Posted on: 12 July, 2006
Author: Tom Venuto
Legendary bodybuilding trainer Vince, "The Iron Guru" Gironda was famous for saying, "Bodybuilding is 80% nutrition!" Is this really true or is this just another fitness and bodybuiding myth passed down like gospel without ever being questioned? This IS an interesting question and I believe there is a definite answer: The first thing I would say is that you cannot separate nutrition and training. The two work together synergistically and regardless of your goals - gaining muscle, losing fat, athletic conditioning, whatever. You will get less than-optimal or even non-existent results without paying attention paid to both. In fact, I...
Posted on: 11 June, 2006
Author: Peter Nisbet
An increased temperature is the sign of many types of infection in a child, and it is essential that this can be measured. Every household with a child should have a clinical thermometer in the medicine cabinet. This article explains why. The term fever means different things to different people and I prefer to refer to a raised temperature. Serious diseases such as encephalitis and viral and bacterial meningitis start off with fairly simple symptoms. Take measles, for examples. Measles can kill young children, and if it does not, can leave them with serious side-effects or complications such as hearing...
Posted on: 11 June, 2006
Author: Sean Nalewanyj
Do you want a quick, simple and instant way to increase the amount of weight you can lift on virtually every back exercise you perform? Sound too good to be true? I speak the truth, my friend, and the reality is that if you arent utilizing this basic piece of gym equipment youre missing out on some serious muscle size and strength gains. What tool am I talking about?A pair of lifting straps!This is such a basic and highly effective piece of equipment yet so many people neglect to use them. For those of you who are unaware, these are...
Posted on: 08 June, 2006
Author: Brad Howard
With the percentage of overweight people increasing throughout the world, one has to think that their have to be more variables in play than just fast food. So, if the majority of us are trying to lose weight in some form or another, the main question we need to ask ourselves is Are we addicted to our lifestyles? 5% of Americans fall into the overweight category. (F as in Fat: How Obesity Policies are Failing in America, 2005)Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself: Have you been trying to lose weight but seem to keep falling...
Posted on: 04 June, 2006
Author: John Mac
Fitness equipment can be split into 2 basic areas, first there is aerobic or cardio fitness equipment which is designed to give you a fitness workout to burn off calories & loose weight. Secondly there is strength/muscular fitness equipment which is designed to tone, or increase in size, your bodies muscles. Most fitness equipment that you would expect to find in your local gym or fitness centre can now be purchased for home use depending upon the space you have available & the type of fitness equipment you require. For aerobic fitness equipment you should consider a treadmill, an exercise...
Posted on: 30 May, 2006
Author: John Mac
Does even the thought of the word workout fill you with dread ? When you think of the word do you picture lots of huge, muscle bound, sweaty men pumping iron in a poorly lit gym ? Would you run a mile... Does even the thought of the word workout fill you with dread ? When you think of the word do you picture lots of huge, muscle bound, sweaty men pumping iron in a poorly lit gym ? Would you run a mile if a friend suggested you join them for a quick workout down the gym or fitness...
Posted on: 18 May, 2006
Author: DR. Bryan Brodeur
What you need to do is to follow very simple spinal stretching and strengthening routines to allow proper mobility of the joints and musculature of the lower pain region. Written off by too many as a simple problem in and of itself, the lower back pain you experience is your body's way of telling you that something is not working properly in this area. Reducing your lower back pain with herbs, or with drugs, is like ignoring the oil light as it flashes in your new car. Your spine is more than simply a column of bones that houses your...
Posted on: 08 May, 2006
Author: Jay Chatterjee
Learn the secret of how to reverse the aging process naturally with exercise. Remain lean, healthy, vibrant and young-looking throughout your life. More natural health information at http://www.youngagainforever.com Exercise can be the cure for many a common ailment, and also, in fact, for some life-threatening diseases. The right exercise can restore your youthful appearance and vitality. Let's examine WHY you need to exercise. The energy requirement to maintain essential basic functions such as breathing, beating of the heart, and regulation of body temperature, is referred to as BMR (basal metabolic rate). The BMR decreases with age. And, as a result,...
Posted on: 04 May, 2006
Author: Paton Jackson
Sunless tanning, also known as indoor tanning, is becoming much popular these days. As the term implies, sunless tanning is the process of attaining a suntan by sunless means... The main reason behind the popularity of sunless tanning is that there are several people who live in a place where constant sunshine is not available and most of the people cannot afford such a vacation every month to top up their tans. Another reason why people are more attracted with sunless tanning is that the regular and constant exposure to the sun rays increases the chances of contracting skin cancer....
Posted on: 01 May, 2006
Author: Eva Moffat
You can sabotage you own efforts to lose weight by missing meals and not drinking enough water. Also if you enjoy a plate of pie and chips followed by apple pie and custard, that will help too. Beer is a no no if you want to lose weight. But if you don't want to lose weight, enjoy yourself. You can do this in several ways. Firstly by: Going on a starvation diet. That is missing meals and only having half meals when you do eat. You may think that by missing meals you are taking in less calories and surely...