Top Health Benefits of Strength Training
Although aerobic exercise & diet are without any doubt a crucial constituent of healthy lifestyle, most of the people ignore another crucial are with respect to fitness: strength training. Strength training helps you lose fat and build muscles and also contributes to the prevention of diseases & health of your heart. Prevention of Osteoporosis CDC also known as Center for Disease control & Prevention states that each year 1 to 2 percent bone density is lost by post menopausal women. This puts the women at an increased chances for osteoporosis. With the help of strength training, women are able to counter-attack this effect. In addition, muscle strength training helps to minimize the risk of fractures due to osteoporosis as powerful muscles assist you to keep your coordination & balance longer. Reduction In Visceral Fat Visceral fat is present in...
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A Guide To Marathon Running
Need a guide for running your first marathon? Check out this fun infographic to help you get started! Warning: Marthons can be kind of addicting! ;) PS – I realize this is a guide for 2012 marathons, but it is still quite relevant. Feel free to follow us, however you like: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram ...
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Exclusive Interview with Farrah Abraham
In an exclusive interview with SkinnyTwinkie.com, the reality TV star Farrah Abraham talks about her healthy habits that have helped her stay in such great shape. SkinnyTwinkie.com: In the last year you have created Mom&Me Italian Hot Pepper sauce, released your books “My Teenage Dream Ended” and “Passy Perfume“, all while being a full-time mom to your beautiful daughter, Sophia. With everything you are busy doing, how do you stay in such great shape? Farrah Abraham: Great question with one easy, low key simple answer: “at home workouts”. A little example of this is on my YouTube channel & at sixpackshortcut’s YouTube channel. I have a gym in my house but in all honesty I just get bored looking at the equipment. I’d rather it be about the core and fit in time before my shower or right before bed. SkinnyTwinkie.com: Do you...
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How to look like a Victoria’s Secret Model
Every year at the end of November or beginning of December, women all over the world watch the annual Victoria’s Secret show and wonder how the models do it. I’m not talking about the hair and the makeup – I’m talking about their toned arms, legs and flat abs. How do they look so amazing? According to the Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Adriana Lima, you need to put in a lot of hard work at the gym. Exercise. Sweat. Eating healthy. It doesn’t come natural or on its own for anyone, including Adriana Lima. This is good news, because now we all know it’s achievable rather than “oh, she’s just lucky”. Forget luck. It’s a lot of hard work. Adriana Lima boxing: Like I said, it’s a lot of hard work in the gym… a lot of sweat… a lot of calories burned… and...
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Fun Fitness Facts
I don’t know about you, but I love fun and interesting facts – especially when they are about the amazing human body. I found this infographic that shows 40 fun fitness facts to help you learn more about your body! :) Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Complete Abdominal Workout
If you are looking for a complete abdominal workout, try these six ab workouts for a stronger core! The best part? You can do these exercises in the comfort of your home! Feel free to follow Skinny...
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The Cost of Obesity
Being overweight sucks. Not only is your overall health at risk, but there is a major cost of obesity. That’s right. Being obese costs you extra money. Check out this infographic about obesity. The numbers speak for themselves here… Infographic Source: publichealthonline.gwu.edu Feel free to follow us, however you...
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Boost Your Body for Disease Prevention
Exercising keeps our bodies in shape and helps prevent future serious health problems such as heart disease, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Kate Lovett from the psychology department of Vanderbilt University explains that physical activity increases longevity and quality of life. Whether you’re exercising moderately or aerobically, the benefits of routine physical activity will help you maintain a more youthful appearance, sharpen the mind and ward off risks for serious disease. Taking healthy steps with each year that passes ensures that you’re doing your best to live optimally. Act Now for Disease Prevention Although life is best lived in the moment, we need to think about our health and how it affects our mind and body down the road. According to research conducted at Rush University Medical Center, exercising every day reduces your risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease,...
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Top 10 Fitness Myths
There are many common misconceptions about fitness and exercise, many of which are repeated as absolute truths, which can often cause confusion for those new to fitness. Here are some of the top fitness myths. Myth One: Lifting weights causes women to bulk up Truth: Lifting weights will not cause women to bulk up as they simply don’t have enough testosterone in their bodies. The only way for a woman to have a high enough testosterone level to cause massive muscle gain would be if they were to inject steroids. Lifting light weights and doing high repetitions will help a woman tone and shape muscles, but it won’t cause large muscle gain or the manly physique that some women fear. Myth Two: Crunches help you lose fat Truth: This is a common misconception. Performing crunches cannot help a person...
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10 Habits That Are Hurting Your Back
Do you ever experience back pain? According to the American Chiropractic Association, 70 to 80% of adults will experience back pain in their lifetime. The question remains…are we causing our back pain? Check out this infographic which lists the 10 habits that we are doing to cause our own back pain. Feel free to follow us, however you...
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