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Fitness Events
on August 31, 2010
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y.caradec
This year, they have teamed up with the Jonas brothers, tennis legend Roger Federer and Skateboarding champion Tony Hawk to educate children why fitness and health is so important.
Along with the event, the Arthur Ashe Kids Day will also be providing kids a unique opportunity to share a special moment with these celebrities in their national campaign. They will be providing workshops and fitness sessions to help encourage healthy exercise.
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Inner Health
on August 27, 2010
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romana klee
Whether we like it or not, having a positive mindset is the number one factor for success. Healthy eating habits cannot compete with a negative track playing in our head that says, "What's the use? I'll gain it all back anyway." Do you agree?
Positive thinking not only enriches a fitness plan, but ensures it. Create positive affirmations for yourself. Pair up with a friend who can support your efforts. Say to yourself --often--, "Yes, I can!" and know that if you follow through with dedication and self-love, you'll eventually see great results.
Find out more about daily affirmations for all areas of your life.
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Fitness Events
on August 9, 2010
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mikebaird
Many families who have signed up for the program have been encouraged by the community to stick with the program. The challenge has allowed opportunity for individuals and families to receive inspirational stories, suggestions and tips on how to get more fit this summer.
The Family Fitness Challenge aims to promote healthy eating habits and regular exercise no matter what age you are. Itis important to raise children in a household that values fitness and well being, which can provide enough motivation for children to be more aware of what they are eating and how important it is to stay fit.
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Exercises For Everyone
, Strenght and workouts
on July 15, 2010
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mikebaird
Here are a few newly discovered facts people should know about maintaining good health through physical activities:
1. You have a greater risk of having a heart attack when you run a marathon. This is true. A study conducted by the University of Manitoba and St. Boniface Hospital revealed that running a marathon can cause short-term damage to your heart. The study included 14 athletes, who all showed signs of heart stress after running the Manitoba Marathon. No long-term effects, however... were revealed as all the runners' hearts returned to normal function after one week of relaxation. The key to minimizing heart damage is proper training.
2. Lifting weights quickly increases fat burn. This is false. Blazing through your exercise makes you use momentum rather than muscle strength. It also makes your body more prone to injury. It is still better to do each rep a bit more slowly, counting to three every time you lift, and then counting again as you put the weight down. Just don't do your exercises too slowly as this can sometimes lead to a torturous feeling and make you give up your work out more easily.
3. Stretching is important before a run. The fact is even stretching can lead to injuries. Many Olympic coaches no longer advise the pre-run stretch. What is important is that you have a brief warm up, say about 10 to 15 minutes and then do some stretching exercises after you run. Static stretches lasting for about 30 seconds each that are not too aggressive will do an excellent job of preventing muscle injury.
4. The less you weigh, the healthier you are. This is pure fiction. Your body weight is not the only indicator of how healthy you are. Better measures of health are resting heart rate, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. And even your body mass index is not a good indicator of how much fat you really have. Studies have shown that even people whose BMIs are within the "healthy" range (20 to 24.9) may have as much as 20 percent excess internal fat. And the only effective way to reduce these internal fat deposits is to do regular exercise.
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Another Diet
, Stay Healthy
on July 9, 2010
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alancleaver_2000
If you really want to be successful in your diet and lose some weight, try watching out for some common eating habits many people practice when dining in the very comfort of their own homes.
1. Eating too much of the low-fat food. Just because it's labeled low-fat doesn't mean you can increase the serving portions you consume. A low-fat cookie, for example, will not add to your weight only if you have one piece at a time.
2. Eating in front of the TV. This causes most people to be distracted by the show too much, they often fail to see how much food that are actually consuming. Watching TV while dining causes you to focus on your meal more and makes you lose track of the amount you are eating. Separate these two activities from each other and you will start to see good results.
3. Serving too much food at the dining table. When there are leftovers sitting around on the table, most people's tendency is to immediately go for seconds and thirds. The best way to cut down on extra calories is to put a full serving portion on your plate at the start of each meal and then immediately put the rest of the food on the kitchen counter so that it is far away from your reach.
4. Loading up on the groceries. Knowing that you have a lot of food in stock often contributes to a tendency to pig out during meals. Start your diet at the grocery store by buying only the things you know you will need for the next few days.
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