If you ate like an Olympic athlete, would you be in better shape?
While it sounds like a vaguely plausible question at first, it actually doesn't lend itself to a particularly useful answer. First of all, there are twenty-six different sports included in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
There is archery, athletics,
10 Get Fit Commandments – Part One
by Melissa Koerner June 6th, 2012| Fitness Expert
Don’t be alarmed; this is not a religious post, but these are the very commandments that I live by and believe in. If you apply these simple “rules,†you can achieve amazing health and vitality!
1. Thou Shalt ONLY Eat Ingredients That Thy Can Pronounce.
Food processing companies add thousands of
1. Thou Shalt ONLY Eat Ingredients That Thy Can Pronounce.
Food processing companies add thousands of
Foods to Improve Cardio Health
by Angela Yorke May 21st, 2012| Cardio
We’ve all heard the saying “food is fuel.†Beyond providing the basic amount of energy needed to sustain coherent thought and sober movement throughout the day, food can also help sustain your performance during a cardiovascular workout.
No “magic bullet†food item instantly boosts cardiovascular fitness; in the world of
No “magic bullet†food item instantly boosts cardiovascular fitness; in the world of
Absence of Exercise Makes the Heart Grow Weaker
by Joan Jacobsen February 22nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
Avoiding Diet Disaster During the Holidays
by Carlo Celotti December 7th, 2011| Fitness Expert
Although, 'tis the season for holiday parties and excess consumption of stuff that "just ain't good for you," you don't have to fall into this trap. Here are some tips to help you navigate through the holiday season with as little expansion of your waistline as possible.
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First is to pre-eat. By this
Ways to Sabotage a Fitness Routine
by Angela Yorke September 19th, 2011| Exercises
Misguided targets are a reason fitness routines can become derailed. Initially, a person might start exercising because he or she wants to lose weight. Unfortunately, weight loss, rather than fat loss and strength building, eventually becomes the only goal, and it becomes increasingly difficult to achieve over time. This
Tips for Juicing
by Heather Duchan August 25th, 2011| Eating Tips
Juicing and juice fasts have long been used by those on the fringe of health communities. Many juicing enthusiasts tout benefits, including more energy, mental clarity, weight loss, and reversal of illness and disease. There are many theories behind these benefits as well.
Cooking foods, even lightly, reduces nutrients. By
Cooking foods, even lightly, reduces nutrients. By