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Treadmill Workout Ideas That Make Fitness Fun

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:49:00 -0700

Research shows that in order to lose weight safely and keep it off, you need to exercise. And even those who are not overweight benefit from an exercise or workout routine. But many people don't exercise regularly, which puts them at risk for heart disease, accidents or injuries, and other health concerns. There are many reasons people give why they don't exercise more. It's boring, it's too difficult, they don't have enough time or they'd rather be doing other things. Some people aren't sure how to exercise and they are uncomfortable going to a fitness center to work with a trainer. But with a good treadmill and a workout routine that fits your needs, exercise can be enjoyable, convenient and beneficial.

A treadmill is a perfect choice in exercise equipment for many people. It allows you to walk or run in the security and privacy of your own home. Unlike weightlifting or aerobics, you don't have to use your hands or move your body across the room. Typically, it requires less concentration than other types of workouts, especially if you have a treadmill that allows you to program in a variety of workout components, such as hills, speed changes, and adjustments to maintain a target heart rate.

The Basics

The type of treadmill workout that is best for you depends on your overall fitness level, what you are trying to accomplish through your exercise routine, and what you enjoy doing. Continuous training is perhaps the most common type of treadmill routine. Essentially, it involves running at a set pace, usually for 20 to 45 minutes. This type of exercise workout is ideal for incorporating some fun activities into your treadmill workout. The majority of our suggestions below are aimed at those who are basically turning on the machine and walking or running until their time is up.

Those who prefer a more demanding workout or who are in training for marathons or other stamina events go with interval training. It consists of shorter bouts of activity performed in quick succession and at a higher intensity. Because this requires more effort and concentration, it may be difficult to let your mind wander or to focus on other activities. How much you have to concentrate depends on the individual but there are still some fun activities listed below that can be added to any treadmill workout.

One of the most important aspects of any exercise routine geared toward improving cardio strength is to be sure you are exercising in such a way that you achieve and maintain your target heart rate. Maximum heart rate is calculated by subtracting your age in years from 220. Most people agree that a good target heart rate zone is 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. Because this factor is so critical to healthy, productive exercise, many treadmills come with a heart rate monitor built in, often in the handrails that you hold onto when using the machine. But you can also purchase an inexpensive heart rate monitor from most large department stores, health stores or at hundreds of locations online.

How you choose to achieve your target heart rate, be it walking, jogging, continuous or interval training is up to you. But we have some suggestions to help you make exercise more fun and increase your chances of sticking with it and exercising regularly.

Tune It Up

Perhaps the most popular way to entertain yourself while using your treadmill is to listen to music. It can help you focus and give you something else to think about while enduring even the most strenuous parts of a workout. It is a good way to check out new music and expand your horizons. Or put in your favorite motivational music ? the songs that really get you moving and shaking ? and your 45-minute routine will whiz by. There are some treadmill music CDs that have been compiled specifically for those who need a little motivation in their treadmill exercise routine. Use headphones to avoid disturbing family members if necessary.

Learn While You Burn

Maybe you prefer to lose yourself in a good story. Some people are able to read a print book or magazine while they exercise on their treadmills. Several companies sell book holders that attach to the treadmill and work well as long as you are not bouncing around so much that it is difficult to read the print. Many people listen to books or storytelling on tape or CDs. This is especially productive for those who don't have time to sit down with a good book or who fall asleep when trying to read in bed.

Mary Gossen had a book she truly wanted to read, but the only time she could find in her busy schedule was in the evening before bed. This didn't work well for her because she would doze off after just one or two pages. "There is something about reading before bed that puts me right out," she shared. "But I got the book on tape and listened to it while I walked on the treadmill and I was able to finish it in under a week. In fact, I found myself walking longer than my normal amount of time because I didn't want to turn off the tape. Now I listen to books on tape all the time while I exercise."

An alternative is listening to language tapes. This works especially well if you have a vacation planned. You can build your language skills and get in shape for that bikini, and the excitement of the pending trip helps motivate you to get on the treadmill. Place a fan nearby or get one that attaches to your machine and you can even imagine you are already there, enjoying the tropical breezes.

Not able to get away for a vacation? Pick a destination you'd like to visit and then calculate how many miles you walk or jog each workout and plot them on a map. Watch the travel channels on TV or rent a video guide to the area to help provide incentive and distraction.

Guilt Free TV

Many people watch television while on the treadmill because they say it makes them feel less guilty about watching. A good movie can help you forget you are exercising, and you are probably not going to fill up with popcorn and treats if you watch while you're on the treadmill. You will probably have to break it up into several segments, but the anticipation to see the end of the movie makes you that much more eager to exercise. Also, by agreeing to exercise everyday when your favorite sitcom reruns, soap or reality TV show is on helps you stick to a regular workout schedule.

Sarah Marcus got hooked on a soap opera while she was home on maternity leave. When she returned to work, she began taping the soap and then watching it while she exercised each evening. "I got to see my soap and my husband got to spend some time with the baby while I exercised. Plus it helped me to lose my pregnancy weight faster.

These are just some ideas to get you started and help make your treadmill workout more enjoyable and hence something you will look forward to and stick with. Maybe you get a headset and talk with a friend on the phone while you workout. Or better yet, set up dual treadmills side by side and make a date out of it. The possibilities are many and whatever keeps you exercising on a regular basis is a good thing. Half the fun can be experimenting to see what works best for you.

C.J. Gustafson is a successful writer for Treadmill-Ratings-n-Reviews.net, providing treadmill ratings and reviews on the most popular models. She admits she needs all the help she can get when it comes to sticking to treadmill workouts.

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Are You Making This Cardio Mistake?

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 22:39:00 -0700

Are you exercising for long periods of time to try to burn fat? If you're like most people you probably are, but there is a better way. It's called "high intensity interval training" (HIIT) and lately it has started to become pretty famous for its obvious health benefits.

--So What Exactly Are The Benefits?

1. Major Increase in Fat Loss. In a study done by Tremblay et al, two groups were assigned different training regimines. Group A performed the regular moderate intensity cardio (like jogging or bicycling) for 20 weeks and Group B performed a HIIT routine for 15 weeks. In the end the results of each group were recorded. Group B lost nine times more fat than Group A and in 5 weeks less (1)!

2. Increased Lactic Acid Threshold. Lactic acid is that burning sensation you feel when you work a muscle really hard. You're lactic acid threshold is how fast your body can remove the lactic acid in your muscles. The higher the lactic acid threshold, the harder you can work your muscles before they get tired.

3. Increased peak power, or the maximum amount of energy available for a sustained period of time (2)(3)(4).

4. Increased VO2 peak or ability to utilize oxygen (2).

5. Shorter Workouts. I don't know about you, but would you rather spend 30 minutes to an hour jogging along the road, or crank it up a notch and just spend 4-8 minutes performing sprints?

--So Why Does This Burn more Fat than just Jogging?

Although HIIT is much shorter than a normal "run for 30 minutes" workout, it burns more fat. To put it simply, after your HIIT training session is over with your metabolism explodes and tons of calories are being burned. So essentially with HIIT training, you burn most of the fat after your training session.

--So How Exactly Do I Perform This?

Simply put, HIIT is based around this concept: Go fast then go slow. Repeat. You can perform HIIT routines on pretty much any machine you want like a treadmill, elliptical machine, cycling machine, or apply it to almost any sport (swimming, cycling, running). Try to keep the bursts of speed at around 90%-100% of max effort.

Here is a sample HIIT routine:

Sprint 20 Seconds
Rest 10 Seconds
Repeat 4-8 Times

Sprint 15 Seconds
Rest 5 Seconds
Repeat 4-6 Times

These are just samples, you can change it however you want (you could even use distance instead of time), but remember, HIIT is based around the concept of fast bursts of work. Also, to continually challenge yourself you should add to how many times you repeat the cycle. Say for instance day one you repeat the sprint/rest cycle 8 times, well the next time you should shoot for 9 times. Also remember the amount of time you sprint, rest, and the amount of times you repeat the cycle should depend upon your athletic ability.

If you havn't trained at a high intensity since your high school gym days, take it slow at first. If you have to start at 80% intensity and perform less cycles that's O.K. too. Everyone has to start somewhere. You may also want to check with your doctor before performing a routine like this as it is very physically demanding.

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(1) Tremblay, A., J. Simoneau, and C. Bouchard. Impact of exercise intensity on body fatness and skeletal muscle metabolism. Metabolism. 43:814-818, 1994.

(2) Laursen PB, Blanchard MA, Jenkins DG. Acute high-intensity interval training improves Tvent and peak power output in highly trained males. Appl Physiol. 27:336-348, 2002.

(3) Truijens MJ, Toussaint HM, Dow J, Levine BD. Effect of high-intensity hypoxic training on sea-level swimming performances. J Appl Physiol. 94:733-743, 2003.

(4) Lindsay FH, Hawley JA, Myburgh KH, Schomer HH, Noakes TD, Dennis SC. Improve athletic performance in highly trained cyclists after interval training. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 28:1427-1434, 1996.

Nathan Latvaitis is an avid fitness researcher. He believes that through knowledge, anyone can achieve their goals. Nathan runs a website at FreeFitnessTips.info which offers a free 6 day course offering just that - knowledge.

Fat Aerobics

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Sat, 31 May 2008 09:18:00 -0700

The Top 5 Fat Burning Exercises

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Fri, 2 May 2008 09:02:00 -0700

By: Steve Hochman

The top 5 fat burning exercises burn so many calories and melt away fat because they increase oxygen demands and get your heart rate way up by working several muscles at once. They should be done at a vigorous pace and with little to no rest in between exercises.

Remember to always consult your doctor before starting an exercise program.

1. Squat Presses: Target = Butt, Thighs, Shoulders, Triceps and Cardio
Hold dumbbells level with ears in the press position. Squat down until thighs are parallel to the floor. Stand back up and then press dumbbells over your head. Lower them back down and repeat 20 to 30 times for three to five sets.

2. Walking Lung Lateral Raise Curls: Target = Butt, Thighs, Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps and Cardio
With dumbbells at your sides, Lunge forward with your left leg then bring your right foot forward up to your left foot. Next Raise the dumbbells laterally out to your sides until they are level with your ears, and then lower them back to your sides. Next curl the dumbbells up and down with your palms up. Repeat, alternating legs, until 20 to 30 lateral raise curls are performed. Do three to five sets.

3. Up Down Push ups: Target = Butt, Thighs, Shoulders, Triceps Chest, Core and Cardio
Do one push up. Quickly jump feet forward to a squatting position. Jump high into the air, raising your hands above your head. Land with feet shoulder width apart, on the balls of your feet and drop back into a squat. Jump feet back to a push up position. Repeat 20 to 30 times in a fluid motion. Do three to five sets.

4. Cable Squat Twist: Target = Butt, Thighs, Shoulders, Core and cardio
Use a cable attachment with a handle and adjust it so it's at eye level. Stand with feet shoulder width apart and grab the handle with both hands. While keeping arms straight and the weight on your heels, squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. As you begin to stand up, twist to as far as you can to the right keeping your arms straight, hands at eye level. Bring the handle back to the middle then repeat 20 to 30 times to the right then do the same to the left. Do three to five sets.

5. Walking Lunge Push Ups: Target = Butt, Thighs, Shoulders, Triceps, Chest, Core and Cardio
Do alternating walking lunges for about 20 to 30 steps each leg, then immediately drop down and do as many push ups as you can. After your push ups, stand up, turn around and do alternating walking lunges back to the starting place. Repeat this until you complete three to six sets of push ups. Your goal should be to do about 25 push ups each set even if you have to do them from your knees.

Why Aerobics and Sweating is Good For You

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Fri, 2 May 2008 09:00:00 -0700

By: April Kerr

OK, so sweat isn't particularly the nicest of topics to talk about. People spend vast amounts of money on deodorants to stop themselves from sweating. It's no wonder either because sweating can turn smelly and make our clothes wet and uncomfortable to wear. The thing is though that our bodies need to sweat in order to be able to keep in good health.

But why should this be? Sweating is so horrible, surely it can't be good for you? Well, the reason we sweat is because humans need to intake water for a variety of reasons. Water is essential for tissues and cells in our body and it allows important elements such as salt and sugar to be transported throughout the body. Besides these reasons, water also acts as our bodies own thermostat so that you can keep to the optimum temperature for health.

In order for your body to be able to maintain your body in equilibrium you're body goes through the process of homeostasis. To be able to do this body temperature is extremely important. If the temperature of your body becomes too high you experience a fever and even heat stroke. When your body gets too cold then you suffer from chills. Both of these conditions should be avoided in order to stay healthy.

Also perspiration isn't the primary method of homeostasis it's very important for body temperature control. When we exercise all the different chemical reactions increase in speed which causes the internal temperature of your body to increase. Your body is always aiming for equilibrium which is about 98.6F/37C. Sweating causes the heat to be carried out from your body through the skin.

It's also said that by sweating you are expelling lots of toxins from your body so it's important that you do some exercising that is designed to make you sweat. There are so many different types of exercise that allows you to do this. Cycling, running, rowing, boxing and weightlifting all allow you to achieve this.

In addition to sweating out toxins you're body also releases many different good hormones that increase your levels of happiness. This is why some people exercise instead of taking anti-depressants. There have been many studies on the effects of exercise and one of them found that people with gastroenteritis (GI) have had their symptoms greatly reduced when they have been exercising more. How you choose to get more exercise is up to you. Some people like to join a gym whilst others prefer to go hill walking and enjoy the outdoors.

3 Great Exercise Tips to Lose Weight

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:45:00 -0700

By: Leonard Aramescu

Let's face it-exercising is rarely fun for most people; even if there is the advantage of losing weight attached to it. As a result many people fail to reach their weight loss goals. While there is no denying the fact that many diets abound promising the lure of quick weight loss, the truth of the matter is that the greatest majority of people who lose weight successfully and keep it off over the long term only do so through a healthy and active lifestyle. That means exercise.

The good news is that exercise doesn't have to be drudgery. Even if you do not particularly enjoy exercise, there are ways that you start an active lifestyle that you will enjoy, easily and inexpensively in order to lose weight.

First, recognize that exercising does not necessarily have to mean joining an expensive gym. Quite the contrary. Consider ways in which you can incorporate even simple activities into your day in order to get a workout. Great weight loss exercise ideas include:

- Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
- Jumping rope for a few minutes each day
- Taking a walk on your lunch break
- Doing a few sit-ups before going to bed each night

While it may seem as though these small steps might not amount to much, all of these are great ways to help you feel more active and give your weight loss plan a natural boost.

Just jumping rope for half an hour each day provides the same benefits as running a mile. One of the best benefits to this type of activity is that you can do it anywhere, it is extremely portable. Whether you are at home, on vacation, or traveling for business, you can always get a workout. In addition, it is very inexpensive.

Keep in mind that regardless of which exercise activity you choose, its best not to try to do too much at once. Build up your endurance. As long as you're doing something, you will see some benefits. As you feel yourself growing stronger, gradually build up to more reps or a longer session.

It's a good idea to find ways family members and friends can join in your exercise with you. Take a family walk after dinner instead of turning on the television. Look for a buddy to walk with at work on your lunch or afternoon break. Not only will you gain support for your weight loss plan, but others will benefit as well from a good dose of healthy exercise.

Keep in mind that ultimately the secret to losing weight and keeping it off is building a healthy lifestyle. Exercise is a key component of that plan.

Aerobics: The Best Way To Burn Your Calories

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:40:00 -0700

By: Ranju Kumar

Are you feeling tired these days? Then, you may have to concentrate on building some strength in your body, getting your body in shape and count the number of calories you are consuming. Increasing strength refers to increasing the capability of your body so that you can stand and run for more than your usual capacity, lift weights without difficulty and perform better in your everyday tasks.

In simple words, this will transform your body to a more improved version. You will not only look pretty like movie stars, but also able to complete your tasks without getting tired easily. All this can be achieved by aerobic exercises that need not essentially be done at gym only. You can do them all at your home.

Aerobics exercises at home -
Aerobics exercises are mainly the exercises that provide the required oxygen to the body that burns calories and helps your muscles to function properly. Your daily activities provide you with all the benefits of aerobic exercises, that too without wearing any of those annoying sticky Lycra uniforms.

Benefits of household aerobics exercises -
Gardening and walking are the cardiovascular activities that can provide you with needed level of normal exercises. At the same time you do your household works all by yourself such as washing your dog, cutting your lawn, shopping and others.

This is also an agreed fact by all Fitness experts that aerobics exercises can help you reduce your waistline as it focuses on abdominal area where all the belly fats accumulates usually.

Just imagine, around 15 minutes of walking twice a day can do the trick for you, that too without any diet. Apart from the fat accumulated around the waistline, it helps to decrease calories and overall health of an individual.

Furthermore, people who regularly execute these household aerobics exercises also have reduced risks of suffering from depression, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and at times even cancer later in life.

Equation for healthy living -
Hence, it is advisable to select any physical activity that you can carry out regularly with interest, then select another one and slowly proceed with the task for staying healthy. This way there are fewer chances that you will quit and you will also be pleased that you have completed so many jobs of your house.

Now if you are motivated enough to walk that extra mile for aerobics exercises, you can go for dancing, swimming, gym, kickboxing, tai chi or play tennis. The options available to you are just endless. The equation of healthy living can never be completed unless you indulge yourself completely into it.

Based on the above stated solutions, the equation can therefore be summed up as - Aerobics + You = More Calories Burn = Increased Level of Fitness

Quick Weight Loss Tips – the Key to a Perfect Figure

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:38:00 -0700

By: Anne Tide

Quick weight loss tips can literally be the solution for all of your weight problems. But you have to know that once you start one of the existent weight loss programs, you have to possess a certain degree of ambition and patience in order to have the wanted results. It is all about balance and discipline, after all.

Because nowadays there are so many weight loss programs, it is not so hard to lose weight in a quick and healthy manner. Whether you choose one of these programs or if you decide trying to lose weight after your own diet program, there are some quick weight loss tips that will help you make the most out of your diet program. Here are a few of them:

• Avoid having marathon work outs – Of course, physical exercises are essential when deciding to start losing weight. Marathon work outs are ones of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to burn fat and lose weight in one long, extensive work out session. So, instead of having one long, extensive work out session, try to break up your work out plan into small chunks throughout the day.
• Choose protein – It is one of the best quick weight loss tips. Protein-laden foods are always the perfect choice for boosting your metabolism and helping your body to burn fat rapidly. A protein-enriched diet will always contribute to burning fat and will help you rebuild your muscle after work outs, maintaining leanness of that muscle.
• Have more meals – As weird as it may sound, having more meals is one of the best quick weight loss tips. The traditional three meals a day may not be enough if you are trying to burn fat in a quick and wise manner. Top specialists strongly consider that you should eat six small meals a day, of course with the condition of making sure that you cut back on your food consumption at each meal, if you don’t want to double your weight, instead of reducing it.

Quick weight loss tips can be an alternative to weight loss programs if wisely used. Or, even wiser is to use a combination of these two options if having decided to start losing weight. Anyone who is able to offer quick weight loss tips to an obese adult struggling with her/his weight is a true life savior. If you desperately want to lose weight because you are grossly overweight or just not too pleased when you see yourself in the mirror and realize that it isn’t a fattening one, and it’s just your real figure, you are considered normal.

The Internet proves to be – in an ironical manner – nowadays a cause of rising rates of obesity and overweight, as well as an opportunity to improve outcomes of dieting and weight loss efforts. Because we all know that anything that contributes to our sedentary lifestyle is an important ally of the little monster caused “weight” that always takes pride in becoming our “friend” – and the Internet definitely does that. This is where structured weight loss programs delivered over the Internet come in handy.

Weight loss programs have different forms and ways of appliances. And the ones that people tend to follow are the ones that Hollywood stars say to have taken and that have succeeded. That is why there are as many weight loss programs as many VIPs. Whether you are 100% skeptical or totally open to the idea of the effectiveness of these programs, you will certainly find a program to perfectly suit your individual needs and possibilities.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:34:00 -0800

Bodyweight Training: How To Burn Fat And Build Muscle Without A Gym[Weight Loss]

By: Eddie Lomax

Bodyweight training is one of the best ways to burn fat and build muscle. Unfortunately, most people believe (or are led to believe) they need a room full of equipment or an expensive gym membership in order to improve their physique. They completely overlook the fat burning and muscle building potential of bodyweight exercise. I hope this article opens your eyes to the possibilities of using the gym you were born with!

Heads up: at the end of the article I'm going to share with you one exercise that simultaneously builds muscle and burns fat.

It's happened to all of us at one point or another (even me). We look in the mirror one day and we notice we are softer and fatter. While we weren't paying attention, our muscle tone and strength has decreased, and our waist size has increased. This is when most of say, "It's time to hit the gym".

But hold on a minute. I agree, it is time to do something about your physique. But joining a gym does not have to be the answer. As a matter of fact, you can start burning fat and building muscle today to improve your physique.

Let me show you how bodyweight training can improve your physique in as little 15 minutes a day...

Instead of joining a gym, that you may or may not end up going to, start by adding a bodyweight training program to your daily schedule. Come on, it is easy to find 15 minutes to exercise. And 15 minutes is all you need to do to start feeling and looking better. Obviously, I'd like to see you exercise even more, but let's keep it simple at 15 minutes for now.

So, you wake up in the morning and do 15 minutes of bodyweight calisthenics. By the way, you'll find this more invigorating than swilling down cups of coffee. Do this every day. Yes, every day, and you will see great results.

Now, I can hear some of you saying, "I thought you were only supposed to exercise every other day, or 3 times a week!"

This is true, if you are on a high volume bodybuilding program! Bodybuilders need that extra day to recover from the huge amount of training they perform. But you are only doing 15 minutes of bodyweight exercise. This leaves you 1,440 minutes to recover between bodyweight training sessions. This is more than enough.

Now, if you do this every day for a week, you do 1 hour and 45 minutes of exercise. Do you think 1 hour and 45 minutes will start to tighten your muscles and burn off extra fat? You bet it does!

Now, for the skeptics that think bodyweight training is too "easy", or that you can't get a great muscle building, fat burning workout in 15 minutes, I'm going to share an exercise with you. (Remember, I promised to do this at the beginning of the article.)

This exercise is called the Burpee-Chin Up Combo.

Here is how you do it...

Stand under a chin up bar with your feet shoulders width apart and arms at your sides. Bend your knees and squat down, placing your hands on the floor in front of you. Kick your feet back so you are in the up position of the push up. Perform a push up. Jump your feet forward under your body... then explode up and grab the bar with palms facing you. Perform a chin up. Drop down and repeat.

Do this for a few minutes and your whole body will feel it, from your muscles to your heart and lungs, and you burn a lot of fat. Try to do as many as you can for a full 15 minutes, and I guarantee you'll have a new appreciation for bodyweight exercise.

I hope this article has opened you eyes to the fantastic possibilities of bodyweight training. If you need to strengthen and tone your muscles and burn fat, start changing your physique today with your own bodyweight. Make a consistent effort every day and you'll soon meet your goals.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:02:00 -0800

Too Tired or Busy to Exercise?

By: Angela Ralano

You start out with good intentions. You promise yourself that you'll start your exercise program tomorrow. However, once tomorrow arrives do you find that you are too tired from working all day to exercise in the evening?

Well, you're not alone. Being too tired after work or not having enough time in the evening after work is one of the most common reasons people fail to exercise, despite having good intentions.

Exercise Helps You To Feel Less Tired

If you are too tired to exercise after work, you should do it anyway. Exercising for 30 minutes or more each day will make you feel less tired. Once you start exercising on a regular basis you will have more energy at the end of the day than before you started your exercise program.

If you decide to skip exercising every evening because you are tired then you will end up feeling more tired than ever and if you don't exercise at all then you will be in poor physical shape as well. This is especially true for people who sit at a desk at work all day long.

In addition, exercising for even 30 minutes per day will improve your cardiovascular health, help you burn more calories, and relieve stress. In time you will feel better than you do now. After you get used to exercising on a regular basis you will find that you will look forward to exercising each day. However, if you have health problems you should check with your doctor first before beginning any exercise program.

Too Busy To Exercise?

It seems that our lives should be getting easier these days with all of the automated equipment we have. We don't even have to get out of our cars anymore to open the garage door. Many people have dishwashers to do the dishes for them, and we don't even have to get up off the couch to change the television channels or adjust the volume. Despite this, it seems that most people have less time than ever. We try to cram as much as possible into each day, but we often fail to make time for even a small amount of exercise.

Schedule A Specific Time Each Day For Exercise

Perhaps the answer to this problem is to set aside a one half hour block of time each day for exercise. Schedule this time and stick to it each day.

If you feel that you absolutely don't have time to exercise in the evening then perhaps you could take a walk each day during your lunch period. Be sure to bring a pair of good walking shoes or tennis shoes to work with you.

If you don't have time to both eat and take a walk during your lunch, then eat something on your 15 minute break at work and then use your whole lunch period to walk. Do this even when it is cold outside.

Another method I use to find time to exercise is to exercise while watching something on TV that I enjoy. In this way, I'm getting my exercise, plus I get to watch a television show that I would have watched anyway. In this way, it's as if I haven't lost any time out of my day by exercising. In addition, exercising doesn't seem so much like work when you are entertained at the same time. And finally, be sure you get enough rest so that you can fully recover from each workout and be energized for your next workout.

The important thing is that you get some type of exercise. Your body will thank you for it.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:03:00 -0800

Begin with the Mind and the Body will Follow

By: Mary Desaulniers

It is commonplace knowledge in the weight loss industry that just going on a diet or being on a weight loss program does not guarantee permanent weight loss results. You will invariably gain back all the weight you have lost unless you are convinced in your subconscious mind that you will be lean and strong FOR LIFE. This mindset is one area that is missing in most weight loss programs. However, there is a way to fill in this missing link.

Begin with the mind and the rest will follow. This is as true with starting a new course of study or opening a new business as it is with weight loss. The idea is that you have to convince your subconscious mind first of all that you want to lose the weight and that you are in fact a lean and healthy individual. You need to feed your subconscious self these suggestions so that your mind will direct you to the most viable alternatives that will make these suggestions come true.

Scientific evidence shows that our ability to receive suggestions is based on a particular state of mind--a kind of altered state of consciousness. This state of consciousness is a departure from normal consciousness which operates mainly under the Beta brainwave.

Your brain emits electrochemical discharges when it is in function. But there are different levels of function. When you are functioning on your "alert" daytime level such as conversing with friends, talking to someone, teaching, solving a chemical equation or writing an essay, you are in Beta. The frequency of Beta waves ranges from 15-40 cycles a second. This is your normal daytime brainwave level.

The next brainwave level is Alpha which you get to when you take a break. When you sit back after having solved chemistry problems, you are in Alpha state. When you are sitting in the train, watching the landscape flow by, as your thoughts pursue their own journey, you are in Alpha state. Praying or meditating also puts you in this state. Alpha brainwaves are slower, but higher in amplitude. Their frequency ranges from 9-14 cycles per second. In this state, you are relaxed; you feel a sense of calm and security. You muscles feel mellowed and you are open to suggestions. The few minutes you experience when you are totally relaxed before you fall asleep is Alpha state.

Getting to the Alpha level is best for re-programming yourself. Eight-five percent of all medical problems (including overeating and weight problems) are associated with unresolved tension and stress held in the body. Getting to Alpha will definitely help you break up this unresolved tension and move you to a more stable control of your eating. What is more, you can reprogram yourself easily when you mind is in Alpha.

Begin then by taking the time to relax. 20-30 minutes a day of meditative calm would be sufficient. Develop a routine for deep breathing, during which you focus your mind on a word, sound or mantra. The meaning of the sound or word is not as important as the feeling it evokes in you as you repeat it. Once you have loosened the tension in your body, feed your mind positive images. Visualize yourself at your ideal weight. Focus on your slim and slender body, your well-shaped legs. Imagine yourself living a powerful, dynamic life. Would you be bingeing yourself to death?

Make this positive visualization of your ideal self a daily practice until you find it actually easy to see yourself as lean, strong and beautiful. Next time you feel like wolfing down a whole chocolate cake, shift your mind to that slender body and well-shaped legs.

When I gained the extra weight during menopause, it was pretty difficult for me to believe that I could get back to a size 4. I kept thinking: "I am over 50 and my body is different now. The hormonal changes are making it difficult for me to be what I was in my twenties." Then I realized I was using the same excuse that I used after my pregnancy: "mothers are supposed to gain weight."

We tend to rely on commonly accepted assumptions to make our decisions and most of these assumptions are wrong. Do you know that your body can be sculpted the way you want it? You are 99% water and quantum space and the body as you see it is NOT cast in stone or flesh. What's more is that what you see is created by the visual cortex in the rear of your skull from a web of chemical and electrical charges in your brain. And the visual pattern created by your visual cortex is different from the pattern created by mine or someone else's. You do not see things that are out there. You create things in here( your mind) when you see.

Now this physiological fact liberates us--because now we know that we can create what we want. And if our situation is not what we want, WE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!

What can we do?

1. We can make a plan to build lean body mass by eating more low-fat protein (not too much animal protein as this comes with fat and calories.) Consume soy or vegetable protein: soy products, legumes. There is no doubt that protein builds the lean body mass that gives your body its youthful firmness. But you want protein without the fat in Meat Protein. Soy or Wheat protein is the best alternative. It gives you the protein without the fat!

2. We can start an exercise program that is enjoyable like tennis, skating, walking.

3. We can love ourselves and feed it healthy, nutritious foods.

4. We can stay away from people who try to sabotage our attempts to be the best we can be.

We are the ones in charge of who we can become. Nothing is tying us to a stake but our own feelings of limitation.

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A runner for 27 years, retired schoolteacher and writer, Mary is now doing what she loves--running, writing, helping people reclaim their bodies. Nutrition, exercise, positive vision and purposeful engagement are the tools used to turn their bodies into creative selves.You can visit Mary at http://www.GreatBodyat50.com or learn how she lost her weight at
http://www.greatbodyproteinpower.com

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:32:00 -0700

Diet Plan Hacks for Extreme Weight Loss

By: Steven Walters

There are many things you can do to enhance your new diet plan and accelerate your weight loss efforts. Here are 10 diet plan hacks that will have you losing weight like Jared from Subway fame.

1. No to fruit juice. Most of you might think that fruit juice is good for you, but think again. Juice is fruit with the fiber removed and in addition it is often loaded with sugar. If you want fruit then have the real thing.

2. Stick to water. By drinking water and unsweetened tea (preferably green tea) you can take hundreds of calories a day out of your diet and really start to see some results immediately. Just 500 calories a day is equivalent to 1 pound a week and you can get that in just a few sodas or fruit juices. Plus water helps to flush your system. Remember that our bodies are 90% water and drinking enough helps every part of you.

3. Create a new good habit each day. Many of us eat the same things day in and day out, not because they are nourishing, but because it has become a habit. Change those bad habits into good habits. For example, I switched from a snickers bar in the middle of the afternoon to a piece of fruit. Even if you make just one small change daily they will add up over time and you'll be much healthier.

4. Change your lifestyle. Your diet is not a one time event, it is the way you feed your body day in and day out. We often say that we are "on a diet", but this is a misnomer because you are always on a diet. It's just that some diets are more healthy for us than others. Change your lifestyle so that you think of your diet as something positive that you do for yourself.

5. Get plenty of sleep. Researchers have found that lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain. Proper sleep is a necessary part of any weight loss plan. Make sure you get 7 hours a night or more to be at your best.

6. Eat 5-6 small meals per day. Yes, it may seem strange to eat 5-6 meals a day when you're trying to lose weight, but this is the secret to getting to the next level in your fitness goals.

Eating 5-6 small meals per day is the key to a fast metabolism. Every time you eat a meal, your body's metabolism starts up a new spin cycle caused by the thermic effect of food.

In fact, a portion of the calories you consume are burned through the simple act of digestion. This thermic effect can range from 3% to 30%. Lean protein causes a thermic effect of up to 30%. This means you burn 30% of the calories you eat from chicken breast, fish, and egg whites. Vegetables have a thermic effect of around 20%. However, fats and refined carbohydrates have a very low thermic effect of only 3%. This is one of the reasons it's so easy to gain weight when you are eating lots of carbohydrates and sugars.

When you're eating 5-6 smaller meals that are centered around high protein and fibrous vegetables, your body will burn through the calories.

A higher metabolism creates a fat-burning machine. The longer you practice this meal plan, the more muscle you'll develop. The more muscle you develop, the faster your metabolism will become. It's a win-win situation.
Unfortunately, it's something that way too few people are taking advantage of. Most people try to starve themselves and in the process they kill their metabolism. In doing that, they also kill their fat-burning potential.

Five or six small meals a day accelerates your body's natural rate of calorie burning.

Best of all, frequent meals also prevents binges and controls cravings. When you're eating every three hours, your body stays satisfied and your energy levels stay high.

7. Don't avoid all fats. It may sound strange and counter intuitive, but it is actually a good thing to eat some fats when trying to lose weight. The fats you want to eat are the "good" fats that will help keep your immune system working and will actually help keep your metabolism higher.

They're called essential fatty acids. You may have heard of them. They go by the name of Omega 3, Omega 6, and Omega 9 and they are essential to a healthy diet.

8. Add variety to your meals. Don't get stuck in a rut with your diet. Eating a variety of meats, fruits and vegetables and experimenting with different herbs and spices will keep you more interested in your new diet.

9. Get your Fiber. Fiber provides several benefits to you. It makes you feel fuller so you eat less and it slows down the digestion of fats and carbohydrates so you feel full longer.

10. Eat more slowly. Americans eat their food way too fast. If you want to lose a few pounds then slow down when you eat. It can take 20 minutes after your full for the message to get from your stomach to your brain. If your stuffing food into your mouth for that 20 minutes imagine the excess calories you're taking in. Slow down and take the time to enjoy your food.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:35:00 -0700

Getting and Staying Fit, are you Trying to Lose Weight?

By: Lori Jones

Because NOTHING is more important to your success than your overall health and fitness.

"Getting and Staying Fit: The Connection Between Health, Wellness and Success."

Your personal ENERGY level is critical to success, because the truth is, there are no dead peak performers. For even minimal performance, you have to be, act and feel alive.

A high commitment to personal health and fitness gives you a serious performance edge. It's the one ingredient that helps you overcome the obstacles that inevitably come your way—and keeps you going strong all day long.

The Power of Interval Training.
"It's not how hard you train. It's how smart you train." is one of my favorite sayings. Why?

Because if you train SMARTER, you get FIT faster!

This is my way of introducing you to Momentum Fitness and helping you instantly boost your TQ as well!

Whether you are trying to lose weight or just get in shape, incorporating interval workouts into your routine will help you maximize your results.

Interval workouts will help you burn 30% more calories per workout and can leave your metabolism elevated for up to 12 hours after each workout. When you think of this in terms of the extra weight you could lose or the major increase in fitness you could accomplish, it is a no-brainer that intervals should be a central part of your workout routine.

Professional athletes use intervals as an important part of their training. But these days, the use of interval training is one of the hottest trends in health and fitness, which is why you see more and more people at the local gym doing interval workouts.

In fact, the American College of Sports Medicine now recommends intervals to beginners as a great way to maximize results.

Why is Interval Training so Powerful?
Here's an explanation of what makes intervals so effective: Most people currently do steady-state exercise, which means they work up to a level and then stay there for an extended period of time. Of course, this is better than not working out at all, but it is not the most efficient way to maximize your results.

In an interval workout, you will increase and decrease your exertion levels several times during your routine, striving for progressively higher levels (based on perceived exertion or heart rate) several minutes at a time, with a minute or two in between each interval to recover.

By pushing your effort level (and heart rate) up and down, this taxes your body and causes it to work harder (and burn more calories) than exercising at one set level. Also, by adding the rest periods in between your intervals, you are able to exercise at a higher level during the intervals and therefore burn that many more calories than staying at one set pace.

Doing intervals not only works your heart and lungs, strengthening them along the way, it also elevates your metabolism so that your body burns more fat for up to 12 hours after each workout, making it extremely effective as part of a weight loss program.

Good luck with your workouts!

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:37:00 -0700

Healthy Weight Loss - How Much Weight Will be Healthy

By: Alien

Losing weight is just half of way to a healthy life. Maintaining your weight is also important part of your success. Successful maintaining of your weight is based on the same principles – eating healthy foods, controlling your portions and regular physical activity. Lose up to 10lbs in 10 days! "I lost 25lbs in just 30 days!" Weight loss with a deadline, they are all over the place. The advertisements suggesting weight loss in a time frame are confusing regarding what can realistically be accomplished in a given time frame.

To maintain a stable weight, your energy intake needs to equal the energy you use. If you use more energy than you consume, you will lose weight. On the other hand, if you eat more than you use, you will gain weight. The sensible answer to losing excess body fat is to make small healthy changes to your eating and exercise habits. These changes should be things that you can maintain as part of your lifestyle – that way you will lose weight and keep it off.

For some people, simply preventing weight gain is an appropriate goal. For others, losing just 5 to 10 pounds is recommended. If you think you’d like to lose more, your chances of success are greater if you take small steps. Reach your goal of a 5- to 10-pound loss first; then reevaluate your need for further weight loss. Focus on achieving lifestyle change, not a number on the scale. If you are a numbers person, remember that weighing yourself every day might be discouraging.

Fat weight - This is the amount of adipose tissue, or fat, that a person carries. Body fat does not need calories to maintain itself. It is stored calories that a person has already ingested and is burned as energy as a result of exercise. We need a certain amount of fat to be healthy. These percentages will vary between men and women but healthy ranges for men will fall between 4% and 15% and for women 10%-20% of total body weight.

Water weight - Water weight accounts for the levels of hydration in our body. This weight can fluctuate 5lbs in a single day based on hydration levels. If you have ever been sick and lost weight very quickly, it was most likely water weight. The contestants on the Biggest Loser TV show, lost up to 20lbs in 1 week, and it was most likely some fat, but a lot of water weight too. The reason NFL football players weigh in and out of each summer practice is because the are being monitored for hydration levels as they can lose 3-5lbs in a single practice session. And finally, this is the weight you will lose and gain rapidly with low carb fad diets.

Benefits of Weight Loss

There are many benefits of weight loss. Here are just a few. Some improve your health and others help you feel better. As you get ready to lose weight, make a list of how losing a few pounds will benefit you. Put this list on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror.

* Lower blood glucose if your blood glucose is higher than normal.
* Lower blood pressure if your blood pressure is higher than normal.
* Improve your blood fats if they are not in a healthy range.

Change the Way You Think About You

* Feel good about yourself again with our realistic and effective weight loss program and fitness program

* Learn how to change your inner voice to support your efforts

* Improve your body image by changing how you talk to yourself

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:42:00 -0700

How Men Can Motivate Themselves to Lose Weight, Look Better and Feel Great

By: Deidra Garcia

Any trainer, nutritionist or medical professional can tell you that losing weight is 90 percent psychological. How you approach your nutrition and exercise mentally can make or break any kind of weight program you’d like to follow. Here are some motivational tips to get you on the right path and keep you there:

• Figure out your weight loss goals: are you just looking to lose a few pounds? Cutting back on certain foods in your diet and starting an exercise program could be the answer. Are you trying to build muscle? Consuming more protein while upping your exercise might be your goal. Are you extremely overweight? Consult a doctor to see what the best plan of action will be for you.

• Set realistic goals. Sure, it’s easy to say you’re going to drop 25 pounds in three months, but faced with a daunting goal, most men are more inclined to throw in the towel. Instead, break it up into smaller, more manageable goals and reward yourself when you reach them.

• Understand that weight loss takes time to happen and everyone’s progress is different. You may not see results immediately, but that’s no reason to stop.

• Exercise with a friend. If you have a hard time sticking with a regular schedule, working out with someone else can help you stay with it. Plus, you’ll also have a partner to encourage you, spot for you and share your pain.

• Don’t be afraid to get help. Yes, men are notorious for being DIY champions, but if you find it difficult to keep to your weight management and fitness goals, your next step might be to consult a trainer at a gym or ask your doctor for ways to drop the weight.

• Keep a food journal to track your eating habits. It’s surprising how much goes under the radar when you’re not watching what you eating. Simply writing down the foods you consume along with portion sizes can give you a good idea as to how you can eat healthier.

• Discover if you’re eating for the wrong reason. Men often use food to cope with stress, depression, anger or just plain boredom. Do you really need that bag of chips from the vending machine at 2:00 pm? Or do you just need an excuse to leave your office desk? Before snacking, ask yourself if you honestly feel hungry. There’s better ways to work out mental issues or blow off steam (like through exercise).

• Once men hit their target weight, there’s a tendency to back slide. Why? Because maintaining good health is just as difficult as achieving it. That’s why it’s important to stick to your guidelines even when you achieve your initial fitness goal.

• Learn from setbacks. Face it: Man is imperfect. A small slip-up now and then is not going to kill you. It’s no reason to give up and just binge, or stop exercising all together. Instead of focusing on these setbacks, keep your eye on the short-term goal. If you find that you are dealing with the same problems again and again, evaluate your weight management process and see if you can discover where you are getting sidetracked. You might have to try a different approach all together to get over the hurdles.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:09:00 -0700

I Can Lose Weight While Eating Whatever I Want?

By: Katie Monroe

“I can lose weight while eating whatever I want.”, right?

To lose weight, you need to use more calories than you eat. It is possible to eat any kind of food you want and lose weight. You need to limit the number of calories you eat every day and/or increase your daily physical activity. Portion control is the key. Try eating smaller amounts of food and choosing foods that are low in calories.

When trying to lose weight, you can still eat your favorite foods — as long as you pay attention to the total number of calories that you eat.

Low-fat or fat-free means no calories may not be true. A low-fat or fat-free food is often lower in calories than the same size portion of the full-fat product. But many processed low-fat or fat-free foods have just as many calories as the full-fat version of the same food — or even more calories. They may contain added sugar, flour, or starch thickeners to improve flavor and texture after fat is removed. These ingredients add calories.

Finally, negative calorie diet plan that works! Did you know that it is now possible to drop up to 14 pounds in only 7 days? That's right... The negative calorie diet™ can make it happen for you! Since 1997, thousands of people from all over the world are using our weight loss program.

By having a list of foods that actually speed up your metabolism, it means you can eat many of these foods as you can when you're not on the diet to keep your body burning fat! Use the negative calorie diet™ to obtain your desired weight... Then, every so often, use it again for weight loss maintenance... But when you do go off, be sure to add the list of metabolism speeding foods to your every day meals.

The negative calorie diet™ includes some little known information about exercise. Did you know that a scientific study reveals that as little as three exercises will firm up and tone 85% of your body's muscles? Perform these three exercises threw times a week for as little as 15 minutes a day and not only will you get in shape, you'll keep your metabolism speeding in high gear! The ebook details the these three exercises and how to perform them the right way!

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kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:32:00 -0700

Bringing Out the Abdominal Muscles

By: Darren O'Connell

When it comes to exercises for the abdomin al muscles you’re spoilt for choice, there are so many to choose from. That’s great but which ones are the most effective is the question and in what order.
There are many ineffective abs exercises out there, so it is important to spend time and energy only on the ones that will actually work.

Try these effective exercises for RIPPED abs:

Crunches –
Lie on an adjustable abs bench with roller pads. Set it to 30°
Wrap your legs around the roller pads so that your legs are locked into place.
Your head should be lower than you legs.
Keep hands crossed at chest.
Raise your head and shoulders off the bench.
Contract your abs for a count of two at the top position.
Reps – 15 12 10 8 8

Hanging Leg Raises –
Hang from a chin bar with toes pointing straight ahead.
Raise legs up to just above 90°
Hold for a count of 2.
Return to start position.
Don’t use momentum to swing your legs up.
Reps – 15 12 10 8 8

Lying Leg Raises -
Lie on a 40° angle bench and grab the bench behind your head with both hands.
Raises legs quickly to 90°
Hold the position for a count of 2 while contracting the abs.
Reps – 15 12 10 8 8

Note: You should always check with your GP or Health Practitioner before starting or changing any exercise program.

Here’s how it’s done:

The above three exercises are done as one giant set with no rest in between exercises. The only rest you have is how long it takes you to walk from one exercise to the next.
Do 1 set of Crunches for 15 reps followed immediately by 1 set of Hanging Leg Raises, then onto the Lying Leg Raises.

Rest for 1 minute and repeat the giant set above for 12 reps. Rest again for 1 minute and repeat for 10 reps. Then 8 reps and then another 8 reps. The reps should be performed slowly and with full concentration on bringing out the abs.

That’s it. Do this twice a week and you should notice a big difference in a few short weeks. If you’re looking for more detail on how to Firm and Flatten your Abs then visit http://www.abs.explosivemusclegrowth.com

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Tue, 9 Oct 2007 01:26:00 -0700

Pregnancy - Exercise After Pregnancy

By: Kaushik Das

Generally most women can begin a formal exercise program within 6 weeks of giving birth, though this time frame might be slightly longer for some women, including those recovering from a C-section. Most women recovering from a C-section will be able to exercise after there incision has healed and their doctor has cleared them for exercise.

Just how soon you begin an exercise program will depend in part on how you feel. If you had an easy delivery with no tearing and few interventions and regularly exercised prior to birth, you may feel up to some light exercise within 2 weeks of giving birth.

If this is the case, your doctor will probably allow you to engage in some light activities, including walking. Strenuous activity should generally be avoided however until several weeks after birth.

For some women however, even light exercise in the weeks following delivery is not possible. If you had an episiotomy or tore severely while delivering for example, your body may not physically be ready for a formal exercise program for at least 4-6 weeks after birth (note… this is also how long most physicians recommend that women abstain from intercourse!).

How soon you begin exercising thus depends on your body and your unique situation. Be sure you consult with your physician before embarking on a new exercise program regardless of your activity level before and during pregnancy.

Let’s say that one more time because it is important… YOU MUST CONSULT WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IF YOU WANT TO EMBARK ON AN EXERCISE PROGRAM. Your body goes through a lot of physical trauma when you deliver a baby. Starting an exercise program too soon will delay your recovery and could potentially injure your body permanently. It may also take you longer than six weeks to heal fully if you start exercising too soon.

Now, if you feel better and capable of working out before you hit the six week mark, don’t hesitate to contact your healthcare provider. Most will encourage light exercise including walking, and some may encourage other types of activity particularly if you were active before you got pregnant.

Each and every individual is unique and different, thus their ability to return to a regular exercise routine will vary after delivery. It is important that you listen to your body.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Tue, 2 Oct 2007 02:15:00 -0700

Easy to Follow Weight Loss Tips

By: Subasree

Achieving weight loss is not that easy. It needs a good strategy, planning and motivation to lose weight. Some of the weight loss tips, which can be followed at ease, are listed here to stay healthy as well as to stay fit with a perfect body figure.

Eating the right way helps achieving weight loss goals. Taking meals in smaller amounts, frequently helps in being energetic all the day and prevents from eating more.

Eating out is often associated with obesity as when dining outside, most of the people don’t check what they eat. Hence, to achieve weight loss, it is better to avoid dining outside.

Break fast should not be skipped as it has been found out that, people who do not skip their break fast are very successful in losing weight. If break fast is skipped the bodily metabolism slows down and when food is taken during lunch, it results in increased insulin levels and in turn weight gain.

It is good to stay away from beverages rich in fat and sugar as they will increase the insulin levels in the blood, while caffeine content can lead to dehydration.

Diet strategy can be planned in such a way that, without having to cut the favorite foods, they can be consumed in smaller portions along with healthy fresh vegetables or fruits to get a filled up feeling. By this way, the nutritional value of the food consumed is increased and fat rich foods are minimized.

Increased consumption of protein helps in burning the calories and avoids the storage of fat in the body. Protein supplements also help in building and preserving lean muscles.

Water plays an important role in weight loss as water hydrates the organs and the body. It suppresses hunger pangs, and can be taken in more amounts to get a filled up feeling.

Plan how you want your diet plan to be, adhere to it strictly and it is advised to keep a log for noting down what you eat and the amounts you eat with the weight measurement every week to analyze if you are progressing or not. Stay motivated while going through weight loss measures to attain success.

If weight is lost the healthy way, it benefits the person with a lower blood pressure, being able to be energetic in spite of controlled intake, healthy heart and organs, better body figure, less stress made on the bones, joints and muscles, and the most important of all stress free.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:26:00 -0700

Teen Weight Loss: Safe Steps to a Healthy Weight Loss

By: Francis

Does your teenager have a body loss weight problem? If so, the problem will not normally just go away, a youngster may need help and the sooner the better. Early action can possibly avoid tragic health problems for them in the future, also their forthcoming academic success can be affected as well.

It is so important for a young person to be full of “self confidence” and “self respect” during their formative teenage years and this sadly is not going to be the case if they feel they do not fit into the “norm” category with their school mates. Body loss weight guidance would be so helpful. Being overweight can have serious consequences on their personal attitudes towards themselves and on others around them. In fact not only can this affect their wellbeing as youngsters it can have grave repercussions for them in their future adult life, both mentally and physically. Physically being overweight we now learn can lead to such major future health problems as hormone level irregularities, chest ailments, heart conditions and circulatory problems. A body loss weight programme can maybe avoid these problems.

Mentally, the repercussions are probably more obvious. Who doesn’t remember an overweight child at school that got saddled with some of those awful nicknames like fatty, piggy, porky, tubby and many more that were even less courteous.

It would have been bad enough to endure names like this at school but these nicknames probably stuck with the unfortunate recipient, maybe, for the rest of their life. Not exactly a boost to anybodys self confidence and respect.

As a concerned parent of an overweight child it can be very difficult to know just what is the best way to help your son or daughter. It might not help but rest assured you are not on your own. Overweight teenagers and adults is a product of the times in which we live. It is becoming a serious problem worldwide. It is also a multi billion dollar industry with all sorts of so called “miracle cures” on offer. Some work, some sort of work and some don’t.

A good body loss weight programme will point out the importance of fat loss maybe being the key to permanent weight loss.

So what does an anxious parent do about the problem? The first thing is not to overreact, if you do, the child will pickup on your concern. Getting overweight did not happen overnight and likewise the problem is not going to go away overnight either.

Consult a medical practitioner but at the same time do some reading on the subject. There is plenty of material available. But do not part with loads of money on gimmicky diets and weight loss schemes that might achieve some weight loss but make your teenager thoroughly miserable in the process.

One important point to bear in mind is that strict body loss weight programmes can be dangerous. Starvation type diets may reduce weight but they can also seriously reduce body tissue, such as muscle, that is essential for the wellbeing of the child.

Have a look, in particular, at reference material on “fat loss”. Lose the fat and weight loss will be a much safer automatic sequence.

There is a good popular ebook that might help you with information on overweight teenagers: “Body Loss Weight Guide For Teenagers”

You may well find some good points in it on adult weight loss as well!

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:14:00 -0700

Aerobic Exercise is the Key to Fitness

By: Raymond Lee

Aerobic exercise is important at all ages. You are never told too old to begin an aerobic exercise program and to experience the often dramatic benefits. There are, of course, a few special considerations involved in beginning an exercise program later in life. If you have been de-conditioned by avoiding exercise for some time, you are likely to start at a lower level of physical ability than would a younger person. You may be more susceptible to fractures if you fall and injure yourself. You may have an underlying medical condition that limits your choice of exercise activities. You may need to talk with your doctor for advice as to exactly how to proceed. Nevertheless, at your age, you need aerobic exercise more than ever, and there is almost always a way to get it.

Some people worry that they have only so many heartbeats in a lifetime, and that exercise will increase their heart rates and use them up. In fact, because of the decrease in resting heart rate, the fit individual uses 10 to 25% fewer heartbeats in the course of a day, even after allowing for the increase during exercise periods. Aerobic training also builds good muscle tone, improves reflexes, improves balance, burn fat, and makes the bones stronger.

Much has been made of reaching a particular heart rate during exercise, one that avoids too much stress and yet provides the “training effect.” Usually it is difficult to count your pulse while you are exercising, but you can check it by counting the pulse in your wrist for 15 seconds immediately after you stop exercising and then multiplying by 4. more important, as your training progresses, you may wish to count your resting pulse, perhaps in bed in the morning before you get up. The goal here is a resting heart rate of about 60 beats per minute. An individual who is not fit will typically have a resting heart rate of 75 or so.

There are easier ways of telling how you are doing. Endurance activity is a bit uncomfortable at first, and then becomes quite comfortable as your training program persists. It is not “all out.” You should be able to carry on a conversation while you are exercising. On the other hand, you should be breaking a sweat during each exercise period. The sweating indicates that the exercise has raised your internal body temperature.

Aerobic exercise must be sustained activity. You need at least 10 or 15 minutes of exercise each session. You can progress up to 200 minutes per week, spread out over five to seven sessions; beyond this amount little further benefits seems to result.

Your choice of a particular aerobic activity depends on your own desires and your present level of fitness. The activity should be one that can be graded; that is, you should be able to easily and gradually increase the effort and the duration of the exercise.

Walking by itself not always an aerobic exercise, but it provides very important health benefits. If you haven’t been exercising at all, start by walking. For seniors, a gradual increase in walking activity, up to a minimum of 150 minutes per week, usually should precede attempting a more strenuous aerobic program. Walking briskly can be aerobic, but you need to push the pace quite a bit to break a sweat and get your heart rate up. Walking uphill or upstairs can quite quickly become aerobic.

Jogging, swimming, and brisk walking are appropriate for all ages, and many seniors of all ages participate. Master swim programs are increasingly popular.

Inside the house, stationary bicycles or cross-country ski machines are good. Some individuals like to use radio earphones while they exercise; others exercise indoors while watching evening news. While almost any activity from gardening to tennis can be aerobic for some, remember that the exercise can’t be “start and stop.” Aerobic activity can’t come in bursts; it must be sustained for at least a 10- to 15-minute period.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:44:00 -0700

Top 3 Exercise Types to Stay Healthy

By: Raymond Lee

Exercise is the central ingredient of good health. It tones the muscles, strengthens the bones, makes the heart and lungs work better, and helps prevent constipation. It increases physical reserve and vitality. The increased reserve function helps you deal with crises. Exercise eases depression, aids sleep, and aids in every day activity of daily life.

There are aerobic or endurance exercises, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. You need to know the difference between the three types.

Aerobic (endurance) exercise is the key to fitness. This is the most important kind of exercise. The word “aerobic” means that during the exercise period the oxygen (air) you breathe in balances the oxygen you use up. During aerobic exercise, a number of body mechanisms come into play. Your heart speeds up in order to pump larger amounts of blood. You breathe more frequently and more deeply to increase the oxygen transfer from the lungs to the blood. Your body produces more heat and compensates by sweating to keep your temperature normal. You build endurance.

During endurance exercise periods, the cells of the body develop the ability to extract a larger amount of oxygen from the blood to increase function at the cellular level. As you become more fit, these effects persist. The heart becomes larger and stronger and can pump more blood with each stroke. The cells can take up oxygen more readily. As a result, your heart rate when you are resting does not need to be as rapid, allowing more time for the heart to repair itself between beats.

Stretching exercises are designed to keep you loose. Everyone should do some of them, but they don’t have many direct effects on health. As you age, you want to be careful not to overdo these exercises. Toe-touching exercises, for example, should be done gently. Do not bounce. Stretching should be done relatively slowly, to the point of discomfort and just a little bit beyond.

Stretching exercises can be therapeutic in certain situations. If you have a joint that is stiff because of arthritis or injury, if you have just had surgery on a joint, or if you have a disease condition that results in stiffness, then stretching is usually an important part of the therapeutic solution. Remember that there is nothing mysterious about the stretching process. Any body part that you cannot move through its full normal range of motion needs to be repeatedly stretched so that you slowly – often over weeks or months – regain full motion of that part.

For most people, however, stretching exercises are useful mainly as a warm-up for aerobic or endurance exercise activity. Gently stretching before you begin endurance exercise can begin to warm up the muscles, make them looser, and decrease the chances of injury. Stretching afterward can help prevent stiffness.

Strengthening exercises can also be important. These are the “body building” exercises that are often performed just for cosmetic results. They build more bulky muscles. squeezing balls, lifting weights, and doing push-ups or pull-ups are examples of strengthening exercises. These exercises can be very helpful in improving function in a particular body part after surgery (for example, knee surgery), where it is necessary to build up strength.

Strengthening exercises can help build up muscles and decrease fat even in persons in their eighties and nineties. They can help increase bone strength and make the bones more resistant to fracture. Their drawback? They don’t help protect the heart, so if you do strengthening exercises be sure to do your aerobic exercises as well.

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:36:00 -0700

6 Ways to Reignite your Passion for Running

By: Robert McEvily

Imagine Yourself in Your Future Kick-Butt Body
Everyone wants you. Everyone craves you. Everyone loves you! Now start running and make it happen!

Get an iPod and Use It
Well, it doesn’t have to be an iPod, but if you don’t already have some kind of portable listening device, I highly recommend you get one. Nothing pushes you like music. It makes a world of difference. (Forget about watching TV while jogging on a treadmill. You need to create your own personal visuals.) Music is a rhythmic kick in the butt. (I dare anyone to NOT feel like running when they hear Fatboy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice.”)

Clip Pictures of People with Bodies You Admire
Are you about to trash that magazine? Wait! Don’t trash it until you’ve torn out the pages (you know the ones) that make you feel excited about working out and improving your body. Do Olympic swimmers do it for you? Beckham bending one? Whatever works – clip it, file it, and focus on it.

Enjoy the Focus on You
You spend a lot of time focusing on others, both personally and professionally. Running allows you to spend time with yourself, alone in your head, lost in your thoughts. Soak it up.

Upgrade Your Running Shoes
Enough with the stinky gray sneakers with the holes in the soles! Get yourself a jazzy new pair (and hit the streets to show them off)!

Think About How Crappy You Feel...
...when you skip your run. You feel lazy. You feel like you took the easy way out. You feel like a slug. A big fat dum-dum. Don’t this happen! Think of how great you’ll feel when it’s over!

kowjongnoi@gmail.com (Unknown) — Wed, 5 Sep 2007 02:41:00 -0700

Lose and Snooze - Lose Weight the Natural Way While you Sleep

By: lazysubmit

You probably didn't know it, but one of the best times to lose weight is while you sleep. That's because the human body is designed by nature to repair itself during the hours we are sleeping.
Our bodies use sleep to repair and strengthen our muscles, joints and other parts that get tired and damaged through use and exertion during waking hours.
This restorative process uses energy to rebuild lean muscle mass and to help rebuild other kinds of body tissue. That is worth repeating -- this rebuilding process uses energy -- and if the rebuilding process is running smoothly and efficiently, that energy comes from places in our body where energy is stored -- from fat.

In other words, the body rebuilds tissue, organs, bone, and lean muscle by burning fat.
Several things about this process are worth noting. They have an important bearing on how efficiently it works.

Collagen is very important to the body repair process
Collagen is the most common protein found in our bodies. It is the main component of our skin, nails, bones, cartilage, and connective tissue and is found in all of the body organs. Cartilage is the cushion and shock absorber between joints, and the reason we stay flexible and mobile. Healthy cartilage is constantly being regenerated by the body naturally and this process contributes to keeping us youthful and flexible.

As we age, our bodies lose the ability to produce collagen at sufficient levels needed to support the deep restorative sleep processes that our bodies are designed to perform. This can be a major contributor that leads to a premature aged appearance and can definitely affect our flexibility and mobility. It stands to reason that a collagen supplement combined with other natural ingredients can have a dramatic effect in better supporting the deep restorative sleep process. This in turn can allow the body to experience more energy, build more lean muscle, and burn more fat.

Amino acids enhance the regeneration process
The rebuilding process is also influenced by the efficiency of the amino acids normally used for this purpose. As part of the rebuilding process, amino acids help maintain lean muscle mass and allow the body to more readily consume fat for energy. This contributes to weight loss.
Again, as we age, our body's production of efficient amino acids is reduced. A supplement such as L-Carnitine is a special amino acid that enhances the body's normal function and helps your body convert excess fat into readily available fuel. During deep sleep, these special amino acids work like a natural "turbo charger" to help your body repair, preserve and build lean muscle while burning stored fat to supply the needed energy.
Not eating before sleeping is important
Since the body uses deep sleep for the restoration process, it is important when using a collagen supplement not to eat three hours before going asleep. This is because we don't want nutrient competition between undigested food and the collagen supplement special nutrient formula itself. If the body has to concern itself with digestion it will not absorb the collagen formula properly. Therefore your body will not be performing its natural restorative process while you sleep, but rather will be concerned with undigested foods and will actually be storing fat from the continuing digestive process rather than burning fat as the energy for the deep sleep restorative process.
This tends to put us into a "diet circle of frustration". The less time your body spends in deep restful sleep (without competing digestion), the less time it has to restore its natural health, and the less fat that is burned in support of this natural rebuilding process. Now we understand the key connection between deep restorative sleep and weight loss many times goes hand in hand with our overall health.
Reducing or eliminating the intake of food three hours before bedtime allows the body to use its natural fat reserves for metabolic fuel during the deep restorative sleep cycle.

Collagen weight loss program build on this process
A natural collagen product such as Lose and Snooze enables this natural process to once again help people lose weight. Lose and Snooze consists of a blend of Collagen, L-Carnitine and Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera). The Collagen contributes to a more youthful appearance, greater flexibility, and all round mobility and strength.

In addition to all of this, most importantly, Collagen allows the deep sleep necessary to enable your body's natural metabolic functions to occur, like when we were children. L-Carnitine promotes the burning of fat in support of the natural rebuilding, restorative process that occurs during deep sleep. The Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) contains numerous nutrients and amino acids that help create a healthy environment in support of your body's own ability to create its own collagen, in addition to the remarkable Lose and Snooze formula itself.
Thousands of satisfied users of the collagen weight loss program have reported that using the liquid formula in combination with an empty stomach before bedtime, has been beneficial to their health and has helped them naturally lose weight.
And because the collagen weight loss program only helps lose excess fat (while rebuilding muscle), it can be used by anybody -- not just people wanting to lose weight. It has also been beneficial to folks who want to enjoy better sleep, build lean muscle, improve their appearance and to reshape their body while maintaining their proper healthy weight.
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