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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - What are the 3 critical exercise routine success factors?
- Copyright 2005 Jeremy Markum
The 'Rule Of 3' Meets Pareto's '80/20'--And You Get Fit Faster As A Result!
Everybody likes simple lists.
Everybody likes Rules Of Thumb.
And as far as I can tell, everyone wants tighter abs and more energy.
So, naturally, we all look for the ?best? diets and the ?best? training routines to brin...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Weslo treadmill
- is not only making a name for itself in the market, but becoming a part of gyms, fitness clubs and homes. Home fitness and low costs are the two best features of a Weslo treadmill. Weslo treadmill is one of the inexpensive treadmill models available in the market. The low price of Weslo treadmill makes it easy to convince users that they can have a treadmill at home. This can help them avoid headi...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Weight loss efficiency ? 10 ways to make the most out of your gym workout!
- My name is Greg Ryan. I am a high profile fitness expert, champion bodybuilder and best selling author. However, I didn't start out as one. I had to learn through class rooms and experience. There are no better teachers than exercising on the floors of all those health clubs I visited for so many years.
I had no clue how to workout properly, how many reps, sets, minutes on a treadmi...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Weight loss and fitness - facts not fiction
- Weight Loss And Fitness
The world of weight loss and fitness is certainly vast, and the
American consumer can absolutely get lost in the thousands of
easy effortless and ostly useless ads if not careful. With my
books and research I want to clear the air about the various
myths and false statements regarding our health and fitness that
have clearly...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Warming up properly
- Copyright 2005 Tanja Gardner
In our 'Stretching' article series (http://optimumlife.co.nz/Fitness%20Articles/Stretching/Stretching1.htm), we discussed why it's important to stretch as part of your workout. We also touched on the importance of warming up before even *...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Top 10 benefits of strength training for women
- Copyright 2005 strength-training-woman.com
"Women are finally warming up to free weights, and it is a beautiful thing!" states Lynn VanDyke, owner of http://strength-training-woman.com. It's true that women are recognizing strength training as a major player in the battle against fat loss. Here are the...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Too many books, supplements and programs
- After working on a short autoresponder series about 17 Burning Questions About Training and Nutrition, I started to wonder if there is just too much information on the subject of fitness or not enough? And then I started thinking in more general terms of literature itself.
If I read 1 good valid murder mystery book, would I really want that to be the ONLY book on the subject? If my ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The ?weight? is over ? ephedra ban lifted
- It comes as a surprise to many consumers that the ban on Ephedra, was lifted more than one month ago. A Utah Judge actually overturned the FDA's decision to ban the natural substance. So why is it that one of the most sought after and powerful weight loss supplements ever created is not widely marketed and readily available to the public? You can thank company policy, procedures, and slow moving l...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The third and final key for achieving your lifetime fitness goals
- Before delving into 'Keys #3', the final and most important key to success in your muscle and fitness routine, I'd like to remind you about what the previous article discussed.
In a previous article "Key #2", you were given a number of steps to follow. If you haven't received this article, I suggest you read that before reading this one here, as it will make what I'm talking a littl...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The technology behind elliptical cross trainers creates unique advantages and benefits
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The word elliptical means shaped like an oval. In the world of fitness and exercise, elliptical technology is a relatively new, innovative equipment design that draws on a smooth, elliptical movement to provide a low impact form of weight bearing exercise that is fun and easy to learn.
Elliptical cross trainers have footpads that allow you to stand up while you exerc...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The perfect 35 minute workout
- Most of the physical fitness trainers, and coaches agree that
doing some sort of resistance training, and cardio training, sets
up a good foundation for all around fitness. What most people
like to do is alternate days. M-W-F do resistance training and on
Tues-thurs-sat do aerobic training or some other variation.Now
this is not a bad thing but it can be very tim...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The perfect 35 minute workout!
- Most of the physical fitness trainers, and coaches agree that doing some sort of resistance training, and cardio training, sets up a good foundation for all around fitness. What most people like to do is alternate days. M-W-F do resistance training and on Tues-Thurs-Sat do aerobic training or some other variation. Now this is not a bad thing but it can be very time consuming and for people who hav...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The mediterranean diet full flavored foods help you lose weight
- For everyone who's been on a diet themselves or knows someone who's been on a diet, you know how bland the food can be sometimes. With foods like rice cakes it's no secret why you lose weight, if the foods taste like carboard.
For everyone who's had this experience there is hope. You should look at the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet isn't a new fad or quick loss weight s...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The growing popularity of treadmills
- There has certainly been a rise in the number of People buying Treadmills for home use.
So many of us in this high paced work juggling work, Family and fun have little time to be driving around town getting to and from a gym. Perhaps we may not want to work out in front of others, or at least not till we get to were we feel more comfortable with ourselves.
Having a Tr...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The five critical things to do for your health and weight loss
- I'm often asked what is the best diet, or the best food
program, best exercise program and which single best book to
recommend to improve your health, fitness or weight loss.
The answer is that there is no best way to do it. There is
no best book, and there is no right way or wrong way to do it.
The 5 Critical things you must do to achieve your he...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The fitness principles
- Almost everywhere you go today, you are approached in
some manner about health and physical fitness. The fact
that a large percentage of Americans are considered obese
has helped increase the marketing of diet, physical fitness,
and health products. You'll be reminded of health and
fitness on TV, in magazines, on the radio, the news, at
work, almost everyw...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The core: unleash your inner caveman
- An alternative name for this article could have been, 'How to undo Generations worth of Damage Caused by sitting on our Backsides and Letting Machines Teach us Not to Stand up Straight'.
That doesn't exactly roll off the tongue though, does it?
The point is the same, however. Before we were even able to stand fully erect we could literally fight for our right to live ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - The 7 things to look for when joining a gym
- You've finally committed to getting fit and you want to join a gym, but which one? Unless you've been a regular at gyms in the past you really don't know a good one from a bad one.
A good fitness center has their members as their number one priority. They are customer service oriented. A bad fitness center is only looking at your dollar value. Once you join they will not want to kno...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - "tai chi, not chai tea!"
- Those of you that have either completed a one-on-one program, purchased an on-line program or have read anything else that I have written in the past have most likely determined by now and realize it is quite evident... I am a huge supporter and advocate of integrated and phase-based training as optimized methods of health and fitness technologies/systemologies. And it wasn't until I started resea...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Star trac treadmill a stride towards quality.
- Star Trac treadmill is the answer to a commercial quality and solid treadmill. Star Trac treadmill is the ideal choice for heavy commercial use and for intense training. Star Trac treadmill models are of commercial quality and built to run or walk on for numerous hours per day.
Star Trac treadmills are widely used in commercial gyms across the world. Start Trac treadmills are one of...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Sportcraft treadmill a great investment for individuals in their health.
- Sportcraft is an industry leader in treadmill and fitness products. Since 1926 Sportcraft has provided recreational treadmill products that offer quality and innovation at competitive prices. Sportcraft treadmill was introduced as part of Sportcraft's home fitness offerings. In addition to Sportcraft treadmill, Sportcraft also offers aerobic equipments.
Intense research, innovative ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Spoiled rotten: the big 3 reasons for fitness failure
- "I want it now, now, now!"
Does this sound like the mind-numbing rant of a spoiled 7-year old in a toy store? Sure it does, and if you've ever heard a similar dialogue from a child, then you understand instinctively that the child in question is all too accustomed to getting their way.
However, it may come as a surprise to you that adults of all ages and from all walk...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Some great ideas on staying fit
- Physical exercise is something that you need to do on a regular basis. If you're looking for examples of great fitness exercises to try out, you'll find them on our site.
A regular exercise program of either running, walking, cycling, swimming, aerobics or any other physical exercise helps to improve the efficiency of the human body in many ways. A healthy exercise regimen can help ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Setting and achieving milestone fitness goals promotes healthy living
- (ARA) ? Too many people sign up for exercise programs only to quit after a few sessions. The most popular excuses include, ?I don't have time,? ?I'm too tired,? and ?It's not working for me.?
?Rather than just saying you'll go to the gym a few days a week and then breaking that promise, we encourage people to set specific goals for themselves and build a defined exercise and diet pr...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Sears treadmill
- s are very famous. Sears treadmills offer an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of fitness and exercise equipment in individuals very own home without paying a fortune.
Sears treadmills can be bought for commercial or residential use. All of the Sears treadmills bought for home use come with a lifetime warranty for the electronics, motor, belt, deck, frame and a one year labor warr...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Safe use of ephedra for weight loss and more
- Over 5000 years ago the Chinese discovered Ephedra, also known as Ma huang and Ephedrine. The Chinese have safely been using ephedrine to treat asthma, allergies, colds, hay fever and rheumatism. Ephedra works by opening bronchial passages to help treat asthma and cough, stimulating the heart and increasing perspiration to help a person recover from a minor cold and promoting the production of uri...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Responsibility for health
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Responsibility:
What you may ask, does responsibility have in common with
fitness, weight loss, and nutrition?
Everything, it all starts with personal responsibility.
We have somehow become a society that is not responsible for
ourselves. Numerous examples from the past few years abound:
? Someone drives away with a ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Powerful periodized strength training basics for volleyball
- Copyright 2005 strength-training-woman.com
Strength training dominates most athletes' fitness and conditioning programs through out the year. In particular, volleyball players are well-known to have one of the highest levels of strength training dedication. These elite athletes realize the benefits of a proper periodized strength training program.
Volleyball pushes pl...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Powerbreathe, lung conditioner and breathing exerciser
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What is The Powerbreathe?
POWERbreathe is the result of nearly a decade of research, and was designed by professional exercise scientists at Birmingham University and Loughborough University, UK. There are three models designed for specific uses: Wellness, Fitness and Sports Performance.
POWERbreathe, a hand-held inspiratory muscle trainer is a unique,...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Play ball to get fit
- Chances are if you've stepped foot in a gym or watched a television fitness program in the past year then you've seen the ?big balls?. You've probably wondered what all the fuss is about. Well, they may look like something found on a children's playground, but don't be deceived. These balls offer one of the best methods for strengthening your abdominals and core.
Tha...