Cardio-phobic? Fit mom of 4 shares workout secrets
Megan Johnson did something at 33 that she’d dreamed of since college – she entered a bodybuilding, figure and fitness competition and placed a respectable seventh in the figure category. What’s the big deal? In addition to her age – the average female figure contestant is about 28 – she’s a mom of four: Max, 7,... more
My exercise and fat burning equipment #2
My second most important piece of equipment for exercising and fat burning is a good quality heart rate monitor. If you want to increase the effectiveness of your exercise, get more out of each workout, and spend less time with better results, then you owe it to yourself to check out today’s heart rate monitors. Heart rate monitors that come with... more
Elliptical Trainers – A Complete Workout
Elliptical trainers can give a complete body workout if the arms are also used. They are low impact cardio vascular workout machine and are easy on the joints of the legs and the knees. They help you to lose weight and stay in shape. In fact you burn the same number of calories as you would when you are jogging on the treadmill. For this reason, people... more
About Omega 3 Fish oils
What’s all the fuss about Omega 3 fish oils? What do they do for my body? Answer: Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of fish. However, eating fresh fish is no longer recommended. The mercury levels that are prevalent in almost all fresh fish these days can be very detrimental to your health. However, companies have manufactured... more
Green Tea Weight Loss Plan
Many people are now turning to inexpensive and natural green tea weight loss plans to help them in their weight control efforts. It is simple too. Green tea can be drunk like any other tea, usually without milk or sweeteners, or if you do not like the taste you can purchase green tea extract. Research has shown that green tea helps to reduce weight... more
Start a Weight Training Exercise Program Today
Although there are many sites that claim that they will show you weight training exercises online, in reality this is not the way to go for beginners. If you want to start a weight training exercise program, you really need to be working with someone who knows what they are doing and can show you the correct techniques. There are many options available.... more
Delicious Ways to Reduce Cholesterol Without Drugs
Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that is present in the cell membranes of body tissues and is carried in the blood plasma. It is a sterol; a combination of alcohol and steroid and is also called atherosclerotic plaque. The body requires cholesterol in order to form and sustain cell membranes, help with the production of bile and aid the metabolism... more
Exercise – An Effective Way To Lose Weight
Are you trying to lose weight? Have you tried exercising? In case you do not know, exercising regularly is the most effective way to lose weight. Dieting is another way to do it and people choose it very often because it helps them to achieve weight loss very quickly. The problem with dieting is that, in most cases, when dieters return to their old... more
Health Benefits of Cardio Training
Being fit and healthy is the in thing. Actually, it really never goes out of style. That body is the most valuable asset you could have in your lifetime. Thus it is important that you take good care of it. Give it the proper attention it needs. When it comes to ensuring and maintaining the health, the best option is to do cardio training. What Is Cardio... more
Are Treadmills the Perfect Piece Of Exercise Equipment
Oh treadmill, how I love thee. I can always depend on my treadmill to achieve weight loss and muscle tone. I have had a couple of different treadmills through the years and I have always been able to attain my goals with this outstanding piece of equipment. I have gone from a dedicated runner, to couch potato, to overweight and back and the only... more