Not exactly the magic number of pounds for your doctor to consider for weight loss surgery, but you want it and you wanted it yesterday. What can you do? Let’s back up for a minute, weight loss surgery known as gastric bypass surgery, stomach stapling, or any less evasive procedure to achieve weight loss requires…
In recent years, elliptical trainers have taken the fitness industry by storm. What was once a fad relegated to late-night infomercials is now perhaps the most dominant piece of equipment in most gyms and personal training centers. Let’s start the guide by taking a look at the differences between a treadmill and an elliptical trainer….
Clients often ask me “How hard am I supposed to work when doing cardio?” Essentially, this refers to the intensity of training. The harder you work, the more calories you’ll burn and the faster you’ll lose weight and reach your goals. There are three main ways to determine how hard to work, including the Borg…
Important Environmental Issue for Humankind The most pressing environmental issues today include global warming, air pollution, water shortages, and deforestation. The increased human population has increased the amount of waste and pollution in the world. The rise in sea levels will result in extensive flooding, contaminated drinking water, and changes to ecosystems. Climate change is…
An Italian Greyhound can adapt quite well to a variety of environments, but they are not natural winter dogs. They are not a double-coated breed, which means that their hair is not meant to retain body heat in the same way that a Siberian Husky does. An Italian Greyhound also maintains a lean body weight…
Quick Fat Removal Bit of Information for You to Ponder 1. A revealing study in “Nutrition and Metabolism” found some important facts; People who eat a low-carb, high-protein meal plan shed fat and gain muscle. Up to 9 times more fat is lost on a high-protein diet than on a low-fat diet. In fact, in…
If you suffer from excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, you probably try to avoid situations that make you sweat even more. For example, exercise is known to make people sweat. But if you avoid exercise altogether, you could miss out on the benefits that will actually reduce your symptoms. One case where exercise can help reduce…
You have decided that you want to exercise at home. There are hundreds of home cardio equipment available. The most popular are treadmills and exercise bikes. When deciding between the two, you need to compare long-term sustainability, training effectiveness, and safety. Overcome boredom The biggest obstacle to a home exercise routine is sticking with it….
If you’ve lost a significant amount of weight or followed a weight loss plan for a period of time, you know that even if you continue to follow the plan perfectly, most people will hit a plateau in about 6 months. This happens because your body, as intelligently created as it is, learns to adapt…
We asked our fitness experts to come up with a compact dos and don’ts list for all beginners to follow. So for those of you who have made the healthy decision to get off the couch and start exercising, we say: Bravo! You have taken the first step toward a healthier mind, body, and spirit….
