Tummy fat. Some of us have it, others don’t. Is there anything special about a big belly compared to a large bottom? Well, surprisingly, not all body fat is created equal! According to a study carried out by researchers from MacMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario it seems that gauging your heart attack risk depends on where…
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The benefits of lifting weights, also called weight training, strength training or resistance training, include h3er muscles, a h3er heart, a much leaner physique, a longer life, and a body better able to support your everyday needs and activities. Women, however, still tend to shy away from this beneficial form of exercise. Ladies, does the…
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There are a lot of people who are dissatisfied with one area or another of their body. You will often hear these people saying things like, “I need to get rid of this stomach” or “I need an exercise that will slim my thighs down”. The premise behind these types of statements is that you…
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During menopause, many women report that the challenge of weight loss becomes even more difficult. The need to lose weight haunts women most of the time, and now more men are reporting the same struggle. When women hit menopause, weight gathers around the waist and hips; despite our best efforts to diet and exercise. What…
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When you think of cellulite, you probably think of ugly “orange peel skin” and “cottage cheese thighs”. Cellulite is embarrassing, it’s depressing, and it’s unhealthy. The bad part is you don’t even have to be fat to have cellulite. Even thin and slender people suffer from this malady. Regular fat settles in all parts of…
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There’s been a lot of news that low carb diets are bad for your heart, because of the protein and fat content. But that’s largely due to the way people misinterpret the mandate to reduce carbs and shift to proteins. Protein does not mean steaks every night. There are many healthy sources of protein, and…
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These exercise machines are related to cardiovascular and aerobic workouts. The equipment listed here allows for more challenges and more variety in your exercise routines. These machines are great for anyone looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. Some advanced exercising machines include electronic devices that measure your weight before and after you…
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Discussions about a woman’s health is often too focused on being skinny or being slim. Fortunately, this attention to weight is no longer about vanity, being like Hollywood goddess, or looking like a ramp supermodel. For a good reason, women are now talking about the health implications of being obese or overweight. Normally, women are…
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As a personal trainer, one of the most common questions I’m asked is “how do I lose stomach fat?” Well to put it as simple as possible, you can’t. No matter how may crunches you do, or leg raiser, you will not be able to target the fat in your abdominal region. The reason being,…
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If there is one standard that most of the world uses to determine whether a persons body is in good shape it is a well defined set of abdominal muscles. The “ab” muscles are a visual symbol of a person that takes care of their muscles and, by association, their body as a whole. Although…
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