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- The Best Ways To Gain Weight Fast For Skinny Guys - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Steven DeAngeloIf you are a skinny individual who would like to gain weight fast then this article could change your life. We are going to discuss 3 things that will assist you to gain weight quickly and easily. So long as you follow these easy steps. Lots of males were born skinny and have a hard time ...
Views: 1968(1 vote) - Occupational Health and Safety Training - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2011 from Eric PetrelliOver 200 people die each year in accidents at work and over one million people are injured all over the world. Over two million suffer illnesses caused by or made worse by their work. It is vital for business owners to provide their employees with health and safety training for a variety of ...
Views: 1167 - The Benefits of Boot Camp Training - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2011 from Joshua HewettBoot Camp group workouts have proven to be more than just the latest fitness trend. Thousands of participants have been reshaping their bodies and reclaiming their health and vitality with the help of fitness Boot Camps, and many trainers are taking notice. More and more fitness professionals ...
Views: 7679(1 vote) - Marketing via email - How you can Secure Them In order to do something - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Albert MeloSo as for Marketing with email to be prosperous, you've ought to obtain your lead or prospective client to do something. We talked about ideas for composing topic lines that get clicked on and we may uncover ideas for how you can obtain them to do something. Just before we begin, why don't we ...
Views: 1172 - Selecting The Right Personal Trainer For You - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Craig SmithBefore starting the journey to a new you by hiring a fitness trainer, it can be easy to just choose one from your local gym. By blindly selecting a fitness coach, you can set yourself up for failure and other blunders in your get fit progress. The fitness industry is unregulated, which can ...
Views: 849 - Circuit Training Workouts- Is it for You? - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Lashonda JonesCircuit training is your answer to a FAST, Fat Burning workout! No more spending long hours at the gym. With circuit training, you can really get your heart rate up, hit those trouble areas, and still have time to spare. What is Circuit Training? Circuit training is a high-intensity aerobic ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - Why Employees Need First Aid Training - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Eric PetrelliIn today's society, it is vital for business owners to provide their employees with first aid training for a variety of reasons, because Injuries and accidents are always unexpected and unpredictable. Regardless of industry, implementing a first aid training program for employees ensures that ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - The Importance of Lower Body Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarAre you looking to tone your legs? Does your lower body pail in comparison to your upper body? Are you off balanced due to an unstable lower body? Then it’s time that you start a lower body workout routine. Toning the lower body is vital to supporting the rest of your torso, upper body and head. ...
Views: 1636(1 vote) - 6 Core Exercises to Improve Stability & Balance - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarHere a 6 key core exercises to reduce that flab and tone the stomach, back and pelvis. You should see in improvement in strength, balance, and stability after just one week of core strength training. Most exercises should be held for 15-30 seconds and repeated 5-10 times. Start at the lower ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - Exclusive Hollywood Celebrity Home Workout - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2012 from david krainiakI have had women get awesome arms from doing this workout 3x a week. You can do this at home or even on the road when your in your hotel room. Your actually going to be using a bath tub from the bathroom. This workout is short and sweet...remember its about intensity not time. The ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Customized Weight Training Routine - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Weight Training"Is there a weight training routines that works? If yes, where can I find it and how can I apply it"? Does the question above speak of your own dilemma in regards to getting that muscles of yours ripped? Well, I can't blame you 'coz it really is a problem for people like you whose into weight ...
Views: 1577 - Self Defense Tactics for Women - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Jody SnyderEvery day the news is filled with horror stories about violent crimes. We worry about ourselves, our children, our friends, and relatives. No one can guarantee your personal safety. The best thing we can do is learn some techniques on how to prevent ourselves from becoming a victim, and if we ...
Views: 2164(2 votes) - The 90 Second Fitness Solution - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Renee AllertAre you following a Fitness Training Program? No? Not enough time? Let me introduce you to a brilliant fitness strength training – The 90 Second Fitness Solution by Pete Cerqua. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Just 90 seconds and you are fit. The perfect quick fix we are all looking for. It is ...
Views: 3524(2 votes) - Healthy Foot Care - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Dale MillerOk so now that summer is coming to an end it may be time to actually take some time to pamper those little puppies walking around in flip-flops and going bare in the sand. Not only are your feet much more visible than they are in other seasons during the hot summer months, but they can also ...
Views: 2130 - The Benefits of Meditation & Why You Can't Afford Not to Try This Ancient Practice - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Wendy WoodsIn my July blog, I wrote about meditation as a great way of managing stress. This ancient practice has many other health benefits listed below. I hope these benefits help convince you to at least give meditation a try. You don’t need to become a Buddhist monk or move to India to start ...
Views: 1180 - Using the Bench Press for Gaining Muscle Fast - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Brandon CookThe beginning of the week always seems to start off with everyone heading to the gym for their favorite workout day, you know it, Chest Day. This more probable than not includes the bench press as their primary exercise. The bench press is frequently proclaimed as the best upper body builder and ...
Views: 2895(5 votes) - A Different Kind of Running Coach - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Sue KochA Different Kind of Running Coach Introduction When one thinks of a coach for an athlete, the first thing that comes to mind is the coach out on the field, in the gym, trackside or poolside, yelling commands, blowing a whistle, and monitoring with a stopwatch. More and more, athletes are ...
Views: 2683(1 vote) - It's Time For You to Benefit From Small Group Personal Training! - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Brian MitchThere are more individuals in Edmond and North Oklahoma City than ever before that are taking advantage of the benefits to be had in Small Group Personal Training. Reasons why some people prefer training in groups There are several people that are simply unable to give 100% of the ...
Views: 1966 - School-Based Physical Education - Five-Step Leadership Program - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired"Take care of our children and show them the way.” We live in a culture of sedentary living and overeating. Our children are watching, listening and learning about life and how to live from us adults, their leaders. They are not interested in what we have to say. They are carefully watching ...
Views: 3447(2 votes) - The Reality of The Biggest Loser - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Dr. Al Sears M.D.Imagine losing 34 pounds in a week. Or dropping 100 pounds in just seven weeks. Sound impossible? Believe it or not, these are actual results from NBC’s hit reality show, The Biggest Loser. No wonder the nation is captivated! But, as great as these results are… are they realistic? Do ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - Recovery and Relaxation Tips for Athletes - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from CS LewisThe most important factor in improving and maintaining performance of any kind is recovery. This includes both physical and mental improvement and maintenance. Ernest Hemingway said that when he was writing, he would continue until he reached a creative peak, then he would stop. He knew that he ...
Views: 2014(1 vote) - From Flab to Fab – How to Get Great Abs - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Dave BurtThere are different abs preparation and abs training techniques that will help you achieve washboard abs. Cardiovascular exercises increase your metabolic rate causing the fat burning capacity of your body to increase dramatically. Remember, you're not going to reduce fat content without body ...
Views: 2780(4 votes) - Push-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredPush-ups: The Best Most Complete Upper Body Exercise in the World By Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-Ret. The push-up is hands down the best, most complete upper body exercise in the world. Here are a variety of ways to perform push-ups. A push-up demonstrates the portability and flexibility of ...
Views: 3553(1 vote) - The ‘Magic Bullet’ to Six Pack Abs Does Take Work, BUT… - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Renee Barnes-OrozcoYou will succeed. Everyone looks for the ‘magic bullet’ fix for many things. The ‘magic bullet’ to six pack abs does take work, but it isn’t that bad. Start with these simple exercises, along with a proper diet and some cardio work to help, to get your six pack abs started. Doing these ...
Views: 2192(1 vote) - How to Recover Immediately After a Run - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Vanessa RodriguezThe moments before and after a run are extremely crucial to the wellbeing and success of any runner. Running is a sport plagued with injury and is often condemned because of those statistics. However, it is not the actual act of running that injures us. It is the lack of preparation beforehand, ...
Views: 2235(1 vote) - Workplace Shaman: An Olympian Example - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Jack SingerMary Pearson, Financial Post Published: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Witnessing the commitment, focus, fortitude and performance of the world's best athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics has been awesome and inspiring. Athletes train their minds and psyche as well as their ...
Views: 2318(5 votes) - Pull-ups, Why They are Important to Your Workout - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Dr. Len LopezPush-ups and pull-ups have long been considered the two best exercises you can do to train your upper body. The reason for that is these two exercises target every major muscle group of your upper body. You’d be surprised as to how good of shape you can get into when you only perform these two ...
Views: 3797(3 votes) - Overcoming Barriers to Optimum Health and Fitness Part 1: Lack of Time - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Andrew SchmarjeChanging your body and getting in great shape is just as much mental as it is physical if not more so. Almost everyone is physically capable of exercising, eating right, changing their body and getting in better shape. It is the mental factors that hinder nearly everyone from accomplishing ...
Views: 3779(5 votes) - What YOU Need to Get Fit and Stay Fit - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Linda CampbellHave you always wanted to get fit but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you are already fit, but feeling like you’ve hit a plateau and you are bored with your current exercise program? Not to worry, you are not alone, this is very common in gyms and within the fitness industry across the ...
Views: 2353(3 votes) - Stay Motivated! Keep Your Exercise Resolutions! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Wendy StollEvery New Year the gym is packed full of eager exercisers ready to achieve results. A month or two passes, resolutions go awry, and people give up. Don’t fall victim to this cycle! Exercise is a lifetime commitment for your own personal health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you stay ...
Views: 1949(2 votes) - Fitness Professionals: Make A Web Presence And Reel in Clients - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Casey KaldalFor just about any business today an online presence is as necessary as a business card. In many ways, searching the internet for local businesses has taken the place of searching the yellow pages. As an added plus, creating a online presence for the purpose of bringing in clients is super ...
Views: 1909 - Tips for Post-Workout Recovery - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Dale MillerAfter a trip to the gym most of us get on with our day and hope that we have pushed ourselves just the right amount. Too much, and we will end up feeling sore the next day, too little and the hour and a half might end up having been wasted. Assuming that we have stretched before and after and ...
Views: 4480(5 votes) - The Best Exercise Routine For Busy People - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzLets face it. With the busy lifestyle that our society lives, when it comes down to exercising, people want the fastest and most efficient program possible. So this brings about two questions. One, HOW MUCH TIME is required to get actual results from a fitness program? Two, WHAT needs to be done ...
Views: 4140(3 votes) - Cardio for Maximum Fat Loss - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from david mauntzCardiovascular Training: Why you should be exercising less Ok, so I know this sounds weird right? Exercise less! Am I crazy! No, I'm actually just trying to prove a point here. I'm trying to prove that it isn't how much exercise you do that gives you results. What gives you results is what ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Do I Need to Hire a Personal Trainer? - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2009 from Ralph KlisiewiczAs I began working as a personal trainer I found it a bit surprising that there were people who were willing to pay me for guiding them through a workout. I would even be hired by people who were already in relative good shape. Working out seemed to be so intuitive to me, I was involved in ...
Views: 2192(4 votes) - Essential Tips To Build Muscle Up Fast - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Tim RyanWhen it comes to building muscle, more and faster is pretty much what most weight lifters want. The additional self-confidence, good health and respect that can be gained from having a more muscular physique is always well worth the effort. So with that in mind here are three great tips to build ...
Views: 2980(1 vote) - Why Certification? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from PATRICIA GOROWAYFacial Fitness Systems is now offering Certification to all health care and beauty professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge, diversify their practices, and benefit financially by becoming a Facial Fitness Certified Instructor. Professions such as Yoga Instructors, Personal Trainers, ...
Views: 2803(3 votes) - Having Fun Motivates Exercise - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonHave you seen this video on youtube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJMOI5_FKwg? This so easily demonstrates that motivation to exercise does not come from merely thinking that you should exercise. When exercise is made into something which is fun, you automatically exercise without even ...
Views: 1993(1 vote) - 3 Essential Steps To Gaurantee Bigger Biceps Quickly - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Tim RyanThe show muscles, the guns, the biceps, the pythons whatever you want to call them they always have a special place in weight lifters vision of what they desire. Your guns are quite possibly the easiest muscle group for people to view which is possibly why they have achieved such important ...
Views: 2274(2 votes) - Five Options for Losing Weight – Which one is best? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Damien YoungIn a few short months, millions of people will make a resolution to lose weight and get into better shape. While this is a popular and great resolution to make, most people will go about it completely in the wrong way. Many will go out and buy the newest, hottest and most talked about diet. ...
Views: 6302(3 votes) - Ready, Set, Slow - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachWhen it comes to lasting weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. Although many people take on the latest diet program, quick fix or promise of immediate results, most only find themselves right back where they started in a relatively short period of time. In fact, most people who take ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - Which Whey to Go - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2009 from Byron RichardsIn the world of dietary supplements and functional foods there are many choices in terms of product quality, and whey protein is no exception. This is especially true when a used-car sales pitch is used in an effort to make products look and sound far better than what is actually under the ...
Views: 2119(3 votes) - Want Weight Loss Success? Take these six steps first! - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachAre you ready to make some changes in your life? Do you have challenges in any of these areas? * Nutrition * Fitness * Stress control * Emotional health * Relationship wellness * Spirituality You don't have to wait until New Year's Eve to make significant changes in your ...
Views: 1764 - Win the Battle! Conquer Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Wendy StollIt’s that time of year again. Soon you’ll be surrounded by pies, cakes, cookies, and candies. Your willpower will be pushed and tested to extremes. The average person will gain 5-15 pounds during the holidays. Lack of time leads to more stress, less physical activity, and unhealthy eating ...
Views: 2323 - Maximize Your Workouts Effectiveness - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Wendy StollWhether you’re new to working-out, you’ve hit a plateau, or you’re bored with the same old routine; try these tips to get the most out of your exercise sessions. Cardiovascular: 1) Use your arms on the treadmill or elliptical machine. If you’re holding on to the handrails of cardio equipment ...
Views: 2586(3 votes) - No Pain no Gain - True or False - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Danielle VindezWikipedia tells us that suffering, or pain, “is an individual's basic affective experience of unpleasantness and aversion associated with harm or threat of harm”. The threat can be physically or emotionally provoked, and physically or emotionally experienced, or both. Delayed onset muscle ...
Views: 4518 - 3 Smoking Hot Tips To Build Up Muscles And Look Like Brad Pitt! - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2009 from Tim RyanOk, so you want to get build up muscles, you want to look like a Brad Pitt in the movie 'Troy' so you can get heaps of attention from the ladies on the beach or too impress your mates. You are ware of the basics of muscle building but you are after something extra to give you that edge to gain ...
Views: 2059 - Verkhoshansky & Siff's Supertraining Review - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Tony SchwartzThe latest edition of the sport science classic "Supertraining" by Prof. Yuri Verkhoshansky and the late Mel Siff is set to be released on September 15, 2009. This will be the first new edition of the book since 2003. This book has been often referred to by strength coaches and sport ...
Views: 5183(1 vote) - Common Gym Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Louis RichardFor someone who just started exercising, the right guidance is critical. If you are a newcomer, the first thing you want to do is exercise in a safe and effective fashion. Many individuals avoid the gym due to the fear of making a mistake in public. For the weight room rookie, there is nothing ...
Views: 1556 - You are what you... - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Debi Silber, The Mojo CoachMany of us have heard the saying “we are what we eat”. Basically this means that if our diets are made up of fast food, takeout, foods high in sugar, high in fat, if we drink too much or if we consider our children’s leftovers a decent meal, we can’t really be surprised if our body doesn’t look ...
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