Many of us dream of having a well toned and strong physique. The first thing that comes to mind when you think of exercising and staying fit is a gym. The reason so many can’t achieve the fitness level they desire is that they don’t approach exercise the way it should be approached. We tend…
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and functions to protect the internal organs from severe damage that can result from the external environment. As aging progresses, the skin goes through many changes that affect its overall health, appearance, and complexion. Environmental and lifestyle choices have been found to be major contributors…
Long before the treadmill was invented, the Chinese discovered a stationary exercise over 2,700 years ago that helped people lose weight and strengthen not only their bodies, but also their minds from the inside out. In this exercise, philosophies honed over thousands of years of cultural and spiritual evolution are inculcated. The Taoist sages discovered…
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…
