Archive for January 2010

20 minute workout


Welcome back. And all the best for your body shaping progress. I know you’ll find what you need to help you here. Thanks for visiting!

A 20 minute workout is a bit of a race against time.
You are trying to get everything done in the minimum period possible and while this is ok perhaps once or [...]

Permanent weight loss


Losing fat is simple, but permanent weight loss is far from easy.
Most people who lose weight with or without dieting do not achieve permanent weight loss.
People lose weight in an amazing variety of ways according to the diet advice they choose to take, from liquid diets, to high protein diets , to Atkins, Weight Watchers, [...]

Meal replacement


Meal replacement products are a good option for you.
If you want to lose weight fast or kick start a long term diet and fitness program, consider meal replacements.
If you are training to build muscle bulk or lean muscle, protein rich shakes and bars give you a burst of energy prior to a workout.
After your workout, [...]

Home fitness


For a variety of reasons, a home fitness program may suit you better than an exercise class or a gym membership.
Workout routines that you can follow in your own home are just as valuable for you as formal exercise classes or those involving working out with shared equipment.
A home fitness workout means you can assign [...]

Health magazines


Looking for good health magazines?
Want a fitness magazine that suits your individual interest? You are spoiled for choice in the modern marketplace.
What should you look for in diet and fitness magazines?
Well, as fascinating as they are, celebrity endorsements do not mean much.
Celebrities often make a nice little earner out of putting their names and photos [...]

Weight training


Weight training has been the preferred exercise of body builders since Roman times.
But now, it seems whatever fitness article or fast weight loss programs you peruse, you are confronted with the gym option, like it or not.
While walking is the best regular cardio or aerobic exercise for permanent weight loss, weight lifting is how you [...]

Calorie counting


You may have been told that calorie counting is not necessary to lose fat and get fit.
Well, that’s sort of right and sort of wrong.
No, you do not have to go in for counting calories if you want to lose weight.
But if you don’t count calories, then you have to count something else, like points [...]

Boost metabolism


Why should you boost metabolism?
What is metabolism anyway and what advantage will you gain in order to burn fat?
Metabolism is the rate at which your body burns fuel while at rest. Some people have a naturally slow or fast metabolism, but what you eat and drink and how you exercise can affect the rate at [...]

Turbulence training


An Interval Training Program for All Fitness Levels
Turbulence Training is a phrase coined by Craig Ballantyne, who invented the method.
As a strength trainer and regular contributor to Mens Health, Mens Fitness and Oxygen magazines, Craig is well regarded in the fitness industry.
The idea of this program like all high intensity training is to spend less [...]

Conquer food cravings


You can conquer food cravings if you are determined in your efforts to lose weight and keep it off.
What causes food cravings?
Well several things can be coming into play.
Your body could really need some sustenance to keep it well fuelled.
However, it is more likely that you do not feed your body the right food at [...]