Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Cindy Heller @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 7:19 PM

Pilates is becoming popular more and more because of the benefits that it provides. If you have never had an exercise regime before, it will be just right for you. Read on to find out how to get that ideal physique you have always dreamt about. 1) Beginners' Pilates Pilates are most suitable for people who have little exercising experience as the moves are slow and steady that they can be easily adopted. Moreover, even the smallest bit of stretching and movement does well to ... more...

Fitness | By Cindy Heller @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 3:16 PM

There are various types of Pilates workouts that are available to you, thus it is important to understand about each different type, so that you can study the components of each. Either you want to take up Pilates as a hobby or a career choice, the following article helps you decide on which exercise is truly suitable for you. 1) Powerhouse Pilates Powerhouse Pilates is a form of exercise that provides that of a fitness approach to that of the Pilates education overall. It was foun... more...

Fitness | By Cindy Heller @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 5:40 AM

Here are a few suggestions for creating an intense treadmill workout. If you think that a treadmill workout is boring, think again. You can make your treadmill workout as challenging as you would like. But before you begin any exercise program always consult your doctor first to see if you are suitable for intense workout. 5 methods to improve your workout 1) Dumbbells/Hand Weights Try raising and lowering five to ten pound hand weights as you walk.. By the end of a vigorou... more...

Fitness | By Dick Moss @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 9:59 PM

At last! After long winter months of running in school hallways after endless hurdle drills on linoleum and cement after dreary, dark training runs on icy roads - Spring had finally sprung. We were finally the recipients of a beautiful, sunny Spring day. And although it was partly snow-covered, 200 meters of our track had melted. With that familiar spring smell of fresh air and melting dog-doo in our nostrils, we were finally ready to do some serious damage in track practice. To begin th... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 6:27 PM

The Atkins diet is not a new phenomenon. The diet first appeared in the late 1970s and has grown popularity in recent years in response to the low-fat diet craze. As dieters had trouble with low-fat plans, they searched for a new solution and Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution book found a new audience. A lot of people have jumped on the Atkins bandwagon and there has been a lot of hype as a result. But what are the basic principles of the Atkins diet? The Atkins diet is based on... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 7:33 AM

The pH miracle diet attempts to control many different conditions in the body, including obesity, through the omission of acidifying foods and behaviors. One of the most surprising inclusions on the list, at least to Westerners, is milk. Dairy products, although a mainstay of the Western diet, are not included in the diets of most of the populations around the world. So what does the rest of the world know that we don't? Dairy is not necessary for health; from a pH perspective, it is actual... more...

Fitness | By Sylvia Camarillo @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 6:11 AM

Have you ever noticed how celebrities always have perfectly formed midsections? Have you ever caught yourself staring at a perfect set of abs and daydreaming of what it would be like to own your very own set? Women are always battling that stubborn belly fat that just will not go away, especially the little pooch (as so many women put it) otherwise known as the lower abdomen. Women want Flat abs just like Sexy Celebrities Jennifer Aniston, Elizabeth Hurley and Madonna. What do they... more...

Fitness | By Stephanie Foster @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 4:07 AM

It's spring, and the weather is beautiful in much of the country. If it's not, it probably will be soon. Have you ever considered biking to work? Or for your errands? With gas prices climbing ever higher (they will hit $4/gallon soon in my area, the way things are going), biking is looking more and more practical for a lot of people. It's also great exercise. You don't want to ride so hard that you arrive at work covered in sweat, of course, especially if you�... more...

Fitness | By Chris Chew @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 1:12 PM

You are diligently doing everything possible to lose weight through a good exercise and healthy diet program. For girls, your goal maybe to get a slim and sexy waistline as for the guys, what a better way to show off your six pack abs by losing your belly fat right? You were initially very pleased with your results as you were steadily losing 1 or 2 pounds per week until suddenly, you begin to notice that your weight loss is getting slower and slower until it grinds to a screeching stop a... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Thursday, 24th April 2008 @ 8:09 PM

If you've read about the pH miracle diet and you've decided to give it a try, you have a few tasks ahead of you. Depending on how committed you are the program you may begin with clearing out your pantry and your refrigerator of all highly acidic foods. If you live with others who won't be on the diet with you, you may just want to remove the high acid treats that you find irresistible. Either way, whether you do a "kitchen purge" or just remove a few items from your shelv... more...

Fitness | By Dick Moss @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 7:23 PM

It is common practice for exercisers to take their heart rate after a bout of exercise. Whether running a track interval or performing an aerobics routine, this method is frequently used to monitor the intensity of exercise. If you are part of an exercise group, common procedure is to wait until everyone has located their pulse (often 15 seconds or so) then to time six, 10 or 15 seconds while everyone counts their own heart beats. You then multiply by the appropriate number (10, 6 or 4, ... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 4:51 PM

Did you know that your blood has a pH level? pH is the measurement of how acid or alkaline something is. The pH level scale runs from 1 to 14 with 1 serving as "very acidic" 7 being "neutral" and 14 being "very alkaline". In fact your bloodstream goes to great lengths to maintain a pH level of 7.35 to 7.45, slightly alkaline. Why is this important? Among many reasons why your body strives for this balance starts with your energy level. The pH miracle diet will help balanc... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:24 AM

When you start the Atkins diet, you are entering a new world of eating. And nowhere is that more apparent than at the supermarket. Suddenly, all of your stand-by foods like macaroni and cheese, pasta and bread are no longer on your shopping list. When you go shopping for the first few times you may feel like a fish out of water. However, with a bit of practice you'll feel just as comfortable as you were with your previous shopping lists. Successful Atkins shopping starts before you r... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:21 AM

We live in a society of nibblers. Long gone are the traditional three square meals per day. Today, people eat at their desks, catch a snack in the afternoon and eat late night goodies. Most, if not all, of these snacks are carbohydrate based and full of sugar. This poses a challenge to people who are trying to follow the Atkins plan. Snacking is a necessary part of keeping your blood sugar up, but most packaged snack foods are forbidden on the plan. Sweet snacks are high in calories, ful... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:17 AM

Cutting down on carbohydrates with the Atkins diet is easy when you see the wide variety of proteins and vegetables that are on the acceptable foods list. However, it does take some time and adjustment to get used to this new way of eating. A lot of the American diet centers around complex carbohydrate foods like breads and pastas. Snack foods are full of sugars and refined carbohydrates. This new way of eating will challenge your old habits. However, there are many carbohydrate substitutes that... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:13 AM

There is a lot of attention paid in the Atkins diet plan towards food and cooking. It's true that your food choices on the diet are of utmost importance. But a lot of people make the mistake of ignoring exercise. The newly released Atkins food pyramid shows the importance of exercise. It shows an increase in food options with increased activity. Exercise is important on the Atkins diet, and important for everyone's overall health. Exercise is beneficial to body, mind and soul. I... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:09 AM

The Atkins diet is very popular, but it also comes with a lot of criticism. Health experts, doctors and diet specialists come from all different opinions when it comes to the Atkins diet and other low carb diets. Some believe that it is dangerous, some say that it is a healthy method to lose weight and others say that it works on a short-term basis. However, there are also thousands of individuals who have found success with the Atkins diet. They can speak from personal experience and kno... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 11:02 AM

One of the most common, and surprising, effects of following the Atkins diet is appetite suppression. Many followers of the plan report that the between meal hunger pangs they used to experience fade away very quickly. This makes it easier to stay on the diet and continue to lose weight. While other diets have their followers starving between meals, the Atkins diet offers relief from constant hunger. The Atkins diet, with its specific combination of foods and ingredients, has powerful appetite s... more...

Fitness | By Albert Alexander @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 10:59 AM

The main concept behind the pH miracle diet is to maintain a balance of pH in the foods that you eat. The human body is slightly alkaline and therefore it is better for your health to eat a diet composed of alkalizing foods. When you eat too many acidic foods, your system becomes unbalanced and it can cause a whole host of problems, including weight gain, poor concentration, fatigue and depressed immunity that can lead to more serious conditions. The pH miracle diet relies on lists of fo... more...

Fitness | By Catherine Harvey @ Sunday, 20th April 2008 @ 1:45 AM

Heart rate monitors are an absolute god send for those who appreciate life. From those who are serious exercise fanatics to those who just try their best at keeping on top of the on-going battle of healthy lifestyles, heart rate monitors allow you a little more insight into your progress. It's easy to see muscles toning and fat reducing. It's easy to see the benefits of more stamina and better sleep after a pattern of regular exercise has been kept up. But it's not so easy ... more...