Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Chris Chew @ Tuesday, 15th April 2008 @ 7:23 AM

Going for Mesotherapy treatment to lose belly fat or fat loss from any part of the body has always been complicated and controversial subject. This method commonly used for targeted body part weight loss is very popular in France, but is frowned upon by health authorities in many countries such as Singapore. In March 2008, Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) warned patients and doctors against a list of unproven aesthetic treatments offered by doctors, from Mesotherapy designed to ... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 8:57 PM

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full, contact sport which includes techniques such as striking and grappling. This sport can serve as a workout that helps improve many different areas of your body. There are different styles in mixed martial arts and the stand-up style helps improve your punching, kicking, elbowing, kneeing and footwork techniques. Striking A strike is an attack with a part of your body or with an object such as a weapon. Punches, kicks and headbutts are all forms... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 8:48 PM

If working out and the environment are both important to you, there is no reason why the two cannot be put together. There are plenty of ways of staying fit and healthy while being friendly to the environment. Alternate Ways of Transportation If your gym, work, school or friend's house is nearby, walk or ride your bike there instead of driving your car. You'll burn more calories and help keep the air cleaner. Keep a bag of your toiletries with you to help make your c... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 8:42 PM

Many of us have tried to stick to a workout schedule and stay on track, but things come up and you get busy. Six months pass, and you find you haven't been to the gym. It's okay and there are ways to get back on track and stick with your workout plan. If you have not exercised for a while, don't expect to be right where you left off. You will need to build up your muscles and endurance again. Start off slow and then build each time you workout. Start off with a walk fo... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 8:26 PM

Metabolism is one of those words that we hear often, usually in the context of "I can't lose weight because I have slow metabolism." It is definitely true that you cannot lose weight if you have slow metabolism. What people do not know is that you are completely in charge of your metabolism. Sure, metabolism depends on genetics, but there are ways to increase your metabolism and turn your body into a fat-burning machine! Changing your diet and changing your workout are the... more...

Fitness | By Steve Hochman @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 2:09 PM

Everyone knows that a healthy relationship can be very difficult to find. Many singles meet who they think is the perfect mate only to be let down when the person is not what they appeared to be. Often several months and a lot of emotional energy is wasted before this discovery can be made. Various studies indicate that approximately 53 percent of marriages in California end in divorce. Most relationships start off really great. There is nothing like the excitement that comes with a new... more...

Fitness | By Kenneth Scott @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 3:55 AM

You pick up the magazines each day, and you are bombarded with health and fitness information. Advertisements and articles that are designed to impart much needed information to the reader about the state of fitness and health in America today, and what we as responsible citizens should do. I want you to stop, and think for just one moment. How do you determine your current fitness and wellness levels? Does your regular doctor each time you go ask if you believe yourself to be fit and well? Prob... more...

Fitness | By Robert Kokoska @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 12:17 AM

Ab workouts have become one of the most popular forms of exercise in recent times. For most people looking to get into shape, having a well defined and visible six pack is the ultimate goal from all the dieting and exercise. Not only does working out your abs help you to look sexy, but there are other numerous health benefits from having a strong core including improved performance in sports and for improvement of several chiropractic problems. The most popular and basic way to exercise y... more...

Fitness | By Jerome Kellner @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 8:50 AM

That someone might be overweight because they eat too much may sound like a duh, but overeating is so common that it cries out for exposure and discussion. A scenario I see repeatedly are people who are challenged with a weight problem eating and saying how hard it is to lose weight. They say they watching what they eat and are exercising regularly, going to the gym, walking, jogging, doing aerobics, stair stepping, Spinning, kick boxing, whatever. And still those pesky pounds come off v... more...

Fitness | By Joel Gray @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 6:27 AM

There are many reasons why people lose weight, naturally or intentionally. But usually, people work on losing weight to look and feel better. For the majority, being thin is a virtue, and for that reason, lots of weight loss programs have been launched to satisfy the peoples obsession towards slimming down. The main principle behind weight loss remains constant: there should be more energy given off than consumed. To achieve the ideal type of energy expenditure, total calorie consumption ... more...

Fitness | By Bercle George @ Thursday, 10th April 2008 @ 4:23 AM

Foremost, so many people crave to drop off some pounds. More so, so many people who gave it a shot have identified that there is no overnight fix, magic creams or overnight tricks to acquiring a flat belly. Same goes with the whole valuable aspects of your life. There are just no overnight fixes. We got to strategize and work our way to any genuine achievement we want, whether flat belly or financial freedom. Many people are commonly astonished to realize that ab-belts, ab-rockers and ot... more...

Fitness | By Jean Shaw @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 10:18 PM

The last few days have made me realise how important it is to live for the day and value your health. One of my friends was celebrating her 70th birthday. I went to visit her and was shocked to see how much weight she had lost since our last meeting. She is fine though and eats sensibly but is just exhausted. She is a full time carer for her husband who has prostate cancer and has also suffered a stroke, which has left him physically helpless. He spent several weeks in hospital ... more...

Fitness | By Jerry Leung @ Friday, 4th April 2008 @ 12:59 PM

Have you ever tried to plan your diet? In fact, a lot of people do not really plan their diets. It is strange that we as human beings are full of planning. We plan for this. We plan for that. We plan for blah blah blah. But we do not really plan for your diet. In fact, it is always a good idea to spend a minute to consider what you should eat. If you can really plan it, you will find that you will become a lot healthier after some time. You may have heard that having a few small m... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 6:37 PM

While the spectators are on the cusp of baseball watching season, the players have been hard at work getting ready for the season. Strength training is extremely important in baseball, because a variety of muscle groups are used to play. Each position requires slightly different motions; for instance, a pitcher uses his arm more than a catcher, who uses his legs for squatting at home plate. Baseball is broken up into four different parts of the year, and each includes a slightly different wor... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 6:36 PM

Many people think that by skipping meals, you can (and will) lose weight quickly. The logic is, the less food going in, the less calories absorbed by the body. This thinking is correct, except for one oversight. There is less food going in the body, but most of the calories digested are stored as fat; eating more often provides a steady flow of calories, most of which are then are burned off instead of stored. Greater weight loss can be achieved by eating more often because if your bod... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 6:27 PM

Many people try crash diets, or exercise for two weeks before a big event in order to look their best. If they had decided to make a lifestyle change instead of a temporary one, then they wouldn't be so disappointed when their goal isn't met. Lifestyle changes are permanent changes - nothing temporary. People make mistakes when they go for something drastic, like losing 25 pounds in one month. Setting a goal like that is just setting you up for failure. Setting small, atta... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 6:24 PM

Target heart rate training allows you to work out more efficiently and track your progress over time. Different workout zones will help you pinpoint where you fit on a fitness level and those will be discussed later. First, we have to get some statistics! To find out what your target heart rate will be, you need to figure out your resting heart rate (RHR). You can find your RHR by taking your pulse right when you get up in the morning. Count the number of beats for one minute, and tha... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 6:22 PM

You have worked so hard towards a weight loss, but those last 10 pounds can be tricky! Making some minor changes in your diet or your workout plan can help shed those last pounds and bring you closer to your goal! Before making any changes, make sure that your goal is realistic. Sometimes people set their goals too high, and get frustrated when those last few pounds do not come off. The reality is, it might be dangerous to lose those extra 10 pounds and the body is resisting. Your family ... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 6:16 PM

Losing weight after having a baby is tricky. You should talk to your doctor before starting any post-baby weight loss regimen. Most doctors will suggest waiting six weeks after having a baby to start dieting and exercising; women who have had C-sections also need to wait until they get a doctor's approval. If you are nursing, dieting is not recommended until much later because you will actually be eating a little more for milk production. Your doctor will be able to pinpoint a safe dail... more...

Fitness | By Helen Hecker @ Thursday, 3rd April 2008 @ 2:41 PM

As a nurse I learned if you want to lose belly fat and you're carrying a little or a lot of belly fat around, it's important to lose it, especially for the health of your heart. Studies have shown that people with pear shapes or who are carrying extra pounds around the waist have more incidences of heart attacks than those who don't. Weight loss problems and dieting failures do not help your middle section either. 1. But what you can do is first of all completely underst... more...