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Spas and Weight Loss - Key Details You Need to Know
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
Spas are the modern-day health sanctuaries. With the stresses associated with our highly urbanized world and the high levels of pollution that have plagued our world today, spas have become the little piece of heaven ...
Workout Motivation Pointers - Key Things You Ought to be Aware of
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
It could be that you suffered an injury and had to stay out of the workout circuit for a while. Or you just had a period of "exercise de-motivation" that extended to days, weeks and ...
Tai Chi Tips - Helpful Things You May Not Be Aware of
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
One of the most precious gifts that China has given to the world of fitness is Tai Chi. Rooted in Taoism, Tai Chi is a mind-body technique that provides exercise and meditation through the practice ...
Pilates Ring Basics - Key Details You Should be Aware of
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
If you're enrolled in a Pilates class or are doing it by yourself through a Pilates workout DVD, you might wonder what a Pilates ring is and what it's actually used for. With his penchant ...
What You Need to Know About Stretching Routines
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
An exercise training program is never complete without flexibility training. The American Council on Exercise emphasizes that stretching should be made a part of a workout regimen inasmuch as it is an important fitness component. ...
The Benefits of Low Impact Exercises - Useful Facts You Might Not Know
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
When you're pregnant, overweight or have just returned to exercising or are new to exercise, then low-impact exercises are what you need. High impact routines are not advisable for those suffering from arthritis, osteoporosis or ...
Pilates Exercises for Beginners - Important Facts You Need to Know
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
Pilates is a workout system designed by Joseph Pilates that explores the mind-body connection through a series of stretches and other exercises. With regular sessions, practitioners develop flexibility, coordination and control in their body movement. ...
Workout Routines for Youngsters - Useful Facts You Might Not Know
By Maegan Pillar · 12 years ago
The invention of television and computers has given rise to a younger population who know the grains of their couch more than the palm of their hands. Well, all the blame can't really be placed ...
Advantages of Home Fitness Workouts - Essential Details You Need to Know
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
Do you feel the need to lose some weight because you can already feel the early danger signs of obesity brought about by your sedentary lifestyle? Palpitations, shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure, among others, ...
Flexibility Training - Everything You Need to Know
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
Flexibility is defined as your body's ability to move through a full range of motion. Flexibility training is an integral part of any conditioning program. While athletes stand most to benefit from flexibility stretching exercises, ...
Fat Loss Workouts - An In Depth Look at Everything You Should Know
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
Why do you exercise? Most of the time, the main motivation to exercise is to lose weight. When our body stores excessive body fats, our metabolism slows down. Further inactivity does nothing to help speed ...
Calorie Calculator Basics - Helpful Facts You Need to Know
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
You've heard of this cardinal rule: If you want to burn fat, you've got to create a calorie deficit in your body. This means you need to use up more calories than what you ingest. ...
Weight Loss Exercises - Very Important Things to Know About
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
Losing weight has now become somewhat of a worldwide obsession. The increasing knowledge of the ailments associated with carrying excess fats around is partly the major reason why many people want to trim down. Of ...
Best Core Exercises for Women - Vital Things You Ought to Know
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
Core muscles refer to your abdominal muscles, although it takes more than developing your ab muscles to build it up. The muscles in your back, hips and pelvis must also be exercised if you want ...
Calorie Counter Secrets - Main Details to Know About
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
A typical calorie counter logs the number of calories that they consume each day. The idea is that if they keep their calories at a certain level, they will lose a guaranteed amount of pounds ...
Exercise From Home and Get Super Fit
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
There are so many thousands of people who will excuses like "Oh, I just don't have time to go to a gym". They assume that fitness is something that can be achieved with long hours ...
Fighting Obesity - How to Develop Your Own Home Weight Loss Program
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
No money to spare for gym membership? Babysitting all day and too tired to go to the gym? Stressed after a totally exhausting day at work and have no drive to drive to the gym? ...
Weight Loss for Women Over 40 - Important Things You Ought to Be Aware Of
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
Life begins at 40. While you may be reaping the benefits of a highly-successful career at this age, it's also true that the manifestations of aging begin here. At 40, you begin to feel aching ...
Weight Loss Pitfalls to Avoid - Common Stumbling Blocks to Losing Weight
By Maegan Pillar · 13 years ago
There are plenty of excuses that people make when they are trying to lose weight. If you fall into any one of the 5 excuses below, it is definitely time for a reality check. On ...