| 251 | Designing a Weight Loss Specific Program, Part 1 Preview: Many individuals try to achieve weight loss with an overly simplified approach…”burn more calories than I take in and I will lose weight.” Even though this is still emphasized throughout the fitness industry and in our educational system, a truly effective weight loss program needs to be more specific. In this three-part article I am going to disc... (more) Published By: Chad Anderson, CSCS Submitted: 14 June,2005 |
| 252 | How to Get Your Pre-pregnancy Body Back Preview: Copyright 2005 Joey Atlas The second biggest question you will ask yourself as a new mom is, “Will I be able to get back into shape after I give birth?” (The first, of course, is, “Will I be a good mother?”) The truth is, yes, you can get back into pre-pregnancy shape and, if you desire, you can get yourself into even better shape than you were i... (more) Published By: Joey Atlas Submitted: 15 June,2005 |
| 253 | Treadmills and Weight Loss: 5 Easy Ways A Treadmill Helps You Lose Weight Preview: So why are treadmills STILL the #1 home exercise machines with shoppers? Because they get results! Here are the top 5 ways home treadmill workouts can help you lose weight and get into great shape! #1: A Treadmill Helps You Burn MORE Calories by Battling Exercise Boredom We all know that in order to lose weight, get firm and fight gravity's pu... (more) Published By: Kathryn O'Neill, H.BSc. NWS Submitted: 08 March,2005 |
| 254 | Buying A Treadmill: 3 Common Mistakes Most Buyers Make Preview: Buying a treadmill? Congratulations on making an investment in your health! But if you want to save yourself lots of pain and loads of money, steer clear of these 3 common mistakes that most treadmill buyers make when purchasing: #1) Getting Taken in by the Icing The 'icing' is all of the non-essential treadmill goodies that some lesser-quali... (more) Published By: Kathryn O'Neill Submitted: 28 April,2005 |
| 255 | Treadmill Reviews: Top 3 Considerations When Reading Treadmill Reviews Preview: So you're excited about buying a treadmill. You're looking forward to having a premium piece of fat-burning equipment available to you 24-7 at your convenience. Rain, snow, sleet or hail, it doesn't matter because you'll be able to workout anyway! But wait a minute - there's so many treadmill brands to choose from! And why are there so many di... (more) Published By: Kathryn O'Neill Submitted: 16 May,2005 |
| 256 | 3 Steps To Starting a Successful Fall Exercise Program Preview: Ah, the crisp cool breeze, the invigorating feel of the outdoors as the leaves start to turn colors, the sound of kids laughing on their way to school. Fall is the time for new beginnings. New classes, new curriculum, new programs, new start. You’ve relaxed over the summer and now you’re ready to reach higher, push further. You’re pumped. You’... (more) Published By: Kathryn O'Neill Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 257 | The merits of rowing machines Preview: One of the fastest growing sports around is indoor rowing. Whether its for competitive reasons or fitness reasons or both, the advantages of indoor rowing are clear. You are indoors. You probably haven’t had to travel more than a few yards from one room of your house to another. It’s convenient, location wise and you can make it fit your lifestyl... (more) Published By: Ian Wide Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 258 | Creatine: More than a sports nutrition supplement Preview: Copyright 2005 Internet Publications Although creatine offers an array of benefits, most people think of it simply as a supplement that bodybuilders and other athletes use to gain strength and muscle mass. Nothing could be further from the truth. A substantial body of research has found that creatine may have a wide variety of uses. In fact, cre... (more) Published By: Will Brink Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 259 | New Hair Styles for 2005 - Summer Hair Trend Preview: A variety of hair styles, colors, and trends are growing in popularity for 2005. New hair styles for 2005 include hair of varying lengths, from curly and wavy to sleek and straight. Some of the old standbys from 2004 are still going to be popular in 2005. The straight look is still in. The messy look and the shabby chic look are also still... (more) Published By: Nancy Faizabadi Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 260 | 21 Secrets of Fit People Preview: 1. Keep a water bottle with you at all times and drink from it often. Water *is* the drink of choice, but if you don’t enjoy it (I admit it… I don’t), drink Propel, Diet Ice, Reebok Water, Vitamin Water or some other form of healthy fluid intake. 2. Think twice before deciding what to eat and why, making sure that it is healthy and will provide ... (more) Published By: Lana Holt Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 261 | How To Gain An Avalanche Of Energy! Preview: For many people out there trying to become more energised and active they are terrified of committing to daily activity. It is so engrained in their minds that they might over train that they literally shy away from daily physical training and instead follow the herd and train two or three times per week. If you really want to create energy, ent... (more) Published By: Tim Webb Submitted: 27 May,2005 |
| 262 | Why Buy An Elliptical Trainer? Preview: Considering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer can benefit you? This article lists several unique benefits of working out with an elliptical trainer. If you're trying to decide between an eliptical trainer and another piece of exercise equipment, here are some unique elliptical trainer benefits: · No Impact: Recently my... (more) Published By: Kathryn O'Neill Submitted: 23 March,2005 |
| 263 | Happy Trails: Choosing the Best Hiking Boots For You Preview: It’s thrilling to picture yourself trekking through trails in the hills and mountains, taking in the crisp air and all of the nature around you, but before you get wrapped up in the dream of a hiking trip, make sure you have the right pair of hiking boots to get you through the reality of it. There are several key factors you should consider when ... (more) Published By: Elizabeth Walling Submitted: 25 April,2005 |
| 264 | The Perfect Body. Preview: Everyone wants it. If we have the perfect body, it becomes a race to keep it. "I can’t gain that weight back." If we don’t have it we resent it, some to inconsolable longing. This longing can verge on an obsession to extreme measures (Al Roker). We strive for those low body fat numbers 8-10% for men and 15-20% for women. We count calories or eat... (more) Published By: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 265 | Changes in the Face of Fitness Preview: Yes, there have been changes in the face of fitness. Literally… the changes, are on my face! This is, yet another true confession of a lifestyle fitness coach. During Augusts marginally sweltering heat, while most were off in vacation bliss and splendor, the heat of drums were heard in NYC. All who were in the know awaited the results of your tru... (more) Published By: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 266 | Benefits of a Variety of Fruits and Vegetables Preview: Copyright 2005 Jane Oelke We know we need to eat a minimum of 5 servings of fruit and vegetables everyday. Actually now, to prevent cancer, 8 to 13 servings per day are recommended. A serving is one cup of raw fruits or vegetables, or ½ cup cooked. At a recent lecture I asked a lunch audience to raise their hand if they had at least one fruit or ... (more) Published By: Jane Oelke Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 267 | Success versus Failure Preview: Success is what you are prepared to make of yourself every single day. That one cold morning when you want to roll over but instead get up and go to workout, is a defining moment. Success boosts self-confidence and is self perpetuating. We all know it, thrive on it and love it. Failure on the other hand is perceived as a stressful, negative exper... (more) Published By: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 268 | REAL PEOPLE, REAL SITUATIONS Preview: This is a new addition to the newsletter where I can take time to address in full detail questions which current clients confront while in the process of making real changes to their body, lifestyle and well being. TO DO OR NOT TO DO? … ABS TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO WRITING ARTICLE: Jeanne is a client I have worked with for a number of years, and throug... (more) Published By: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 269 | Bye Bye Holidays Preview: Hoping everyone had a fun, fantastic, exciting and relaxing melange of Holiday eventfulness or lack thereof. Whatever it was that you did, that it most suited your moods and needs. Since the holidays were shortened into one compact week, Saturday to the next weeks Sunday, there was no time to languish. You had to seize that holiday time with both... (more) Published By: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT Submitted: 26 April,2005 |
| 270 | Confessions of a Personal Fitness Trainer Preview: As your personal fitness trainer my passion is to teach, coach, understand, push, prod, cajole, investigate, research and apply, over and over… As a ‘Fitness Role Model’…well…I feel vulnerable with weakness, so, in hopes we can all learn, from my own weakness, here goes…My Confession. Last year I had a number of clients who started stubbornly o... (more) Published By: Deborah Caruana RN, MES, CPT Submitted: 26 April,2005 |