally be obtained through food, but can also be acquired through supplements....
Monday, May 30, 2005
Basic Information About Effective Diets
Diets
Over 60% of Americans are considered overweight, and obesity rates have increased dramatically in the past twenty years. Consequently, a majority of Americans say they are trying to lose weight....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
The South Beach Diet Guide
The South Beach Diet
The Basics
Popularized by cardiologist Arthur Agaston’s bestseller, The South Beach Diet.A three-phase diet....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Using Nicotine Gum to Stop Smoking
How to Quit Smoking: Nicotine Gum
Nicotine gum is one of the most widely used choices to aid those trying to stop smoking. The gum can be used as a substitute when cravings for cigarettes strike....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Holistic Exercise Information & Routines
Holistic Exercises and Activities
Yoga
Yoga is a series of exercises based on the idea that the mind and body are united. There are several different types of yoga – some are more physically demanding while others are more mentally demanding....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Body Building Supplements
Body Building Supplements
Carbohydrates:
Effectiveness: Carbs are probably the best option for bodybuilding, even though it takes longer to see results (as opposed to using supplements). The body is already used to consuming carbohydrates, and modifying the type and amount consumed will not create as drastic (or damaging) an effect on the body and its systems....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Exercises to Help with Body Building
Body Building Exercises
Overview
There are several different exercises one can do to build muscle. There are weightlifting exercises for each muscle group as well as cross-training activities such as running, swimming and bicycling to improve overall fitness....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Anaerobic Exercise Information & Guide
Anaerobic Exercise
Anaerobic exercise refers to physical activity that doesn’t rely on oxygen for energy. Since no extra oxygen is required, you do not normally breathe heavily during anaerobic exercise....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Aerobic Exercise Basic Information
Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise refers to physical activity that works the heart and lungs harder than they normally do when a person is at rest. This type of activity brings more oxygen to your muscles, allowing them to work longer, which can improve aerobic fitness....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
How Power Naps can Revitalize You
Power Naps - What Most People Don't Know About Naps
by Kacper Postawski
One of the biggest questions I get asked all the time is “Are naps good for you? Or bad? I've heard both sides of the story.” I'd like to settle this argument once and for all right here, and reveal to you how you can properly manage your sleep to create an abundance of energy in your life, with LESS sleep....
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Appropriate Amounts of Calcium in a Diet
Dieters need more calcium
by Marilyn Pokorney
Women on diets need more calcium than normal to avoid bone loss, say Rutgers University researchers.
Studies showed a weight loss diet of 1....
Saturday, May 28, 2005
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