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Optimized walking to burn more fat

Optimized walking to burn more fat

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

Walking is an exercise you can do almost anywhere. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes and a little motivation. A walking routine can be as hard or easy...

BAI - New measure of obesity

BAI - New measure of obesity

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

BMI (Body Mass Index) has a limitation. It doesn’t indicate your fat percent. With the global epidemic of obesity; experts are concerned about the increasing fat mass. Hence...

Weight gain by birth control pills, fact or myth?

Weight gain by birth control pills, fact or myth?

Mon, Jan 31, 2011

They’re a popular form of contraception, but some women hesitate to take birth control pills for fear of gaining weight...what does the study say?

7 ways to lose weight in 7 days!

7 ways to lose weight in 7 days!

Fri, Dec 31, 2010

Losing weight can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Crash diets can help anyone lose large amounts of weight in a short amount of time, but they are not usually healthy, and few people can stay on them for any length of time. Making small, incremental lifestyle changes are the best way to lose weight and keep it off, but the weight loss is slow and tedious, and many may become discouraged before reaching their final goals.

Weight training for weight loss?

Weight training for weight loss?

Sun, Oct 31, 2010

Is weight training good for weight loss? Most people believe you burn more calories doing aerobic activity such as fast walking, jogging, or the elliptical machine. There’s no doubt that these exercises burn a significant number of calories, but don’t underestimate the power of weight training for burning calories. Can you lose weight training – without cardio?

Is it better to exercise on an empty stomach?

Is it better to exercise on an empty stomach?

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Is it better to exercise on an empty stomach? Many fitness gurus recommend working out without eating - first thing in the morning – to burn more fat. But...

Obesity: Detrimental to Sexual Health?

Obesity: Detrimental to Sexual Health?

Tue, Aug 31, 2010

Obesity has grown to pandemic proportions over the years. It is regarded globally as the leading cause of most diseases and disabilities. Its effects on sexual health, however, have remained a mystery until a recent study defined the connection between obesity and sex.

An Ayurvedic way to lose fat!

An Ayurvedic way to lose fat!

Sat, Jul 31, 2010

Are you looking for alternative ways to lose weight? Are you looking for natural ways to lose fat? Then you can add this to your weight loss programme!

How to take a fat burning walk?

How to take a fat burning walk?

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Do you take a brisk walk every day in hopes of shedding some body fat? Walking is a good way to burn fat and calories, but over time your body becomes accustomed to the same, old routine – and fat loss slows down. If you’ve reached a fat loss plateau, there’s a simple way to jump start your metabolism. If you’re walking to burn fat, try changing....

How many repetitions in workout?

How many repetitions in workout?

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

If your goal is to build lean body mass, it’s important to do some type of resistance training to challenge the muscles and cause them to grow. The most effective way to do this is by lifting weights or by using resistance bands. How to do this effectively?

7 Simple Tips to Lose Weight

7 Simple Tips to Lose Weight

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

While it seems tempting to follow a weight-loss plan promising huge results in a short amount of time, these methods are rarely effective in the long term. Whether you choose some “miracle pill” or a detox diet, chances are you are going to hurt your body more than help it.

Exercise and Appetite

Exercise and Appetite

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Most people already know that exercise helps with weight loss by burning more calories - but is it also a good way to suppress appetite?

Swim Tips for Seniors

Swim Tips for Seniors

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Swimming is one of the best exercises for developing and maintaining fitness for seniors. If you have back or knee problems, gliding on a body of water will put a minimum of stress on those problem areas while toning and strengthening nearly every major muscle group.

Tiny Steps to a Tiny Waist

Tiny Steps to a Tiny Waist

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

Of all the concerns that can strike us at any age, our body image lurks without a doubt somewhere near the top of the list. A high level of self-esteem is absolutely vital to anyone who wants to perform at their very best, both professionally and socially.

Smart Replacements for Your Weight Loss

Smart Replacements for Your Weight Loss

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

In this busy schedule who is going to watch fiber,calories, saturated fat, protein, carbohydrates, sodium content in food and fruits? So here are some easy food replacements, which can help you to cut down your calories. Here I am telling you how small & smart replacements will help you in your weight loss programme.

Boost Metabolism to Lose Weight

Boost Metabolism to Lose Weight

Fri, Jul 30, 2010

The key to weight loss, or maintaining the weight lost, is in controlling the body’s metabolism. Metabolism is "the sum of the processes by which a particular substance is handled in the living body," according to Merriam Webster Online. In essence, your metabolic rate is the means by which you burn the caloric energy from the foods you eat.

15 weight loss secrets!

15 weight loss secrets!

Tue, Jun 29, 2010

Overweight has been the root cause of many health problems like non insulin dependent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases and so on. In addition, it can be the cause of lack of self confidence due to aesthetic reasons. Not only that, it can result in inactivity or reduced activity which results in further weight gain and thus manifesting a vicious cycle. Some tips inside...