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How To Track Your Bodyfat Percentage

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:41:52 EDT

You may have already heard that tracking your bodyfat percentage is one of the best ways to track your weight loss progress, as this way you can be certain that you are losing fat and not water or muscle. There are several methods available for you to ascertain your bodyfat percentage; some can be done [...]The post How To Track Your Bodyfat Percentage appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Rapid Weight Loss Dangers

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:56:14 EDT

The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss Are you battling to lose weight? Are you trying to find a way to get rapid weight loss? Rapid weight loss, likewise generally referred to as fast weight loss or rapid fat loss, is when a person tries to lose weight in a very short period of time. Every [...] © Exercise and Nutrition Tips, 2013. Written by admin Post tags: diet pill, Dieting, health, Physical exercise, Weight Loss in Categories: Rapid Weight Loss Share the Love! | | | | Find Us on These Social networks:

How to Keep A Food Journal

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:24:41 EDT

Though exercise and weight training are very important factors for increasing your fitness and losing weight, you absolutely cannot outwork a bad diet. Your body needs certain nutrients to thrive, and it needs them in the right quantities to create the physique you want. A food journal can help you to understand exactly what’s going [...]The post How to Keep A Food Journal appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

5 Weight Loss Tracking Rules

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:27:17 EDT

Tracking your calories, exercise, or weight loss progress is a great way to ensure that you are on the right road to reaching your goal weight. However, you need to do it correctly to achieve the best results. Here are some rules you should always try to abide by: 1) Track Daily First things first, [...]The post 5 Weight Loss Tracking Rules appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Is Telomerase the Fountain of Youth?

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:36:54 EDT

Telomeres have been compared with the plastic tips on shoelaces because they prevent chromosome ends from fraying and sticking to each other, which would scramble an organism’s genetic information to cause cancer, other diseases or death. Telomeres are actually sequences of DNA. Telomeres prevent a chromosome’s DNA from being eaten away. Previous studies have shown [...]The post Is Telomerase the Fountain of Youth? appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

3 Steps to Getting Toned Beach Arms

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:45:00 EDT

Planning a summer vacation? Or even just spending a few days in the sunshine at the beach? Whatever your plans are this summer, it’s likely that at some point you’re going to have dig out your bikini and swimwear. At a time of year when we practically live in vests and t-shirts, we want our upper arms to look toned and slim. Therefore, the time to tackle the bingo wing, the flabby flapper – however you like to refer to it - is here. Following a few pieces of simple advice will leave you self-confident, in better general health, and with toned upper arms. Diet When you’re fighting the fat, the best place to start is, naturally, your diet. Ditch foods with high fat and salt content, in favor of healthier options like fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds. It’s not all about choosing the right foods. It’s equally important that you get your mind in the right place when you’re trying to shed body fat. Adopt a positive, determined attitude and you’ll succeed. That includes things like not giving in to the pressure of family and friends when you’re eating out – as much as they might try to coerce you into choosing something unhealthy with high fat and salt levels from the menu, or to join them for dessert, remain focused and go your own way. Choosing the healthy options will leave you guilt free and firmly on track to achieving the results you want. Writing for fitnessmagazine.com, Richard Laliberte outlines a helpful top ten strategies to lose fat that will get you in the mind set that will lead you to success. Starting to Tone Up You’re the master of healthy eating and in control of a sensible diet. You’re losing weight and feeling great - that bathing suit is already calling out to you. But bear in mind that weight loss, especially if it’s quick, can leave you with excess skin that’s a nightmare to get rid of. Start your exercise regime at the same time that you embark on a fat fighting diet and you should be in great shape. Ease yourself in gently though. Don’t go straight for the big guns – you’re likely to end up hurting yourself and you’ll be less likely to get the end result that you want. Using things from around the house or the office is a great start when you’re toning your upper arms. Starting with something lightweight, like cans or bottles of water, is a good idea to build up your exercise plan gradually. Spend fifteen minutes each day doing some light reps with a small weight and you’ll already start to see results. A tricep kickstart – don’t panic, it’s not as complicated as it sounds – is a good step up from using cans or bags of sand to help tone your upper arms. It’s common to focus on your biceps when you’re doing reps with a weight, but this exercise will help tone the back of your arms. For a full demonstration of this exercise, carried out by fitness expert Samantha Clayton, see the following video. Building your core strength and toning your upper body. As your health and fitness is improving, you’re naturally going to want to push yourself further. Getting yourself some equipment is a good move and will help you achieve great results. Whether your focus is purely your upper arms, or you’re interested in working your entire body, a rower is a fast and effective way of achieving the results you’re looking for. As well as working your upper arms and your shoulders, rowing will develop core muscles like your back and abs. For more information on which muscles you’ll be working on a rower, see here. And you won’t have to commit to a monthly gym payment or the worry of feeling self-conscious as you’re working out. Rowers are smaller than most gym equipment and can be easily accommodated in the home. Rowers are available to buy for the home from companies such Iron Company, which stock a range of rowing machines. For UK readers, companies like Best Gym Equipment stock brands such as WaterRower, offering free UK delivery. A design like this, which uses a water wheel design as opposed to a traditional ergometer, means that the rower adjusts itself to how much effort you’re putting into your workout. The harder you work it, the harder the machine will work you! You’ll be burning calories as you tone your muscles, achieving great upper arms that you’ll be desperate to show off this summer. Mark Dilworth, BA, PES Your Fitness University My Fitness Hut Her Fitness Hut Sports Fitness Hut Rapid Fat Loss and......

Hooked on Fitness

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:57 EDT

Fitness isn’t always love at first sweat. Learn how three individuals became infatuated with activity — and made it a joyful priority.

Expert Answers: HIIT for Weight Loss, Joint Pain and More

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:53 EDT

We get the pros to answer your questions on high-intensity interval training for weight loss, easing joint pain, going deep on squats and more.

Three-Speed Cardio

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:44 EDT

Cardio workouts stuck in one gear? Bust out of your rut — and build fitness — with this collection of metabolism-boosting workouts.

Horseback Humanitarians

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:27 EDT

Saddle up with Relief Riders International for a do-good adventure in one of India’s most dramatic desert landscapes — and find out if “voluntourism” is right for you.

From Scared to Strong: Bonnie Matthew’s Success Story

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:15 EDT

After decades of sedentary living, a serious warning sign motivated Bonnie Matthews to move her life in a healthier direction.

What Do You Need to Succeed?

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:43:26 EDT

We are all looking for an easy out, a way to get fit and healthy without having to work really hard. Give that thought process up. You can toughen yourself up just by doing whatever it takes. Almost everything is within your control. This picture says it all. You don’t need the scams and spam, [...]The post What Do You Need to Succeed? appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Importance of Incidental Exercise: How and Where To Do It

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:26:46 EDT

Just this week, I helped Skechers Australia and New Zealand launch a new line of GoWalk shoes that are designed to help increase incidental exercise for our day-to-day lives. What’s this incidental exercise you ask? Well, as the name suggests, it’s exercising by accident whilst also doing daily chores. Being a new Mum, I’ve experienced [...]

Movements For Mass

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT

To build strength and mass, you don't need circus tricks - you need a steady diet of variations of some of the best basic, heavy exercises.

Food Freakshow

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

What do you think you'll be eating in this century? Algae? Insects? Fish-oil ice cream? Like it or not, food is changing but is any of it remotely healthy?

Exposing Diet Myths

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:42:00 EDT

by Karen Danish, LAP With bathing suit and vacation season fast approaching, finding and sticking to a diet is always on our minds. But which one do we choose? Whatever your goal, there is surely one out there that you hope will help you achieve it: weight loss, muscle-toner, fat-burner, abs-flattener, etc. There isn’t a miracle solution, though. Most fad diets aren’t personalized to fit each and every unique body, so we’re going to crack the myths behind some popular diet trends. From fat-free to no and low carb diets; let’s take a deeper dive into why these get-skinny-quick methods just aren’t what they seem. Myth: Low-fat diets are good for you and will help you drop weight quick. Fact: Dieters tend to think that if you cut out all fat, it will help them lose weight. However, a healthy diet means one third of your daily calories should come from fat. The body uses this fat for energy, tissue repair, and to transport vitamins throughout the body. There is no need to follow a fat-free diet, and could cause dieters to feel deprived and binge on high-fat foods later. Myth: Crash dieting and fasting helps drop weight quickly. Fact: There may be truth in this in the short term, but crash diets cause weight gain in the end. Losing weight over the long term in a healthy way burns off fat, but crash dieting burns fat but also lean muscle and tissue, causing a drop in metabolic rate. This means your body requires less calories throughout the day and can make weight gain more likely once you stop dieting. Myth: Eating late at night is more fattening. Fact: Many diets tell you not to eat after a certain hour of the day to prevent the body from storing food as fat. They say that the lack of activity after you eat causes weight gain at night. However, research has proven that it is more important to track calories over a 24-hour period than to start or stop eating meals at certain hours of the day. Space meals evenly throughout the day to prevent binge eating at night. This pattern will cause weight gain. Myth: Low-fat or skim milk has less Calcium than full-fat milk. Fact: Skimmed or semi-skimmed milk may actually have more Calcium than the full-fat variety because the Calcium is in the watery part of the milk, not the creamy part. Low-fat milk is an excellent part of a balanced diet and helps maintain a healthy weight. Myth: Low-fat foods are the best for you. Fact: Low-fat or fat-free foods don’t necessarily mean low-calorie. Next time you are in the grocery store, compare labels of your favorite food – the regular version and the low-fat. The caloric difference may only be slightly different, if there’s any difference at all. Plus, low-fat versions sometimes have added sugar or thickeners to enhance the flavor, which is affected by the lower fat content. Myth: You can eat what you want as long as you exercise. Fact: No amount of exercise can fix an unhealthy diet. A clean diet is the most important to maintaining a healthy body inside and out. Don’t give up your exercise routine, though. Many diet trends today promise quick weight loss, but extreme diets and unhealthy exercise is unnecessary if you can work on cleaning up your diet and fitting in a little bit of exercise. This post was written for My Fitness Hut, by Karen Danish, LAP. Karen is a licensed acupuncture physician and a valued staff member at Anne Hermann MD, PA, a Tampa Weight Loss and Nutrition Clinic

The Magic of Cluster Sets

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:56:00 EDT

A fresh look at a very old way to get big and strong. If you feel like you leave the gym not having worked hard enough, this method is for you.

The New Science Behind Probiotics and Getting Lean

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:25:00 EDT

by Dr. Steven Sisskind The numbers are astonishing: In spite of having about 10 trillion cells in your body, you have about 10 times more micro-organisms living in your gut. Most of these bacteria live in your digestive tract and help break down your food, absorb vital nutrients and make key vitamins. But in recent years, scientists and researchers have realized these bacteria do more than just help your digestion — they interact with cells that influence your energy levels and how you store fat. Now there’s new evidence that adding more of these beneficial bacteria — in the form of probiotics — may help you lose weight and resist the storage of extra fat.1, 2 Probiotics May Cut Risk of a Fat Belly In a study from the European Association for the Study of Obesity, researchers discovered that pregnant women who took certain probiotics were far less likely to be obese or have a fat belly one year after giving birth.3 In the study, 256 women were divided into three groups: Group 1 received dietary advice and daily capsules of probiotics. Group 2 received dietary advice and received placebo pills (no probiotics). Group 3 was not given dietary advice but also received placebo pills. After one year, the researchers measured the women for what they call “central obesity,” the accumulation of abdominal fat resulting in an increased waist size. This is a form of obesity that is correlated with cardiovascular disease. The results were very interesting! The women who took the real probiotics and not the placebo were more than 41% less likelyto be obese than the women who received the placebo pills. That means the women taking the probiotics significantly cut their risk of being fat. While there isn’t enough proof to call this a sure thing, there are other studies that suggest probiotics can help you slim down: A study from 2010, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, followed 87 people for 12 weeks as they drank fermented milk enhanced with a probiotic called Lactobacillus gasseri (LG2055). Compared to the control group, the people taking the LG2055 lost more body weight and belly fat.4 An animal study published in the journal Microbiology showed that a specially-engineered probiotic had an impact on the metabolism and fat composition of mice. The authors of the study concluded that the probiotics may play a role in preventing obesity.5 Another curious study published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery followed patients recovering from gastric bypass surgery. Split into two groups, the patients who received the probiotics showed significantly greater weight loss than those who didn’t.6 These studies tell us that probiotics may be a viable way to help control weight gain, and could even help you get rid of some belly fat. The number of published studies is still limited, but I’m excited by the possibilities. I’m currently exploring different strains to find the best combination for weight loss, and when I find something worth recommending, I’ll let you know in a future blog post. Dr. Steven Sisskind 1. Delzenne NM, et al. Interaction between obesity and the gut microbiota: relevance in nutrition. Annu Rev Nutr. 2011 Aug 21;31:15-31. 2. Diamant M, et al. Do nutrient-gut-microbiota interactions play a role in human obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes? Obes Rev. 2011 Apr;12(4):272-81. 3. European Association for the Study of Obesity (2009, May 7). Probiotics May Help Ward Off Obesity, Study In Pregnant Women Suggests.. 4. Kadooka Y, et al. “Regulation of abdominal adiposity by probiotics (Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055) in adults with obese tendencies in a randomized controlled trial.” Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Jun;64(6):636-43. 5. Rosberg-Cody E, et al. “Recombinant lactobacilli expressing linoleic acid isomerase can modulate the fatty acid composition of host adipose tissue in mice.” Microbiology. 2010 Dec 22. 6. Woodard GA, et al. “Probiotics improve outcomes after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: a prospective randomized trial.” J Gastrointest Surg. 2009 Jul;13(7):1198-204....

Top 10 Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:03:04 EDT

10 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia You Should Be Aware of Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of chronic pain that is commonly and easily misdiagnosed because of the nature of its symptoms. It is a long-term medical condition in which pain is felt all over the body and it often comes with extreme tiredness. Because of these diverse [...] © Exercise and Nutrition Tips, 2013. Written by admin Post tags: Chronic pain, Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, health, Musculoskeletal Disorders in Categories: symptoms of fibromyalgia Share the Love! | | | | Find Us on These Social networks:

Maxims For Squatting Excellence

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

Toes out, knees out, chest up, sit back, scream like a chicken...all those cues are enough to make you want to kill yourself. Here's how to make sense of it all.

5 Cross-Training Tips for Marathoners and Triathletes

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:53:00 EDT

Marathons and triathlons "are all the rage" right now. You need to cross-train your body to prepare for competition. Any marathon or triathlon will require that you be strong, explosive and fast at some point during the event. Strength, speed and power training should be a part of your overall training program. Having more power and speed will give you an advantage over your competition. If you are a competitive athlete, you should do more than run when you train. You should train like an athlete to avoid injuries and perform at a high level. There is a certain amount of injury risk with any exercise program. Marathoners and triathletes have to be especially careful because of the intensity and endurance required in these events. Improve your performance and decrease your risk of injury by following these 5 tips: 1) Strength training should be a big part of your training regimen. Two to 3 days a week of full body weight training will strengthen your core and overall body. A strong body and core is a prerequisite to being a good athlete. A strong body will also help you recover faster from races and injuries. Plyometric and speed training should also be a part of your overall training program. Speed and plyometric training increases your chances of injury. Proper warm-up is critical. You could include one day each of speed and plyometric training (not consecutive days). Or, you could combine training types on some days such as: --Chest press on ball, 10 repetitions --Walk 1 minute --Dumbbell squats, 10 repetitions --Walk 1 minute --Step Ups (knee high platform), 10 repetitions each leg --Walk 1 minute --Sprint intervals (60 yards) for 6 minutes (run sprint, walk back to start) --Mountain climbers, fast, 30 seconds --Walk 1 minute --Squat jumps, fast, 30 seconds --Walk 1 minute --Bentover dumbbell rows, 10 repetitions --Walk 1 minute --Standing dumbbell shoulder press, 10 repetitions Repeat this circuit 1 more time after 5 minute rest. 2) Mastering proper running mechanics will make you a more efficient runner and protect you against injuries. You will make a tough race or triathlon even tougher when you "fight against yourself" as you run. It is important to practice good mechanics for swimming as well (triathletes). And, endurance and speed swim training is needed to produce good results during the event. 3) Don't over-train your body. Research shows that the lowest number of running injuries occur when you run three days a week. Each added day increases your chance of injury. Also, don't run too many miles in a week. Those who run 20 miles or less a week experience the lowest number of injuries. 4) You need rest between exercise days and walk breaks during long runs. 5) A dynamic warmup (using your muscles to warm-up your muscles) has been shown to prepare your body best for strenuous activity. A sample dynamic warm-up could be a 5-10 minute jog, prisoner squats, 1/2 speed sprints, jumps, hops, lunges, etc. Static stretches would be done after your workout. If you feel sharp pain during any run or exercise, stop immediately and seek medical help if needed. Don't just be a runner---train and run like an athlete. That's what you are. Train hard and safe! Be sure and download your Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES Your Fitness University My Fitness Hut Her Fitness Hut Sports Fitness Hut Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs

A Day In The Life of Dr Joanna McMillan

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:31:08 EDT

Being a health and fitness coach, I meet a lot of people every single day. From personal trainers, life coaches, dieticians to top-class entrepreneurs. These people inspire me on a regular basis, be it with their life mantras or health and wellness tips. In this new segment on my website, I’ll be sharing the fitness [...]

Be Fit – You Will Love the Results

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:59 EDT

We all start from the same space. No matter how out of shape you are you can still get in incredible shape. Do you want to look like the model in the picture below? If you do you may be selling yourself short. The thing is that we are all our own person, we all [...]The post Be Fit – You Will Love the Results appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Burn Max Fat with Effective Interval Cardio

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:11:00 EDT

Use your interval cardio sessions to burn fat while not wasting away your muscle mass. Throw your 60-minute cardio sessions out and replace them with efficient, fat-burning sprint interval cardio workouts. Build your lean body with less hard work. Be a smart exerciser and you will lean out your body faster. So, here are 3 Tips to Burn More Fat with Interval Cardio: 1. Make your warm up count as a significant calorie burner. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people "goofing off" during their warmup before the workout. One to 2 minutes for a warmup is not enough to get your body ready for the workout and if you only do static stretches for your warmup, that is not enough. Burn more calories by using a dynamic warmup. It is better to warmup your body with a dynamic exercise such as running or jumping rope to warm your muscles and get the blood flowing. Do your static stretches after the workout to bring your muscles back to normal length. 2. When it comes to burning fat and losing weight, there is a very effective cardio workout that you can do regularly. Here it is: Run sprints for 20 minutes. That's it! Running outside is even better because you fight against gravity, ground forces and the elements (usually wind) with no help from a cardio machine. Here is how it works: Run a sprint for at least 50 yards, walk back and do it again. Do this for 20 minutes. You can probably get in 8-10 sprints. And then you're done! This workout burns fat and sculpts your body. Its that simple....try it. If it gets too easy, start doing your workout on a hill incline. 3. Good running mechanics will help you do your cardio with better efficiency. If your running mechanics are bad, you make a tough workout even tougher. Read my post about running mechanics to see a full discussion on the topic. You are headed for many injuries of the foot, ankle, knee and hip with bad running mechanics. Shin splints is a common running injury caused by over-striding. You are also slowing yourself down (braking) when you land heel-first. Two of the most common arm position running mistakes are these: a) You have little or no use of the arm swing while running. You should use your arms to help you run faster. Pumping your arms fast will help you run faster and more efficient. Also, when you get fatigued, a fast arm pump can help propel you to the finish. b) Your arms are swinging across the body (flailing side to side). If you are running straight ahead, you will definitely be slowed down by swinging your arms across your body (fighting against yourself). Use the shoulders (and not the elbows) to pump the arms as fast as possible. The hands should be relaxed in unballed fists with the front hand rising up to about nose level and the back hand passing the buttocks. Move each arm as one piece (straight up and down) with the elbow bent at 90 degrees. Remember these tips the next time you're doing your interval cardio. Be sure and download your Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES Your Fitness University My Fitness Hut Her Fitness Hut Sports Fitness Hut Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs...

The Novelty Workout

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT

When things get stale and you've lost that lovin' feeling, you've gotta' spice things up a bit, both in the bedroom AND in the weight room.

How to Prevent Injuries This Summer

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:21:55 EDT

I have always found that the best way to get started on something is to do it for consecutive days. Exercise is no different than anything else but in the past I have been terrible for this as I used to never do enough to prevent injuries What I have always done is set a [...]The post How to Prevent Injuries This Summer appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Some Sunday Mothers Day Inspiration

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:41:26 EDT

We all need these little reflections on how our life should be lived and what we should be thinking everyday. I truly believe that we can affect our lives and especially our attitudes just by thinking the right way and not letting the world beat us downThe post Some Sunday Mothers Day Inspiration appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Free Weights or Exercise Machines?

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

What Is Better? Free Weights or Exercise Machines The time has come to finally start working out. You walk into the gym and you are overwhelmed with all the equipment that is available to you. What do you use, exercise machines or free weights? What is going to give you the best results?. Trying to figure [...] © Exercise and Nutrition Tips, 2013. Written by admin Post tags: Exercise machine, exercise machines, free weight exercises, free weights, stabilizer muscles, weight training in Categories: Free weights or exercise machines Share the Love! | | | | Find Us on These Social networks:

LINK LOVE: Yoga in the Park, Naturally Flavored Water and More

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:07:58 EDT

We've gathered some of our favorite healthy-living links that we came across on the Web this week.

The Scary Truth About Probiotics

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:56:00 EDT

They play a role in allergies, the immune system, body weight, and even testicle size! They also do something really, really, weird (or weird-er).

It’s important to be thin and fit not just fit

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:01:59 EDT

The study results are in. If you want to reduce the risk of dying before your time, fat but fit isnt the way to go. Ditto for being slender but not fit. Fat and sedentary is the worst combination, of course. Lean and fit is the best way to live out your years. Sounds logical, [...]The post It’s important to be thin and fit not just fit appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Eat These SPECIFIC Veggies To Burn Fat This Weekend

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:38:00 EDT

by Kevin DiDonato, MS, CSCS, CES Now, when it comes to weight loss, you do everything in your power to avoid certain foods, sugar, alcohol, and “diet” anything.And this may lead you to losing weight, keeping it off, and maintaining your weight loss for months or years to come.Most people have their staples from the list below, but if you notice, there is ONE food group that is always on your plate: vegetables.And for good reason!Veggies are a low-calorie, low-fat food that is packed full of vitamins, minerals, water, and FIBER which are vital nutrients for any fat loss program.But, although ALL vegetables are GREAT to include on any weight loss plan, there may be some that shouldn’t be consumed ALL the time. Download your Free Report, "What to Never Eat After You Workout!" Fuel your body all day to give you better results during and after workouts.The reason: their glycemic index may be too HIGH!Glycemic index is a scale for foods that determines - when you eat a particular food - how fast the sugar will rise in your blood.For example, a food that has a glycemic index of over 80, may result in a sharp and fast increase in your blood sugar; then your body will produce insulin to take care of all the excess sugar.Now, the problem with this is pretty simple: The more insulin and excess sugar you have, the more likely it could lead to it being stored as fat!And, the more you are exposed to conditions like this (high blood sugar and high insulin levels) the more likely you may become insulin resistant or even diabetic.So here is a list of foods that you should consume – BUT IN MODERATION – if you are healthy and free of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome:• Potatoes (yes they are good for you)• Corn• Carrots• Peas• Some types of squash (winter ones)• ParsnipsNow, don’t get me wrong, all the vegetables on this list may provide benefits to your health.They all have essential vitamins, minerals, and in some cases, antioxidants…But they may also contain high levels of sugar and they may all be foods higher on the glycemic index.Now, if you don’t suffer from diabetes or other conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, then consuming these foods in moderation may be a great way to round out and boost your nutrition.For those who do, these would be best avoided, or limited, due to the way they are processed by your body.But don’t worry, the next list contains foods that are LOW on the glycemic index and could provide your body with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients your body needs for both weight loss and overall better health.Here’s that list:• Parsley• Celery (some say celery is good for boosting T-levels in men)• Collard greens• Spinach (if you have gout, keep this one in moderation due to high purine levels)• Swiss chard• Brussels Sprouts• Broccoli• Cabbage• CauliflowerSo what makes these foods so special?Well, just like the others, these veggies are loaded with vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimal health.And, they are low in calories and fat and full of fiber, making them an ideal food for weight loss, or for people looking to watch their calories but increase their fiber intake.Now, the most important part, they all have a much lower glycemic index, which is perfect for maintaining blood sugar control, therefore better insulin control.Simply put: You may avoid the peaks and valleys associated with high blood sugar levels – which may drop to levels below normal levels – therefore keeping your energy up.But what’s more important? They are PERFECT for weight loss!Your Next StepsIf you’re looking for the best way to improve both health AND fat loss, then you should look no further than the foods you are eating.Vegetables, which are all low in calories and fat, may be perfect additions to any meal or snack for added calories and the essential nutrients your body needs for optimal functioning.However, you do need to be concerned about some of the veggies, since they are higher on the glycemic index than others.Keeping those foods in moderation may prevent you from storing excess sugar as fat in your body.Looking for foods that fall lower on the glycemic index may lead to greater fat loss, plus still provide your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs for optimal functioning. WARNING: DO NOT Take Another Weight Loss Pill Unt......

Household Mold Causes Childhood Asthma?

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:40:03 EDT

Three specific species of mold were more common in the homes of babies who later developed asthma. The finding highlights the importance of preventing water damage and mold growth in households with infants. Penicillium variabile, one of the mold species most associated with asthma.Image by David Gregory and Debbie Marshall, Wellcome Images. All rights reserved [...]The post Household Mold Causes Childhood Asthma? appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Diet vs Exercise Ratio: is it still 80:20?

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:23 EDT

A new study from Stanford University of Medicine has challenged the age old formula of 80 per cent diet and 20 per cent exercise for fitness enthusiasts. This study is reiterating the importance of focusing on changing exercise and diet routines at the same time, in order to get a bigger boost in results and [...]

500-Pound Deadlift Lessons

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:53:00 EDT

Great. Another article that makes you question everything you're doing. Oh well, at least there are plenty of tips that we can start using right away.

Improve Your Pull Instantly

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:01:00 EDT

All this redundant deadlift info on the Internet is like living the weight-training version of Groundhog Day. Here, however, is a fresh tip for getting a bigger pull.

Seniors Running Marathons

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:55:22 EDT

Romauld Lepers and Thomas Cattagni, researchers from Inserm Unit 1093 “Cognition, Action and Sensorimotor Plasticity” at the Université de Bourgogone, have analysed changes in participation and performance of runners aged 20 to 80 in the New York marathon over the last 30 years. The results are largely unexpected: the best male marathon runners over 65 [...]The post Seniors Running Marathons appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

The Best Homemade Protein Bars

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:47:00 EDT

Save your money buying fat-filled protein bars. Make your own protein bars that will help you build muscle and burn fat. Check out this video: Protein bars are great snacks, if you eat the right ones. Forget about the 100-calorie snack packs and sugary treats for snacks. They leave you unsatisfied, under-nourished and wanting to eat even more. Eat the wrong snacks and it could blow a hole through your fat burning and weight loss goals. Empty calories leave you, well, empty and looking for your next meal too soon. You could be gaining weight because of your snacks between meals. It doesn't have to be that way. What you eat for snacks can mean the difference between out-of-control weight gain or weight loss management/fat loss. Snacks bridge the gap between meals and can help you eat less at regular mealtime. Going too long between meals can cause you to load up on sugary carbohydrates to get quick energy. These types of snacks are usually high in calories, not very nutritious and cause rapid ups and downs in blood sugar levels. Up your protein intake! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES Your Fitness UniversityMy Fitness HutHer Fitness HutSports Fitness HutRapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs...

6 Best Exercises for Strength

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

You probably don't need dozens of movements to develop strength and size - you just need the six very best ones. This is all killer, no filler!

3 Reasons You Will Regain Weight

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:29:00 EDT

Habitually regaining weight you have lost can be a huge blow to your self esteem and detriment to your health. Don't make losing weight your primary goal. Transform your body to lean and keep the weight off for good. Have you lost weight and regained it several times? Sure, you can starve yourself and lose 20 pounds in 2 weeks. But, when you begin to eat again, you will put the pounds back on. Quick weight loss implies that its something that won't last. Weight loss and beauty is not worth much without health! Here are 3 signs you will regain weight: 1. If you have lost significant body weight by severe calorie restriction and no exercise, you WILL put the weight back on. You can't maintain a diet like this for too long. Changing your eating habits will give you long-term success. Whole, natural foods are meant to be enjoyed and to provide nourishment. You also need to eat enough to fuel the tough workouts it will take to transform your body. Eat a balanced diet based on the macronutrients (healthy fats, carbohydrates, protein) before progressing to more advanced eating strategies like carb cycling. Eat these 3 Veggies to Burn More Abdominal Fat For instance, you should eat protein with every meal. Protein is critical for rebuilding muscle tissues after workouts. Protein also helps you control calorie intake because you stay fuller for longer. If you want fat loss and lasting weight loss, your workouts need to be intense enough to build ...

10 Spices to help Control Blood Sugar and Burn Fat

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT

These 10 powerful spices help to control blood sugar, reduce inflammation, boost your metabolism, aid fat loss, and reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease healthy spices by Catherine Ebeling - RN, BSN & Mike Geary - Certified Nutrition Specialist co-authors - The Fat-Burning Kitchen Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are supercharging your food without adding a single calorie. You can transform something ordinary and bland into something truly extraordinary tasting and good for your body, just by generously adding herbs and spices to your meals. Did you know that certain herbs and spices contain a wide variety of some of the most potent antioxidants of any food? In fact, many herbs and spices rank even higher in antioxidant activity than many fruits and vegetables, with some spices such as cloves, turmeric, and cinnamon having as much as 10-50x more antioxidants measured by ORAC value (on a weight to weight comparison) compared to blueberries. The benefits of the antioxidants in spices include some very powerful protection against many serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, macular degeneration, Alzheimer’s, and overall aging. Herbs and spices add tons of extra flavor, and when combined with the nutrition in other foods, they actually exponentially boost the natural antioxidants, phytonutrients, and anti-inflammatory power of the food. The Fat-Burning Kitchen, will show you how to totally makeover your kitchen p...

7 Reasons to Squat Like a Man

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

Your four-plate squat may impress your mouth-breathing Facebook friends, but we ain't buying it. Learn to squat deep or accept wearing pants at the beach.

Jamie Oliver takes a step against the Obesity Epidemic

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:07:06 EDT

Sure the man can cook a meal under 15-minutes, but Jamie Oliver is using his ‘celebrity status’ and food-driven career to save lives. When it was revealed that, in 2012, more people died from diet and obesity-related illness around the world than from hunger, Oliver knew it was time to change the way the society treated [...]

Stop Doing Corrective Exercises!

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:59:00 EDT

All those people jumping on the corrective exercise bandwagon? They're nuts. They're full of hooey. Dean Somerset says it's okay not to be okay.

Smoking Effects On Health

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:08:18 EDT

It is well known that there are many negative smoking effects on health. Nicotine is a poison and other substances in the inhaled smoke can have a bad effect on the lungs too. In fact, the downside of smoking is so significant that most non-smokers have trouble understanding why anybody would smoke at all. SmokingRead More…The post Smoking Effects On Health appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

7 Dirty Secrets about Quick Weight Loss

Fri, 03 May 2013 05:44:00 EDT

Change your body's composition to more muscle and less fat to keep weight loss off for good. That's easier said than done but you must keep fat loss as your main goal when you're trying to lose weight. It takes longer to transform your body's composition, so be patient. Its worth the wait. Quick weight loss gimmicks will never work for you. Don't just lose water weight. Burn body fat and lose weight. If you lose 20 pounds in 10 days using severe calorie restriction with no exercise (you probably won't have the energy to exercise), just about all of that weight loss will be due to lost muscle mass and some water weight. The problem is further compounded if you gained weight without exercise. The composition of this weight gain is mainly fat and water retention. I have seen individuals with up to 70% body fat! Increase your muscle mass to permanently speed up your metabolism. Muscle is metabolically active tissue and your body has to work harder to maintain muscle. You need to build a lean body that will give you good health and one that will last through the years of your life. If you rush the fitness process, it won't work! Be sure and download your Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts and start shaping your body faster! Mark Dilworth, BA, PES Your Fitness University My Fitness Hut Her Fitness Hut Sports Fitness Hut Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs

Low Carb Diet Plan Right For You?

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:35 EDT

I would assert that without a doubt, the low carb diet plan is the most heavily debated weight loss program ever created. In fact, the intensity with which both sides of the argument are expressed is truly incredible. This article will discuss the pros and cons of the low carb diet lifestyle, weighing in onRead More…The post Low Carb Diet Plan Right For You? appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

You Should be Doing Face Pulls

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT

It's a staple in powerlifting circles because it helps offset all those pressing movements. It can also make your posture less Neanderthal-like.

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:33:54 EDT

Overweight and obesity problems plague two-thirds of the American population, but there are also people who have exactly the opposite problem – they are much too thin. Some people are underweight due to medical conditions or eating disorders, while others are just naturally thin. If you are someone who needs to put on some extraRead More…The post Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

Losing Weight With Carbs

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:35:23 EDT

The Losing Weight With Carbs Discussion In your weight loss journey, you may have received all sorts of advice and recommendations to cut out carbs from your diet. However, what you may be unaware about is that all carbohydrates don’t affect the body in the same way. For example, foods that provide ‘white’ carbs can [...] © Exercise and Nutrition Tips, 2013. Written by admin Post tags: calorie, Carbohydrate, food, Nutrient, Weight Loss in Categories: Losing weight with carbs Share the Love! | | | | Find Us on These Social networks: