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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Here's An Easy Way You Can Build Muscle Quickly!

By Austin Smith

We're constantly receiving inquiries from subscribers questioning how they can build muscle fast. Particularly with the summer finally here, more and more individuals are wanting to get fit and get in shape.

You can quickly build muscle by observing a few basic measures. If you are committed to getting ripped and looking magnificent, you can notice some spectacular results by following the right measures.

Remember that you have to hit the gym a minimum of 4 times each week. No exceptions! Your workouts shouldn't be any more than one hour - if they're longer you won't be getting the most out of your workouts.

While you are at the gym, make sure to think about two words - "good form"! Don't try to lift more weight if it means that your form sacrifices. By using the proper form you will develop muscle much faster. You might need to drop the weight a bit, but the gains you will see will be way better.

If you are wanting to gain muscle rapidly, I recommend breaking down your workout into three day routines so that you're working your chest and back on day one, triceps and legs the next workout and biceps and shoulders on the third day. By doing this you can exercise each muscle in just a three day period.

You need to make a strong effort to eat healthy and eat often. Try to eat at least six meals every day. Out of the six meals, three of them will be your major ones and the other three should be smaller ones that provide roughly 250 calories.

Taking a protein supplement is a great idea - you need to be getting plenty of protein to help your muscles grow and repair themselves. If you don't use a protein supplement, make certain you are eating lots of protein rich foods if you aren't (cottage cheese, chicken etc).

Gaining the body you want isn't difficult when you follow the proper steps. With some commitment and by using the above tips, you will develop muscle and strength fast. - 17274

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Important Tips on How to Jump Higher

By Bart Icles

In any basketball game, it is always a thrill to see players who are able to deliver the ball straight to the basket through spectacular dunks. It is just like seeing volleyball players being able to fly high to deliver powerful spikes. However, when you are relatively shorter than the other players, it is easy to believe that you will never be able to execute a dunk or spike just like the tall players do. Do not be surprised if your coach will tell you that what you believe is not totally true. You coach is not trying to pull your leg. It is quite possible for you to dunk or spike although you are short if you just learn how to jump higher. There are lots of tips on how to jump higher and you can read more about them in several websites.

One of the most popular tips on how to jump higher is exercise. Indeed, nothing beats building all those muscles involved in jumping if you really want to achieve a higher vertical leap. These exercises do not necessarily involve the use of expensive machines. What you really need is access to the right kinds of exercises, to learn how to properly perform them, and to be able to follow a regular exercise schedule. The most effective exercises include plyometrics, deep knee bends, jump rope, hamstring workouts, and toe raises.

Another important factor in learning how to jump higher is observing a well balanced diet. A well balanced diet is important in ensuring that you are in the right shape. If you do not have the proper health and fitness level, the height of the vertical jump that you will be able to achieve can be greatly affected. Make it a habit to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, aside from loading up on protein. Cut down on junk foods and alcohol, and keep an eye on your calorie intake so you can better ensure that you are not carrying excess fat with you.

What most people miss out when they try to learn how to jump higher is the importance of sufficient rest and sleep. One of the most important tips on how to jump higher that you will ever learn is giving your body enough time to recover. Sleep for about 8 hours a day and make it a habit to rest for awhile when you think you really cannot go on with another round of drills and exercises.

These are only some of the valuable tips on how to jump higher... there are still many out there. Learn more about them today and experience what it takes to deliver impressive dunks and unstoppable spikes. - 17274

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What's In The Truth About Abs Program?

By Jane A Moore

I don't often write reviews, but I've made an exception in this case. I believe there is more than just hype to the well known abs program 'The Truth About Abs'. Most 'lose fat' information on the web tends to be just a lot of sales copy in front of a gimmicky product or crash diet. The reason I want you to read this whole article is so you can see that there is actually some solid information in this plan, and if followed will change your success with your get fit and stay fit endeavors.

The e-book "The Truth About Abs" that Mike Geary has written is more than a guide to getting ripped abs - since the abs are only a small part of the whole picture. This is an easy to follow program that will help you change your eating habits and patterns, and give you exercise routines to boost your metabolism and build core strength and lean muscle. The book covers 3 main topics -

1. An introduction to the program, and general information on what it means to be lean, body fat percentage, what effective abs training is, metabolism, and lean body mass.

2. Workouts, information on how to exercise more efficiently, multi-joint vs single joint exercises, and total body work outs with surprising information on why cardio IS NOT the best way to lose weight; and

3. Diet and Nutrition, explanation of how blood sugar and insulin affect your diet program, the Glycemic Index, and the calorie burning properties (thermic effect) of food.

The workout schedules are easy to follow and don't take up much of your time. The Truth About Abs training program is broken down into two sections that include Interval training and Resistance and Weight training. Mike suggests that anything longer then 45-60 minutes per session is not a good use of your time. He breaks down his training program into 45-60 minute session, 3-4 times per week.

If you are serious about getting a toned body then this schedule should easily fit into your week. You don't need to be a member at a fancy gym and you don't really need to have equipment at home. However, Mike suggests having an exercise ball and set of dumb bells at home to most effectively perform the suggested workouts. This basic equipment can easily be purchased for 30-40 dollars and will be worth every penny.

The Truth About Abs program has a specific meal plan consisting of 5-6 smaller meals, eaten every 3 hours. A great tip that Mike explains is to take your meal plan and shop for everything once per week. This makes it easy to prepare and stick with the more frequent smaller meals you need to be effective on this plan.

Beyond planned, smaller and more frequent meals The Truth About Abs explains how to calculate your daily caloric intake requirements, and use that as a guide line for what we should eat. This section is really enlightening. You can eat regular and tasty meals and still lose weight. I can assure you that this is not a salad diet. In fact, there is an entire section of this book which explains why crash diets actually cause weight gain.

In fact you should never feel hungry if you follow this plan. HOWEVER, this will probably be a change from your regular eating patterns, and so you need to be disciplined and make sure to follow the recommended diet plans. The book is quite clear that the nutrition part of the plan is a FULL 50% of your success - if you only train and still eat poorly, then you will not get the optimum results. Making sure to combine the exercise and nutrition plans described by Mike will ensure that you will progress towards your weight and fitness goals.

If you're like me, you've procrastinated on starting a real plan for losing weight for a long time. Mike's program was just the incentive I needed to get started, and he provides so much information and detailed workout and meal plans, it was a lot easier to stick with my goals. - 17274

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Top Secret Fat Loss Secret Review: Is It A Scam?

By Melissa Newton

Let's review the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret, is this top rated diet program really effective in helping you lose weight? The main part of this program is a book written by Dr. Suzanne Gudakunst that goes over the relation in dieting to your digestive system. Dr. Gudakunst is a specialist in, has seven years of experience and has done much research in the field of the human digestive system and colon. She wrote her book to educate people on how the digestive system works so they can understand the best diet for its specific needs.

Let's get on with our review of the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret program. The book included with this program is 49 pages that are full of information like the best ways to prepare food in order to lose weight, and the metabolic states of the body. It has great tips on what you should be eating like carbohydrates and proteins, and it even tells you when you should be eating them. It also educates you on how much water you need to consume with meals for the most benefits.

The best thing about Dr. Gudakunsts's program is that she included quizzes so you can learn what your own micronutrient ratio is. This is important for you to know the kind of diet that is right for you to improve your metabolism with little effort.

Another great aspect is that it's found online so that you can keep track of your improvement and your digestive patterns easily. It also includes a quick detoxification program that is included in your new diet program to help cleanse your colon by freeing it from buildup of toxins over years of eating unhealthy foods.

I did find one minus with the program, there is no required exercise. Any highly effective weight loss program usually requires regular exercise if you want to receive the maximum results. It is alright, because I am letting you know that you absolutely need to include regular exercise with whatever weight loss program you use. I have concluded in this Top Secret Fat Loss Secret review that this is a good program if you want to lose weight and life a healthy lifestyle. - 17274

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Vitamin D Deficiency

By Stephen Gerrard

Having poor levels of vitamin in our bodies will lead to problems with the strength of bones, joint pain, weakness and fatigue. In elderly people this can easily lead to more problems.

It can also lead to the development of hypertension, high levels of sugar in the blood and increases highly the risks of suffering from diabetes and heart disease in turn.

Are elderly people the only ones affected? No, as you can see everyone can have diabetes and heart problems. But another group that are at higher risk are small children who don't get enough levels of this vitamin.

Small children and infants with a vitamin D deficiency will develop bowed legs, a condition known as rickets. They will also be prone to develop diabetes and obesity problems later in life. It is not their fault.

Nowadays it is very common to see a child in their house all day, sitting in front of the computer or the TV screen. Even if they go outside parents use a lot of sunscreen, hindering their ability to receive the benefits from sunlight, and of course, vitamin D.

I have read countless articles on the importance of sunscreen and harmful effects of the Sun, but we need sunlight to be healthy!

With only 15 minutes each day of sunlight, we will assure us and our kids good levels of this important vitamin. If you get sunlight at safe hours you won't need to use sunlight and will reap all the benefits of it. Supplements are available but are not the best option.

The idea is that we get sunlight with moderation, and smartly. Sunlight in excess - like many things - will be harmful.

Doctors will prefer that you get the needed vitamins through natural ways. If we have a healthy diet and lifestyle that promotes exercises and spending time outside we won't have to worry about vitamin problems in our life. - 17274

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Lose Arm Flab With Your Mind

By Katherine Crawford M.S.

Ok, you do need to diet and exercise in order to lose arm flab. BUT, for most women, diet and exercise aren't the rate limiting factors when it comes to getting rid of the jiggle.

In reality, there is so much information on diet and exercise floating around, that any woman could gain an insane amount of knowledge on the topics.

So, the top factor that hold women back from reaching their sexy arm goal, is a poor mental strategy.

You see, a poor mental strategy will lead to massive undulations in motivation. And keeping a high level of motivation all the time is the key to sexy arm stardom. I grappled with this issue for a very long time. But I found a cure.

My cure? Dr. David Burns. He created an outstanding method based on cognitive therapy that virtually anybody can use to change their thought processes indefinitely. After learning and applying his method, I was able to maintain high levels of motivation for very long periods of time.

So without further ado, here are 3 major cognitive distortions you need to know today so that you have motivation tomorrow:

1. Coercive statements. The "no pain no gain" attitude that pervades our culture has kept this type of cognitive distortion alive and kicking. If you find yourself saying, "I should exercise today" or "I must exercise today", stop immediately. Should and must are coercive words that will make you feel pressured and will eventually kill your desire to keep moving forward.

2. Label statements. If you mess up with your diet one day and call yourself a "loser" or a "failure", you are well on your way to motivational breakdown. The issue here is that abstract labels imply that there is something internally wrong with you. For example, how do you fix a loser or a failure? You can't because these terms are immovable and set in stone.

3. Minimizing statements. This type of distortion will make you go from warrior to worrier. Why? Because when you minimize, you see your potential as being much much smaller than it actually is. Do you know anyone that seems to have everything going for them but is constantly putting themselves down? This would be a minimizer. The key here is to not assume you don't have what it takes until you've actually tried.

If you want to lose arm flab, you have to have the right mental game plan in place. Without it, your motivation is likely to fade with time. Keeping the above in mind, will bring you one step closer to constant motivation. - 17274

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Maintaining a Raw Food Diet and Things to Think About

By Bob Hirt

Each and every day we are constantly scrutinized and bombarded with media about our eating habits and what we should or should not be eating. While we know the right's and wrong's of what we should or should not be eating and that it's unhealthy but it's so good that we find it hard or we're unable to stop. You physical health then takes and turn for the worst because we cannot or will not change our exercise or dieting habits.

Just like physical fitness, our own emotions play an integral part of our nutrition and well being. We've probably all had the experience of receiving some bad news or been on an emotional roller coaster and suddenly losing your appetite. This clearly shows that our emotions are an vital part of how your body addresses and processes food. It's a very important part of your health.

Hopefully this article will help even the avid raw food dieter improve their health and refine their program. The topics below may help you on your way

1. The evil food cravings

It's a perfectly normal experience to crave cooked and processed foods when you make the decision to move to a more raw or all raw food diet. The situation arrises when those cravings just don't go away and continue to persist.

Our nutritional habits and emotions are the two drivers for our cravings.

The nutritional aspects are fairly simple to pinpoint: if you don't get in the habit of eating enough calories from your vegetables and fruits, you *will* continue to crave the evil cooked and processed foods.

The toughest part of trying to get enough minerals from your veggies while not taking in too much fat from all the fruit.

Some of our cravings come from eating or consuming too much fat. The best defense against cravings is by forming a "healthy" approach to nutrition that includes a "low fat" diet.

But keep in mind though, that the average active woman should consume between 1800 to 2500 calories each day, and the average active man should consume between 2500 to 3000. A visit to www.fitday.com will be able to show you if you're consuming enough vegetables and fruits to maintain you daily calorie intake.

2. Physical Fitness should always included daily

Did you know that physically fit people are not necessarily healthy? Have you heard of athletes that have died of heart attacks? You can be physically fit and not healthy but not healthy without being physically fit.

Your health may still suffer even though you are watching your diet. You need to get to where your body fat index is optimal and you are above average in your fitness routine or you won't get the results you want.

As you get more physically fit your body changes. Your food is more efficiently absorbed into the body as the fat burning furnace continues to grow. The bodies whole nutrition process goes through a metamorphosis with a better fitness plan.

As always, improve on your areas of weakness first as these will be the hardest to overcome and bring greater joy early on when you achieve your goal but most of our weakness resides in the fitness portion of our lives.

3. Eating fruit before every meal is ideal

Most people like fruit don't they? Well how about including it as a before meal snack? This has the effect of making you more full when you eat your regular meal be it lunch or dinner. Don't stuff yourself with fruit though, just enough for a good snack before each meal and you'll find yourself eating less.

When you're making the move to a raw food diet make sure and include fruit at the beginning of every meal like we mentioned earlier. Did you get in trouble when you were a kid for eating fruit before a meal? Now that we're grown up we need to change our eating habits by satisfying our sweet tooth's with fruit which will curb our craving.

4. Whole grain produce is good to eat

Your focus should be to pursue eating 100% whole grains because our bodies convert the sugar in these rich carbohydrate sources at a slow rate which keeps our bodies energized longer than simple sugars. The fiber contained in these grains will help you to quickly flush and eliminate toxic waste that forms in the body and the grains themselves are loaded with antioxidants much needed by our bodies. This is the type of diet that our ancient ancestors consumed who felt and stayed looking young and working hard long into their senior years. Health food experts around the globe have stated for years the benefits of a diet that is high in whole grains and the ever growing evidence has become overwhelming. Whole grains are the best way to get complex carbohydrates during your daily routine.

Having a raw food diet can only have positive benefits. Just don't take 2 to 20 years to realize something that should only take you 2 months to get going into a regular routine. Your body will thank you for it. - 17274

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Tips On Various Ways To Reduce Bruising

By Jan Doan

Bruises happen when blood vessels in our body become broken or damaged from an injury. The blood that is inside of those vessels leaks out of the vessels themselves and starts seeping into the tissues that are found underneath our skin. As a result, discoloration happens on the body and a bruise becomes visible as our bodies react to the injury. When the bruise becomes yellow, brown, or even green, the bruising is beginning to heal because the blood that was caught underneath the skin is starting to break away. Here are a few different ways that you can reduce bruising.

Some of the medications that you may be taking can be causing some of the bruises you are experiencing. You should always read the side effects of your medication very carefully to find out what is possible. Medication such as antidepressants, anticoagulants, steroids, and even aspirin have been known to cause bruises for some people. If the bruising is caused by the type of medication that you are taking, you should not stop taking it. Instead, you should talk with your doctor and see if there are any alternatives to the medication or ways to prevent the bruising from occurring.

Grape seed extract can be a consideration if you are interested in preventing bruises from happening. The extract is supposed to strengthen capillaries, which helps vessels from breaking easily during an injury. But grape seed extract also sometimes can cause interactions with medication and even cause internal bleeding if you have used too much, so you should use it with caution.

Consider using arnica cream to reduce bruising. If you apply it once or twice every day, you will see it can be helpful for bruises you may already have. If you put the cream on early in the development of the bruise, then the bruise will heal quicker than it would usually. There will also be less coloration to the bruise itself and it won't hurt as much anymore.

Take supplements every day to aid in the prevention of bruises. You should take 1000 milligrams of citrus bioflavonoids and vitamin C every day. This has been proven to reduce bruises and is an aid in helping bruises you may already have heal quickly. The results are not instant and you will likely have to take the supplements for a few months before you notice any changes in your body in relation to bruising.

In addition to the previous mention of bioflavonoids, it brings up the topic of fruits and vegetables. Try to bring as many fruits and vegetables into your diet as possible. These are full of bioflavonoids which are important to reduce and prevent bruising. If you are not taking supplements to do this, then eating a reasonable amount of fruits and vegetables can bring the bioflavonoids into your body instead.

Consider how the bruise is treated when you have one. You should rest the area that has been affected by the bruise and put some ice on it to slow and soothe any swelling that may be occurring. You can also treat swelling bruises by elevating the affected area when you are laying down. If the bruise is large, you can put a compress on it, or also consider wrapping it up gently.

There are many options to reduce bruising. These options can be preventative or simply just forms of treating them after a bruise has formed on your body. If you think that you are getting bruises more often that what is normal, then you should inform your doctor. - 17274

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The Traditional Favorite Licorice And Its Sweet Benefits

By Michael Parker

The famous licorice flavor is derived from the legume plant of the same name. Its roots are extracted to bring out the strong and unique taste that is used to flavor foods, liquids and medicines. Additionally, it is also used as an ingredient in beauty products of countries in Asia. Due to its whitening effect and other benefits, it is mixed in soaps, creams, lotions and more. This flavor can also be spotted at groceries in personalized sweets and sodas.

The most common item licorice is used for, however, are personalized sweets. Since the early part of the 20th century, licorice-flavored sweets have been massed produced because of the ever increasing demands of the people. A candy company called the American Licorice Company in 1920 began making Black Vines and it became an instant hit that from then till now, people still consider this product as their favorite.

But the use of this plant for personalized sweets and soaps did not start so late but in fact, since the ancient times, it was widely used. In ancient Egypt, pharaohs made great uses of this plant and would often incorporate it in their diets and rituals. Romans would also refresh themselves from their long and arduous marches by drinking the thirst-quenching licorice drink. The plant's benefits were also widely promoted by great personalities of the world including Alexander the Great and the prophet Brahma of India.

Speaking of benefits, this plant is widely used as an alternative to sucrose because of its 50 times sweeter taste. It is also used to expel mucus in the lungs by means of coughing it out. As a mild laxative, this plant is used in many digestive healings. Additionally, it is not only used as flavorings to personalized sweets and sodas but in teas as well.

Ever since the making of Black Vines, many more sweets have followed. There have been the Licorice Snaps and Black Crows which are also old-time favorites now. Moreover, other so-called licorice products emerged when in fact they don't even contain a drop of the root extract. These products were lollipops, gums, and others which come in various shapes, colors and textures. - 17274

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Vegetarian Weight Loss Diet - A Deep Glance

By Alexis Martin

Not too long ago, a famous pop star caused a minor stir when he suggested that one step everyone could take towards helping the environment would be to abstain from meat for one day a week. That's all he asked - that we adopt a vegetarian weight loss diet for a single day out of the week. A few papers took him seriously, but most of them just laughed.

What the media almost universally overlooked was the truth behind his words. If everyone understood the facts about vegetarianism, they would understand why so many people have given up meat eating and felt better for it. Let's take a cold, hard look at meat eating from a vegetarian's point of view.

Americans consume far more beef per capita than any other nation and our environment suffers as a result. We could utilize our precious arable land far better by raising protein rich plant crops than we do by raising cattle. This is an established fact. There is plenty of proof for this that is buried rather than confronted.

There are direct health risks involved with the processing of beef. Workers in these industries suffer from a variety of illnesses directly related to their industry and the risks spread to the nearby communities, as well. You can look up the medical data on this or you can quickly find out for yourself by visiting one of these places. If you have never smelled a meat processing plant before, be forewarned. You're likely to get sick to your stomach before you even pass through the gates.

Once inside a slaughterhouse, anyone who hasn't been numbed by years of killing cattle will be horrified by how inhumane the process is. While it is not directly an environmental issue, it is likely that after seeing the inside of a slaughterhouse, you will think twice before buying your next neatly packaged slab of beef. You will definitely look at a vegetarian diet in a new light after a horrific experience like that!

Bear in mind that the cattle industry wants you to buy their product and will tell you anything to get you to buy it. They will tell you that you need the protein. Yes, you do need a certain amount of protein in your diet, but not that much protein and not that kind of protein. While a strong argument can be made for an occasional serving of meat, so many consume far too much and it is a proven contributor to innumerable diseases.

Ask anyone who has given a vegetarian diet a chance and most of them will tell you that they are happier for it. Many never eat meat again. Almost no one who has been a vegetarian ever goes back to eating large amounts of meat. No matter what the meat industry tries to tell us to the contrary, a vegetarian diet is a healthy diet.

The two largest religions in the world, Buddhism and Hinduism, both advocate a total abstinence from meat eating. Interestingly enough, all the other major religions, including Catholicism, Judaism, and the Muslim faith advocate abstinence from meat during certain religious holidays. Why is it that only the cattle industry advocates a strict meat eating diet? - 17274

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Building Muscle Quickly - Follow These Steps To Get Ripped Fast!

By Austin Smith

If you visit the gym and are involved with weight lifting, you might be curious about what tricks there are to develop muscle rapidly. Particularly with the summer around the corner, an increasing number of guys are wanting to build muscle and get in shape.

It's possible to speed up the pace at which you build muscle by following a few easy measures. If you are committed to getting built and looking amazing, you can get some amazing results by using the proper techniques.

First things first, you need to hit the gym a minimum of four times a week. No excuses! Another quick point, when you are at the gym don't lift weight for more than 50-60 minutes.

While you are working out, constantly keep two words in your head - "good form"! Don't try to lift more weight if your form suffers. By observing the right form you will develop muscle a lot quicker. It doesn't matter that you might be lifting a touch less because you will get far superior gains if you follow this tip.

Another recommendation to get the most out of your weight lifting is to use a three day structure for your routine. Structure your workout routine so that you exercise every muscle group throughout the three days. By just taking 3 workout sessions to work every one of your muscles you will get results much quicker.

Obviously what you eat plays a major role in your muscle building efforts. To ensure your muscles are well fed and make sure your metabolism is running, consume six meals every day. The three main meals along with three other smaller meals consisting of 200-300 calories each and hopefully at least 10 grams of protein.

Your muscles will also get out of you using a protein supplement to provide your body with the ability to build and repair muscle quickly. If you don't want to use a protein supplement, make sure you are consuming lots of high protein foods if you don't (red meat, chicken etc).

Developing muscle quickly and building the perfect body fast is possible by putting in the required work and using the above advice. - 17274

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How to Lose Weight Quickly ?- That Is The Question!

By Squadoo Fatarie

Get this! Get it now! Muffins are cupcakes in disguise. Yes the secret is out. The quickest way to lose pounds is to stop eating junk. Cut out all of the fatty, treats and nibbles. Stop finishing the kids' left-overs and picking at the pot while cooking.

How to shed weight quickly? Become a conscious eater. Eat with grace and reverence for your food. Write down everything you eat, count the calories and become awfully consciously mindful of what you are eating and drinking. Cut out all wheat, dairy and sugar and anything that is not food.

Get yourself to your local herbalist or educated health food store owner. Begin to build a drugs cupboard of teas, and herbal cures that may help to extend metabolism, improve health, clean out the bowel and purge the entire system.

Naturopaths, nutritionists and dieticians all have ideas about how they can help you to shed pounds quickly . Check out this turbulence training review for the best turbulence training exercises. However most would accept that slow steady weight loss over a healthy time period is best in keeping the weight off long term. Long term weight reduction requires a change in approach to life, quick weight reduction might be good for an event or a special dress, however it is not sustainable unless a variety of factors change as well.

Increase moderate exercise, decrease the amount of stress in your life or take 5 from it. Try a voice nap ( rest your voice for a few hours, keep a pad of paper and a pencil nearby for emergency speaking ), try meditation ( learn how to sit in stillness, remember meditation builds the muscle of concentration ), Try a silent retreat, nobody to talk to but yourself and the added benefit that the food is mostly simple, brown and whole with few or limited stimulants.

What does a voice sleep or a silent retreat have to do with quick weight loss? We add weight for a variety of reasons, excluding hormonal imbalances, generally there is some psycho / emotional issues that we try to fill up or avoid. Passing time in silence can help us to become conscious of what feelings we are suppressing or avoiding.

How to shed pounds quickly? For a big day a liquid fast will do, for long term results, you have got to change your lifestyle! - 17274

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Doing Cardio Exercise at Home

By Hanif Furqan

You could encounter an overwhelming amount of home cardio equipment to purchase in stores or on the internet, and this equipment is able to offer you a long, comfortable life. A number of people prefer to do their cardio workouts outdoors, but occasionally your surroundings or the weather causes problems. If you find yourself in that kind of place, or if you merely like getting fit in the safety of your own home from time to time, then a piece of home cardio equipment would be a sensible option for you. A great piece of equipment to consider is the Total Gym 1100.

Home cardio equipment includes a wide variety of equipment, so initially you'll need to decide on the kind of cardio workout you prefer to do. Runners and joggers would benefit from a treadmill, although a number of hikers may favor a stair-stepper, if your hiking is more geared toward vertical progress than horizontal meandering. Bicyclists would obviously choose exercise bicycles, and most of us could find a good use for an elliptical trainer if we have the opportunity.

Each type of home cardio equipment offers its practical and impractical factors, and they also present distinct issues you may need to consider before handing over your credit card. What follows are several general considerations when shopping for any piece of home cardio equipment. A nice piece of equipment to invest in is the Total Gym 1100.

* How much money are you intending to put into this? Knowing your price parameters prior to shopping ought to limit the field. You will want to get the best product you can afford, but make sure you can afford it.

* How much space will the machine need? Will this contraption easily fit in the spot you planned, or will you be required to take over a whole bedroom to make room for it? Will the different persons in your household be able to live with storing the appliance in everyone's way? * Is that machine the appropriate size?

A treadmill should be sufficiently long for an adult to run on, and you must be tall enough to use the foot rests as well as the grips on your elliptical machine. Try out a product before you purchase it; returning them could be a hassle. * Will the resistance settings encompass your current abilities, and can they adjust more intensely from there? The machine needs to be able to meet your needs as you get better. * How loud is this machine? This sounds like a inconsequential factor, but you, your housemates, and maybe even the neighbors have to be able to handle you exercising on the machine - even if it's at 1:00 in the morning. A soild unit to invest in is the Total Gym 1100.

As soon as you have selected the perfect model of home cardio equipment which you can pay for, fit in, and live with, one final question is yet to be asked. Will you honestly use the equipment? Buying some home cardio equipment won't compel you to use it if you're not exercising routinely right now. However If you locate the appropriate product and are really planning to use it, this may be the best investment you've made in a long time. - 17274

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