General Fitness

Bill Murray’s 6 New Year’s Resolution Tips

January 7, 2009

by Denis Faye. It’s almost the New Year, and odds are, you’re putting the finishing touches on this year’s resolutions. “Eat better. Exercise more. Stop drinking Coke.” And so on . . . They’re never easy, are they? In fact, most of us blow every item on the list before January is even over. After [...]

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Improve Fitness by Monitoring you Heart Rate Zones

January 6, 2009

A heart rate monitor is a device that can be used for measuring the real time heart rate of an individual. There are two basic components of a heart rate monitor; the chest strap and wrist receiver/watch. Heart rate monitors have proved to be a great aid in exercise and workout routines. It allows an [...]

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How to Get In Shape

December 3, 2008

One of the most common problems affecting people all over the world is being overweight. People that are overweight try various methods to lose the excess pounds, mostly by diet and exercise. While these are the best methods to lose weight and to get in shape, people who try out these methods often fail in [...]

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Fitness in the Snow, Cold Weather Training

December 3, 2008

When the weather gets cold, it can seem like a chore to go outside for a workout. However, before you lock yourself inside all season, take a cue from the kids. Remember how much fun it was to play in the snow when you were young? Well, there is no reason to stop now. Just [...]

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Add Fitness to Your Wish List

November 27, 2008

It’s that time again; time to start buying holiday gifts for friends and families. While you’re out finding the perfect present for them, though, consider what it is you want to receive this year. If you are like many people who are hoping to get in shape, you may want to add some of the [...]

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Four Facts About Fat

November 13, 2008

We always talk about how we want to lose weight. But that’s not really what we mean. When we talk about losing weight, we’re really talking about losing fat, getting rid of the spare tire, turning the keg into a six-pack. It’s about more than getting ready for swimsuit season or squeezing back into your [...]

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8 Fitness Scams

October 19, 2008

When it comes to our well-being, not much pricks up our ears like the word miracle. But when referring to health and fitness, the word miracle is generally synonymous with the word scam. That is unless finding yourself suddenly motivated to exercise and eat better is something you would consider a miracle. Other than that, [...]

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Learn the Best Way to Get Lean

September 11, 2008

When it comes to reshaping your body, nothing is quite as effective as lifting weights. Cardio is great for your heart, Pilates will help you get stronger, and yoga will balance you out; but nothing compares with a well-designed resistance program for getting lean. This is in contrast to our weight lifting cultural icons. Arnold, [...]

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5 Ways to Keep the Scale Moving!

March 6, 2008

Not much is as frustrating during an exercise program as when your results stop progressing. But it happens to everyone; and even if you’re training like a cage fighter, it will happen to you, too. When it does, the solution isn’t as obvious as you may think. While the logical answer is to kick your [...]

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5 Life Lessons from Bruce Lee

November 29, 2007

“If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” —Bruce Lee While some might hesitate to consider Bruce Lee’s films works [...]

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