Heart attacks come in all sizes, from minor to major, and the symptoms of a pending heart attack can be deceiving in many cases. Some symptoms of a pending heart attack may have been showing up for quite awhile and were ignored as something else. Pending heart attack symptoms mask […]
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Everyone buys gym memberships with the best of intentions. You plan to go several times a week. You plan to take advantage of classes or sessions with personal trainers. You have every intention of formulating a plan, and sticking to it. The problem is: the gym is too easy to […]
It’s apparent that your nutritional needs increase when you are pregnant. However, you only need approximately 300 more calories than normal during this time, so it’s imperative that you make wise food choices and eat nutrient-dense food. A good start is to ensure that you’re eating plenty of protein. Your […]
The D vitamin is the only vitamin that is not obtained from foods that are consumed. Instead, the D vitamin is actually obtained by sunlight on the skin. There has been a lot of media coverage about the dangers of getting too much sun but it is essential that the […]
Interesting how most workout programs designed to help you gain weight and build muscle mass mainly focus on lifting heavy loads in every exercise, whether they realize it or not. The belief is that your bodybuilding training program should consist of sets in the 6-10 rep range, which allegedly is […]
Cranberries may help to fight off urinary tract infections (UTIs). They reduce the power of certain E. coli bacteria to adhere to and penetrate the walls of the bladder. In about half the cases of UTIs, the E. coli responsible have special little hairy tips called P fimbria. The bacteria […]
In order for muscles to grow, three things are required: 1. Stimulus – exercise is needed to make the muscles work, use energy and cause microscopic damage to the fibers. 2. Nutrition – after intense exercise the muscles need to replenish their stores of fuel. 3. Rest – it is […]
Most people believe that exercising with light weights with high repetition will tone and define your muscles to get that rock hard ripped muscular body. Since so many fitness personal trainers teach their clients that, so it must be true? As summer approaches, many fitness enthusiasts will switch from muscle […]
Moshi Moshi! I had planned to do a detailed review of the Landice L7 Executive treadmill today, but Mrs. Sensei has laid down the law and I only have a few minutes to post a review on this fine July 4th holiday — the DOJO itself is empty and all […]
THE FAT TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS High consumption of fat or of the combination fat and carbohydrates causes obesity, heart disease and other health problems. However the different types of fat have very different effects on the health. Here is a survey of the different fat categories and their effects: […]