Written by Joanne M. Prior Sunday, 27 November 2011 00:00
The fear of getting fat is a powerful force that can be all consuming. It grips the mind and drives the sufferer ferociously, with no apparent concern about the impact on other areas of life.
Fixing Bad Posture at the Office
Keeping a balanced posture is a goal for all activities, from playing sports to sitting at the computer. Yet many of today's workstation-based work environments can make it difficult to keep an awareness of one's posture while sitting and focusing on mental tasks.
New Apps Incentivize Going to the Gym
Having difficulty keeping clients inspired and motivated to come to the gym for a workout? For those into social networking and smartphones, a new generation of gaming apps aims to make going to the gym extra rewarding.
Your Summer Body
Winter is such a time for 'hibernating' that it almost feels acceptable to 'bulk up' over winter. But with summer creeping around, it only becomes harder to hide the truth away.
Getting a Grip: Using Wrist Straps, Pt. 1
While some controversy surrounds the use of wrist straps in weight lifting, as with many pieces of equipment in and around the gym, there is a time and a place for them.
Written by Bob Bovee Tuesday, 29 November 2011 00:00
There is much that can done to raise HDL (good) cholesterol and decrease LDL (bad) cholesterol by lifestyle changes alone. In fact, U.S. public health officials recommend that most adults with cholesterol problems change their health habits for 3-6 months before turning to medications.
Written by Bob Bovee Thursday, 24 November 2011 00:00
As many ambitious excercisers know, working out in the evening makes most people too alert to sleep well. With that in mind, it's better to schedule your workouts to be more in sync with the body's natural sleep and wake cycles.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Monday, 21 November 2011 00:00
We can expect exercise to have beneficial effects on the body that are both seen and unseen. But what does this mean with regard to aerobic and resistance exercise?
Written by Pat Rigsby Friday, 18 November 2011 00:00
With fierce competition in the marketplace, it's getting more difficult to bring in new clients. Now, you can easily maximize revenue for each of your clients with these six easy strategies.
Read more: Top 6 Ways to Quickly & Easily Boost Revenue Per Client
Written by Bob Bovee Tuesday, 15 November 2011 00:10
Have you exercised and already shed all the weight you set out to lose? Do you find that your workout investments yield diminishing returns? You might be experiencing a fitness plateau.
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