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Archives for October 2010

Smarter Way to Avoid Obesity

by Chang Song October 21st, 2010| Eating Tips
For the past several years, people have begun to realize that the United States has several noticeable issues. From its down-sloping economy to its unbelievable amount of reality shows on TV, the United States has its hands full, to say the least. But one of rather alarming issues is

Body Mass Index versus Waist Circumference

by Bea October 19th, 2010| Nutrition
Did you know that your waist circumference (WC) can tell you a whole lot more about your body and any future risks than your body mass index (BMI) can?

Researchers have known about this for a while, but it has never really been expanded on. BMI used to be the

To Use Weights or Not?

by MPK October 14th, 2010| Walking
At various times in my life, I have used walking as a part of my workout regimen.  It's a great way to incorporate exercise into your day.  You don't need special clothing.  It doesn't cost anything.  It can be done in almost any location.  You can do this exercise

Maxing Out: Bench Press

by Louise October 12th, 2010| Strength Training
Depending on the build one is seeking, one might strength train just a couple days a week, or possibly every day of the week. (Hopefully, those who strength train every day alternate the muscles they work in order to allow the used muscles to recover and rebuild.) It's great

Why exercise in the water?

by Bea October 5th, 2010| Exercises
One of the best alternative workouts that you can do for your body is to do exercises in the water. Pool workouts can be some of the best workouts out there and they allow for training with minimal impact on the body. Many people with injuries, even serious ones

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.