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Can Wii Sports Replace the Real Exercise?
2008-03-28 17:19:00 The Wii (pronounced as as “we”), is the fifth home video game console released by Nintendo. The console is the direct successor to the Nintendo GameCube. Most Wii buyers will first check out features such as pictures, the online service, Excite Truck and The Legend of Zelda. But, you may want to try Wii Sports ... More About: Exercise , Real
What To Wear for Yoga Classes
2008-03-26 17:10:00 Ever wonder what to wear for Yoga classes? Here are the tips: Wear pants that are loose-fitting enough so if you need to do a split, your pants will not rip. Go for long pants. However, not too long, so not long baggy sweat pants. Your instructor may want to check out your ankles to ensure your pose is correct. Yoga pants should be a comfortable length fully exposing your feet and ankles. (more…) More About: Classes
Why Teenagers Like Eating Fast Food?
2008-03-24 17:04:00 When I was in high school and college, I went to fast food restaurant pretty often. Even today, many teenagers are still doing that. So, why make fast food restaurants really popular, years after years: The food is affordable. Many teenagers do not have big pocket. So, it is good to get something tasty ... More About: Health , Food , Fast Food , Fast , Teenagers
The New Age for Middle East Muslim Women in Olympic Games
2008-03-22 17:17:00 2008 Summer Olympic s will be held in Beijing this coming August. While we thought we are going to see some of the best athletes competing, not everyone can join the tournament because of the restriction imposed by their countries. Few conservative Muslim countries still ban their female athletes to join international sports. ... More About: Women , Middle East , Games
Triceps Workout (1) - Lying Triceps Press or Skull Crusher
2008-03-20 17:45:00 Lying Triceps Press is an isolation exercise which triceps are worked out. It is probably the best exercise to build size and strength, particularly the large inner head of the triceps muscle. I like the lying tricep extension and I have always performed it as the first exercise for my triceps workouts. Steps: Sit on ... More About: Workout , Lying , Skull
Can a Plus Size Girl Be Fashion Model?
2008-03-17 17:16:00 Modeling world has segregated itself from the normal world when comes to healthy body size. The models make the clothes only look good if you have that skinny bodies like they do. However, Jen Hunter, a plus sized single mother has shot it to fame after winning many TV viewers' heart in a Britain reality TV modeling show. However, can she really survive in the fashion industry? Read on to find out more. More About: Fashion , Weight Loss , Model , Girl , Size
Why People Hate To Exercise?
2008-03-15 17:09:00 Most people have read about the benefits of exercising. Study after study shows that regular physical activity reduces the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure but many still choose not to working out. Have you wonder why people hate to exercise? Now, here are some of the reasons I could ... More About: People , Exercise , Hate , Motivation
Why You Should Eat Yogurt and 5 Tips of Buying and Storing Yogurt
2008-03-13 17:09:00 Ever since I was introduced to low fat Yogurt , I fell in love with it. Yogurt (or Yoghurt or Yoggourt) was actually a long-established staple in Eastern Europe and the Middle East before it becomes popular in other places. Today, yogurt is commonly consumed by men, women, and children of all ages. ... More About: Buying , Tips , Nutrition
Will You Join a Naked Gym?
2008-03-11 17:22:00 Normally, almost all the activities we can do without clothes are enjoyable. Now, you can have nude workout in Netherlands. Patrick de Man, owner of the Fitworld gym has set up a “Naked Sunday” for his gym. About a dozen middle-aged and elderly men were brave enough to appear in front of ... More About: Join
Burn Calories While Shopping With Trim Trolley at Tesco
2008-03-09 17:00:00 An old news, but worth reading. In year 2004, Tesco , one of the biggest supermarket chain in the UK, has introduced a special trolley in Kensington and West London outlet. It is a trolley but with fitness attachments, enabling you do a workout while you shop. Source This trolley, designed by German ... More About: Shopping , Calories , Trim , Burn
How To Row Correctly with Rowing Machine?
2008-03-06 17:51:00 I hope that I have convinced why you should give rowing machine a try. For beginner, using a rowing machine may not as easy as using some other exercise machines, such as treadmills and stationary bicycles. They take some degree of coordination and practice to use properly. Here are the steps: . Steps: Ensure your heels are ... More About: Machine , Rowing
4 Reasons You Should Try Rowing Machine
2008-03-04 17:07:00 Have you seen a machine like the above picture in your gym? This machine is what we call rowing machine. Some call it rower or ergometer. Though rowing seems to be easy, it is actually one of the most challenging forms of exercise as it works most major muscular areas of the body, as ... More About: Machine , Reasons , Rowing
What Everyone Need To Know About Muscle Cramp
2008-03-01 17:24:00 Muscle cramp is not a disease, but it can be uncomfortable and may cause danger if it takes place while we are performing a physical activity. Through this article, we will look at the basics of muscle cramp so that we will learn the facts and no longer be bothered with the myths about muscle cramp. More About: Health , Muscle
Back Workout (2) - One Arm Dumbbell Row Loading
2008-02-28 17:16:00 One Arm Dumbbell Row is also known as Dumbbell Bent Over Row or One-Arm Dumbbell Row Loading . This weight training workout targets latissimus dorsi muscle. It works out our entire back, especially the upper back. Other muscles involved are biceps, traps as well as lats. It is a compound exercise. Steps: Begin with your right ... More About: Workout , Back
The Non-Viagra Solution For Men Who Suffer In Silence
2008-02-27 17:11:00 Many men used to suffer in silence. Impotence has many underlying causes - could be caused from medications for depression or blood pressure or conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease. The incidence increases with age with decreasing of testosterone levels. Therefore, ever since viagra hit the market since year 1998, it ... More About: Health , Viagra , Silence , Solution
Is Diet Coke Plus a Marketing Gimmick from Coca Cola?
2008-02-26 17:26:00 Writing about Coke will take up few pages of this site. Don’t get me wrong. I am not anti-Coke, just that I seldom drink Coke nowadays. In fact, if I were to buy soft drink with big Mac, I will still go for Coke to spoil myself. Coke used to be ... More About: Marketing , Diet , Diet Coke , Coca-Cola , Nutrition
How To Build Body Like Michelle Ryan?
2008-02-24 17:44:00 Bionic Woman, is a remake of an old American television sci-fi series in 70s. The show has recorded NBC’s highest midweek premiere ratings for the past 9 years. Though the television series Bionic Woman have not reached this region, I have gone online searching information about it, especially on the key actress, Michelle ... More About: Body , Motivation , Michelle Ryan , Build , Ryan
Review of the Book ?Think Yourself Thin?
2008-02-22 18:04:00 I was given this book, Think Yourself Thin, from Sourcebooks, a publisher in the US. Got the book via FedEX back in March 2007. No worry, this review is not sponsored or paid. The book is the only thing I get from the publisher. In fact, no obligation to do a ... More About: Weight Loss , Review , Book
Learn about Fart Etiquette in Gym Before You Fart While Working Out
2008-02-20 17:20:00 Today, a fellow gym member was doing crunches on the bench. Suddenly, he released a loud thunderbolt of fart. Everyone else walked away, but because I was doing bench press, I could not get up fast enough. The man looked at me and smiled. I told him, “Bro, I have to hold my ... More About: Etiquette , Learn , Fart , Working
5 Inspirational Movies To Boost Your Motivation To Exercise
2008-02-18 17:29:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com Mun’s Note: This is a guest post from Christian of JustAGuyThing.com. I first knew Christian by chance few months ago and found that what he wrote are pretty interesting. It is indeed my honor to have him as guest blogger. He provided the fantastic write-up and I worked on ... More About: Movies , Inspirational , Exercise , Motivation , Boost
Will You Allow McDonald?s to Advertise on Kids? Report Card?
2008-02-16 17:29:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com We have seen fast food advertisements in television, newspaper or billboard. But have you seen McDonald’s advertisement appearing on kids’ report card envelopes? It happened in Florida. The advertisement appears on report card envelopes for students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Mun’s comment: If only kids with good academic results ... More About: Kids , Card , Report , Advertise
Is Brown Sugar More Nutritious Than White Sugar?
2008-02-14 17:05:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com It is true that brown bread is more nutritious than white bread. It is also true that brown rice is more nutritious than white rice. But, is it true that brown sugar is more nutritious than white sugar? First of all, let’s understand what brown sugar is. Brown sugar is simply white ... More About: Sugar , White , Brown Sugar
Should I Only Do Weight Training After I Lose Weight?
2008-02-12 17:05:00 Many overweight people are doing only cardiovascular exercises such as jogging, swimming, riding bike to lose weight. Their main reason of doing those exercises is to burn the fat so that they will build muscle easier after that. Contrary to belief, this concept may not work. Why? Read on to find out the truth. More About: Weight , Lose Weight , Training , Weight training
How To Know Whether Your Dog Is Fat?
2008-02-10 17:25:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com Obesity is no longer just a health issue confined for human, but also for our pets. Some people may think fat dog is cute, but just like human, extra weight will be a burden for the dog too. I came across a new gadget from the Internet - Kao Body Fat Checker for dogs. This device is created by a Japanese company, Kao. You just have to tap the dog’s flesh like touching it to the dog’s back to get the reading on the LCD screen instantly. Here is the diagram showing where exactly on the dog’s body you are supposed to Here’s a little diagram showing where exactly on the dog’s body you’re supposed to place the device: (more…)
Models Died of Anorexia Nervosa
2008-02-07 17:32:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com This is an old news but worth mentioning. Brazilian model Ana Carolina Reston, 21, died of anorexia nervosa, Brazilian media reported. Reston was 1.72 meter tall and weighing only 40 kilogram. She was admitted because of kidney malfunction. Her condition became more serious and deteriorated into a generalized infection ... More About: Health , Models , Anorexia , Died , Anorexia Nervosa
Review of Celebrity Fitness at Bangsar Village II (2)
2008-02-05 17:02:00 An original post from: MunFitness Blog.Com Continue from Review of Celebrity Fitness Bangsar Village II (1). Talking about the membership package, the sales person did practise the typical sales gimmick. After showing us a glossy sales brochure and the pricing information, she asked us, “So, RM888 for the joining fee and RM388 for the monthly fee, what do ...
A Special Son. A Loving Father. A Touching Story. Team Hoyt.
2008-02-03 17:56:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com . I was reading something about triathlons and I came across Team Hoyt by chance from the Net. After watching one of their video clips - “I Can Only Imagine”, I could not help but was totally inspired by the father and son team. If you have been delaying ... More About: Story , Motivation , Special , Loving
Review of Celebrity Fitness at Bangsar Village II (1)
2008-02-01 17:20:00 An original post from: MunFitness Blog.Com Finally, went to Celebrity Fitness at Bangsar Village (II) together with a friend for a free trial last weekend. This outlet is located at the fourth floor of Bangsar Village II. This is Celebrity Fitness fourth Malaysia outlet and it was opened in March 2007. Other Celebrity Fitness outlets are located ... More About: Review
Back Workout (1) - Pull-Up
2008-01-30 17:32:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com If you want to have V-shape or X shape, you can’t run away from doing pull-ups. A pull-up is an upper body compound pulling exercise which targets mainly the Latissimus Dorsi muscle in the back along with many other assisting muscles. Pull -ups are similar to chin-ups but they are different with the grips and the muscles being worked out. Pull-up is done with with overhand (pronated) grip which the palms are facing away whereas chin-up is performed with underhand (supinated) grip which palms are facing inside. Pull-up works more on your back muscles compared with chin-up which uses more on biceps. A wide-grip pull-up does not not only work out large back muscle, but also involves our biceps, forearm muscles and several other muscles as well. Therefore, pull-up is definitely a compound exercise. Steps: Reach up and grab the bar with a firm overhand (pronated) grip. Hands should be roughly twice your shoulder width apart. St... More About: Workout , Back
If You Are an Adidas Fan, This Cookie Cutter is For You
More articles from this author:2008-01-29 01:35:00 An original post from: MunFitnessBlog.Com Adidas is the second largest sportswear manufacturer in the world. The company was named after its founder, Adolf (Adi) Dassler. However, not many people know that Adolf Dassler was trained as a baker on the urging of his father. So, as a way to tell the world about this great man’s story, Adidas has come out with this unique Adidas Trefoil cookie cutters. (more…) More About: Cookie 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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