| 1891 | Free Weights vs. Exercise Machines Preview: Anyone who has ever been in a gym before is familiar with the gleaming banks of shiny exercise machines. Coming in all shapes and sizes, they are usually cause for the newcomer to the gym to pause and ask, “What IS all of that stuff?” Well, according to the price that the gym paid for any one piece of that equipment, I certainly hope that it not... (more) Published By: Aaron M. Potts, ISSA CFT, YFT Submitted: 06 April,2004 |
| 1892 | My Golden Gym Preview: You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the byline is included in its entirety (found at the end of the article). A courtesy copy of your publication would be appreciated -- please send to editor@theheartofnewengland.com. A .jepg photo of the author and her dog are available upon r... (more) Published By: Marcia Passos Duffy Submitted: 06 April,2004 |
| 1893 | Fitness Woman. Do you need a reason to get fit? Preview: Feel free to use this article for your web site or e-zine as long you include the author bio and make sure all links are live and working. Please don’t change anything in the article. It will also be awesome if you let me know if you use the article and where. I wish you the best success if you use my article. This article is copyright protec... (more) Published By: Kevin Doberstein Submitted: 06 April,2004 |
| 1894 | Natural Care For Varicose Veins Preview: Natural Care For Varicose Veins By Dr. Rita Louise Our circulatory system is made up of a complex web of arteries and veins. Our arteries carry oxygen rich blood to the cells of our bodies, while the veins are designed to pump oxygen poor blood back to the heart. This is accomplished through a series of one-way valves that do not allow blood to f... (more) Published By: Dr. Rita Louise Submitted: 07 April,2004 |
| 1895 | Surfing Your Adrenalin Wave: How to Dissolve--Not Disguise--Anger Preview: Feel that rising tide of anger? Surf's up! Start paddling. Whenever we feel angry or frustrated, we get a blast of adrenalin coursing through our bloodstream. In the fight or flight response to stress, our bodies rely on our appendages. We need to hit, kick, jump or run away, and our bodies help out by sending extra blood to our limbs. I... (more) Published By: Maya Talisman Frost Submitted: 08 April,2004 |
| 1896 | Red Bull, Does it Give You Wings? Preview: Red Bull, Does it Give You Wings? By Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com I was driving to work the other day, enjoying my obligatory glass of morning stimulant. This morning it was a can of Red Bull, I didn’t have time to stop at Starbucks, and I noticed that the primary ingredient in Red Bull is Taurine. After hearing their commercial on ... (more) Published By: Barrett Niehus Submitted: 09 April,2004 |
| 1897 | Tips To Help You Find The Right Gym Preview: Taking those first few steps towards establishing a Fitness Lifestyle can very well be intimidating, especially if the decision is made to sign-up for a gym membership. In fact, deciding on even using a gym can be a double-edged sword of sorts. On one hand, there are many of us who feel that we’ll become more motivated towards exercising regularly... (more) Published By: Nathan P Boyd Submitted: 11 April,2004 |
| 1898 | Friday Night Fitness Dates Preview: Close your eyes and imagine this romantic setting: an intimate picnic on the beach, you and your mate enjoying strawberries from a fresh fruit salad, and both of you enjoying the ocean breeze as plans are being made for your next date. All of this, of course, after you jogged with your sweetie on the beach at sunset. That’s right, “jogged”! Whil... (more) Published By: Nathan P Boyd Submitted: 11 April,2004 |
| 1899 | Dealing with the Difficult Manager Preview: When you have an impossible manager, quit? Sometimes that’s impossible. Here are some things to consider if you must remain there. 1.Get a coach. Clarify what’s going on and come up with strategies. Learn more about yourself and how to deal with others. That’s a win-win. Don’t leave any situation without learning from it. 2.The company culture.... (more) Published By: Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence Coach Submitted: 12 April,2004 |
| 1900 | Betony The Healing Herb Preview: Stachys officinalis common names: Betony, Synonyms and Common names: Betonica officinalis, Stachys officinalis, Bishopswort, lousewort, purple betony Evergreen Perennial Ht: 2' - 3' Wood Betony is a hardy perennial that likes full sun to partial shade, and is usually self-sowing once established.Native to Europe, wood betony is now planted ... (more) Published By: Judi Singleton Submitted: 12 April,2004 |
| 1901 | What You Need to Know Before Starting a Low Carb Diet Preview: In the last 12 months or so, low carbohydrate diets have captured the hearts and weight loss hopes of the American public. And why not? These diets promise quick weight loss and the ability to keep eating fatty foods. If you love your steak and eggs, this seems like the ultimate diet. However, before signing up, the low carb diet bears a review. I... (more) Published By: Nancy Andrews Submitted: 12 April,2004 |
| 1902 | BODY AND SOUL - KEEPING IT TOGETHER! Preview: BODY AND SOUL - KEEPING IT TOGETHER! LET'S START WITH THE BODY . . . H E A L T H It is said that the first thing a man does when he wakes in the morning is to look out of the window to see how the weather has changed overnight, and the first thing a women does on waking is to look in the mirror to see what the night has done to her face. Enough... (more) Published By: jon wickham Submitted: 13 April,2004 |
| 1903 | Why DO the Japanese have the longest lifespan? Part 2: Live the Lifestyle Preview: Why do the Japanese have the longest lifespan? Last month you learned to eat the things Japanese people eat, and now you will learn how to live like they live. Fast, long, and lively best describes a usual day in Japan. The country is geared towards an active lifestyle, as the ‘couch potato’ concept is completely foreign. This lively lifestyle cen... (more) Published By: Peter McGarry Submitted: 14 April,2004 |
| 1904 | Top Ten Habits That Help You Manage Your Stress Preview: Today we have more stress in our lives than ever before – good stress, bad stress, red stress, blue stress (my little ode to Dr. Seuss). No matter what kind of stress it is, a real crisis or an imagined one, stress is incredibly harmful to our body, mind and soul. Here are my favourite self-care habits for dealing with stress: 1. Get in the habi... (more) Published By: Linda Dessau Submitted: 15 April,2004 |
| 1905 | Three Steps to Achieving Your Health Goals Preview: We all have aspects of health we want to improve. It could be as simple as increasing your stretching, or as great as starting an exercise program. Regardless of its scope, there is a reason you’re not doing it. Although the focus of this article is on health goals, these steps can also be applied to any aspect of your life, personal or profession... (more) Published By: Marjorie Geiser, RD Submitted: 18 April,2004 |
| 1906 | Have you Fed your 'Good Bugs' Today? Preview: Most consumers have heard of probiotics and know that they are foods containing live, beneficial bacteria. Foods such as yogurt, buttermilk, miso or kefir are the most recognized foods providing ‘good’ bacteria for the gut. But are you aware of the health benefits of prebiotics? In a nutshell, prebiotics are the food to help the probiotics grow a... (more) Published By: Marjorie Geiser, RD Submitted: 18 April,2004 |
| 1907 | Bodily Attributes! Preview: The revolution is indeed underway. Money married to desire, imagination and necessity has produced a technological revolution which will see incredible changes and potential. This is not about any morbid fixation, but rather about complimentary technologies. Some religious ideologists, or ethically sensitive groups, may not approve. Fine! Each to... (more) Published By: Seamus Dolly Submitted: 18 April,2004 |
| 1908 | How Much Is Enough? Preview: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? There is a lot of information on just how much protein you need to eat to gain the muscle you want to. It is true that protein builds muscle mass, but it can also be burned as energy instead of being used to build and recover muscle tissue. So what is the right balance? As an athlete, you need carbohydrates and protein bo... (more) Published By: Jeremy Barnett Submitted: 19 April,2004 |
| 1909 | You Don't Know Squat! Preview: YOU DON’T KNOW SQUAT!! Ok, so you think squats are bad for the knees and back. Well then you don’t know squat about squats. This is one exercise that can benefit almost every muscle in your body if you do them correctly and safely. So good, in fact, that you MUST do them. I don’t care if you’re a power lifter, bodybuilder, or a ballerina. You got... (more) Published By: Jeremy Barnett Submitted: 19 April,2004 |
| 1910 | Arginine, Is This Natural Viagra? Preview: Arginine, Is This Natural Viagra? By Barrett Niehus http://www.freetrainer.com Recent studies have indicated that the dietary supplement L-Arginine works in your body to produce a compound, Nitric Oxide which is used by the male reproductive system to stimulate an erection. The compound, L-Arginine, is a naturally occurring amino acid that is fo... (more) Published By: Barrett Niehus Submitted: 19 April,2004 |