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What is an Anabolic steroid?

ironman — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:30:16 +0000

What is an Anabolic steroid?
Anabolic steroids are a group of natural and manufactured synthetic steroid hormones that promote muscle growth and strength.

Leg Extensions
The leg extension is a standard gym exercise with a lever machine. It targets the quadricep muscles of the front of the thigh.

Gaining Muscles

ironman — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:30:11 +0000

Gaining Muscles
Gaining muscle doesn’t necessarily lie in seeing how much exercise you can do in a day or how much weight you can put on by consuming as many calories as you can. Don’t get me wrong you should exercise and gain weight, just don’t give yourself an upset stomach.

Using An Exercise Ball
How to use an exercise ball to build muscle and lose fat

My Uncensored Opinion of Energy Drinks

ironman — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:30:10 +0000

My Uncensored Opinion of Energy Drinks
Whether you are an athlete or non athlete, there is no doubt youve come across some of the energy concoctions on the market. You know the pills, the energy drinks, the gels and so on. My first experience with these started back in 1995 when playing pro football in Germany.

The Need For Olympic Weight Benches

ironman — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:30:11 +0000

The Need For Olympic Weight Benches
You can not afford the prices of a gym membership so, you decide you can do your workouts at home. You are not sure of the exact type of equipment you will need but, you know that you want one of the Olympic Weight Benches to go into your home gym. But, will the cost of the bench be worth the price you might probably have to pay? Will you really save that much?

Have You Taken Energy Diet Pills to Lose Weight? Natural Diet Aids?
Energy diet pills have their pros and cons. I recommend you only take weight loss supplements or diet aids in the beginning of your weight loss efforts to jump start you.

Gaining weight from exercise
Why am I gaining weight even though I’m exercising? Check out my FAQ about weight gain and exercise to find out what you might be doing wrong.

Why Should You Take a Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil Only?

ironman — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 15:30:10 +0000

Why Should You Take a Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil Only?
Thanks to the buzzing media, it has increased the awareness of essential omega3 fatty acids among the people. This is the reason; we all have started taking fish oil supplements to compensate the deficiency of omega-3 fats. However, how many of us are actually taking a high quality pharmaceutical grade fish oil?

Cardio on the BOSU Ball - Lose Fat and Challenge Your Balance, Core Strength and Stability
Exercises on the BOSU Ball from your About Exercise Guide

Ab Equipment

ironman — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:30:30 +0000

Ab Equipment
Everyone wants washboard abs, but how do you get them? Losing body fat is key, but working your ab and back muscles to make them strong is important too. While you don’t need special equipment to work your abs, there are some gadgets out there to help you add a little variety to the same old crunches.

Ab Coaster System Review - Does the Ab Coaster Burn Stomach Fat?
The Ab Coaster System is an abdominal fitness machine. It has a few versions, notable the home and pro versions, the latter being bigger and usually used by gyms.

Probiotics For Children - How They Work For Kids

ironman — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:30:10 +0000

Probiotics For Children - How They Work For Kids
As much as bacteria are known for being harmful and for causing infections, there is a strain of them that does you much good. In fact, it is not imaginable that you can be alive without traces of these bacteria called the probiotics. They have been encapsulated and are available in capsules and pills. For kids, they might be the one way to an infection free growing up.

Eating Right For Me
A 32 years old lady sought advice on what she should eat to lose weight; she weighed more than the scale could measure, and she told me she had had a hearty appetite all her life. She had become uncomfortable with her weight now: she had little energy, was tired all the time, had developed diabetes and high blood pressure and lately her knees had begun to hurt. We agreed on a strategy tailored to her circumstances which included healthier choices in food and drink and an exercise routine considering her sedentary habits.

Processed Or Harmful Foods That May Harm Your Health
We all know that it is important to eat a balanced diet and to exercise daily for good health. We also know that it may be easier to grab a food that is already prepared because it is faster and we do not have much time with our busy lives. Some processed though however can be harmful to our health and in the long run, it may be better to eat freshly prepared foods instead. Here are some processed foods to avoid and other alternatives to help you stay healthy.

Fast Weight Loss Pills - What You Didn’t Know!

ironman — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:30:12 +0000

Fast Weight Loss Pills - What You Didn’t Know!
Many people experience losing weight as a great challenge. Understandably, people can get frustrated or angry with themselves when they are not achieving their goals as quickly as they would like. It is possible that you are feeling seduced to buy fat loss pills to give you a little helping hand. These pills are not a panacea, but some of them do work and can assist you in meeting your goals.

Green Tea and Weight Loss - Using Green Tea For Weight Loss
It seems that there has been an increase in the quantity of herbal products hitting the market lately, and among them, Green Tea (GT) has been in high demand. A large variety of individuals have enjoyed the variety of advantages that green tea provides for you health, however the fact is, that green tea can also be utilized as a weight loss aid.

Medball Pushups

ironman — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:30:21 +0000

Medball Pushups
The medicine ball pushup. Using a medball as a pushup platform is an advanced exercise that activates many arm and chest muscles.

Key Points: How to Bench Press

ironman — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:30:20 +0000

Key Points: How to Bench Press

This is a series of short articles to illustrate the main points of mainstream weight training exercises.

The bench press or chest press is usually done on an adjustable bench. You can lie flat or at an angle. To lift heavy weights like barbells you may need a ’spotter’ to guide your effort. Dumbbells work well with the incline bench press.

Ensure the feet are planted firmly and comfortably on the floor.
Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, thumbs locked over fingers, elbows at about right angles.
Lower the bar to the chest while inhaling.
Push the bar overhead while exhaling and lower to the chest.

You can adjust the grip closer or wider to work the central or outside of the pectoral chest muscles.

Key Points: How to Bench Press originally appeared on About.com Weight Training on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 01:20:11.

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Effective Diet For High Cholesterol - What’s In & Out For Reduced Cholesterol Levels?
If your doctor has recently recommended that you switch to a diet for high cholesterol, learning which foods are in and which are out when it comes to this type of diet plan is essential. The reason high cholesterol presents a problem for your health is its relationship to the clogging of the arteries.

Food Combining Can Improve Your Digestion
Proper food combining may eliminate your digestive problems. Poor digestion is often a consequence of bad dietary habits.