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The Office Workout

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Written by AstroNutrition 15 January 2010
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Since many of us end up spending a good deal of time and energy sitting down in front of a computer and performing repetitive actions that can cause strain and injury, below are some important and simple ways that you can maintain strength and flexibility at the office.  Be it a home office or away, these little tricks will help yo

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How to Achieve Weight Loss Playing a Sport

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Written by AstroNutrition 28 July 2009
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It’s a pleasure to watch a sport being played, but there are some people who enjoy playing it more. I belong to this category and depend on racquetball to give me my daily high. Playing releases me from the tensions of daily life; it rejuvenates me and gets my adrenaline soaring; and it leaves me feeling good, strong and fit. But best of all, it has helped me lose weight.

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Pill Found To Hinder Muscle Growth

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Still going strong after fifty years, the oral contraceptive commonly called The Pill is still the most popular form of birth control used among women. Over the fifty years it has improved and now it contains less hormones which translates to less hormones.
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3 Weird Yet Effective Exercises

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<meta name="GENERATOR" content="OpenOffice.org 2.4 (Win32)" /><style type="text/css"> <!-- @page { size: 8.5in 11in; margin: 0.79in } P { margin-bottom: 0.08in } --> </style> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in"> Most people know the routine-go to the gym, jump on the treadmill or ellipticle if you are feeling really crazy, go through the weight circuit a few times, and do some stretches and cool down. Its no wonder that we have a hard time exercising-the monotony of the routine can be painful. We are creatures of habit, but sometimes we can find ourselves wanting to do something out of routine. 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You work your butt off for weeks or months and the pounds start to come off, but all of a sudden you find the scale at a stand still. Why? Because your body can adapt to the workouts. Your body is smarter than you think and even though you may be doing the same thing you were always doing to <a href="http://ca.astronutrition.com/weight-loss-weight-loss-energy-25_3/hydroxycut-hardcore-maximum-thermogenic-607/">lose weight</a> before, doing it now shows no results. </div> <div id="block-block-11" class="block block-block region-odd odd region-count-5 count-5"><div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <div style="text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-5481344997016062"; /* 468x60, created 02/02/10 */ google_ad_slot = "5668676939"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></div> </div> </div></div> <!-- /block-inner, /block --> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_add first"><a href="/blog/comment/reply/8385#comment-form" title="Add a new comment to this page.">Add new comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/try_bootcamp_fast_weight_loss" title="Read the rest of Try Bootcamp for Fast Weight Loss.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=www.is.gd/5qMPL+Try+Bootcamp+for+Fast+Weight+Loss+%23Exercise+and+Fitness+%23weight+loss+%23exercise+%23slimming+%23workout+%23cardio+%23muscle+%23strength+%23fat+burning+%23toning" class="tweet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet!</a><a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8341" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/3_fantastic_leg_toning_exercises" title="3 Fantastic Leg Toning Exercises">3 Fantastic Leg Toning Exercises</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by <a href="/blog/user/astronutrition" title="View user profile.">AstroNutrition</a></span> <span class="submitted-date">26 August 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_72 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/exercise_and_fitness" rel="tag" title="">Exercise and Fitness</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_652"><a href="/blog/keywords/butt" rel="tag" title="">butt</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_111"><a href="/blog/keywords/dancing" rel="tag" title="">dancing</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1157"><a href="/blog/keywords/legs" rel="tag" title="">legs</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1228"><a href="/blog/keywords/martial_arts" rel="tag" title="">martial arts</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_733"><a href="/blog/keywords/muscle" rel="tag" title="">muscle</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_236"><a href="/blog/keywords/slimming" rel="tag" title="">slimming</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_654"><a href="/blog/keywords/squats" rel="tag" title="">squats</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_739 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/strength" rel="tag" title="" class="active">strength</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_1183"><a href="/blog/keywords/toning" rel="tag" title="">toning</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_162 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/weight_loss" rel="tag" title="">weight loss</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> Because it is very much dependant on fitness goals, everyones exercise routines will vary. Almost everyone has a part of their body that they feel needs improvement, even if it just needs to be toned up a little. </div> <div id="block-block-11" class="block block-block region-even even region-count-6 count-6"><div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <div style="text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-5481344997016062"; /* 468x60, created 02/02/10 */ google_ad_slot = "5668676939"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></div> </div> </div></div> <!-- /block-inner, /block --> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_add first"><a href="/blog/comment/reply/8341#comment-form" title="Add a new comment to this page.">Add new comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/3_fantastic_leg_toning_exercises" title="Read the rest of 3 Fantastic Leg Toning Exercises.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=www.is.gd/5pp3p+3+Fantastic+Leg+Toning+Exercises+%23Exercise+and+Fitness+%23dancing+%23weight+loss+%23slimming+%23butt+%23squats+%23muscle+%23strength+%23legs+%23toning+%23martial+arts" class="tweet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet!</a><a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8182" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/8_benefits_creatine" title="8 Benefits of Creatine">8 Benefits of Creatine</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by <a href="/blog/user/astronutrition" title="View user profile.">AstroNutrition</a></span> <span class="submitted-date">7 February 2008</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_4 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/health_and_well_being" rel="tag" title="">Health and Well Being</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_975"><a href="/blog/keywords/amino_acid" rel="tag" title="">amino acid</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_402"><a href="/blog/keywords/creatine" rel="tag" title="">creatine</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_976"><a href="/blog/keywords/lactic_acid" rel="tag" title="">lactic acid</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_557"><a href="/blog/keywords/muscles" rel="tag" title="">muscles</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_48"><a href="/blog/keywords/protein" rel="tag" title="">protein</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_739 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/strength" rel="tag" title="" class="active">strength</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_162"><a href="/blog/keywords/weight_loss" rel="tag" title="">weight loss</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_276 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/weight_training" rel="tag" title="">weight training</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p class="MsoNormal"> Creatine is an amino acid that is naturally produced by the body from the liver, pancreas, and kidneys. 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A creatine supplement is not a vitamin, mineral, herb, or even a steroid as it is found naturally in the human body, and even in the bodies of most animals. </div> <div id="block-block-11" class="block block-block region-odd odd region-count-7 count-7"><div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <div style="text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-5481344997016062"; /* 468x60, created 02/02/10 */ google_ad_slot = "5668676939"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></div> </div> </div></div> <!-- /block-inner, /block --> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_add first"><a href="/blog/comment/reply/8182#comment-form" title="Add a new comment to this page.">Add new comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/8_benefits_creatine" title="Read the rest of 8 Benefits of Creatine.">Read more</a></li> </ul> <div class="big_links"> <a href="http://twitter.com/home?status=www.is.gd/5pku8+8+Benefits+of+Creatine+%23Health+and+Well+Being+%23protein+%23weight+loss+%23weight+training+%23creatine+%23muscles+%23strength+%23amino+acid+%23lactic+acid" class="tweet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tweet!</a><a href="/blog/rss.xml" class="blog_rss">Subscribe to Astro</a> </div> </div></div> <!-- /node-inner, /node --> <div id="node-8074" class="node node-teaser node-type-blog"><div class="node-inner"> <h2 class="title"> <a href="/blog/calcium_rich_foods_optimum_health" title="Calcium Rich Foods for Optimum Health">Calcium Rich Foods for Optimum Health</a> </h2> <div class="meta"> <div class="comment-count"> 0 comments </div> <div class="submitted"> <span class="submitted-user">Written by <a href="/blog/user/astronutrition" title="View user profile.">AstroNutrition</a></span> <span class="submitted-date">12 October 2007</span> </div> <div class="terms terms-inline"> in <ul class="links inline"><li class="taxonomy_term_1 first"><a href="/blog/blog_topics/nutrition_news" rel="tag" title="">Nutrition News</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_563"><a href="/blog/keywords/bones" rel="tag" title="">bones</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_353"><a href="/blog/keywords/calcium" rel="tag" title="">calcium</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_31"><a href="/blog/keywords/cancer" rel="tag" title="">cancer</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_561"><a href="/blog/keywords/dairy" rel="tag" title="">dairy</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_562"><a href="/blog/keywords/green_foods" rel="tag" title="">green foods</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_26"><a href="/blog/keywords/health" rel="tag" title="">health</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_352"><a href="/blog/keywords/milk" rel="tag" title="">milk</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_739 active"><a href="/blog/keywords/strength" rel="tag" title="" class="active">strength</a></li> <li class="taxonomy_term_498 last"><a href="/blog/keywords/teeth" rel="tag" title="">teeth</a></li> </ul></div> </div> <div class="content"> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"> Strong bones, healthy teeth, proper kidney function and an overall balanced absorption of minerals are just some of the benefits to getting enough calcium. Ninety-nine percent of <a target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium"><span style="color: #0000ff"><u>Calcium</u></span></a> in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth, with the remaining one percent circulating throughout our bloodstream. 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Getting a physical assessment is an important component of a healthy lifestyle, and if you haven&undefined;t been active for a while it can help you gauge just where you&undefined;re health is at. </p> </div> <div id="block-block-11" class="block block-block region-odd odd region-count-9 count-9"><div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <div style="text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">// <![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-5481344997016062"; /* 468x60, created 02/02/10 */ google_ad_slot = "5668676939"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; // ]]></script> <script src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js" type="text/javascript"> </script></div> </div> </div></div> <!-- /block-inner, /block --> <ul class="links inline"><li class="comment_add first"><a href="/blog/comment/reply/8054#comment-form" title="Add a new comment to this page.">Add new comment</a></li> <li class="node_read_more last"><a href="/blog/step_step_physical_assesment" 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