| 331 | Laser Eye Surgery: Demystifying LASIK Preview: Copyright 2005 Octocat Ltd LASIK - A now common procedure One of the first things that springs to mind when considering corrective eye surgery is the term, "LASIK". An acronym for "laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis," this rather common procedure is used to correct certain vision problems through refractive surgery. Since its debut in the 1... (more) Published By: Mike Spencer Submitted: 17 May,2005 |
| 332 | The Truth About Counting Calories And Weight Loss Preview: Copyright 2005 Tom Venuto Do calories matter or do you simply need to eat certain foods and that will guarantee you’ll lose weight? Should you count calories or can you just count “portions?” Is it necessary to keep a food diary? Is it unrealistic to count calories for the rest of your life or is that just part of the price you pay for a better b... (more) Published By: Tom Venuto Submitted: 17 May,2005 |
| 333 | Milk: The Weight Loss Drug Preview: You may reprint or publish this article free of charge as long as the bylines are included. Original URL (The Web version of the article) ------------ Milk: The Weight Loss Drug Title ----- Milk: The Weight Loss Drug Lose Weight - Grab A Glass ---------------------------------------- In childhood, we heard it: Drink a glass of mil... (more) Published By: Michael Lewis Submitted: 18 May,2005 |
| 334 | Lower Back Extension Exercise Preview: This is an excellent exercise for the lower back that is very simple to perform. This exercise requires no equipment and it can be performed almost anywhere, even at your office. Many people neglect to do exercises that focus on your lower back. Your lower back, Erector Spinae, supports your upper body and affects almost every sport and every day ... (more) Published By: Peter Kudlacz Submitted: 19 May,2005 |
| 335 | Pree-Teens Look to Steroids as "Magic Pill" for Fashionable Figures Preview: Healthy fitness guru joins doctors, educators, coaches, event organizers, and others in urging young people to do things the old-fashioned way…with diet and exercise In an alarming trend that has continued to grow since the early 1990's, government and university studies show that as many as 5% of high school girls and 7% percent of middle-school... (more) Published By: Anthony Ellis Submitted: 19 May,2005 |
| 336 | How to Choose an Elliptical Trainer that Suits Your Needs Preview: When choosing an elliptical trainer, you'll want to consider a variety of things to determine which elliptical machine will best suit your needs. You should pay attention to the quality and durability, features, brand reputation (important when buying online), and weight restrictions. Oh yeah, you will need to decide how much you're willing to spe... (more) Published By: Deirdre Jones Submitted: 19 May,2005 |
| 337 | How to Choose the Best Treadmill for Your Lifestyle Preview: When choosing a treadmill (or any piece of exercise equipment for that matter), there is a lot to consider. Many people tend to look at the price first, but you don't want to be a slave to a price. When you're buying a car or house, you don't just look at the price; you consider durability and functionality (car) and location, schools, neighborh... (more) Published By: Deirdre Jones Submitted: 19 May,2005 |
| 338 | Weight Loss Workout Routine Benefits Preview: Is a weight loss workout routine right for you? Answer the following questions to find out. Do you feel sluggish at the end of the day? Do you feel tired and stiff after a long day at work? Are you stressed out most of the time? Too many days without adequate exercise, rest and fresh air can leave you feeling as tired on the inside as weak musc... (more) Published By: Gary Gresham Submitted: 20 May,2005 |
| 339 | Why Fitness Equipment Must Be A Vital Part Of Your Health Preview: Fitness equipment is playing a vital role in the National Health Campaign. A successful nation needs healthy citizens. It is no secret that the sedentary lifestyle has taken a heavy toll on the health of citizens. Many citizens who could not manage daily walking or jogging schedules have found secret of health in exercise machines and fitness eq... (more) Published By: Its Kirmani Submitted: 20 May,2005 |
| 340 | Fat Burning Exercises Preview: Fat burning exercises are the slow, aerobic, long duration types of exercise that involve most of the major muscle groups. Your body will burn a higher percentage of calories from fat with lower intensity cardio exercises. Fat burning exercises include walking, jogging, running, elliptical exercise trainer workouts, cycling and swimming. The key ... (more) Published By: Gary Gresham Submitted: 20 May,2005 |
| 341 | The Importance Of Vitamins To Your Body Preview: The body needs a minimum amount of vitamins and minerals each day to remain healthy and function properly. A balanced diet normally supplies sufficient vitamins. However, serious disorders can still develop if the diet does not meet your body’s needs. Symptoms of a deficiency in vitamins and minerals usually appear when the lack is already in a re... (more) Published By: Charlene J. Nuble Submitted: 21 May,2005 |
| 342 | 6 Tips To Help With Your Workout Preview: In today’s world of rushing to our next appointment, doing more and often times super sizing our meals, it can feel like there’s no time or energy left to work out. We may at the New Year put in our resolutions what we’re like to work on such as gaining a 6 pack or losing extra weight in other places. But by 2 or 3 weeks into the New Year, we may ... (more) Published By: Laura Hickey - http://www.laurahickey.com Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 343 | Twelve ways to avoid asthma while loving your pet. Preview: Copyright 2005 David Kane Any asthma sufferer allergic to their pet would improve their condition if they found another home for the animal. Yet many cannot face going through with this and decide to keep the pet and suffer. However, you can take steps to make living with your pet easier. Firstly, understand that a shorthaired animal can trigger... (more) Published By: David Kane Submitted: 22 May,2005 |
| 344 | Before and After Photos in the Fitness Magazines Preview: You may publish this article in your newsletter, on your web site, or other publications, so long as the article’s content is not altered and the resource box is included. Add byline and active link. Notification of the use of this article is appreciated, but not required. Total word count included resource box is 930. *** *** Some supplement co... (more) Published By: Brian D. Johnston Submitted: 23 May,2005 |
| 345 | Health & Fitness Is Not A 12 Week Program Preview: Copyright 2005 Tom Venuto Not long ago, one of the members of my health club poked her head in my office for some advice. Linda was a 46 year old mother of two, and she had been a member for over a year. She had been working out sporadically, with (not surprisingly) sporadic results. On that particular day, she seemed to have enthusiasm and a twi... (more) Published By: Tom Venuto Submitted: 24 May,2005 |
| 346 | “Bodybuilding Sins” That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 5 Preview: Welcome to article number five in our 5-part series “Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts”. In this article we are going to cover some basic, yet powerful training principles that are often overlooked and are responsible for nearly all bodybuilding injuries… If you missed any of the previous articles, you can view them usin... (more) Published By: Jesse Cannone Submitted: 25 May,2005 |
| 347 | Laser Eye Surgery: To Opt or Not to Opt... Preview: Copyright 2005 Octocat Ltd If you're suffering from diminished eyesight in any capacity, there's a whole parcel of feelings that go along with the possibilities of eventual loss of sight versus the risks of undergoing the treatments that are necessary to correct the problem. When considering the delicate nature of the eye, many people make the d... (more) Published By: Mike Spencer Submitted: 25 May,2005 |
| 348 | Eating Habits And Disorders Preview: Healthy Eating Healthy eating gives us good strength for daily work and new energy flows in the body. Healthy eating means that the eating pyramid contains the balance of all nutrition in it which is essential for the body. Variety of food is important for a healthy diet because single food never fulfill the quality of a healthy diet. A healthy ... (more) Published By: James Harison Submitted: 26 May,2005 |
| 349 | The MYTH of Gaining Muscle Without Fat! Preview: Many of you have expressed concerns about gaining too much body fat while on such a high calorie diet, and wonder if you should do some aerobic exercise to offset the weight gain. Absolutely not. That will be detrimental to gaining muscle. For best results, you either have to train and diet to gain muscle or lose fat. One or the other. If you ar... (more) Published By: Anthony Ellis Submitted: 30 March,2005 |
| 350 | Personal Training: 5 Easy Steps to Sanity on the Road Preview: If you have been a personal trainer for any length of time - or any fitness professional, for that matter - then you know what it's like to spend a lot of time on the road. For trainers who work with their clients in homes or a geographic mix of local fitness facilities, you especially have some serious time behind the wheel on a regular basis. ... (more) Published By: Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT Submitted: 03 April,2005 |