Fitness Articles

Fitness | By Derek Dashwood @ Saturday, 8th March 2008 @ 2:17 PM

We had recently how the ladies could work their way through the eight day personal seminar to joy and inner serenity and ability to do whatever one wants: they could be Mary Poppins for a their eight days, but you had to have been there. This is the boy version that has all us lads become Batman for a day. Well, we think Count from that children's show. He loved to count, and so do us chaps. So, Sir Count of Blessings, arrive at thy place of employ with elegant aglow. A gloomy Mon... more...

Fitness | By Robert Abrom @ Thursday, 6th March 2008 @ 4:13 PM

I began to do research into weight loss and pinpointed the things I was doing wrong in my first diet. There were certain things I had to learn in order to effectively lose weight and keep it off, here are 10 things you can do to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Healthy is a Lifestyle, not a Goal This includes your diet and staying active, one of the first mistakes I made was to set a goal of losing a certain amount of weight then once I reach that goal to go back to my normal h... more...

Fitness | By Ann Knapp @ Tuesday, 4th March 2008 @ 5:58 AM

It's a new year, or maybe swimsuit season is quickly approaching, and you've decided to start exercising. Congratulations on taking the first steps to a new and improved body and mind. "Exercise can literally cure diseases like some forms of heart disease," said Michael R. Bracko, EdD, FACSM, chairman of the American College of Sports Medicine's Consumer Information Committee. "Exercise has been implicated in helping people prevent or recover from some forms of ... more...

Fitness | By Phoenix Delray @ Tuesday, 4th March 2008 @ 12:45 AM

There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life. There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and acti... more...

Fitness | By Kenneth Scott @ Monday, 3rd March 2008 @ 8:16 PM

When we select a workout program and try to follow it religiously we tend to ignore the finer points and the import of the workout regimen in its totality. Most people concentrate on loosing weight, some try to build muscles, and some would exercise simply to remain fit. What is ignored is that any exercise regime will not be completely beneficial unless it is followed in a manner to derive maximum benefit. Strenuous exercise by itself does not give optimum results. Any exercise procedure... more...

Fitness | By Chris Chew @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008 @ 10:53 AM

How can you lose weight or gain weight with hypnosis? Is hypnotism dangerous? Does hypnotism really works? What is hypnotism really like? If you are reading this article, then you will probably have given some thoughts to the questions in the preceding paragraph. Hypnotism therapy not only can help you lose or gain weight, it can help you to achieve many other benefits such as quitting smoking, develop good health habits, develop positive thinking, develop good money habits, eliminating b... more...

Fitness | By Kenneth Scott @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 12:59 PM

There is a growing awareness among people to stay fit and healthy so long as one lives. It is not surprising to see many health clubs that are mushrooming all over the place and people are paying up big sums of money to become a member. There are people who are even going a step further and hiring their own personal trainers. Even the shows on television are taking advantage of this trend and television stations are airing programs that deal with various aspects of fitness. All of this ha... more...

Fitness | By Kenneth Scott @ Saturday, 1st March 2008 @ 2:30 AM

All of us realize the importance of staying fit. It is said that a healthy body is the home to a healthy mind. A healthy and fit body results in a happy and confident state of mind. Some of us love to exercise at home with our own set of fitness equipments and some of us believe in enrolling at an expensive gym to achieve the same results. Irrespective of this, it is important to draw up a regular exercise regimen and then stick to it. So long as one can achieve the end result of staying ... more...

Fitness | By Malcolm Blake @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 1:07 PM

In a system of gymnastics, games may be used for hygienic, developmental and educational purposes. For general hygienic ends their value is great, if for no other reason, than that it usually requires a large air space, often outdoors, to play them. On the other hand, the hygienic value of games is a doubtful one, because the movements occurring in games can only be predetermined in general. That means that they cannot be graded as to quantity or quality with exactness. Exactness, howeve... more...

Fitness | By Michael Greeves @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 6:24 AM

Holidays are a blessing and a curse. They can bring the joy of reuniting with loved ones, watching a toddler open gifts and endless celebration. They can also add lots of things to your "to do" list making your workouts seem next to impossible. How can you stay on track with your workouts with all of the added things that you have to get done before the holidays? The best strategy is to make a plan. Let me say that again...make a plan. And not only do you need to make a plan,... more...

Fitness | By Kenneth Scott @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 12:39 AM

The secret behind the six packs and perfectly toned bodies that you see around in men is weight training. And that is the biggest reason why most women shy away from weight training assuming that weights will give them biceps and muscles that they do not want. What they fail to realize is that the body structure of a woman is different from a man and that building muscles is not an easy thing to do. It takes months and months to get the look that these men crave for. Weight training for women ... more...

Fitness | By Ann Knapp @ Thursday, 28th February 2008 @ 4:15 AM

Sports injuries are common and expected for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. But according to experts in the sports medicine field, there are warnings signs that you may have an injury that needs attention. While some sports injuries are evident immediately, others can grow progressively worse with time. If both types of injuries are ignored, chronic problems can occur. Joint pain, particularly in the joints of the knee, ankle, elbow and wrist, should never be ignored. These joints ar... more...

Fitness | By Me-Shell Mijangos @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 2:34 PM

The bikini is packed? Yes. The sunscreen is packed? Yes. Yoga workout gear? Yes. All ready to head off on your women's surf camp vacation? No, not quite. To get the absolute utmost out of your surf camp vacation it is a great idea to prepare yourself physically. No, we don't mean getting a fake tan or some liposuction. We are talking about obtaining some fitness and endurance so that you will be able to enjoy every single second that you are in the glorious surf. You don't ... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 12:22 PM

When an exercise regime consists of more than just jogging, people will at some point want to invest in proper equipment. The kind of equipment they buy depends on several factors like how much they can afford to spend, the quality of the equipment and what purpose will it serve as part of their exercise program. Fitness equipment can range anywhere between 50 to 5000 dollars. Purchasing gym equipment depends mostly on commitment to exercise, budget and what ones typical workout routine i... more...

Fitness | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:54 AM

You may be interested in forming a judo club, particularly as it will help your own studies to have a variety of opponents to practice with. The three things needed for a Judo Club are: members, premises and equipment. I shall say something about each. (a) Members If you wish to extend your numbers, advertise. A few shillings spent on advertisements in your local paper, or in postcard advertisements in shop windows, will almost certainly bring replies. Again, youth leaders, teacher... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Sunday, 24th February 2008 @ 11:03 PM

In order to reduce the risk of injury while exercising it is important for one to have flexible joints and toned muscles. This can be achieved by doing simple stretching exercises that form the basis of most workout routines. The main goal should be to attain a wide range of motion and exercise according to your body type and fitness levels. There are several ways to achieve this goal. One way is to do a short warm up before starting any routine. This helps to keep the joints and m... more...

Fitness | By Adrian Adams @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 9:14 PM

Man is distinguished from other animals by a myriad of characteristics, but perhaps the most obvious difference is that man walks upright. Whether you believe you are a product of a higher being or evolved from other life forms, walking has enabled humans to easily move about the earth. In combination with a well developed brain humankind has conquered many challenges and developed a host of modern marvels. Walking enabled man to survive in the past and it remains true today. Walkin... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 11:23 PM

Most upper body exercises focus on building strength. However, in order to get the most of your work out it is always recommended to mix in some cardiovascular exercises such as jogging and spinning and alternate your exercise routine with some lower body exercises too. Before beginning any workout, spend at least 10 minutes doing some warm up and basic stretching exercises. A good warm up not only helps to activate the circulation of blood throughout the body but also prevents the muscle... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:26 PM

Exercise is the key to achieving optimal health and remaining fit. Being fit involves the use of different components of the body which include the muscles, lungs, cardiovascular and skeletal system among others. Exercise aids fitness in several ways. For example, vigorous physical activity causes the heart muscles to work harder. This leads to increased blood flow throughout the body that helps circulate oxygen to the tissues and also eliminates the cellular waste products from the body.... more...

Fitness | By Mike Singh @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 9:22 PM

It is always a good idea to begin any exercise routine with a brief warm up. Static and dynamic stretching actually helps to maximize performance and make the joints more supple so that they are less prone to injury. However, some might wonder why we need a warm up at all? The phrase warm-up actually indicates warming up the body. A good warm-up helps to make the muscles flexible and increases the body temperature slightly in order to enlarge the blood vessels so that there is better circ... more...