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Monday, 27 July 2009 00:45 |
If you are worried about looking good in a swimsuit this summer, you aren't alone. Most of us have at least one thing about our bodies that we want to change, and if you follow these few easy but oh-so-useful tips, you will be turning heads on the beach in no time!
Drink your water- and then some! Water is essential to many functions in your body, especially the metabolism of fat. You should drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water every day, and preferably more. Water will help you feel fuller so you will probably snack a lot less.
Take a water bottle with you wherever you go, and if plain water isn't your thing, add a no-calorie drink mix or lemon juice to make it taste better.
Keeping a written or online diary of your food intake could help you realize where you go off-track. Writing down everything you eat and drink not only accelerates your weight loss, it provides accountability. For the tech savvy among us, there are several websites and mobile phone apps that allow for the keeping of a food journal.
When you get the urge to snack, choose snack foods that are low in fat and high in fiber. Fiber will help keep you feeling full a whole lot longer, for very few calories. Bananas, pears, apples, and oranges are all great sources of fiber. Not only will fiber keep you satisfied, it will help regulate your digestive system.
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Friday, 19 December 2008 07:17 |
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 Measuring Your Body Composition
When beginning any type of fitness regimen, the goal is usually to make some sort of progress. Otherwise, what are you putting all that effort into? Measuring progress is important to knowing improvement and providing encouragement to stick with our goals. How you decide to measure your progress is also very important. You wouldn’t use a thermometer to measure how long it takes you to run a mile, right?
We’re going to take a focus on measurements of health and fitness/appearance. Following is a list of a few indicators, their parameters, objectives, and how to use them. Keep in mind that the objectivity of an indicated measurement is defined as the reading’s independence from individual perception. For example, weight is objective in that the scale shows you weight 180 pounds and it will continue to say that regardless of how much you want it to say something different. Another thing to keep in mind is that the accuracy of a measurement is defined as its ability to indicate body composition, for example, the percentage of fat you carry.
Weight – An example of an assumption about weight is that a heavier person has more fat. The scale is very objective, but very inaccurate. How much a person weighs gives no information on that person’s body composition. Body Mass Index (BMI) – An assumption about BMI is that if two people are the same weight, then the shorter person is fatter. Very similar to weight, BMI is very objective, but not accurate. BMI also gives no information about body composition, and doesn’t take into account whether or not a person has lean mass. |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 22:00 |
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 Healthy Lifting for the Fifty and Over Crowd
As we know, our muscles, joints, and bones age the same as we do. This promotes the question if it is safe for people fifty and over to engage in physical activity, such as weight lifting. Research has shown that a toned down lift can slow down the effects of aging and promote good health. The effect aging has on the body is enormous; including a slower metabolic rate, tissue deterioration, and loss of muscle. Keeping active throughout one’s life has proven to reduce the likelihood of disease and some of harmful effects of aging. Excessive amounts of inactivity, however, induce these effects. |
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Monday, 08 December 2008 23:56 |
 Quick Fixes for Fast Healing
Life can often hit you with a variety of health/appearance ailments that you wish would just go away, and fast. Well, here are a few great strategies to combat some of these problems in superhero-like recovery times.
Problem: Razor Burn
Solution: Deodorant or other antiperspirant
The aluminum found in odor repellents, such as deodorant, has the ability to close cuts and wounds e.g. razor burn. Just apply pressure to the area, and dab on some deodorant and you'll be on the road to recovery in no time.
Time saved: About 10 minutes of waiting for the burn to subside so you can get to the gym.
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Monday, 08 December 2008 23:18 |
 A Guide to Water Aerobics
Water aerobics are designed to give you a full-body workout, without putting strain on your joints and bones. Water aerobics can be beneficial to the elderly, pregnant women, people rehabilitating after surgery, people who are overweight and find the treadmill to be just too hard on their body or for just anyone looking to try something new.
Water aerobics burn energy very efficiently and safely. They don't place any unnecessary stress on the joints, which makes them a very unique kind of exercise. Sessions last around 45 minutes, burning 450-700 Calories an hour, which is much higher than exercises done on land.
Something else to consider about water aerobics, is that although you may sweat, the water cools you down right away, so you don't get red in the face from overheating. Also, the water provides multi-directional resistance, which is a great benefit for people who haven't exercised in a long time, or rehabilitating patients. |
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