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29th September 2009
When it comes to measuring your body fat percentages, there are many ways suggested to go about this; however, not all of them are reliable in that they take all of the different compositional elements into account.
For example, the oldest way of measu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
23rd September 2009
Every year millions of people set the goal to lose weight and get in shape. And sadly each year only a small percentage of them actually put for the effort necessary to reach that goal. Even now in September it is not too late to work towards that goal.
... Read >
Author: Alien
23rd September 2009
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland that is located over the trachea (wind pipe) just below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid gland plays a very important role in most all the metabolic processes of the body. The thyroid gland with its thyroid... Read >
Author: Alien
22nd September 2009
If you’re trying to build muscle, you’ll have to put on bodyweight. This is a fact. Certainly when you start training with weights you can get more toned up, but soon the law of diminishing returns will set in, and to make further progress, you’... Read >
Author: Ged
21st September 2009
Because of the countless diet products lining store shelves and being advertised on television, people forget that the most effective way to lose weight is simply to exercise and eat healthy. Natural diet products, however, can help a person get to thei... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
21st September 2009
I'm gonna tell you how to get a 6 pack at home.
In fact, I'm gonna present you a few tips that will help you to get a 6 pack at home. You don't need any elaborate equipment, you do not require a fitness center membership, and you do not need a persona... Read >
Author: Christian Lee
21st September 2009
Why are anabolic steroids the most dreaded drugs, when they have a lot of benefits? It’s really difficult to understand, why some people are a lot of hue and cry on anabolic steroids. Are anabolic steroids really pernicious and deleterious drugs? Do the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
21st September 2009
You are well aware of the specter of HIV/AIDS hovering all over the world. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reports on HIV/AIDS, disclosed in January 2006, have articulated that AIDS has estim... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
21st September 2009
The very nature of a woman is strength and compassion and the essence of her being is to nurture. A woman takes a long journey in her entire life fulfilling myriad roles in the society. Little does she realize that the vision she holds so dear can only be... Read >
Author: prashant
21st September 2009
Overview
A lean body, the well sought after look of firm, developed muscles with chiseled
abs and defined biceps is possible with a few well honed secrets in your program.
Lean body mass has all the body tissue except storage fat. Regardless of yo... Read >
Author: jmarion04
21st September 2009
Overview
Researchers have found that the power of visualization and positive belief are as
important as diet and workout programs to the success of training program.
Visualization is the practice of imagining the successful result to improve the
... Read >
Author: jmarion04
21st September 2009
Looking for help with losing weight? Help that goes beyond the usual lifestyle changes, portion control advice and exercise routines? Weight-loss supplements touting names like "fat burner" and "thermo max" can be enticing. But do they work? And even mor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle
07th September 2009
Goal setting is a phrase that causes most people’s eyes to glaze over, but it is absolutely vital to your bodybuilding success. It’s important to set realistic and measurable goals. If your goals are unrealistic then you’ll be despondent when you ... Read >
Author: Ged
04th September 2009
How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising?
While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn... Read >
Author: Robert Bell
13th August 2009
This article explains why cardio workout is not an effective way in losing belly fat for men. You might have witness a lot of people doing hours of repetitive low to moderate intensity cardio training sessions but they still can't lose any more body fat. ... Read >
Author: RubenMohan
10th August 2009
Energy Plus
MaxLife�s Energy Plus product is a one of a kind way to enhance the energy levels of the human body devoid of the consumption of illegal or banned substances such as ephedrine. Athletes, as well as the common community, looking for �an... Read >
Author: johnh
03rd August 2009
A publication on human growth hormone published in the periodical of the American Geriatric association declares that it reduces with time. The sources observes that there have been research utilizing growth hormone that contain exhibit optimistic influen... Read >
Author: Health4Life
01st August 2009
Beginners and in particularly men who take up training with weights normally need to gain weight and bulk up. Once this is achieved the individual can be well over 30 pounds heavier from when they first began training. There will come a time when the in... Read >
Author: Anthony Chapman
29th July 2009
Components of Personal Fitness
Personal Fitness is made up of five main components:
* Cardiorespiratory endurance
* Muscular strength
* Muscular endurance
* Body composition
* Flexibility
In order to assess your level of f... Read >
Author: jhorsley
23rd July 2009
Overview
Calorie has become a part of the everyday vernacular for most people. We have
become so accustomed to dieting and weight loss programs that we assume we
understand the ins-and-outs of calorie counting. But counting calories can be
tri... Read >
Author: jmarion04
23rd July 2009
In the instant you are born, your body as expected produces human growth hormone. Human Growth Hormone (hgh) is a protein made up of a string of 191 amino acids. Human growth hormone is the generally abundant hormone produced by the pituitary gland, which... Read >
Author: Health4Life
21st July 2009
Human Growth Hormone (hGH) has been called the fountain of youth. A powerful anabolic hormone released from the front pituitary, hGH stimulates muscle growth and affects the function of all body systems. By the age of 60, the concentration of growth hormo... Read >
Author: Health4Life
21st July 2009
Many of us are confused when we hear about how important a healthy metabolism is to our well being. What exactly is this metabolism and how do you know you're treating it right?
I find it best described as you would your own personal bank account. Yo... Read >
Author: The Buff Geek
19th July 2009
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for fat loss and weight loss. You should never miss this essential feeding time slot if you want to get rid of man boobs and achieve a six-pack or improve muscle tone or build lean body mass. It is equally... Read >
Author: Anthony Chapman
19th July 2009
Did you know you have to eat to lose weight? You need calories to burn calories or your metabolism will slow down (metabolism is the rate your body burns calories). Following are consequences associated with skipping meals and not eating enough calories... Read >
Author: Anthony Chapman
19th July 2009
It's time to start a Healthy life:
Your 7 days course
How many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercis... Read >
Author: nordic
18th July 2009
For many people, the battle with cellulite is an ongoing one that affects mainly women. Cellulite is known for its undesirable appearance of lumpy substance that resembles cottage cheese which is commonly seen in the thighs, stomach and butt areas. The co... Read >
Author: Alfred Johnson
17th July 2009
Muscle building is a process of achieving fitness by replacing the previous body shape with curves, natural strength and shape and this needs proper workout with certain exercises and diet. Muscle building is a good experience and as well a hobby that is ... Read >
Author: Zull Ar
07th July 2009
Once we get past 30 years we begin to see the signs of aging - saggy skin, increasing waistline, loss of muscle tone, wrinkles, fatigue, memory loss, graying hair and the list goes on. They don't all appear at once but slowly take their toll on our body a... Read >
Author: Gen Wright
02nd July 2009
Have you been trying to add muscle and put on weight and haven't succeeded? Than you might be a hardgainer. It can be exceedingly frustrating to not be able to add muscle and weight but there are solutions to your dilemma.
Most people don't understand ... Read >
Author: Ideaman21
29th June 2009
Over the past few decades, many studies have shown the glorious results of HGH on physical and mental well being of human beings. This vital growth hormone produced in the pituitary Gland is responsible for harmonizing and controlling a number of secondar... Read >
Author: shane
28th June 2009
Over the past few decades, many studies have shown the glorious results of HGH on physical and mental well being of human beings. This vital growth hormone produced in the pituitary Gland is responsible for harmonizing and controlling a number of secondar... Read >
Author: shane
27th June 2009
Losing weight can be a difficult thing to do, but keeping the weight off can be a harder challenge.
95% of people who go on a conventional diet to lose weight will gain all of the weight they have lost back
and sometimes will end up being heavier than t... Read >
Author: Brett H Thompson
15th June 2009
Chisel Abs Like Ripped Mario Lopez
The goal: chisel abs and have a ripped stomach like Mario Lopez.
Now the hard part: the ripped abs plan. Your a bit older than AC Slater and work full time, so 4 - 6 hours at the gym is not an option. We do ou... Read >
Author: cj
17th May 2009
The chest represents one of the main areas that beginning bodybuilders are particularly interested in developing; its basically a 'show' bodypart, in common with the arm muscles. Training the chest also involves an exercise with which the general public i... Read >
Author: bodybuildingforums
17th May 2009
The chest represents one of the main areas that beginning bodybuilders are particularly interested in developing; its basically a 'show' bodypart, in common with the arm muscles. Training the chest also involves an exercise with which the general public i... Read >
Author: Mick Hart
14th May 2009
There are many ways in losing weight. But the important things you need to know are your body's protein requirements. Protein is very important in losing weight because it will help you to build and maintain lean muscle. If you don’t have enough protein... Read >
Author: Ben Tien
14th May 2009
The question always comes up, and even you have probably asked it a time or two in your life—'How do I get a flat stomach,' or 'How do I get a 6-pack?'
Most people seem to think that the way to get this perfect, sexy stomach is to do endless crunches... Read >
Author: Jason Yun
12th May 2009
Low fat diets have been extremely popular over the past several decades. As of late there has been a trend to reduce carbohydrate consumption and increase dietary fats and proteins. This newer diet strategy has shown to be extremely effective in improving... Read >
Author: Mike Roussell
08th May 2009
Weights for Women – Don’t Worry About the Weight!
Although weight training has traditionally been thought of as a male activity, research over the past 35 years has provided information that supports and refutes many of the previously held beliefs ab... Read >
Author: Gregory Camp
05th May 2009
Do we all really know and understand the great importance of exercise,exercising can really increase our health benefits.there are so many health benefits when we really get involve in a exercise program,as a matter of fact one of the best exercise progra... Read >
Author: ranches
28th April 2009
L-glutamine. Sports Nutrition International has added glutamine peptide to Xtreme Pro Whey(tm) to enhance recovery and growth.
CREATINE MONOHYDRATE
Creatine Monohydrate is one of the most popular and most effective bodybuilding supplements today. ... Read >
Author: Jody Siena
28th April 2009
While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball altogether when it comes to staying fit. What people need to realize is that staying active and eating right are critical for long-term health and wellness -- and that an ... Read >
Author: Jill Smi
17th April 2009
weights strength training
1. Make your goal Fitness for Life.
You will be much more successful if you approach bodybuilding and fitness preparation not as a short-term goal (i.e. 12 weeks out)... Read >
Author: romeoicq
16th April 2009
The human growth hormone continues to provide major headlines. From athletes getting caught using it, to major actors using HGH to become strong, to scientists struggling to find a way to detect it, the excitement over this substance continues.
However... Read >
Author: hghacad
09th April 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Athleticbodysystem
Females tend to have many issues with weight, and it's not just how much one weighs on the scale... there are some others too. Here's the 3 main weight issues... Any of these sound familiar to you?
1)How Much Yo... Read >
Author: Bryan Kavanagh
04th April 2009
What do you think of the hundreds of weight loss supplements out there on the shelves today? Are they worth the money? Will they actually help you lose weight? How do you know which ones are going to work for you? Is there any proof that these products wo... Read >
Author: Jules Sims
04th April 2009
hormone balance in your body to add to depression, lack of energy and mood swings.
Exercise really is the key for healthy weight loss. By increasing the strength and mass of your muscles you are better able to burn calories. Exercise makes the rest of... Read >
Author: Jules Sims
25th March 2009
It is possible to spend thousands of dollars to have the signs of time erased from our bodies. A surgery to lift that, tuck this, a cream to do this, a pill to do that - our modern society is obsessed with youth. People still search for a magic youth poti... Read >
Author: Gen Wright
20th March 2009
Determining the positive effects of exercise as treatment for high blood pressure was proven by a certain study. Two groups of people with high blood pressure were divided into groups and paired according to weight, height and family background with the s... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Working with weights in the gym forces your muscles to work, but guess what? Working your muscles expends energy, and energy is replen... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating to build muscle is just as important as your weight lifting program or other bodybuilding routines.
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It will take l... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Most people, when thinking of the types of food that helps build muscle, immediately think of eating a low fat diet.
For sure that is correct, but probably the most important type of foods that build muscle are foods containing high levels of protein.... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Lifting weights forces your muscles to work hard, and can also cause minor injury to muscles. Although those injuries can heal very quickly, eating the right foods that build muscle can really speed up the process. Food supplies fuel that the body needs, ... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Working with weights in the gym forces your muscles to work, but guess what? Working your muscles expends energy, and energy is replenished by your food. Correct nutrition also helps heal muscle injury that often occurs while you are working out. You may ... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating to build muscle is just as important as your weight lifting program or other bodybuilding routines.
Lifting weights forces your muscles to work hard, and can also cause minor injury to muscles. Although those injuries can heal very quickly, eati... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It ... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating to build muscle is just as important as your weight lifting program or other bodybuilding routines.
Working with weights in the gym forces your muscles to work, but guess what? Working your muscles expends energy, and energy is replenished by yo... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Working with weights in the gym forces your muscles to work, but guess what? Working your muscles expends energy, and energy is replen... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating to build muscle is just as important as your weight lifting program or other bodybuilding routines.
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It will take l... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Most people, when thinking of the types of food that helps build muscle, immediately think of eating a low fat diet.
For sure that is correct, but probably the most important type of foods that build muscle are foods containing high levels of protein.... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Lifting weights forces your muscles to work hard, and can also cause minor injury to muscles. Although those injuries can heal very quickly, eating the right foods that build muscle can really speed up the process. Food supplies fuel that the body needs, ... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating to build muscle is just as important as your weight lifting program or other bodybuilding routines.
Working with weights in the gym forces your muscles to work, but guess what? Working your muscles expends energy, and energy is replenished by yo... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Lifting weights forces your muscles to work hard, and can also cause minor injury to muscles. Although those injuries can heal very quickly, eating the right foods that build muscle can really speed up the process. Food supplies fuel that the body needs, ... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It will take longer to build muscle, and it may even prevent effect mu... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It will take longer to build muscle, and it may even prevent effect mu... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail t... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating to build muscle is just as important as your weight lifting program or other bodybuilding routines.
Lifting weights in the gym forced your muscles to work, but guess what? Working your muscles uses considerable energy, and energy is supplied by ... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail t... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Lifting weights forces your muscles to work hard, and can also cause minor injury to muscles. Although those injuries can heal very qu... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It will take longer to build muscle, and it may even prevent effect mu... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail to eat the right type of food to build muscle mass? It will take longer to build muscle, and it may even prevent effect mu... Read >
Author: villenoire
13th March 2009
Eating food that helps build muscle will ensure that you are not wasting all that hard work you are doing in the gym.
Working your muscles utilizes considerable energy. And the only way to replace that energy is with food! So what happens if you fail t... Read >
Author: villenoire
10th March 2009
What do you know about menopausal fat? Woman's bodies begin to prepare for menopause as early as mid 30s. Most of women will gain an average of 12 pounds, and their waistlines will expand by several inches by the time we reach menopause. So when we think ... Read >
Author: josima
06th March 2009
Persons suffering from obesity and excess weight problems have steeply increased. Nearly 95% of those who have lost weight recover it simply and this is because they lose weight in inappropriate way. We have come up with 10 easy ways to lose weight, which... Read >
Author: Rajeevk
20th February 2009
When you ask the question "how do I get our of a weight loss plateau?" there can be more than one answer, depending on what the reason for the problem is. In this article I am going to look at problem no. 2, the loss of lean body mass (muscle,) and the so... Read >
Author: Magriet
20th February 2009
To lose fat successfully you first have to forget the idea that you need strict diets to lose fat. It is impossible to lose fat permanently with low calorie diets. It never works. What really is a diet? Well a diet is a temporary restriction of calories a... Read >
Author: Randy
13th February 2009
Everyone wants to look good and part of looking good is having flat, sexy abs. I have people coming to me all the time and telling me that no matter how many crunches they do, they just can't get that elusive six-pack. They want to know what my secret is... Read >
Author: Mireille Ryan
02nd February 2009
Many people are skeptical that herbs can cure anything, let alone impotence. I would remind them that chemicals found in plants are the basis for hundreds of pharmaceutical drugs approved by the FDA. So what are the best male enhancement herbs for impoten... Read >
Author: rrrbert
01st February 2009
Never before in history, were people expecting natural solutions of health care and the prevention of diseases. Thinking how to better the spine, the benefits of rehab will have to consider spinal strengthening, balance, coordination, flexibility, with th... Read >
Author: Tatw
28th January 2009
The six-pack abs success formula is very easy to follow. Six pack abs can be achieved by applying this simple formula of eating right, resistance training and increasing metabolism.
Exercises for six-pack abs need to be done in such a way that we focus... Read >
Author: Robert Bell
17th January 2009
Why do new year's resolutions usually fail? Why do you start with guns blazing on January 1st, but by February, you're losing motivation, cheating on your diet, skipping workouts, and slipping back into old patterns? John LaValle, a master trainer of Neur... Read >
Author: Tom Venuto
08th January 2009
Almost everyone who wants to lose weight has heard of yoyo dieting. It refers to repeated weight loss and weight gain. The syndrome begins when someone loses a noticeable amount of weight, usually on a restricted-calories diet and then regained the weight... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt
05th January 2009
The most popular method of determining ideal weight is the height and weight chart. These charts, tell you how much you should weigh based on your height. Although these charts are still popular, they are very inaccurate, specially to athletes and bodybui... Read >
Author: Rajeevk
05th January 2009
If you have read some of my other articles that talk about body shape you know that the pear shape, where fat accumulates around the thighs and hips, can be the most difficult weight to lose. This is because female hormones contribute to fat in this area ... Read >
Author: Bob Storrs
14th December 2008
There are countless oridinary men and women that regularly go to a gym in order to increase lean body mass. They strive for a much improved body shape but all too seldom they do not accomplish their goals.
As the months pass by they become increasingly... Read >
Author: Mick Hart
11th December 2008
Why Diabetics Crave SweetsWhy Diabetics Crave Sweets
Beating Diabetes Without Meds
No matter where you go, someone is offering you things that you should not eat if you are a diabetic. Yet, we all, especially diabetics, find it very difficult to tur... Read >
Author: tomenelson
06th December 2008
Why Diabetics Crave SweetsWhy Diabetics Crave Sweets
Beating Diabetes Without Meds
No matter where you go, someone is always offering you things that you should not eat if you are a diabetic. Yet, we all, especially diabetics, find it very difficult... Read >
Author: tomenelson
02nd December 2008
Both athletes and bodybuilders have used creatine extensively in recent years. It’s popularity stems from its ability to enhance muscle growth and athletic performance.
Creatine acts as a ready source of energy for muscles and hence people who consu... Read >
Author: Johndecker
01st December 2008
Before you start changing the size of your waistline you first have to change the thinking in your head. If your are determined and committed to losing weight and you have the 'what ever it takes' attitude then you need to pay close attention to
what I g... Read >
Author: Bob Storrs
01st December 2008
Because the amount of protein an individual requires depends on their lean body mass it's important to be able to customize your shake. For example, a woman weighing 120 pounds will need less protein that a man weighing 250 pounds.
The first ingredient... Read >
Author: Bob Storrs
26th November 2008
Although low intensity aerobics will help people get started and lose some weight it ultimately boils down to intensity if you want to see consistent weight loss and improvement in sports skills, Interval Training is the real deal. In fact, one research s... Read >
Author: Paul Rodgers
05th November 2008
We need to know about the importance of protein that is responsible for the building blocks of muscle tissue. Without protein, building muscle and burning fat efficiently would not be feasible. Protein also helps increase your metabolism every time you ea... Read >
Author: Oz
05th November 2008
We need to know about the importance of protein that is responsible for the building blocks of muscle tissue. Without protein, building muscle and burning fat efficiently would not be feasible. Protein also helps increase your metabolism every time you ea... Read >
Author: Oz
21st October 2008
Weight gain...two words that instill fear and dread in most people who hear them. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)...three words that should instill hope and excitement; yet most people may never have heard them spoken. ALA is an antioxidant that helps control blo... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON
13th October 2008
So you want to gain some serious muscle mass this! There are several variables that you need to have under control to effectively gain lean body mass.
First and foremost is your diet. Without a proper diet, you might as well give up on working out an... Read >
Author: Sarfaraz Khan
10th October 2008
Every type of machinery functions normally for some years but starts giving problems with age. This is true for a bicycle, a car, a railway engine, or an aeroplane. The body functions also, do not remain as efficient in old age as in youth or middle age. ... Read >
Author: Alien
30th September 2008
To lose body fat a diet of lean protein and low fat dairy, along with vegetables and fruit, was able to stop bone loss during fat loss – something that our government’s food pyramid guidelines could not do. When you are trying to lose body fat, one s... Read >
Author: Robert Flowers
09th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Karen Sessions
What if I could give you 7 simple ways for you to start burning fat right now?
Think it's impossible?
Below are 7 easy steps you can employ every day to get fat moving and burn it right off your body.
1. Drink... Read >
14th August 2008
A form of exercise is a very enjoyable way to lose weight, tone, and build lean body mass. Exercise with a swing makes training and informal workouts accessible to all. This form of resistance training is for those individuals who are interested in increa... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S
22nd July 2008
If you are looking to build muscle, or lose fat, you have undoubtedly heard about the benefits of protein. It seems that nearly everyone seems to think that more protein means faster muscle gains. I am going to give you the straight truth on protein int... Read >
Author: Tony Schwartz
09th July 2008
Prohormones are hormonal substances converted to anabolic hormones when digested. These anabolic hormones are active and converted by a natural enzymatic process. If taken as a converted form, it is considered as anabolic steroids – the need for conve... Read >
Author: Caitlina Fuller
05th July 2008
Chromium picolinate, broken down, is chromium that is bonded to an amino acid. The chromium portion of the compound is not well absorbed by the body. Therefore, the amino acid picolinate is added to aid in absorption.
Studies have shown that 90 percent... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
20th June 2008
Amino acids are the basic structural units of proteins. They are commonly classified into six (6) groups based on the chemical or structural properties of their side chains (I will talk about groups of amino acids in another article). In total, there are ... Read >
Author: Raphaelo
02nd June 2008
The Nintendo Wii Fit was released to the public recently with much ballyhoo. If you haven't seen the Nintendo Wii game system, it is the latest evolution in video game playing where players use the remote to mimic real-life actions such as a tennis foreh... Read >
Author: Matt Lisk
21st May 2008
How do you measure the result of your changed healthy lifestyle? Obvious changes in health-related behavior patterns like decreased dependence on medications, increase in ability to perform physical activity, reduced intake of fat, and the increased intak... Read >
Author: Gary Grewal
18th April 2008
If you've been working on weight loss, this news won't come as a surprise.
Your body works to create a natural balance between intake and output. You may experience initial weight loss, but then hit the dreaded "weight loss plateau" and notice your pro... Read >
Author: Gen
10th April 2008
Most people know your metabolism is responsible for converting your food into fuel, and affects how efficiently you burn calories.
What you may not know is that your age, gender, and lean body mass all influence your metabolism. Genetics also play a r... Read >
Author: Gen
07th April 2008
When Mike turned 65, he was 25 pounds overweight. By strict dieting, he shed the extra pounds, but he lost more weight; he also lost his energy and vitality. He was always exhausted, and his friends, seeing his gaunt, drawn face, worried about his health.... Read >
Author: Jill Smi
27th March 2008
Determining adequate caloric intake to maintain body weight depends primarily on resting metabolic rate and activity level. Furthermore, energy cost also depends on the amount of lean body mass, intensity of exercise, and cardiorespiratory efficiency. Spe... Read >
Author: David Jones
27th March 2008
A study by Walberg and colleagues examined the effects of varied dietary strategies on body composition, nitrogen retention, and muscular endurance in weight lifters during periods of reduced energy intake. After a I-week maintenance period to normalize d... Read >
Author: David Jones
07th March 2008
Diet and nutrition are the key factors for any fitness program but getting proper nutrients from the daily intake of food may not be possible always. So Bodybuilding supplements are needed to fulfill the dietary needs. Many athletes use the Body building ... Read >
Author: Alien
24th February 2008
Just as athletes want to lose weight for competitive purposes, many attempt to gain weight to obtain athletic superiority. For most, this means improved strength and power, which can also lead to increased speed and greater resistance to opponents' moveme... Read >
Author: David Jones
13th February 2008
As a Registered Dietitian I hear lots of excuses when it comes to weight loss. One of the most common is that the individual doesn't know if their quick weight loss diet worked or not.
What do you mean you don't know if it worked or not?
Did you lo... Read >
Author: jaysonrd
11th February 2008
During periods of stress, hypermetabolism may result in the excessive catabolism of protein and lean body mass. An example of such a condition is severe thermal injury, whereby the protein requirements may be much greater than normal. Because whey protein... Read >
Author: David Jones
12th October 2007
Ok, all you Strength Trainers, Athletes, Runners, Physical Activists, and all of us. Everyone of us needs to join in. Forget all the Hype that's being advertised in all the Muscle Mags. The truth of the matter is there's lots of Nutrients that will help b... Read >
Author: Suma G Nathan
24th September 2007
If you are a person who needs help to reduce body fat then this article is a must read for you.You will discover some very effective tips to get rid of your body fat.Unless diets (95% don’t work) and fat loss pills where the results are only temporary y... Read >
Author: Alien
17th September 2007
What Is creatine?Creatine is the most popular and commonly used sports supplement available today. It is not a herb, mineral, vitamin nor is it a hormonal supplement like steroids or prohormones and is formed naturally in our bodies from amino acids from ... Read >
Author: john ferreira
31st August 2007
Exercise and Cellulite
When Mike turned 65, he was 25 pounds overweight. By strict dieting, he shed the extra pounds, but he lost more weight; he also lost his energy and vitality. He was always exhausted, and his friends, seeing his gaunt, drawn face, w... Read >
Author: Kenneth Edwards Jr.
01st August 2007
So ladies, what can weight training do for you? Weight training will give you near-perfect symmetry and put curves and definition in all the right places. Muscle is firm and toned, not soft and mushy. Muscle gives you strength, health, vitality and a beau... Read >
26th July 2007
How many times have you seen someone lose a significant amount of weight only to be left with layers of loose skin? If this is a concern of yours please do not lose heart, because there are a few ways to prevent this situation from happening to you.
If... Read >
01st July 2007
Many americans have a misconception of how calories are burned. The importance of knowing how calories are burned is very important in the fight to stay health and in shape. Expend more calories than you consume and there will be a weight loss. The body b... Read >
Author: cwalker3
15th June 2007
In any competitive sport, there is intense pressure to be at the top of your game all the time. This principle is doubly true in the arena of competitive bodybuilding. Athletes in this sport are driven to drastic measures to be the best, largest and mos... Read >
Author: Steve
07th June 2007
When Mike turned 65, he was 25 pounds overweight. By strict dieting, he shed the extra pounds, but he lost more weight; he also lost his energy and vitality. He was always exhausted, and his friends, seeing his gaunt, drawn face, worried about his health.... Read >
Author: LA
06th June 2007
Imagine how nice it would be to know how long it might take to be "swimsuit" ready. You'd know when to start getting cut for the summer and roughly how long it might take.
How many people ask...
How long will it take me to lose weight?
By using ... Read >
Author: Marc David
23rd May 2007
Gaining muscle, adding some size, and shape to your frame is a very popular goal to many that train and the very misunderstood. I can’t recall any consultations that didn’t include a desire to trim, tone, or build as a priority. It is natural to want ... Read >
Author: Greg Alario
11th May 2007
How Calories are burned.
Many americans have a misconception of how calories are burned. The importance of knowing how calories are burned is very important in the fight to stay health and in shape. Expend more calories than you consume and there will ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
27th April 2007
Many americans have a misconception of how calories are burned. The importance of knowing how calories are burned is very important in the fight to stay health and in shape. Expend more calories than you consume and there will be a weight loss. The body b... Read >
Author: Thomas Berten
19th February 2007
How many of us would like to be able to increase our metabolism - the rate at which our bodies burn fat? I’m sure you’ve come across people who can eat absolutely anything and huge quantities of it, yet don’t ever put on any weight, while the rest o... Read >
Author: Waller Jamison
24th January 2007
Last researches concluded that one of the fundamental problems in the whole debate over the use of growth hormone to combat the effect of aging is misinterpretation of data.
In 1990, a paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine - About gro... Read >
Author: Hector Milla
16th January 2007
Vibrational platforms or plates are being sold as a way to make you stronger, faster, and with little effort. They are intended to be used as a complement to a well rounded exercise routine which includes stretching and lifting weights.
Vibrat... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
13th January 2007
Many male weight lifters view soy protein as inferior to whey for their training needs. This has been a long standing belief in the weight training and body building communities. New research, however, shows that because of it's strong oxidative prop... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
10th January 2007
It's the dawn of a New Year again and most of us find we've done it again. Put on those extra holiday pounds. Our usual instinct is to get on the latest hyped up diet fad that's spreading like wildfire over the media. Here's my top ten reasons to opt... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
07th January 2007
Women often think they have to train diffently than men in the weight room. In fact, they don't. The workouts I prescribe for women contain many of the same exercises and intensities as men.
Women are often afraid if they lift heavy they will... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
17th November 2006
It swims, it walks, it crawls, if flies, it does all of the above.
It's your protein source.
This is hardly a secret to bodybuilding fanatics. While most of what you eat is generally from sources of carbohydrates, approximately one-fourth of the cal... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
16th November 2006
Most experts agree a balanced diet is the most effective way to accomplish both healthy eating and weight loss goals. Each Zone Diet At Home meal contains a balance of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% favorable fats. Plus, Zone Diet At Home takes ... Read >
Author: Peter Amaral
15th November 2006
Are Weight Loss Supplements Useful For You?
The debate about whether supplements for weight loss are healthy or not will go on and on for years to come. There are good and bad points to using weight loss supplements. One of the bad points is that once ... Read >
Author: Neel Johnson
01st September 2006
Exercise = Weight Loss; The only way to get on the road to losing fat and gaining muscle There Are No Short Cuts On This Road (No matter how much you want to believe those ads you see everywhere you go) Exercise and Proper Dieting is the key to a satisfac... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer
16th June 2006
Myth # 4
Longevity Equals Pain, Disability, and Disease
How often is the comment made that people simply don't want to live a long time? Why would anyone want to live a long time when old age brings pain, suffering, and the loss of bodily functions, ... Read >
Author: Dr. Leslie Van Romer
24th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Mary Desaulniers
What creates the cottage cheese effect of cellulite? Simply put, cellulite is caused by loose or weak skin and connective tissues that are unable to keep the fat tissues contained within their compartments. Fat tissues o... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers
08th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Truth Publishing
Did you know that strength training is crucial for successfully losing weight and keeping it off? I'm talking about weight-bearing exercise. It doesn't have to be a huge, hulking workout where you're trying to look like ... Read >
Author: Steve Diaz
14th January 2006
Weight loss has become one of the most widely used and abused term. Most of us dream of achieving the figure of our desire by using the available weight loss tools such as diet pills, fad diets, exercise and dieting. Due to this growing interest in weight... Read >
Author: peterartist xxx
08th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Tom Venuto
The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that measures how quickly carbohydrate foods are broken down into glucose. The original purpose for the glycemic index was to help diabetics keep their blood sugar under control. The glycemic... Read >
20th September 2005
Creatine is a natural substance found in the body, therefore, is not classified as a drug. It is legal to use in the US and most other countries as it is considered a food supplement. Many athletes who want to remain legal and yet gain muscle bulk and ene... Read >
Author: John Smith
22nd August 2005
Aging, a steady decline:
The History of the world is filled with stories of individuals trying to find eternal youth. Wealthy people going to private centers for magic elixirs. Many individuals taking megadoses of certain vitamins, drink green tea, use... Read >
Author: andy casasanta
02nd August 2005
Looking for Diet Programs on net is like looking for water in an Ocean. But trust me, looking for good Diet Program is like finding a pearl in the ocean. Me and my team have traveled from shore to shore and short listed few highly effective diet programs ... Read >
Author: Ashley Green
29th July 2005
Fat Loss Exercise Strategies
By Josie Anderson
How many calories you consume has a big impact on fat loss or gain. If you eat more calories than your body is able to burn will result in weight gain. The best thing about exercise is that the more you d... Read >
Author: Josie Anderson
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