Fitness
Pilates is great for your abs
If normal ab exercises aren’t really doing it for you, then there is an alternative that’s very much in fashion at the moment. You’ve no doubt heard the name, even if you’re not really sure what it is. It’s Pilates. Pilates was invented by...
Exercise is the key to helping you lose weight
Many people make the mistake of thinking that the way to lose weight is to control what they eat – if only you could avoid those damned chocolate cream cakes, everything would be alright in the world! At the same time, these people often see thinn...
The Search for a Student Loan
So you are thinking of going back to school? There are many sources of student financing. CanLearn is Canada’s government sponsored student loan program. It is designed to help prospective students plan out the financing methods of their post-seco...
Advanced abs exercises
Once you get more experienced in ab exercise, you might want to move on beyond the basic exercises to do some more advanced ones. While these exercises are often complicated, they are much more effective for focusing on specific muscles. Be warned,...
Aerobic Exercise - An Activity That Benefits All Ages
My girlfriend and I are preparing to go on a hiking trip to Glacier National Park. We are going to alternate between some camping and some staying at various small hotels and inns. I have been involved with doing some aerobic exercise my whole life,...
Factors Affecting Strength
Type of Muscle Fiber One of the most influential factors is muscle fiber type. We have two basic types of muscle fibers, often referred to as "slow twitch" and "fast twitch." Slow twitch muscle fibers are best used for cardiovascular (aerobic) activ...
Three New Powerful Workout Styles That Burn Fat and Build Muscle Fast
If you've been looking for a different training technique to break out of a rut, eliminate the boredom, and bring on new results, "complexes" may be just what you've been looking for. If you've never heard of "complexes" before, the basic concept is...
Don't let Fatigue Govern Your Life!
Get Fatigue Out of Your Life! If simple tasks make you grumpy, because you feel too tired to do them, you’ve a problem. You’d be surprised to know, fatigue is one of the top 10 symptoms people complain about when they visit a physician. And, bad...
Great ways to beat Depression
Loneliness can be depressing. Failing at a task, an exam,or being rejected by someone we love can also dampen our mood. Depression, however, could be more fatal than just plain loneliness. It could cause life-long consequences that may ruin your sel...