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Common Reasons For Belly Fat
Having belly fat is a serious concern among many adults, male and female. Not only is belly fat an unsightly addition to one's physical appearance, it can also bring about some health consequences. Although one may not want to accumulate some belly fat over the years, there are some common habits that seem to make people do so. Here are some of the common ones: Living With Too Much Stress It is a ... [Read More]
Benefits of Maintaining an Ideal Body Size
Having an ideal body size and maintaining it brings along a number of benefits that may not just be limited to one's health. There are also other benefits people can enjoy because of having an ideal body size. Here are just some of them.Better Self-ConfidenceHaving an ideal body size is a good way to develop self-confidence. People who are overweight may easily feel insecure about themselves becau... [Read More]
Fit Students Score Higher in Academic Tests
A recent study has shown that physically-fit students tend to score higher on standardized academic tests compared to their less fit peers. It also shows that test scores dropped more than one point for each extra minute it took the subjects, consisting of middle and high school students, to complete a one-mile run.The subjects consisted of 749 fifth-graders, 761 seventh-graders, and 479 ninth-gra... [Read More]
Common Health and Fitness Questions
Many people have many questions in their minds regarding fitness and health. Such questions may continue to nag them without having clear answers most of the time. So here are some of those health and fitness questions being answered.Will yoyo dieting affect the metabolism?Some people have the habit of going on a diet to lose weight and then stop for awhile and gain the weight back all over again.... [Read More]
Build a Better Body on a Budget
Getting fit can get costly. What with gym memberships, fitness wear, exercise equipments, and personal trainers. During these tough economic times, the cost can be an excuse for you to skip exercise. But actually, there is no excuse to skip exercise. There are ways to get fit without any of these expenses. WebMD shares the following tips to build a better body on a budget:Schedule your workoutsA m... [Read More]
Simple Daily Exercises
People today continue to follow unhealthy lifestyles despite their busy schedules. Aside from poor diet, more and more people seem to suffer from poor health due to lack of exercise. The most common reason people make is that they just can't find time to exercise with their hectic schedules at work. For those who really want to stay healthy despite of having a busy schedule, here are some of the e... [Read More]
How to Perform a Basic Kickboxing Stance
Teenage years are all about kicking butt. This is the period when youngsters assert their identities, make important decisions, begin to be independent, and explore life. Fitness is a major concern as people are most conscious about their body image in this life stage. Fortunately, many teens engage in healthy activities to keep fit. One workout that has been kicking butt in recent years is kickbo... [Read More]
Which Sport Could Work Best for You
Jose aspires to shatter Michael Phelps' Olympic record. He also wants to be the next Roger Federer. And he deeply idolizes Lance Armstrong. On particularly nice days, he hits the pool with his father, slam some balls in the school's tennis court, and bikes with his friends.In just a few months, Jose will be entering high school and he is having a serious dilemma on which sport to try out for. He l... [Read More]
When One Month of Working Out Is Not Enough
You have begun your new year with a resolution to lose weight, but most of the time you go back to your old habits by the time February comes. You probably would just shrug it off and claim that losing weight is not for you because nothing was happening during the first four weeks of exercising and or dieting. However, there are reasons why you cannot reach your weight loss goals. Unrealistic expe... [Read More]
Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie
The hit show on Bravo called "Work Out" features Jackie Warner, the owner of Sky Sport & Spa in Beverly Hills who has been touted as the top trainer for celebrities. While not everyone can afford her $400-per-hour personal training, Warner has released a workout DVD that lets your train with her in the comfort of your own home for less than $15. "Workout: One-On-One Training with Jackie" con... [Read More]