Enhancing the simple
The plank workout routine is an exercise that primarily targets the core of your body, your abdominal area, and your back. Plank training also helps strengthen your arms and shoulders, as well as your quads. As you can see, the plank is more than just a simple abdominal exercise routine. If you incorporate a plank workout into your weekly exercise […]
Basically, a strong glute will pretty much cure any lower body postural issue, and when developed right, it will look great, as fitness model Marzia Prince and singer Nicole Scherzinger can attest. Every woman I’ve ever worked with or come across in the gym always, always wants a better butt. However, what do they do to try to achieve it? […]
Around our midsection, there are two different types of fat: subcutaneous and visceral. Subcutaneous- It means under the skin. It is the fat that we can see and pinch. But surprisingly, we need to worry less about the subcutaneous fat than about the visceral stuff. It is often described as a “passive” fat because it functions primarily as a storage […]
Women have a great influence on the general health of all members of a family. This is true whether the woman works inside or outside the home. In most households, women are the primary decision makers when it comes to meal planning. They are usually the ones who prepare the food at home and plan the shopping lists. In general, […]
For a long time, people thought that dietary fat intake was what caused body fat stores; ‘eating too much fat is making me fat’. However, this is actually not true. You’ll find out very quickly that cutting back on dietary fat will make little difference to your weight or body fat percentage. When you begin to manipulate carbohydrates is when […]
With more and more women delaying having children until later in life, there are a growing number of couples having difficulty conceiving. Starting in their thirties, women’s chances of getting pregnant drop dramatically, and many turn to medical intervention to help them have a baby. Trying to conceive can be a very stressful and emotional experience, especially when it involves […]
Did you know that the foods you eat can have a major effect on your tinnitus? Many people have reported that caffeine makes ringing in the ears worse. Find out why caffeine is a problem and how to avoid it. You’ve probably heard that you should stay away from coffee and soft drinks when you have tinnitus. That’s because they […]
When it comes to getting in shape, elliptical workouts are pretty hard to beat. Although the ever-present treadmill still ranks first among cardio equipment, the elliptical trainer is a solid second. Elliptical trainers have found widespread support since their introduction in the mid-1990s. The low-impact workout and rhythmic movement of elliptical trainers is very appealing to those who cannot bear […]
Still stuck with the low-fat mantra of the last two decades? Think you can’t eat a lot of fat if you’re trying to lose weight? These ideas are still so prevalent in our media and low-fat products you see everywhere that it’s no wonder you still believe this. In fact, even many doctors still believe this. However, according to the […]
The elliptical trainer is relatively new to the family of cardio machines. They have two big pedals. During your workout, your feet follow an ellipse-shaped path, which is like a stretched-out oval. Hence its name, the elliptical bike. The movement is reminiscent of movements made when walking fast, climbing stairs, and cross-country skiing. Some of the popular machine brands include […]