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Toning the Arms
Got flabby triceps that flap when you wave? Longing for a bigger bulge when you flex your biceps? In-shape arms can increase your overall strength as well as your vanity, says personal trainer Sal Fischera, an American Council on Exercise spokesperson in New York City: "Not only do strong arms look great, but they make…
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Amino Acids
Are you getting the right amount of these Amino Acids to keep you healthy and help with slimming down? ARGININE (Non-Essential Amino Acid) Studies have shown that it has improved immune responses to bacteria, viruses' & tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth…
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Can I exercise when I am sick?
Q: Should you work out when you have a cold? Anything special to keep in mind? A: The rule of thumb for exercising while sick is called the above/below-the-neck rule. If your symptoms appear above the neck (runny nose, sneezing, sore throat), then yes, you can continue with a low-intensity workout. Studies have shown that…
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15 Ways to Burn Fat
The weight loss process can be accelerated if you can find methods to increase the body’s fat burning processes. You can do that by using fat burners (which is easier, but unhealthy) or you can do it through old, healthier ways. Here are 15 ways to increase the body’s fat burning process, except your regular exercises. 1.…
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Ways to Help Reduce Stress
Your Healthy-Heart Action Plan to Reduce Stress Chronic stress or sudden and severe stress can be bad for your heart. Take steps to reduce stress and work to prevent heart disease. By Chris Iliades, MD Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPHPrintE-mailStress is a normal part of life, but stress over a long period of…
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Easy Ways to Cook Whole Grains
Over 20 Ways to Enjoy Whole Grain Goodness -- By Leanne Beattie, Health & Fitness Writer Can you boil water? Then you can make whole grains a part of your diet. Whole grains are delicious and nutritious, supplying vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. And there are many varieties to choose from besides the all-too-common…
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Exercise After-Burn
Exercise After-Burn: Research Update By Chantal A. Vella, Ph.D. & Len Kravitz, Ph.D. Introduction Just pick-up a recent trade magazine on the news shelf and you are sure to read about a new exercise program that will accelerate the rate at which you burn fat after completing the particular workout. For years, there have…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Build on a healthy cereal. Top a high-fiber cereal with a sprinkle of granola, bananas, and low-fat milk or plain yogurt. This combination provides good fiber and protein intake, plus calcium and potassium. Get off to a berry good start. Another possibility for breakfast is berries and low-fat Greek-style yogurt with a…
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Yoga with a Twist
If your massage therapist, your shrink, and your yoga teacher ever got together, they'd surely agree that you need twists. Your massage therapist knows that your back muscles are tighter than the strings on a soprano ukulele; your shrink knows that half your tension comes from stress. And your teacher knows that twisting…
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List of High Satiety Foods
Eggs Include eggs in your daily diet to ward off hunger. A 2005 study titled "Short-Term Effect of Eggs on Satiety in Overweight and Obese Subjects," published in the "Journal of the American College of Nutrition" showed that including an egg at breakfast caused participants to feel fuller, and eat 400 fewer calories…
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Fiber-Rich Fruits & Veggies
Fiber is one of the easiest nutrients to incorporate into your diet, and one of the most important. However, many Americans don't reach their much-needed daily requirements for a healthy diet. Adults need 25 to 30 grams daily. Generally, children under 18 years require less. Using the "age plus five" rule will help you…
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100 Reasons Why You Should Get Off Your Butt and Exercise!
1. Reduces your risk of getting heart disease. :wink: 2. Increases your lever of muscle strength. 3. Improves the functioning of your immune system. 4. Enhances sexual desire, performance and satisfaction. 5. Helps you to more effectively manage stress. 6. Helps you to lose weight -- especially fat weight. 7. Improves the…
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The Talk Test
Monitoring your exercise intensity is important for your health and safety. The RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)--that all-too-familiar scale of one to ten--gets a lot of attention but another method, known as the Talk Test can also help you find a comfortable, safe workout level. Using this method, the goal is to work at…
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Tackling Triglycerides
Q: My doctor says my triglycerides are a bit high, but my cholesterol is within the normal range. Are triglycerides something I should worry about? — Susannah, Maine A: Yes, you need to keep an eye on triglycerides, which are the most common type of fat found in the body. When you eat, any calories not used immediately for…
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6 Minute Upperbody Workout
BENCH PRESS You can have the bench at any setting, flat, incline or declined. Aim to work your arms in a full range of movement with the dumbbells. Focus on lowering the weights to the outside of your shoulders. BICEP CURLS You can perform this exercise in all three biceps actions, normal / reverse and hammer. Aim to keep…
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Diet and Diabetes
Making healthy food choices can lower your risk of developing diabetes or its complications. Learn about the diet and diabetes connection. By Kristen Stewart Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Print Email Tweet For most people who don’t feel well, a visit to the doctor can diagnose and fix the problem. Simple,…
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Exercise Tips for Vacation
While vacation is a time to relax and take a break from work, stress, and the usual routine, it shouldn't be a break from your healthy habits. With a little planning, you can enjoy your vacation and still maintain your fitness level. Whatever your plans - a family road trip, a tropical cruise, a sightseeing tour, or…
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What Is the Glycemic Index?
Low glycemic foods are the best way to a trimmer waist and healthier life. But what role do they play on the Sonoma Diet? Find out here: What is the glycemic index? The glycemic index ranks foods according to their effect on your blood-sugar levels. Foods that are high on the GI (more than 70) — such as white bread or…
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Weight Loss Myths Exposed
by Runner's World Matthew G. Kadey Read the surprising truth about 14 popular diet strategies that just don't work--and find out which ones will actually help you take the next BIG step towards slimming down for good. The Myth: To Lose Weight, Cut Carbs Or Fat The Truth: Most get-thin-fast plans revolve around the idea…
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The Moments that Make Us Fat
(CNN) -- If you're trying to lose weight, close your eyes for a minute and imagine the moments that make you fat. Think through your day, and you'll see them, as big and obvious as a hot fudge sundae sitting right in front of you. You've been good all day, and wham, your friends suggest you go to a buffet for dinner; or…
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Top 10 Lies We Tell The Doctor
Lie No. 1: I quit smoking months ago. This is one of the most common lies doctors hear. Not only is this one bad for your health, it also prevents your doctor from being able to treat you properly. “If a physician advises a patient to stop smoking, but he does not, this may cause the physician to believe that a disease or…
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The Worst Reasons to Work Out
Stay Motivated by Exercising for the Right Reasons -- By Jennipher Walters, Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor We all have our own reasons for working out. And while all reasons have merit (and there is nothing wrong with wanting to feel good about the reflection you see in the mirror), some reasons for…
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Eating for Exercise
Using a simple, well-balanced diet formula, you can figure out what to eat and when so you have the energy you need to exercise. By Barbara Robb, MA Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Print Email You need energy to exercise and energy comes from food. Make sure you've eaten adequately before any fitness…
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How Much Exercise is Enough?
It depends on whether you want to lose weight, increase endurance, or reach other fitness milestones. Learn about exercise guidelines and the importance of determining your exercise goals. By Barbara Robb, MA Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Print Email Before you make a decision on how much exercise you…
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Fitness Glossary
How knowledgeable are you about fitness and exercise? Learn the definitions of fitness terms. By Barbara Robb, MA Medically reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD Print Email If you’re going to walk the walk of regular workouts, you also need to talk the talk. Get started by becoming familiar with some of the basic terms of…
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Life Long Benefits of Exercise
Stop procrastinating and start exercising! The benefits of physical fitness are too great to ignore. By Heidi Tyline King Medically reviewed by Niya Jones, MD, MPH Print Email Feel younger, live longer. It's no slogan — these are actual benefits of regular exercise. People with high levels of physical fitness are at lower…
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Mix it up with Plyometrics
Plyometrics are series of exercises that combine movements such as jumping, bounding, skipping, and throwing in a quick and repetitive manner! Learn about it here. By: Virtual Muscle Tired of the same old weight-training exercises? Looking to add another dimension to your workout and performance capabilities? If so,…
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Plateau Buster
Fat Loss Tip: Blasting Through a Plateau If you’ve hit a training plateau you know how bad it can be because it just kills your ability to see progress with losing fat and gaining any more lean muscle. At some point we will all hit a plateau and it can be quite discouraging and very frustrating so in this article we’ll…
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31 Pickup Lines You May Have Heard at the Gym
1) You must know karate. ‘Cuz your body is kickin’. 2) I may not be the best looking guy in here, but I’m the only one talking to you. 3) Is this love at first site or should I walk by again? 4) How much does a polar bear weigh? Enough to break the ice. Hi my name is… 5) Did it hurt? What? When you feel from heaven. 6)…
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Facts on Fad Diets
Weight loss veterans know that losing weight and keeping it off requires a long-term commitment, yet even savvy dieters can occasionally be tempted by the quick weight loss promised by fad diets. As each new “lose weight fast” gimmick comes along, some people forget about the negatives associated with most fad diets — from…
