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Stress Relief: Sweat Yourself A Smile!
Hitting the gym tends to be my stress outlet and I find it, without doubt, the most effective therapy for stress relief. .. All of us have experienced a hectic set of circumstances in our lives at one point or another. Maybe you experience stress every day of your life. This stress can lead to sickness, depression, and make you feel overwhelmed. Therefore, how can you combat this nagging daily stress? One answer is exercise. . Stress comes in … Read entire article »
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Maddening Myths: Test Your Fitness IQ
So… you’ve tried virtually every “diet” you can think of and still haven’t lost weight… . Or, perhaps you’ve lost weight only to quickly gain it back. You feel like you are in a never-ending battle that you just can’t win. Does this sound familiar? Well, it’s time to stop beating yourself over the head in frustration! . More than likely you just aren’t armed with the right information to help you be successful in reaching your weight … Read entire article »
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The Joys of A Home Gym
As a home gym-user for most of my workout life, I am a great advocate of this highly convenient setup. It saves money, it saves time, and most importantly, it allows me to bench press in my pyjamas. I know that many of you appreciate the idea of a home gym, but are unsure where to start, deterred by concerns of expense and space requirements. But let me assure you- these excuses are unfounded. My setup … Read entire article »
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Take Action! Getting Over Your Fear Of The Gym
// Do you suffer from a fear of the gym? Is it inhibiting your goals? You’re not alone- it’s all too easy to build up barriers, preconceptions of why you can’t go to the gym, why it’s too big a step to take today, why it can wait until next week. And all these little excuses quickly snowball into a fully-fledged conviction that the gym is evil- or at the very least- that the gym … Read entire article »
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The Importance of Rest
Rest is a fundamental part of training, which is frequently overlooked. There are those who are new to working out- the combination of limited experience and an ardent enthusiasm to do as much as possible, ultimately working to their detriment. And there are those determinedly working towards a fat loss or muscle gain goal, who understand the theory of rest, but choose simply to ignore it, incorrectly perceiving it as a hindrance. Both parties are suffering … Read entire article »
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The Benefits of Weights Training for Women
The Benefits of Weights Training for Women: Why Ladies Should Embrace the Iron! Calling all you Lovely Ladies: Want to lose fat? Want to look good? Want to look defined? Then say Goodbye Treadmill, Hello Iron! And no, I’m not talking about pressing pillowcases. The only things I’m concerned with flattening are my abs. Weight lifting is riddled with stereotypes and misconceptions. Too many people are falling victim to this misinformation, and missing out on the many wondrous benefits … Read entire article »
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