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Boost Your Energy With Better Sleep

July 6th, 2008 · No Comments

(NewsUSA) - Experts say that Americans who rely on caffeine and other quick fixes to boost energy levels are losing sight of what is essential to improved physical fitness: a good night’s sleep.
In fact, an eye-opening 70 percent of Americans are getting less than eight hours of sleep at night, according to a […]

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Fitness, Not Fatness, Predicts a Longer Life

January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

This article from HealthDay News discusses a study that shows that overweight and obese seniors who were physically fit outlived their contemporaries — even thin ones who weren’t physically fit. It recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least five days a week.
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Some Moderate Exercise Suggestions

November 11th, 2007 · 1 Comment

1. Walking: Walk your dog or walk with your partner or child. Encourage your family to walk daily and you will find yourself burning calories while enjoying the outdoor surroundings and getting some sunlight - also good for your body.
2. Yoga: Yoga is an effective exercise that energizes not only your body but […]

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What is the Best Ab Workout for Belly Fat Loss?

October 7th, 2007 · No Comments

Surprise, there is no “best ab workout” for losing belly fat! Yep, that’s right… because ab workouts alone don’t create enough of a metabolic response for fat loss. This is one of the common mistakes people make in seeking to lose stomach fat and bring out their 6 pack abs.

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Your Goal: Lose Fat Not Weight

July 10th, 2007 · No Comments

If you reduce your calorie intake without increasing your physical activity your body will go into panic mode and begin storing calories as fat. Your body will believe it’s starving and begin accumulating fat stores in order to survive. Worse your body will begin burning muscle first before going to its existing fat stores.
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