I never realized how much fun losing weight could be until I started using them. I will confess that during the winter months I tend to go “Bear”; In other words, I usually like to sleep a lot and just act lazy. The summer months, on the other hand, are quite different. I will take […]
If you’re one of those folks who calmly pedal around the block or on a flat stretch of a scenic highway, you’ve probably been driving for sheer pleasure. Riding a bike for pleasure is a good form of aerobic exercise. But unless you make a plan to “push yourself,” you probably won’t lose much weight. […]
In hot weather, frozen desserts, like ice cream, can be the best refreshing treat. During the summer, many colorful varieties of fruits and berries are available. So it might be a great idea to tap into the cool flavors of summer with a tasty and nutritious fruit ice cream as a way to delight them. […]
Isometrics – A super fast way to increase muscle size and strength without using weights. Isometry is perhaps the least used and least valued exercise method. It is perhaps the best strength training method to be used in rehabilitation and can produce increases in strength and size where traditional weight-bearing exercise regimens have failed. The […]
What is Peter Jackson’s weight loss secret? The image most of us have of the Lord of the Rings filmmaker is a burly figure with glasses reminiscent of one of his Hobbit characters. In fact, movie industry insiders and Jackson fans started noticing a new Peter Jackson almost a year ago. But it’s only now, […]
When those bright little eyes peek longingly from that adorable fuzzy little face, it can be hard to resist the urge to indulge your ferret with whatever tantalizing treat the little trickster is trying to get out of you. But keep in mind that, as with everything in life, moderation is key; no more than […]
At Building Your Enduring Fitness, Lisa Teresi Harris has written the book Baby Boomers and everyone from middle age to centenarians has been waiting. We all know that exercise and nutrition are important, but all the health and fitness books and exercise programs out there seem to be geared toward the 18-40 age group. We […]
Losing more than 4 pounds in a month is not a safe option. But when you start your weight loss journey; it looks like you are losing over 10 pounds in a month. Why did this happened? It is easier to lose the first 5 pounds compared to the last 5 pounds. Because the first […]
In this article I want to cover a couple of workouts that we do with our team during the general preparation phase of training. These workouts are great for athletes to work out and get back in shape. They come from various sources and are always evolving, feel free to take them and put your […]
In essence, medifast is really a low carb diet. I find that a lot of people are a bit surprised by this, myself included. You used to think this was your restrictive, low calorie staple diet, but there is more to it than that. All foods are very high in protein and fiber, while relatively […]