With New Years just a day away, your own goals for 2009 are probably not far from your mind. The most common New Years resolutions have to do with health although the specific individual goals vary. Here are three healthy New Years resolutions to add to your list if they are not already there.
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Healthy New Years Resolutions
December 30, 2008
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Three Top Pre-Workout Meals
December 25, 2008
No matter what your workout routine, you need to ensure that your body is properly fueled before you work out. Firstly, you need to make sure that you are properly hydrated by drinking 20 ounces of water an hour before working out as well as drinking fluids throughout the workouts.
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5 Most Popular Yoga Practices
November 28, 2008
Chances are you have done yoga before. These days most people have at least dabbled in it, if they arent already addicted. But how educated are you on the different types of yoga. For people who are new to the practice or who are curious about what it is all about it is good to at least know the basics about the different kinds.
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Exercise The Brain
November 13, 2008
It doesnt take a genius to figure out that exercising affects your brain somehow. The aftermath of a good workout includes a clear mind, better focus, more positive energy, and just an overall good feeling. But why?
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5 Ankle Stregthening Exercises
November 06, 2008
The ankle is the area on the body which is most commonly injured. Because almost each sport or exercise involves the feet and ankles, it is very difficult to do much when you have an ankle injury. Here are five exercises to strengthen your ankles and feet:
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3 Weird Yet Effective Exercises
October 30, 2008
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. Here are three weird yet effective exercises:
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Try Bootcamp for Fast Weight Loss
October 24, 2008
If you have ever experienced a weight loss plateau you know that it can be frustrating. 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 lose weight before, doing it now shows no results.
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3 Exercises for The Office
October 06, 2008
This day in age many people work at a computer. Also, most of us work long hours at our desk in order to support ourselves and our family. Unfortunately these long and stressful workweeks can cause numerous health problems. It is important to keep your work week to a minimum number but as sometimes this is not a reality, you should be doing exercises daily in order to counteract these potential health problems.
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Don't Forget to Tone Your Calves
September 26, 2008
Developed and toned calves allows for a variety of different movement. It is easier to participate in activities like walking, jogging or standing for longer periods with less discomfort. Calves are skeletal muscles attached to bones and are voluntarily controlled by our bodies meaning that we can generate movement of them when we want or need. Calves function in movements such as walking, running, standing and similar activities where leg muscles are used.
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3 Awesome Back Exercises
September 12, 2008
When working out many people neglect their back. A toned back can be one of the sexiest features on the human body but many people lack exercises to tone this area. Here are three exercises which will ensure you have a toned back in no time.
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5 Ways to Enjoy a Healthy Fall
September 03, 2008
With fall on the horizon, you may want to look at making a few changes to your work out and health regimen. Fall is the season of change-kids go back to school, the weather starts to change, and even our bodies change during the fall and winter months. Here are five great fall fitness and health tips to make sure that your change is a good one.
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Working Out the Brain
August 29, 2008
Sure you may work out your body but do you work out your brain? Keeping this organ functioning properly is not only important, it’s essential. Even though the human brain only weighs about 3 pounds, it is the most important organ in our body and it needs to be exercised as much as the rest of our bodies do. Think about it-you go to the gym and devote ten minutes of your time to ab work.
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3 Easy Arm Toning Exercises
August 11, 2008
Toned arms are a commodity that no one should go without, especially in the hot days of summer. Wearing a tank top, bathing suit, or even just light weight t-shirts require that you show off what you have up top. But unless you spend a lot of time at the gym or have a job that requires lifting, the chances are that your arms could use a bit of a tone up.
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3 Natural Foods For Energy
July 11, 2008
If you work out, you need energy. Eating or drinking the right things can help you stay energized throughout your work out and let you push your body to get the most out of your exercise time. Many people choose sports drinks to help their body refuel, but some natural foods
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