Archive for May, 2011

Health Benefits of Yogurt!

10 Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt Yogurt’s got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium. It can also help you lose weight and fend off a cold. Here’s the scoop on what it can do — and how much you should eat. 1. Yogurt can give you flat abs. Eat 18 ounces a day and you can [...]

May 14, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Women’s wellness and Nutrition – Facts

What is Healthy Eating? A well-balanced diet, comprised of a variety of foods, adequately meets women’s needs for vitamins, minerals and energy. Eating a healthy diet full of nutrients can help you stay at a healthy weight and may help protect you from certain diseases. For good health, women need to pay special attention to [...]

May 14, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Pilates and You

                                                                                                           Pilates is a wonderful system of exercise and strength training developed by Joseph Pilates. In recent years, it has become one of the most popular exercise systems in the world. Pilates studios have opened in cities all over America and beyond. Pilates training consists of over 500 individual exercises, all designed to help the [...]

May 12, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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30 Minutes Of Yoga

How 30 Minutes Of Yoga Each Day Can Have A Positive Impact On Your Life by: Clare Swindlehurst    Yoga is one of the world’s most ancient forms of exercise and it carries  a certain air of mysticism about it. You might be put off by some of the shapes and poses and think that [...]

May 12, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Stay Motivated: Pick a Clear Fitness Goal

Motivation is one of the main elements to being successful in any exercise routine and having a clear fitness goal is also an important part of that success.  A clear fitness goal will give you direction and remind you exactly what you are reaching for fitness wise.  If your goals are not clear, it is [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Exercise makes women hot

If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle to exercise in the heat while your man seems just fine, research shows men and women respond differently to heat and exercise. Have you ever noticed that men seem to drip sweat, throwing off veritable puddles of water from their skin as they exercise? While women aren’t immune [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Benefits of Physical Exercise

Exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute positively to maintaining a healthy weight, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing surgical risks, and strengthening the immune system.  Reduces the risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Physical Exercise

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons. These include strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance and for enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the “diseases [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
Posted in: Exercise, Health and Fitness