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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Double calories burned with five minutes of exercise!
- Recent studies have shown that if you perform just five minutes of reasonably intense exercise in the morning you can potentially burn up to twice as many calories you normally would during the day!
What this means is that for those people who often claim ?I don't have time!? there really is no excuse now for not doing five to ten minutes of physical training each day.
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Do you want a sexy perky butt?
- How to build sexy perky butts and buns?
Do you know that whether you are a guy or a gal, one of your anatomies that are constantly being scrutinized is your butt? Many do say that a perky butt is one of the most attractive part of a human body. And don't you think it is? Certainly so!
Take a look at your own buns right now. Is it tight perky and strong or is it saggy ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Discover the latest rave to hit fitness centers
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You may have seen them in the gym: half of a large rubber ball
that's flat on one side. They're often blue in color and look
like a gigantic outtie belly button. ?What are those things??
you wonder. Well they're BOSU balls (or balance trainers). It's
the latest rave to hit fitness centers across Ame...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Diet and fitness, winning tactics for weight loss
- Tell me, does this describe you? 'I tried a zillion diets in
fits and starts and was never successful.' Just going on a diet
will not give you a complete healthy persona. I finally paid
attention to what everybody was saying, but I was too lazy to
do.
I added exercise and fitness to the equation. We also need to
stay fit as well as diet to lose wei...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Diamonds in the ruff - how to find a good personal trainer
- The question of how to find a good personal trainer is as old as the industry itself. In fact, it usually gets transformed into an even bigger question - should you even HIRE a personal trainer? Conveniently enough, the answer to one of those questions will dictate the answer to the other one - every time!
The short and simple truth of the matter is that you should only hire a perso...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Defeating back pain forever
- By: Jim O'Connor - The Fitness Promoter August 21, 2005
(c) Jim O'Connor / Wellness Word, LLC - All Rights Reserved
Back pain, one of the most common physical, and debilitating ailments today,
affects 70% - 80% of us at one time or another in our lives. However, as a result of the obesity
epidemic, that number continues to climb. So if you are suffering ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Cycling your way to fitness
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Stationary Bikes - Still A Top Choice For Overall Fitness
In all the craze over new fangled fitness equipment, the exercise bike often gets overlooked. Stationary bikes have been around for many years, which can lead some people to think they are outdated or not as effective as newer types of equipment. But for many people, exercise bikes provide a fun, consistent, reasonabl...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Consistency is the key
- Okay, so we already know that exercise is good for us. We try to work out on a regular basis, reminding ourselves that the payoff is well worth the effort.
Still, we all have times when we 'fall off the wagon' and somehow miss those exercise sessions. We get sick, there's a big deadline at work, relatives come for a visit, or the kids are out of school.....there's no end to the reas...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Can home fitness get better results faster than a gym?
- Deciding on a home fitness regime is one that will take a bit of planning and dedication. In short.home fitness does get results just as fast but of course depends on effort and knowing what to do.
It would be most beneficial to first go to a gym or see a personal trainer and get proper advice on the advantages of home fitness. With today's hectic lifestyle, for many of us home fitness is t...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - But i don want muscles! - part 1: what muscle is, and how to build (or avoid) it
- Copyright 2005 Tanja Gardner
One of the common comments I hear from my female clients is, ?Please don't give me any weights work ? I don't want any muscle, I just want to tone.? The reasons differ from client to client, but it most often they seem to be based on a misunderstanding of what muscle is, how we build it, what it has to do with weight loss ? or some combination of the abo...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Build muscles and smash plateau for beginners
- Five times a week, two hours each visit. You've been more faithful to your gym schedule than you've ever been to any girlfriend you've had. And for a while it paid off: those muscles started rippling and the girls started paying attention.
But then, like a bad dream you wake up from, your muscles suddenly wasn't growing like what it used to do. Your muscles stop responding to your h...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Bridging the gap: the top 5 fitness secrets for housewives and athletes
- Why does the title of this article mention Housewives and Athletes? Brace yourself for the answer: Because the training protocols for both are exactly the same!
"How can that be?" you ask. "Is the author of this article on drugs?" "How can an athlete and a housewife train the same way?"
Here is your answer: Because each of them works diligently towards their respectiv...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Bodybuilding training tips ? from a champion!
- Twenty two years ago I feel into the world of bodybuilding by accident. I had absolutely no discipline, determination or confidence in myself. After many championships, Television shows, movie star clients and successful businesses here are a few training tips that have kept me going all these years.
1. MORE THAN JUST LOOKS: Realize exercise is more than just having a great ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Beginners guide to fitness
- What to do when you are ready to get into shape!
So you are finally ready to turn from your couch potato ways, and trade your T.V. remote in for a dumbbell! Congratulations, and welcome to the wonderful world of fitness! I commend you on your resolve to lose weight and get into shape! Now where do you begin? These days there sure is a lot of talk about diet and fitness, whether it i...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Become a personal trainer online
- Have you made the decision to become a personal trainer? Do you prefer to take the necessary courses, online? A personal training career is the ideal profession for those who love to stay in shape and have the desire to help others, do the same.
Please consider the following options when conducting your initial "data gathering" session. (Note: This information is being presented as ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Basic weight management
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The perfect diet should be combined with a healthy weight management or activity program. Weight management may conjure up that dreaded "exercise" word. And exercise to some means pushing the body beyond limits, experiencing painful in joints, muscles, bones - everywhere. No pain no gain, right? Wrong. Instead, replace the word "exercise" with "activity" and incorporate this in you...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Avoid common fitness pitfalls
- While exercising isn't complicated, it's very easy to make mistakes. Often times the mistakes are made because of lack of proper technique training or simply due to rushing to get the workout completed. Regardless of the reason for the mistakes, they can lead to injuries or at the very least be counter-productive to your fitness goals.
Of course it's important to know specif...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Attitude: the forgotten power
- What would you consider is your most valuable tool for staying in shape? Is it your treadmill? What about your weight set? Is it your arsenal of low-fat cookbooks, and low-carb diet snacks? What about your collection of workout videos?
Would you consider it a revelation that your most lethal weapon in the battle of the bulge is your Attitude?
Think about it. What good...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Are you financially fit?
- When it comes to health, you go for a medical checkup to see if you're physically fit. The medical report will tell everything about your health.
But when it comes to wealth, it's as important that you do a regular checkup for your financial health. You need to know where you are financially before you decide what you want to achieve financially.
What do you do to asc...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Anti aging techniques for young adults
- INTRODUCTION
The term Anti Aging means different things to different people and also depends on your age and to some degree is governed by fashion and culture.
To a 50 year old woman it may mean "I want to reduce my wrinkles". To a 21 year old girl it may mean "How can I keep my skin like this for the next 15 years?" To a 30 year old man it may mean "How can I keep my...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Am i gaining the freshman fifteen?
- If you have ever found yourself pondering this question, you are not alone. Millions of freshmen across the nation struggle with weight gain each year as they adjust to college life, and quite often this weight gain comes as an unpleasant surprise as they return home and step on the scale at Thanksgiving or Christmas. So in this time when college weight gain has become almost as inevitable as term...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - All natural weight loss supplement hoodia gordonii
- In my time I have been an international competitive swimmer, ranked number 1 in the UK, in the top 20 worldwide, represented England, and won medals at World level. Having been in the environment of top class athletes, and everyday healthy people, I have become very knowledgeable in the area of nutrition and fitness.
Still maintaining regular fitness and excellent nutritional levels, I regu...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - Abdominal exercise equipment that really works
- It's All About the Abs
Abdominal Exercise Equipment That Really Works
There have been many studies and reports about how our society as a whole has grown heavier and chubbier. The stomach, in particular, has become a trouble spot for many people. This is due in part to the fact that many of us have desk jobs where we rarely use our stomach and abdomen muscles. For others, thi...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - A sole treadmill is a top quality exercise machine
- When you purchase a Sole treadmill, you are buying quality, tradition and good reputation. The Sole Fitness Company is the maker of the Sole treadmill and they have been in the business of producing top-quality treadmills and exercise machines for over a decade. Sole have built a solid reputation by taking the time to invest in building exercise equipment that stands the test of time.
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - A new era in fitness & weight loss
- Copyright 2005 William Mackie
Fitness has evolved tremendously since the early days of round cement dumbbells and jump ropes. Now all the luxuries of home are provided for you in your workout experience, to help make it more convenient, enjoyable and have it feel less like, well, working out, as possible. Cardio machines now come equipped with numerous amenities, from personal telev...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - A guide to home gyms -
- Although the jogging fad of the 1970s has long subsided, many people exercise to stay in shape. Many people work out in public gyms, but an increasing number exercise at home, and the home fitness gym market is growing exponentially. With so many options now available, from universal gyms, to free weights, to Weider Crossbow machines, choosing the right home gym can be a challenging process....
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - A guide to finding refurbished treadmills
- A treadmill is a great way to get in shape or stay in shape. While many people go to the gym to use their treadmills, it makes sense to have one at home, too. But if you want a top of the line treadmill, you are going to have to pay top of the line prices for it. Like anything else, with treadmills, you get the quality you pay for, so spending money for a good treadmill is an excellent investment ...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - A diet made for you will make all the difference
- For the best diet results, you need a personalized diet that you can stick to.
People diet for lots of reasons, and with lots of aims in mind. No matter what your aims are, the most effective diet to achieve them is a personalized one. A personalized diet which suits you is what you need, whether you want to improve your health, or just lose weight.
Once you've decide...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - A diet buddy can help you lose weight
- Are you looking for a diet plan that helps you lose weight, then you should look for the help of a diet buddy. A diet buddy is a friend or co worker who your partner with to help each other lose weight. Many fitness experts know that if you have to account for your actions to a friend and yourself you are much more likely to stick to it and successfully lose weight.
Picking a diet b...
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- 2007-03-29 21:19:10 - "9 simple tips to keeping fit"
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by Donald Baligad
As promised, today's article covers 9 SIMPLE ways to stay on track with your fitness plan. (You do have one, right?)
These few tips alone *can* help you stay focused when the going get a little rough.
Here they are. 9 tips for your fitness toolbox. Mix-n-match. Read one a day. Have fun!
Tip 1) TUMMY TONER
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