31 December 2010
It can be difficult in our society to go a day without having to shake somebody's hand. It is not just the mark of a greeting, but often represents the first impression you give another of yourself. For this reason there is often much ado about grip, strength, eye contact, and number of pumps.
29 December 2010
According to health and diet experts, the average North American consumes somewhere between two to three pounds of sugar a week. This includes high fructose corn syrup, regular sugar, dextrose and other sugar derivatives. Consumption of sugar and sugary byproducts has therefore grown from twenty-six pounds a year to a whopping 135 pounds a year. Obviously this is a grave chang
28 December 2010
So now that the New Year is officially right around the corner it is certainly time to get into gear and make those resolutions. If you are like many people though, you will probably be making the same ones you’ve made each year. Too often we are too unspecific with our resolutions and therefore fail to keep them. The next year comes to a close and we realize that we haven’t t
24 December 2010
Almonds are one of those miraculous products of nature which present a plethora of different uses and also happen to be very healthy. There are two kinds of almonds which are sold commercially, they are known as sweet almonds and bitter almonds, respectively.
23 December 2010
Calcium is an example of yet another nutrient which is absolutely vital for life, yet unfortunately lacking in many diets. Calcium is involved in a plurality of bodily processes, ranging from the growth and health of teeth and bones, the regulation of blood flow, to the transmission of nerve impulses.
22 December 2010
One of the uncomfortable consequences of exercise is developing pain in the muscles which leaves you feeling sore and restricted. Common examples of this are tight calf muscles, for these muscles undergo considerable tension and they tend to restrict the movements of the legs. The calf muscles which typically account for the stiffness are called the soleus and gastrocnemius.
21 December 2010
The Perricone diet has become a very popular diet plan which is known for its anti-aging effects, particularly in terms of skin health. Altogether it’s a four week plan, but many people only do the first three days of the plan in order to get a quick boost to the look of their skin.
20 December 2010
Despite the somewhat disturbing name, burpees are one of those great exercises that work a lot of things at once and makes for a great workout. In fact the exercise was designed to be part of a physical fitness test that measure coordination, agility, and endurance.
17 December 2010
Many people exercise for the sake of sports, many just exercise for good health, and some exercise primarily for aesthetic reasons, so they look better. However an ironic consequence of exercise in this context is that exercise can make many people’s faces go completely red, making them look somewhat silly while they are exercising.
16 December 2010
Most people include dairy products in their day to day diets and this can be a great way to get your calcium and sometimes protein intake too. However, when it comes to dieting, you need to know which dairy products are best to avoid and which can actually help you lose weight. Below is the low down on the best and worst dairy products for
15 December 2010
The three hour diet plan is the latest fad diet. It is the invention of the fitness journalist Jorge Cruise whose book is entitled The 3-Hour Diet: How Low-Carb Diets Make You Fat and Timing Makes You Think.
14 December 2010
Ankle weights are special weights which fit snugly around the ankle. They are often used for cardiovascular exercise, resistance training, and exercises which are designed to strengthen leg muscles. The weights effectively add greater pressure to the calves, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes.
13 December 2010
Despite being one of the most consumed beverages on the planet, coffee can causes many problems for people. Some people suffer from heartburn; others suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, ulcers, or stress.
8 December 2010
Oatmeal is a grain which is full of essential nutrients your body needs. This article will consider a diet plan which revolves around this wonderful grain. Since it is very low in fat and high in soluble dietary fiber, oatmeal is a perfect food to model a diet around. Oatmeal is also very high in protein, and is a great source of complex carbs.
6 December 2010
The cost of fitness equipment or the monthly fee you pay your trainer are not accurate determinants of the efficacy of your fitness program. More often than not, people think that a costly fitness routine guarantees dramatic results. There are many ways of cutting down the cost of fitness to stay fit, toned and healthy.
3 December 2010
The green tea diet plan is uniquely powerful in that it is able to not only boost the body’s metabolism, but also helps to dramatically cuts down your consumption of unwanted fats. How is this possible? Well it’s because the natural ingredients of green tea act as both metabolism boosters and appetite suppressants, much like modern day diet pills do.
2 December 2010
Even if you don’t know what a dragon fruit is, you’ve probably seen them at your local supermarket at some point. Dragon fruits are very exotic looking things which may turn some people off. This is unfortunate however since dragon fruits are actually extremely nutritious.
1 December 2010
Human beings are designed to get exercise. Our ancient ancestors had to walk, run, jump, and swim every day just to stay alive. We’ve therefore evolved to require exercise; our body needs us to move around. It’s not surprising then that exercise makes us feel better, and even allows us to think better.
