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How To Solve Muscle Symmetry or Muscle Imbalance Problem?
2007-11-26 17:22:00 I had this problem - my right bicep was bigger than the left. My left trapezius (the muscle right beside the neck and before the shoulder) was bigger than the right. So were my thighs. So, for laymen like us, this so called muscle imbalance is quite common. What is the big deal ... More About: Problem , Muscle , Weight training , Symmetry
Does Banana Contain Fat and Much Calories?
2007-11-24 17:37:00 Have mentioned about the benefits of eating fruit for losing weight. However, you may have heard that banana has fat. Is it true? Banana is an ideal fruit. They are cheap (I mean, in Malaysia). There is a good supply all year. They can be digested by almost everyone. Nutritionally, bananas have a lot to offer. ... More About: Calories , Calo
My Heart Sank AGAIN, All The Way To Hell for England Soccer Team
2007-11-22 17:00:00 England has failed to qualify for Euro 2008. I am not so sure whether I will be watching that tournament next year. It is like eating big Mac without the beef. I thought that the team would make it. Just a draw was good enough. I don’t really have mood to write ... More About: England , Soccer , Heart , Team , Hell
Singapore Stopped Anti-Obesity Plan In Schools after 15 Years
2007-11-21 17:04:00 Many years ago, Singapore government has foreseen the new generation would grow up on fast food, television and computer games in new era. So, in 1992, it started an anti-obesity plan, “Trim and Fit” (TAF), in schools to help overweight children to lose weight. The campaign has successfully reduced the proportion of overweight ... More About: Schools , Obesity , Years , Anti
Top 5 Different Workout Approaches by Men and Women in the Gym
2007-11-19 17:07:00 In relationship, John Gray thinks Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. When comes to working out at gym, does John Gray’s concept still applies? Let’s take a look then - Top 5 Diff erent Workout Approaches by Men and Women in the Gym. But, take this article lightly. 1) Men do only ... More About: The G
How To Train to Get Body Like Jessica Biel
2007-11-16 17:17:00 I first knew Jessica Biel from her role as the vampire slayer (Abigail Whistler) in Blade Trinity in year 2004. Under personal trainer’s guidance, Jessica has made great transformation for the movie - slim thighs, firm butt and toned arms without losing her femininity. After watching her year 2007 movie I Now Pronounce You ... More About: Body , Motivation , Train
How To Discourage Imaginary Lat Syndrome in Gym?
2007-11-14 17:02:00 After lifting heavy weights, some people like to walk with armpits open wide, 6 to 12 inches on both sides, like having difficulty to close them. It is like they are holding huge invisible basketballs under armpits. I initially called it “Invisible Basketball Under Armpit Syndrome ”. But, later, someone told me that ...
Legs Workout (2) - Deadlift
2007-11-12 17:11:00 While you have heard about many great compound exercises (the squat and bench press for example), deadlift itself is essential. Still not convinced? Read this article to understand why the deadlift is a must for bodybuilders. More About: Workout , Legs
Review of Body Balance - The Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates Workout
2007-11-11 04:11:00 Body Balance is another great class introduced by Les Mills. Its benefits are different from what you have experienced in Body Pump, Body Jam or Body Combat classes. Body Balance helps you to relax with peace of mind. It trains you for better core strength and build the strength for your limbs. Read on to find out more. More About: Body , Workout , Yoga , Review
98 Percent Weight Loss Pills Users Gave Up After 2 Years
2007-11-09 03:26:00 Weight loss pills are the most common way overweight people use to help reduce their weight. However, these pills have to be taken consistently with diet change and incorporation of exercise into their lifestyle. Unfortunately, the drop out rate of weight loss pill program is pretty high. Wonder why? Read on to find out more. More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Loss , Years , Users
Cool Looking Ping Pong Bat Holder from PUMA
2007-11-06 17:05:00 Ping Pong is one of the household games in Asia countries. The game does not have the glamor like tennis. The rackets are much cheaper, but occasionally, we saw some manufacturers came out with spectacular design for the rackets and the holders. One of them is Puma . Let's look at the photos of the design. More About: Cool , Ping Pong , Ping
How To Prevent Wrist Pain From Your Weight Training
2007-11-05 17:35:00 Few months ago, I have felt a pain at my right wrist while I was doing bench press. When it happened the first time, the pain went away within a day. I tightened the wrist strap attached with my glove thinking that the problem would be solved. Sadly, the pain came back ... More About: Weight , Training , Pain , Weight training , TRAI
How Not To Get Intimidated When You Are New at Gym?
2007-11-03 17:50:00 After choosing a gym and signing up contract, it is time to go to gym. However, some beginners feel intimidated going to a fitness center or gym because of the looks they get. My friend told me that, it seems like an individual has to be slim and fit to go to gym ...
How Arthritis Patients Can Stay Healthy with Exercise?
2007-11-02 17:51:00 Arthritis patients should know 4 types of exercises they should incorporate in their workout regimen. These activities include strengthening exercise, aerobic exercise and range of motion activities. This post talks about them. Read on to find out more. More About: Health , Exercise , Patients , Arthritis , Healthy
Benefits of a Fitness Lifestyle Which You May Not Know
2007-10-31 17:02:00 Have talked about how I started in gym. Tough it was about four years ago, that change triggered something in me that is still with me today. Can go on and on here about all the health related benefits of working out and eating right. But the truth is you already heard or ... More About: Health , Lifestyle , Fitness , Benefits
Drink Warm or Cool Water During Workout?
2007-10-30 17:01:00 I like cold water, but my mum told me warm water is better. However, during or after cardiovascular exercise, will it still be better to drink warm water? Some people recommend cold water when one is vigorously exercising due to following reasons: During intense physical activity, body temperature rises above the normal 37°C. Drink ing cool water lowers ... More About: Workout , Cool , Water
Chest Workout (1) - Barbell Bench Press
2007-10-28 17:22:00 The chest is considered one of the muscles many guys want to show off. Probably chest muscle (pectoralis) gives the look of strength and solidity. Therefore, it is common too see benches at the gym are always occupied with people doing bench pressing. However, many have got this common chest workout done ... More About: Workout , Press , Chest , Bench
How To Carry Oxygen with OXIA
2007-10-26 18:09:00 We all need oxygen for survival. I remembered that in late year 2000, “oxygen bars” have sprung up in the US and Japan. However, the trend fizzled after a while. Some believe that by taking high level of oxygen will help them feel refreshing and soothing whereas some said breathing pure oxygen would be doing harm to the body, in fact, worse than drinking alcohol. While these points remain to be debatable and oxygen bars have since closed down, another product called OXIA, a personal oxygen dispenser, has hit the market since year 2006. Before getting excited with this new invention, OXIA, let’s understand the basics. We have three major gases in the atmosphere, namely Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), and Carbon Dioxide (0.03%). When we have more carbon dioxide in our lungs, the so called carbon-dioxide sensors in our bodies will send signals to the brain, including the feeling of suffocating. So, was the Vancouver-based OXIA invented based on this theory?Actually, th... More About: Carry
How To Help Your Dog To Lose Weight with Slentrol
2007-10-25 02:32:00 Not only human are facing obesity issue, even dogs are having the same issue nowadays. Therefore, some dog owners are delighted when they can now buy weight loss pills for their pets. Read on to find out more. More About: Weight , Lose Weight , Lent , Weigh
How Chewing Gum Help in Weight Control?
2007-10-23 18:39:00 Chewing gum is actually a type of confectionery. It is easier to get your buy in if you are told that chewing gum can reduce cavities. But how about aid in dieting to help weight management? This is an interesting finding. Read on. More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Control , Chewing Gum , Chewing
My New Experience Training Without Lifting Gloves
2007-10-21 18:08:00 I could not really remember when exactly I started wearing lifting gloves ever since I learned about weight training. Probably after the first few sessions, I always wear the gloves, as recommended by fitness instructor so that my hands wouldn’t feel the pain. In fact, I had sweaty palms, so the gloves did ... More About: Training , Experience , Gloves , Weight training , Erie
Review of Celebrity Fitness at Subang Parade
2007-10-20 17:19:00 It has been close to a year since I last went to Celebrity Fitness at Subang Parade . I have been seeing it outside most of the times. But, this time, decided to go with my friend, who is a member at that club, for a workout. When we drove there to park the ... More About: Review
Eruption of Diet Coke with Mentos
2007-10-19 08:25:00 What will happen if you put few pieces of mint type Mentos into 1 2-little Diet Coke ? Watch this amazing video to find out more. More About: Diet Coke
Cardio Before or After Weight Training?
2007-10-17 18:03:00 You have been doing cardio after your weight training, but one day, someone told you that you should have done that before lifting weight. Before you change your routine, read on to learn more. More About: Weight , Training , Cardio , Weight training , TRAI
How To Change Your Bad Eating Habits and Lose Weight with Diet Fork
2007-10-16 10:03:00 Diet Fork is not a high-tech gadget, but a plastic fork with odd designs to make dieters to eat slower and lesser. The end goal is to help that person to lose weight. Let's take a look what exactly Diet Fork is and what the author thinks about it. More About: Diet , Weight , Lose Weight , Change , Habits
Review of True Fitness at Taipan (2)
2007-10-14 18:17:00 This is the second part of the the review of True Fitness Taipan. In this post, Mun shared his thought, including the good and the areas to be improved. More About: Review
Review of True Fitness at Taipan (1)
2007-10-13 04:01:00 As of October 2007, True Fitness Taipan is still the largest gym in Malaysia with a total built up area of 80,000 square feet. Here is the review from Mun, one of True Fitness members. More About: Review
How Can You Improve Your EyeSight with Nike MAXSIGHT
2007-10-12 04:35:00 Do you know that Michelle Sung Wie, the famous Korean female golfer, wears a special tinted contact lens sponsored by Nike ? Read on to find out more about these lenses. More About: Improve , Improv , Prove
Will You Lose Weight If You Get Paid To Do That?
2007-10-10 18:15:00 Came across this interesting news. The mayor of an Italian town is paying his residents to lose weight. Man will get 50 euros for losing 9 pounds (4 kg) in a month and woman will be paid the same amount for losing 7 pounds (3 kg). If the weight does not increase for 5 months, each will get another 200 euros. Mayor Gianluca Buonanno is taking his initiative to encourage the residents to take care of their health after the recent survey shows that 35 percent of Italians are overweight or obese. Source. So, do you want your mayor to do the same too? Before that, let’s look at this news from different perspectives: (more…) More About: Weight , Lose Weight , Paid , Get Paid To , To Do
Top 13 Gym Etiquette You Must Know
More articles from this author:2007-10-09 07:17:00 You probably will not see rules posted around the gym teaching how to act, but gym does have some unspoken rules. If you do not want to be the most annoying or inconsiderate people in the gym, learn the codes of workout ethics in gym. Also, some rules are not necessarily meant for others, but also for your own safety. 1) Returning the Weights to the Rack Once you finish your workout, remove the weights from the machines. Place dumbbells back on the rack in the slots where they are supposed to be so that others can find them easily. If you leave the barbell or weights lying on the floor, you may get people may trip over them. (more…) More About: Etiquette 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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