Weight loss programs are a profitable business. About two-thirds of adults in the United States alone are overweight and nearly a third are obese, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). A person is considered overweight if their BMI is greater than 25 and obese if their BMI is greater […]
Many of you know Shaun T from his successful ab workout called Hip Hop Abs. Shaun T is now coming out with a new full body workout DVD called Insanity. Insanity takes exercise to a whole new level. Shaun brings all of his knowledge to you through a workout video that focuses on your entire […]
The human body is made to move. Actually, the body is designed to stand and walk long distances. Unfortunately, with our information-driven society, we no longer use our bodies while working in agriculture or spending as much time outdoors exercising. These days, much of our days are spent sitting, whether we are sitting at our […]
I hate cardio. I hate treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines. I hate exercising for hours, just to burn off a few measly calories. Fortunately, I recently discovered a way to burn NINE TIMES more fat without wasting time on the treadmill. Oh, and best of all, I didn’t have to go on a diet […]
People are getting fat. The fact is, between 1988 and 2009, waist circumference has continued to increase according to a recent analysis of obesity. The Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Atlanta found that the average woman’s waist today is about the same size as a man’s waist 15 years ago. Here […]
If you are a woman who wants to change your body, you NEED to lift weights Weightlifting has long been the preferred method among men to build lean muscle mass, help burn extra calories, and change their bodies from flabby and smooth to chiseled and toned, but for whatever reason, women have often avoided weights […]
Most wrestlers want to build more muscle mass to get stronger and more solid in their weight class or to get bigger so they can move up to the next weight class. To be a successful wrestler, technique, speed, flexibility, and conditioning are at the top of every trainer’s list for developing the most important […]
I get a lot of questions aimed at determining what people should expect in terms of a time frame for losing weight on the Medifast diet. People want to know how long it will take until they start shedding pounds or see real change and improvement in their body. Without knowing the circumstances of the […]
Thigh fat is a big problem for many people and it can really have a negative impact on your self-esteem. Although when you gain weight, the fat is normally distributed throughout the body, for some people the fat seems to accumulate in certain problem areas. For women in particular, cellulite can be a problem when […]
Word got out, beans were introduced! Vegetables (beans, peas and lentils) are not only nutritious but delicious. Although beans have often been neglected in the Western diet, they have long been an important part of traditional diets around the world. Many people in North America are discovering that beans are not only tasty, easy to […]