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Posted: 05/21/2013
The growing number of diet sodas and beverages on the market says a great deal about their popularity. These low-cal alternatives may help dieters shave a few extra calories off their daily intake, but they could be doing more harm than good.Studies have shown that many dieters who frequently sip on the “safer” sodas are more willing to make dietary exceptions with...
Posted: 05/16/2013
Often considered an exercise best left to those looking to add bulk, the classic bench press can actually be used to sculpt the entire upper body without creating extra size. In addition to benefiting your pecs and upper arms, low-weight presses also help tone the muscles in your shoulders and abs as well.If you haven’t spent much time on the bench, avoid injury by starting...
Posted: 05/16/2013
One of the most satisfying aspects of spending time in the gym is the added confidence that comes from knowing you look good. There’s no doubt that self-confidence has a big impact on your ability to accomplish goals in both your personal and professional life. Similarly, making sure you look and feel your best at the gym, will make it much easier to get the most from your...
Posted: 05/07/2013
Finding the right motivation to continue working out can be difficult. If you don’t feel like you’re seeing the results you want, you may find it very easy to first skip a few sessions, and eventually stop working out all together. However, the right inspiration will really help you reach your goals.One of the most effective ways to encourage yourself is by creating...
Posted: 05/06/2013
Great article from Inc. about fitting in fitness into your daily life routine.http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/how-to-fit-healthy-habits-into-your-week.html
Posted: 04/30/2013
Whether you’re lifting to tone or bulk up, speeding through your sets isn’t doing you any good. While you may feel like you’re adding a little cardio to your lifting routine, you’re actually robbing your muscles of extra time with the weights.Keeping a steady, even pace is, hands down, the most effective way to lift weight. If you can’t help but...
Posted: 03/22/2013
Soybean oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seed of the soybean. Soy is a super nutritious food to eat, however, when it comes to using the oil as your fat of choice---not such a smart nutrition move. Here’s why, let’s look at the breakdown of the fatty acids (all oils contain a mixture of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids):Soybean oil:...
Posted: 03/07/2013
Sausages, ham, bacon and other processed meats appear to increase the risk of dying young, a study of half a million people across Europe suggests.It concluded diets high in processed meats were linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer and early deaths.The researchers, writing in the journal BMC Medicine, said salt and chemicals used to preserve the meat may damage health.The...
Posted: 03/06/2013
Excessive thoracic kyphosis is a disproportionate forward rounding or curvature of the middle and upper back, also known as the thoracic spine (Kendall, McCreary & Provance 2005). ETK is an extremely common musculoskeletal imbalance brought on by prolonged time in some postural positions; exercise and/or activity choices; environmental factors; myofascial dysfunction; food...
Posted: 02/25/2013
During the past few years, researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between calcium and fat burning. When you eat enough calcium, your body prefers to break down and use fats. When you don't eat enough calcium, your body prefers to store fat.
