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		<title>Push-up Improvement with SGT Ken</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:56:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Push-up Improvement with SGT Ken

Exercise clip discussing how to improve push-ups. Exercises demonstrated by SSG Ken Weichert. For more information please visit: www.startfitness.com *Assumes no association with the US ARMY or the Department of Defense
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<p>Exercise clip discussing how to improve push-ups. Exercises demonstrated by SSG Ken Weichert. For more information please visit: www.startfitness.com *Assumes no association with the US ARMY or the Department of Defense<br />
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		<title>Bodyweight Workout Video &#8211; No Exercise Equipment Routine</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bodyweight Workout Video

Personal trainer Stephen Cabral takes Sarah through a total body work out that uses just body weight. diet.com *Sponsor: Peel away the pounds with Solani &#8211; www.diet.com Build muscle and tone up. No gym required. This exercise video can be done anywhere. Check Out Diet.com Video! Diet.com: www.diet.com Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel [...]]]></description>
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<p>Personal trainer Stephen Cabral takes Sarah through a total body work out that uses just body weight. diet.com *Sponsor: Peel away the pounds with Solani &#8211; www.diet.com Build muscle and tone up. No gym required. This exercise video can be done anywhere. Check Out Diet.com Video! Diet.com: www.diet.com Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel &#8211; www.youtube.com Go behind the scenes w/ Sarah&#8217;s Blog- www.diet.com Twitter twitter.com Facebook: www.new.facebook.com iTunes: tinyurl.com Sarah&#8217;s Fitness Blog &#8211; www.examiner.com<br />
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		<title>How Exercise Can Help You Get Better Quality Sleep</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you getting enough quality sleep everyday? Are you feeling restless while you are sleeping, keep tossing and turning in the middle of the night and unable to go back to sleep? Awaken feeling not fresh and even sleepier than ever before, feeling so tired and fatigue. Millions of American suffering from sleep deprivation.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you getting enough quality sleep everyday? Are you feeling restless while you are sleeping, keep tossing and turning in the middle of the night and unable to go back to sleep? Awaken feeling not fresh and even sleepier than ever before, feeling so tired and fatigue. <strong>Millions of American suffering from sleep deprivation</strong>.</p>
<p>Most experts recommend <strong>7 to 9 hours</strong> for adult, and up to <strong>10 hours</strong> for adolescents and teens per night. Although, of course, it&#8217;s not easy to convince a teenager the value of sleeping compare to the late-night computer games or text messaging with friends.</p>
<p><strong>Sleep problems often go untreated.</strong> While stress, hectic pace or getting older is attributed to insomnia, sleep difficulties may also be caused by a variety of illnesses, medications or lifestyle factors such as work schedule or caffeine consumption. In fact, sleeping problems have reached epidemic proportions in America, with about one-third of the adult population reporting suffering from<br />
sleep deprivation.</p>
<p>While a few nights of sleep loss may hardly be noticed, cumulative sleep loss might cause fatal effects. If one does not get proper rest and enough sleep, one tends to become irritable and frustrated. If fatigue dominates the day, it caused the decreased in quality of life. The body becomes tense and achy, and the mind tends to become scattered, unfocused, and forgetful, declining in<br />
cognitive performance leads to higher risk of accidents and injury. With a sleep loss, people tend to overeat and under-exercise. (Feeling too tired to go for a walk! Better watch television and eat some chips and pop corn instead.)</p>
<p>Enough of deep, restorative sleep is essential for great health. Feeling rested can mean the difference between an average day and a great day. Quality sleep is right up there with good nutrition and regular exercise to prevent injury and illness, and to keep the body functioning in top condition physically, mentally and spiritually.</p>
<p>Sleeping well requires planning. If you want to end your day ready to sleep, you may want to schedule some form of exercise during the day. An exercise program will not only help you sleep better but will also help you to be more effective and alert during the day. Prior to starting any workout program, however, consult your doctor to make sure you are healthy enough to do exercise.</p>
<p><strong>How Does Exercise Improve Sleep?</strong></p>
<p>The amount of physical activity that you do during the day is a key ingredient to helping you sleep restfully at night. The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are able to relax fully at night and fall asleep easily.</p>
<p>With regular exercise your sleep quality is improved and the transition between the cycles and phases of sleep becomes smoother and more regular.</p>
<p>Keeping up your physical activity during the day may also help you deal with the stress and worry in your life.</p>
<p>Exercise <strong>relaxes the body and calms the mind</strong> as well as help reducing depression and anxiety &#8211; two common causes of sleep problems. Exercise gives signals to the body that more and deeper sleep at night is needed, although how this occurs is unknown. Usually improvements in sleep are not<br />
always immediate; they may not be apparent until a week or two after beginning an exercise program.</p>
<p>People who regularly exercise report having fewer episodes of sleeplessness than people who don&#8217;t exercise. This is due, in part, to the fact that exercise helps our body transition between the phases of sleep more regularly and more smoothly.</p>
<p>Exercise causing a significant rise in body temperature, followed by a compensatory drop a few hours later. The drop in body temperature, which persists for two to four hours after exercise, makes it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.<br />
Exercise reduces stress by helping to dissipate the lactic acid that accumulates in the blood.<br />
Exercise eases the muscular tension that can build up.<br />
Exercise sharpens the brain by increasing the amount of oxygen available.<br />
Exercise strengthens and stimulates the heart and lungs.<br />
Exercise vitalizes the nervous system.<br />
Exercise activates the endocrine system.<br />
Exercise increases the body&#8217;s production of endorphins. Endorphin creates a sense of well-being and increases the body&#8217;s resistance to pain.<br />
Exercise stimulates the release of epinephrine, a hormone that creates a sense of happiness and excitement.<br />
Exercise reduces the boredom, worry, and tension.<br />
Exercise improves sleep because it is a physical stressor to the body. The brain compensates for physical stress by increasing deep sleep. Therefore, we sleep more deeply and soundly after exercise.</p>
<p>If you find that you have no time to exercise on a regular basis try to add extra moments of activity into your daily schedule. Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible.</p>
<p>Try parking your car around the corner and walking that extra block to your office. There are many small simple ways that you can add activity into your life. Your goal is to have a healthy, well balanced life.</p>
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His passion in Health and Fitness are tremendous. For the last four years he is passionately learn the correlation between natural products and its affects to human body. He also learns how the never ending air pollution is affecting human’s health and how to anticipate the situation by using a non-harmful natural product available in the market today.<br />
The health of one’s body and mind is the latest issue that Irwan took a passion in.</p>
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		<title>Arthritis Exercises &#8211; How Exercises Can Reduce Arthritic Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:56:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arthritis pain can be alleviated in many ways. Although it may sound unusual, exercise is a very important treatment for arthritis. Arthritis causes stiffness and pain in the joints – arthritis exercises can help relieve the stiffness, which will help lessen the pain. Exercise is essential to the overall health of your body. Those who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Arthritis pain</strong> can be alleviated in many ways. Although it may sound unusual, exercise is a very important treatment for arthritis. Arthritis causes stiffness and pain in the joints – <strong>arthritis exercises</strong> can help relieve the stiffness, which will help lessen the pain. Exercise is essential to the overall health of your body. Those who adhere to a regular exercise routine are better able to fight off the effects of many illnesses and are able to decrease the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis.</p>
<p><strong>Before Arthritis</strong></p>
<p>Exercise is important for everyone. It is important to begin an exercise regimen early in life and maintain a regular routine. Some of the overall benefits of exercise include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Improves your body’s ability to fight infections.</li>
<li>Improves sleep quality</li>
<li>Helps you to lose weight if you are overweight.</li>
<li>Helps you to gain weight if you are underweight.</li>
<li>Help you to maintain your weight if you are at a healthy weight.</li>
<li>Keeps your blood circulating, which makes your brain work better.</li>
<li>Lowers your risk of illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.</li>
</ul>
<p>The key to maintaining a healthy exercise regimen is to know your body’s limits. Over exercising can cause the symptoms of arthritis to begin earlier than what is normal. The key is to begin an exercise regimen and stay consistent.</p>
<p><strong>First Signs of Arthritis</strong></p>
<p>Even a regular exercise regimen will not completely prevent arthritis. Arthritis happens as the body ages naturally – and can occur in people who do everything they can to take care of their bodies. When you begin to notice the first signs of arthritis – stiffness or pain in certain joints – you need to learn the most effective of lessening the effects of arthritis. <strong>Arthritis exercises</strong> can help you to ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis and prolong the need for medications. Some of the benefits of arthritis exercises include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Strengthens muscles around the joints.</li>
<li>Relieves joint stiffness.</li>
<li>Increases joint flexibility.</li>
<li>Increases your endurance levels.</li>
<li>Relieves joint pain.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Beginning an Exercise Regimen in Arthritis</strong></p>
<p>If you begin noticing <strong>symptoms of arthritis</strong> and you do not have a regular exercise regimen, it is not too late to begin. However, at this point you will have to begin your exercise routine with the goal of not aggravating the joints affected by arthritis and causing the symptoms to worsen. The most important types of exercises for arthritis suffers are:</p>
<p><strong>Range of motion</strong> – these exercises help you to maintain or increase flexibility by helping to maintain normal joint movement and help relieve the stiffness that can occur with arthritis.</p>
<p><strong>Strengthening</strong> – these exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles around the joints so that the joints and muscles work together. If the muscles are weak, the joints will take all of the pressure and wear and tear of the joints occurs more quickly.</p>
<p><strong>Endurance</strong> – these exercises help you to maintain overall body health including weight management and cardiovascular fitness. Extra weight on your body puts more pressure on the joints causing premature wear and tear. Keeping the blood flowing correctly helps all of your body parts work together as they should.</p>
<p>When you begin an <strong>arthritis exercise</strong> routine, you should begin slowly and build up as your body gains strength. Listen to your body – it will let you know if you are trying to do too much too soon. Here are some pointers on getting started with your exercise regimen:</p>
<ul>
<li>Discuss <strong>arthritis exercises</strong> with your physician.</li>
<li>Exercise under the supervision of a physical therapist or trainer, if possible.</li>
<li>Warm up and stretch your body before you begin exercising – range of motion exercises.</li>
<li>Start slowly – you should begin strengthening exercises with the smallest amount of weight and build to larger amounts as your body can handle it.</li>
<li>Aerobic exercises – once your body becomes accustomed to an exercise regimen, add aerobic exercises in order to improve your cardiovascular health.</li>
<li>Recreational exercises – once your body becomes accustomed to an exercise regimen and you have added aerobic exercises, you can begin to add recreational exercises such as biking and swimming.</li>
<li>Have fun – this is one of the most important aspects of your <strong>arthritis exercise</strong> regimen. If you choose a recreational exercise that you enjoy, you are more likely to maintain your routine and get the most benefit.</li>
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		<title>Diabetes Exercises</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2010 04:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does exercise help diabetes?
Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease &#8211; a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes.
Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>How does exercise help diabetes?</strong></p>
<p>Exercise is a great way to help control weight and it also lowers the blood sugar level. It also lowers a person’s risk of heart disease &#8211; a condition that is very common in people who have diabetes.</p>
<p>Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and increase your overall health.</p>
<p><strong>What kind of exercises to be done?</strong></p>
<p>There are no specific exercises for one to do. Choose any cardio exercise (walking, running, cycling, aerobics, skating, warm-ups and cool-downs, tennis, etc.) &#8211; anything that increases the heart rate.</p>
<p>Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and keeps the exerciser’s muscles warm. Strength training builds stamina, while improving both joints and muscles. Warm-ups and cool-downs are essential for the safety of the exerciser.</p>
<p>No matter what kind of exercise one does, make sure to warm up before starting, and cool down when done. To warm up, spend 5 to 10 minutes doing a low-intensity exercise such as walking.</p>
<p>Then gently stretch for another five to ten minutes. Repeat these steps after exercising to cool down.</p>
<p>When you start an exercise program, go slowly. Gradually increase the intensity and length of the workout as one gradually gets more fit.</p>
<p>Consult a doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you, depending on whether one has any other health problems.</p>
<p><strong>1. Aerobic exercise -</strong></p>
<p>Aerobic exercise helps increase heart rate, as well as breathing rate. This makes one breathe more deeply and also makes the heart work harder. It is best to aim for a total of about 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Here are some examples of aerobic exercises:</p>
<ul>
<li>Take a brisk walk either outside or on a treadmill</li>
<li>Dance classes</li>
<li>Swimming</li>
<li>Jogging</li>
<li>Roller-skating</li>
<li>Tennis or badminton</li>
<li>Indoor stationary bicycle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Strength training -</strong></p>
<p>Strength training, done several times a week, helps build strong bones and muscles. Some ways to do it:</p>
<ul>
<li>Join a gym to do strength training with weights.</li>
<li>Lift light weights at home</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>3. Flexibility exercises -</strong></p>
<p>Flexibility exercises, also called stretching, helps keep joints flexible and reduces the chances of injury during other activities. Gentle stretching for 5 to 10 minutes helps the body to warm up, as well as get ready for aerobic activities.</p>
<p><strong>4. Be on the move throughout the day -</strong></p>
<p>Being active helps burns calories. The more you move around, the more energy one will have.</p>
<ul>
<li>Walk instead of driving whenever possible.</li>
<li>Take the stairs instead of the elevator</li>
<li>Work in the garden or do some housecleaning every day</li>
<li>Walk to the market; park your car ½ kilometer before the market.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Are there any risks associated with exercising for people with diabetes?</strong></p>
<p>There are some mild risks, but the benefits far outweigh the risks. So, its necessary to moderately exercise daily the right way.</p>
<p>Exercise changes the way in which the body reacts to insulin. Regular and strenuous exercise makes the body more sensitive to insulin, and thus, the blood sugar level may suddenly get too low after exercising.</p>
<p>Therefore, it is important to check the blood sugar level before and after exercising, and follow the doctor’s advice as suggested for low blood sugar.</p>
<p>If the blood sugar level is too low or too high right before one starts exercising, it is better to wait until the level improves, and normalizes.</p>
<p>It is also important to keep a check on blood sugar level if exercising in extreme hot or cold conditions, because temperature affects how the body absorbs insulin.</p>
<p>Should one drink plenty of fluids during exercising?</p>
<p>Yes. While exercising, our body uses more fluid to keep the body temperature cool. Therefore, by the time one feels thirsty, he may already be getting dehydrated. Dehydration can seriously affect the blood sugar level in the body.</p>
<p>Drink plenty of fluids, water before, during and after exercise.</p>
<p>What safety tips to follow while exercising?</p>
<p>Exercise can affect and lower the blood sugar level, so pay attention to possible warning signs during workout such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sudden change in heartbeat</li>
<li>if one starts sweating more</li>
<li>feels shaky, anxious or hungry</li>
<li>feeling weak or dizzy</li>
</ul>
<p>If you feel this way, stop exercising and check out on a doctor. It might be hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. It is normally recommended to keep candy, glucose biscuits or juice nearby to treat hypoglycemia.</p>
<p>Exercise tips for people with diabetes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Talk to the doctor about the right exercise for you.</li>
<li>Check blood sugar level before and after exercising.</li>
<li>Wear the proper shoes and socks, so as to avoid infection and blisters.</li>
<li>Drink plenty of fluid before, during and after exercising.</li>
<li>Warm up before exercising and cool down afterward.</li>
<li>Have some juice handy in case blood sugar level drops too low.</li>
</ul>
<p>For diabetes information, diabetes diet, diabetes treatment, diabetes causes visit <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.diabetesmellitus-information.com" target="_blank">www.diabetesmellitus-information.com</a></p>
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		<title>Physical Therapy Exercises for Pain Relief</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Physical therapy exercises play a crucial role in helping patients recover from the pain caused by injuries and diseases. Therapeutic exercises are beneficial for people belonging to any age group who have back, spine, neck, leg or even neuromuscular problems. This exercise is useful for children having painful brain injuries, delayed growth and muscle related [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><span class="drop-cap">P</span>hysical therapy exercises</strong> play a crucial role in helping patients recover from the pain caused by injuries and diseases. Therapeutic exercises are beneficial for people belonging to any age group who have back, spine, neck, leg or even neuromuscular problems. This exercise is useful for children having painful brain injuries, delayed growth and muscle related problems. Physical therapy exercises play a vital role in rehabilitation programs aimed at restoring the normal functions of injured or diseased people. Reputable pain management clinics have physical therapy experts for guiding patients to perform exercises as part of the treatment. Physical therapy exercises include strengthening exercise, stretching exercise, balance exercise, and endurance exercise. There are exercises which are to be performed during pregnancy, and exercises for regaining strength after undergoing an operation.</p>
<p>Balance exercises are meant for people suffering from loss of balance. Ankle sprain, stroke, other occurrences and injuries can cause loss of balance. There are simple exercises to improve balance skills. Single leg stance is an effective balance exercise.</p>
<p>Strengthening exercises help to improve muscle strength which is good for recovery from injuries and diseases. Stretching exercises are always good to prevent injuries. There are different <strong>physical therapy exercises</strong> for disorders caused by injuries. Back disorders, shoulder disorders, elbow disorders, wrist and hand disorders, hip disorders, knee disorders, and ankle and foot disorders are some of the common disorders. Many people suffer from severe pain due to these disorders.</p>
<p>Exercises that strengthen and stretch the muscles of the back, thighs, and stomach can reduce back pain. Wall slide exercise is ideal for back disorders. Pendulum exercises are performed for recovery from shoulder disorders. There are gluteal exercises for hip disorders. For ankle and foot disorders there are step by step exercises which include weight bearing exercises as well as non-weight bearing exercises.</p>
<p>There are aquatic therapy exercises that are performed in the water. Aquatic therapy helps in strengthening muscles and in healing injuries. Patients suffering from severe pain can utilize the service of pain management clinics for recovery from pain through effective physical therapy exercise under the guidance of expert physical therapists.</p>
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		<title>3 Fantastic Ways That Exercise Can Help Improve your Diabetes</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exercise can be a fantastic way to manage your diabetes providing you take adequate precautions.  On top of this, exercise also has a number of additional benefits including an improved appearance, greater strength and more energy.  In this article I will be discussing the exercise options available to you, the precautions you should [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="drop-cap">E</span>xercise can be a fantastic way to manage your diabetes providing you take adequate precautions.  On top of this, exercise also has a number of additional benefits including an improved appearance, greater strength and more energy.  In this article I will be discussing the exercise options available to you, the precautions you should take when exercising and the benefits exercise can have on your diabetes.</p>
<p>To begin lets discuss the types of exercise available to you.  Exercise generally falls under two main categories; &#8216;Cardiovascular Training&#8217; and &#8216;Resistance Training&#8217;.  Cardiovascular training focuses on improving the amount of oxygen that is delivered to your muscles which in turn improves your endurance and stamina.  There are many choices when it comes to cardiovascular exercise which include cycling, jogging and swimming.  Resistance training focuses on improving your strength using short, explosive movements.  When it comes to resistance training the choices are a little more limited and involve the use of free weights, machine weights or your own body weight.</p>
<p>So which type is best for your diabetes and your overall health?  Well, both types have their advantages.  Cardiovascular training is more effective at stimulating the body to use blood sugar for energy but weight training has been linked with significant improvements in blood sugar control.  My advice is to do a mixture of both cardiovascular training and resistance training as part of your regular exercise routine.  This will allow you to gain the maximum benefit from each type of exercise which include:</p>
<p><strong>1) IMPROVED BLOOD SUGAR CONTROL</strong>:- As mentioned above both types of exercise can help you control your blood sugar levels by prompting your body to burn more blood sugar.  In fact in some cases of type 2 diabetes exercise has been so effective that it has removed the need for insulin injections.</p>
<p><strong>2) IMPROVED RECEPTIVENESS TO INSULIN</strong>:- One of the key problems facing diabetics is a lack of insulin in the body.  However, research suggests that regular exercise can improve the body&#8217;s sensitivity to insulin.  Therefore, by exercising regularly diabetics can use the limited insulin they have available more effectively.</p>
<p><strong>3) REDUCED BODY FAT LEVELS</strong>:- Both types of exercise can help you burn fat in different ways.  Cardiovascular training stimulates fat burning directly (both during and after exercise) whereas building muscle mass through resistance training can slightly increase the number of calories you burn each day.  Fat cells are more resistant to insulin than muscle cells and so by burning them off through exercise you can make your body more receptive to insulin.</p>
<p>Although regular exercise is a fantastic way to moderate your diabetes it is very important that you take the following precautions.</p>
<ul>
<li>Always monitor your blood sugar levels before, during and after exercise using a portable glucose meter.  Although exercise can help control your blood sugar levels you need to be aware if any fluctuations occur.</li>
<li>Always keep insulin and glucose nearby so that you can quickly address any potential blood sugar fluctuations.</li>
<li>Make sure that you stay properly hydrated whilst working out as dehydration can can cause further blood sugar fluctuations.</li>
<li>Talk to your doctor before beginning an exercise plan.  They will know about your health better than most people and therefore will be able to advise you of any further precautions you need to take when exercising.</li>
</ul>
<p>Regular exercise can do wonders for your health, your appearance and your diabetes.  If you want to command greater control over your diabetes then you should start getting physical today.  Begin with just a daily brisk walk and then progressively work your way towards more intense forms of exercise.  Before you know it you will have made huge steps in your health, your fitness and your diabetes management.</p>
<p>Every intention has been made to make this article accurate and informative but it is intended for general information only. Diabetes is a medical condition and this article is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your doctor or a qualified medical practitioner. If you have any concerns regarding any form of diabetes you should seek the advice of your doctor immediately.</p>
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		<title>Is It Important To Do Daily Exercises To Lose Weight?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing weight without exercise is one of the most widely used statements in the weight loss industry. Is diet better than exercise? Is it possible to lose weight and keep it off without any kind of activity at all? Well, the answer to that is NO. Exercising is a very important factor and dieting alone [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin: 10px 20px 10px 0;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3202871647_0b3f73bf0f_m.jpg" alt="" width="300" /><span class="drop-cap">L</span>osing weight without exercise is one of the most widely used statements in the weight loss industry. Is diet better than exercise? Is it possible to lose weight and keep it off without any kind of activity at all? Well, the answer to that is NO. Exercising is a very important factor and dieting alone will not help you lose weight.</p>
<p>To lose weight you need to have caloric deficit. There are two ways how you can do that. One is to decrease the amount of calories you consume (eat less). The other is to increase the amount of calories you burn (exercise more). Increasing the amount of calories you burn is much more beneficial for several reasons.</p>
<ul>
<li>Exercise increases your metabolism.</li>
<li>Exercise creates a caloric deficit without triggering starvation mode.</li>
<li>Exercise helps you sleep better and manage stress better.</li>
<li>Exercise (strength training) tells your body to keep the muscle. Dieting causes muscle loss.</li>
<li>Exercise increases bone density.</li>
<li>Exercise helps prevent diabetes, control blood sugar, and improve insulin sensitivity.</li>
<li>Exercise improves cardiovascular health.</li>
<li>Exercise improves mood, helps relieve depression and increases self esteem</li>
<li>Exercise increases mobility and quality of life as you get older</li>
<li>Exercise helps you keep the weight off long term.</li>
</ul>
<p>The reason why most diets say you do not have to exercise to lose weight is that, people want to lose weight without hard work. People are just lazy and they hope that some new weight loss product or pill will help you lose weight easily. That is exactly what they want. They want you to buy those &#8220;new and effective&#8221; pills, so they can get the money. It is a business.</p>
<p>If we don&#8217;t use our bodies and are inactive, then our bodies will break down. We are over weight and unhealthy mostly because we are inactive. Cardiovascular exercise + weight training + a small calorie reduction is vastly superior for fat loss purposes than a calorie reduction alone. Calorie restriction alone is incomplete and it takes changes in your lifestyle and habits, to make permanent changes. Healthy and physically able should do at least 3 days per week of vigorous cardiovascular exercise (jogging, brisk walking, treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, aerobics classes, etc), and they may increase their exercise frequency, intensity and or duration if necessary, to accelerate fat loss.</p>
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		<title>Exercises To Stop Back Pain Now</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your back hurts. It hurts a lot. You ask, &#8220;What are the exercises to stop the back pain now?&#8221; or you plead, &#8220;Give me information on back pain exercise!&#8221;
Surprisingly, too much rest during an encounter of back pain will often make the condition worse. A day or two of rest should be followed by specific [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="float: left; margin: 5px 20px 10px 0;" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4284213093_ede65049a8_m.jpg" alt="" width="300" /><span class="drop-cap">Y</span>our back hurts. It hurts a lot. You ask, &#8220;What are the exercises to stop the back pain now?&#8221; or you plead, &#8220;Give me information on back pain exercise!&#8221;</p>
<p>Surprisingly, too much rest during an encounter of back pain will often make the condition worse. A day or two of rest should be followed by specific back pain exercise for complete recovery.</p>
<p><strong>How Can Exercise Stop Back Pain?</strong></p>
<p>Careful, thoughtful back pain exercise will help distribute nutrients up and down your spinal column, feeding your muscles, ligaments, nerves, and joints. Specific back pain exercise will stretch you back, making it supple. Other back pain exercise will strengthen your back, and make it strong. Weakness and stiffness, increased by rest, can be overcome by back pain exercise.</p>
<p>Exercises to stop the back pain now will also prevent future back pain, since you will be increasing your back&#8217;s ability to handle extra stress or injury.</p>
<p><strong>CHOOSE EXERCISE, NOT REST, TO STOP BACK PAIN NOW</strong></p>
<p>Before you begin back pain exercise, check with your health care provider. Not every back pain exercise will be right for you. If your injury is severe, a spine care specialist will recommend specific exercise techniques to meet your need. Your back pain exercise program should work the entire body, even though your primary target is the back.</p>
<p><strong>What Are the Exercises to Stop Back Pain Now?</strong></p>
<p>Once you decide that back pain exercise is essential, you will want to choose appropriate exercises. We recommend a doctor&#8217;s advice, and suggest that you show your doctor these possibilities.</p>
<p><strong>1. Back Pain Exercises &#8211; Stretching</strong></p>
<p>Stretching muscles, ligaments and tendons is essential for back health. Whether or not you are currently experiencing back pain, regular stretching of the back will give strength to overcome or prevent injury and trauma to the back. If yours is chronic back pain, plan on regular, daily stretching for as much as six months to give your back the flexibility and strength it needs. You may want to schedule more than one stretching session per day, but work carefully. Eventually, you will find that back pain exercise keeps back pain from recurring.</p>
<p>Set goals (expectations with due dates) for each muscle group. Decide a date by which you want each of these muscle groups to be strong. Write down each date, and determine to meet it.</p>
<p><strong>Warm Up First for Safe, Efficient Back Pain Exercise!!<br />
If there is any pain, stop or take it more slowly.<br />
Cool down after your back pain exercise.</strong></p>
<p>* <strong>Gluteus muscles.</strong> The muscles in your buttocks support flexibility in your hips as well as your pelvis. Back pain exercise should include these muscles daily.</p>
<p><strong>The gluteus stretch.</strong> Sit in a straight back or folding chair. Move your bottom only forward several inches from the chair back. In that position, lightly press your feet against the floor. Now squeeze your gluteus muscles together, and hold for 5 minutes. This stretch allows you to get back pain exercise while watching TV.</p>
<p>* <strong>Hamstrings.</strong> Located in the back of each leg, your hamstrings help give you correct posture.</p>
<p><strong>The hamstring stretch.</strong> Place one foot on a chair, keeping the other leg straight. Bend over until your chest touches the knee of the foot on the chair. Keep your chest on the elevated leg as you slowly back the other leg away from the chair. Hold your stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. This stretch gives good back pain exercise without equipment.</p>
<p>* <strong>Piriformis.</strong> The piriformis syndrome is caused by the piriformis muscle irritating the sciatic nerve. You feel pain in the buttocks, and referred pain from the back of your thigh to the base of the spine. Many people call this lower back pain &#8220;sciatica&#8221;.</p>
<p><strong>The piriformis stretch.</strong> Lie on your back, right hip and knee flexed. Grasp your right knee with your left hand, and pull the knee towards your left shoulder. In this position, grasp just above the right ankle with the right hand, and rotate the ankle outwards. Repeat with your left side. You might want to do this back pain exercise with gentle music.</p>
<p>* <strong>Psoas Major.</strong> Lower back mobility can be greatly limited by a tight Psoas Major. This muscle often causes back pain that makes it difficult to kneel on both knees, or to stand for extended periods.</p>
<p><strong>The Psoas Major stretch.</strong> Kneel on your right knee, left foot flat on the floor, left knee bent. Rotate the right leg outward. Place your hand on the right gluteus muscle and tighten the muscle. Lean forward through your hip, careful not to bend the lower spine. You should feel the stretch in the front of your right hip. Hold for about 30 seconds. Repeat with your left leg. If you have young children, include them in your back pain exercise.</p>
<p><strong>2. Back Pain Exercises &#8211; Strengthening</strong></p>
<p>Back pain can be stopped now, and greatly avoided in the future, by decreasing lower back stress. These exercises develop critical muscles in the abdomen, lower back, and gluteus. Both of these back pain exercises are learned better when working with a trained physical therapist, but if you are careful, you can learn them alone. Although you may do daily stretching back pain exercises, it is important to take a few days off each week from strengthening back pain exercises.</p>
<p><strong>Lower Back strengthening.</strong> Begin by lying flat on your back on the floor. Do not push your back down on the floor. Bend both knees. Pull your navel (belly button) in toward your back while keeping your back relaxed. As you breathe out, stretch your arms upward as though you are reaching for an overhead chandelier. Gradually raise head and shoulders from the floor until your shoulder blades are barely touching the floor. Hold the position one to two seconds. Repeat 8 to 12 times. If you feel pain with this back pain exercise, stop or try to do it more gently and slowly.</p>
<p><strong>3. Back and Leg strengthening.</strong> This is one of the McKenzie Exercises, named after a New Zealand physical therapist. Lie on your stomach, and push up off the floor with both hands, raising only your chest. Keep your pelvis flat on the floor. Raise your back to a comfortable stretch and hold for 8 to 10 seconds. Repeat 8 to 12 times. You should feel no pain with this back pain exercise, only a pulling up of the spine.</p>
<p>It is strongly suggested that any back pain exercise be done only after seeking professional medical advice.</p>
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		<title>Boost your Metabolic Rate by Exercising</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kieran</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of ways you can boost your metabolic rate.  Exercise, diet and lifestyle are all important areas in which you can make changes and increase your metabolism.  In this article I will discuss how an effective exercise plan can help improve your metabolism, how to implement such an exercise plan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a number of ways you can boost your metabolic rate.  Exercise, diet and lifestyle are all important areas in which you can make changes and increase your metabolism.  In this article I will discuss how an effective exercise plan can help improve your metabolism, how to implement such an exercise plan and the additional benefits of maintaining such an exercise plan.</p>
<p>Exercise is a great way to boost your metabolism because it burns calories both immediately and also keeps burning them in the long term.  The actual act of exercising will burn calories and over time your body will adapt to your exercise regime and burn an increased number of calories overall.  Exercise can be split into two types both of which assist your metabolism in different ways.</p>
<p><strong>1) CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE</strong>:- Cardiovascular exercises include; cycling, running and swimming.  Alternatively, you can try a sport such as football or tennis.  Basically, anything which gets you moving and gets your heart pumping can be classed as cardiovascular exercise.  The key is to find something that is fun and that will keep you stimulated.  Cardiovascular exercise helps boost your metabolism by teaching your body to burn fat whilst exercising and over time whilst resting aswell.</p>
<p><strong>2) WEIGHT TRAINING</strong>:- Weight training includes; chest presses, shoulder presses and lateral pulldowns.  Basically, anything which involves lifting relatively heavy weights for 8-12 repetitions in order to build muscle mass can be classified as weight training.  With weight training you need to be a little more careful than with cardiovascular exercise because there is an increased risk of injury.  Start with weights that you are happy with then increase them slowly.  If you are unsure about anything ask for advice from one of the trainers in the gym.</p>
<p>The actual act of weight training burns few calories (in comparison with cardiovascular exercsie).  However, weight training will lead to an increased muscle mass over time and maintaining your muscles will burn an increased amount of calories in the long term.  You must be aware that the additional calories that you will burn as a result of having bigger muscles will not be substantial.  Therefore, you need to make sure you combine your weight training with cardiovascular exercise to achieve the best results.</p>
<p>Ideally, you should try and train three or more times per week with each session consisting of an equal mixture of cardiovascular exercise and weight training.  If you have time to do more then that&#8217;s great but try to make sure you perform at least three hours training per week.  As I stated above, if you are having difficulties with any areas of your training visit the closest fitness centre and discuss these difficulties with one of the trainers.  Tell them what you are trying to achieve with your exercise program and they should be able to set you on your way.</p>
<p>Apart from metabolism boosting benefits there are a number of other advantages you will begin to notice from an improved exercise regime.  These include;</p>
<p><strong>1) INCREASED ENERGY LEVELS</strong>:- The strength of your heart will increase as a result of the increased cardiovascular exercise.  As your heart develops it will be able to pump a greater volume of blood through the body, sending energy to where it is needed.</p>
<p><strong>2) IMPROVED APPEARANCE</strong>:- As you lose fat and gain muscle the overall appearance of your body will improve.  Exercise will give your body a more toned, defined appearance.</p>
<p>3) IMPROVED OVERALL HEALTH:- Regular exercise is believed to reduce the symptoms associated with arthiritis, diabetes, high blood pressure and more.  It can also get your body&#8217;s organs working more effectively and improve your overall physical strength and power.</p>
<p><strong>4) IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH</strong>:- Apart from physical benefits exercise is thought to improve mental health also.  There are a number of theories behind this.  Some believe exercise allows you to empty your mind and focus.  Others believe the discipline associated with exercise helps you organise your mind.  Physical exercise is also believed to trigger the release of chemicals which lead to a happy, elevated state of mind.</p>
<p>Overall, exercise is a really important factor in improving your metabolic rate.  Physical activity can increase the number of calories you burn at the time of performance and also lead to an increased number of calories being burned in the future.  Furthermore, the related benefits really make it something that you should try.  Have a look at your daily routine, see where you can implement some cardiovascular exercise and weight training then stick at it for a few weeks.  You will start to notice a boost in your metabolism and more.</p>
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