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Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category
Fri, November 14, 2008 11:29 am By James Coolridge  Printer friendly version
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 Looking tall is everyone’s dream as it increases your attractiveness. Hence people resort to various techniques to increase their height. But there are like high-intensity anaerobic exercises like growing taller stretches, swimming, and cycling that have been accepted by the medical researchers to increase your height. And a few more ways to improve your height naturally are:
Stretching Exercises:
While doing resistance training stretches, you should aim to increase the secretion of human growth hormone. Human growth hormone is responsible for thickening the cartilage, making the bones denser and increasing your height. These exercises will help you improve your posture. You can, at any age, add an inch or two of height by simply improving your posture. The way to do this is to exercise intensely for at least 10 minutes to increase your chances of becoming taller. There is no other way or technique that can lead to becoming taller except some stretching exercises.
Eat balanced diet:
If you are still within the growing age then perhaps you can add a few inches by eating a balanced diet and leading an active life. A nutritious diet that includes fruits and proper diet including vegetables, dairy, cereals, meat, and plenty of water will aid the natural process for enhancing height. Eat well but only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%.
Have Proper sleep:
A good and proper night’s sleep is also essential for the growth process. Your body feels relaxed after proper sleep and it will help you to improve your height to an extent. There is not much we can do to grow taller after puberty. But we can surely try these few natural techniques.
Dress up that gives u a tall look:
if you are not tall you can create a “Taller” effect by following some smart fashion techniques. You can easily add another inch or two of “illusionary height” by improving your dress coordination.
Diet for bones:
Calcium in real foods such as dairy products is useful for aging bones too. We should eat better to help keep bones strong. And this can be obtained from dairy products, yogurt and cheese. Protein from meats and eggs are essential for the marrow or the red portion of bones as well. It helps you to increase height.
There are many products in the market today that claim to increase height of adults, but they are all cheaters without sufficient scientific evidence. Surgical options, available in the market today , are EXTREMELY RISKY and of course expensive. Hence stick only to natural ways to grow tall.
Tags: natural, exercising, height, tall
Sun, November 9, 2008 5:10 am By James Coolridge
 Life now a days become so busy that we don’t have time to sleep what to talk about work out. Moreover today, we all know that our intake of calories and fat is much more than before so we need to burn them in order to maintain our health which is possible only through exercise .It is necessary for each one of us to some or the other physical activity to keep our self fit and toned.
Regular physical exercise have got many positive impacts like reduces stress, helps in providing quality sleep , keeps your metabolic rate active moreover It makes you are also less prone to diseases. Keeps your skin glowing and adds to your freshness.
We all might not be able to go to gym for exercise, so what start working out some of the basic at the same time effective exercise at your home. Otherwise it may lead to increase in fat storage in our body making us fat. But we can perform certain exercises which needs less time and we don’t have to go to gym for them, like push –ups, jogging and skipping. Following steps may help you in starting it
JOGGING
Jogging and running are worlds best kind of cardiovascular workout .This can be done in parks or within the compound if spacious.Simple trick is to start slowly and then steadily increase the pace. 25 to 30 minutes of walk is effective if practiced daily.
SWIMMING
Swimming involves all important body muscles, so those who have swimming pool at there home can take up swimming, which is fabulous exercise and workout to keep the body fit and healthy.
CRUNCHES FOR ABS
Lie down flat on your back .your knees should be bent and your feet placed comfortably on the floor.Remember that you hold for few seconds at the top of the movement and squeeze hard. Almost 70 raps should be done initially but later should be increased.
PUSH-UPS
If you want to be fit then push-ups are must. Minimum of 50 push-ups are must on daily basis even if you do no other exercise. Push-ups is a good work out cause they get heart pumping strengthen key muscles in your arms , shoulders and chest and improve posture by working on upper core.
SKIPPING
Well this is another complete exercise which shows many impacts like updates cardio system of our body, keeps body toned and burns high number of calories. It’s a great method to increase the body stamina, ask boxers. Skipping can be started with 100 to 200 at a time and should be increase as much as you can so that your body sweats and burns accumulated fat.
Thus we see that how 15 to 20 minutes of exercise helps you in being fit physically and moreover they also works on your stress levels , metabolic rate and many other essential functions .so why compromise on so many benefits which needs just little hard work.
Tags: Jogging, Swimming, early morning
Wed, September 3, 2008 5:38 am By James Coolridge
 When we think of Health it is being fit that comes to our mind. But, with the ever changing scenario, there is not one definition Of the word-fitness. Looking fit is now about being fit. Fitness Is meant to repair your body, whish is possible only when your Body is resting. So, one should not only exercise but also have The time to relax. And the importance of a good diet should Never be forgotten-which contributes 70 percent of any fitness Regime. Understand your body’s requirements-read books-and Eat accordingly; don’t miss on any vital nutrient.
AGING ATTACK
Aging is the natural biological rhythm of all multi-cellulars Organisms, living a long life on a wheelchair is something not Likely to excite anybody. Therefore, all of us want healthy, Youthful life! And to attain it all we need is a bit more care.
Skin and hair
Bad habits, unhealthy lifestyle and external factors are all Factors that contribute to early aging. What to do? Avoid them, Silly. Start your cleansing routine early in life. Regular cleansing, Moisturizing, protection from sun, pollution, air, and a regular Sleep pattern does wonders for all skin types. And after 35/40 Years, this routine becomes over more imperative to counter the Cumulative effects of the years; as the strength of the body Mechanism to nourish comes down.
Aging/graying of hair are triggered by genetic and environmental Factors. The first you can’t do about but you can postpone, rather Eliminate the effects of the latter.
Teeth Here are some rules of keeping the Pearlies younger than they are,
(a) brush two times a day, a mouth rinse after meals.
(b) cleansing-by a process of scaling and polishing-every six Months.
(c) Change your toothbrush at least once in three months.
Cavities, deposits, decay are the other toothy troubles that you must guard against.
Watch your diet
As you age, you need to be more careful of what you are eating
-if you want to hold on to your youth. Choose a diet rich in enzyme.
Bee stress free
A happy and relaxed person has a better chance of aging gracefully
Than once who isn’t. When we are stressed, the nervous system Secretes a chemical adrenaline. This causes stress in all parts of the Body.
Smoky factor
Smoking makes your real age eight years older. Not smoking lowers the risk of lung cancer automatically.
Be active
Even a small amount of exercise can make you nearly five to ten years younger than your chronological age. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day makes you fitter and therefore, younger.
Become a lifelong learner
People who remain intellectually involved throughout there lives are 2.5years younger than those who don’t.
Well, now you know, flooded with a vast array of health information as we are, choose the lifestyle that will feel the years Off you. And it’s never too late to start.
Tags: Diet, teeth, Fitness, aging, skin and hair, stress free, smoke, active
Fri, August 15, 2008 9:18 am By James Coolridge
 Which is one disorder you are confronted with most often? Something that stops you from concentrating on everything, right from your polishing off chores to your office work. Even a courtesy smile becomes difficult to manage. Well yes, I am talking about stomach disorders, unrest that can deter our body machinery to a great extent, not to mention the consistent head aches and irritable behavior, sometimes during the most unwanted times. The cure? The cure lies not in the medical stores or doctor’s prescriptions but right in our own homes. Here are some edibles that’ll help you get rid of your body disorders and achieve perfect fitness within no time.
Cinnamon
I’m sure you wouldn’t have thought of this. But this old-world spice can do more wonders than you can think of. Cinnamon helps control your blood sugar, which influences your risk of heart disease. A prove of this fact is a research carried out by USDA members who found out that people suffering with type-2 diabetes consuming 1 g of cinnamon a day for 6 weeks (about 1/4 teaspoon each day) significantly reduced not only their blood sugar but also their triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. The active nutrients of this spice consists of methylhydroxychalcone polymers, which increase your cells’ ability to metabolize sugar by up to 20 times.
How to consume them?
Ideally this spice reaches men’s stomachs only when mixed with sugar or stuck up in a roll. But you need not fancy oils or other extracts sold at vitamin stores. All you are required to so is sprinkle these on your coffee or your oatmeal. Initially, you may find the taste a bit difficult to adjust with but gradually you’ll suffice to it and then become habitual.
Purslane
The FDA classifies purslane as a broad-leaved weed. For the rest of us it is a popular vegetable and well known herb profoundly consumed in many other countries like China, Mexico, and Greece. I am sure most of us have not even cared to look at it in the grocery stores, but its time to now know what exactly had you been ignoring. Purslane has the highest amount of heart-healthy omega-3 fats of any edible plant. The scientists also report that this herb has 10 to 20 times more melatonin — an antioxidant that may inhibit cancer growth — than any other fruit or vegetable tested.
How to consume them?
The healthiest way of having it is in a salad. To be able to consume it happily, think of it as an alternative to lettuce. Its leaves and stems are crisp, chewy, and succulent, and they have a mild lemony taste, if that works well for you. You can find this green leafy plant at whole food stores or the Chinese or Mexican markets.
Its time now to embrace the green leaves that you have been ignoring all this while. Purslane – the weed that can work wonders for your body, not to mention cinnamon which otherwise has only been considered to be a lifeless spice on your shelf. Read on to know how these can bring you your lost health and fitness like never before!
Tags: Cinnamon, Stomach disorders, health foods, fitness foods,
Tue, August 12, 2008 10:55 am By James Coolridge
 Working out – that’s what stands synonymous with fitness and health. With perfect shape and strength. Looking good and feeling good are the aftermaths of course. Where this indeed stands true for both genders, for men getting a sex-pack today is a sign of fitness more than an exaggerated jargon, confined only to body builders. Abdominal exercises are what get you there!
Well, so far we have only seen athletes and professional body builders flaunting the abs. Sometimes you get to see them on beaches or on television or some competition. And this makes us to think that it is a luxury only limited to people who lead a life different from that of a layman. In order to get a view of how these people acquire the perfect shape and the flex, lets see what they do and what they do not. Well, they work very hard towards maintaining their bodies. They work out regularly. They need to watch what food they eat, and how much of it they consume because they are in constant realm of showing their dedication to their sport. They do not eat fat foods, they don’t use drugs and they do not smoke.
This is not to say that you can not do all of the above if you want a six pack, but understanding that significantly increases the chances of your success framing your mind towards it.
So now if you aim towards achieving it, the first thing you need to get in your head is you cannot get those abs in a rush. You need to persistently and patiently:
• Keep away form junk food and fats
• Take a balanced diet; if need be, consult a dietician.
• Work-out on a regular basis; If starting immediately is tough, a morning run would perfectly suffice.
Once you feel stronger and less heavy, you can move to more complicated exercises. If going to a gym is not possible, you may get some things at your home as now you need to focus on the abdominal exercises. If you are pretty good hold over the techniques required, ‘tis fine but if not, working in the presence of a professional trainer is a must.
Tags: Six-packs, tips to get six-packs, fitness tips
Mon, August 11, 2008 10:31 am By James Coolridge
Well, if you find your work out regime no less than a battle ground of the sorts and a bunch of endless, grueling torture, welcome to the world freak world! I call it a freak world, because it is after all a freaky world where each of us have forced ourselves into maintaining that ‘fitness’ routine, to build those muscles and feel good as a consequence. Well, at the end of it, when you see your body sculpted into ebbs, it does feel good but why do some of us find the task of flexing our muscle such a bore?? Or let me call it a nightmare. There are days when we do it like any other necessary routine chore and then there are days when we just don’t feel like lifting even our hands into doing it.
So what do we call it? Energy crises? The machine fatigue? No gentle, the block does not lie anywhere outside us. It sits right here, between our ears - in our mind! It is only a matter of getting started with the right attitude. If we just plunge into the regime without giving it a serious thought, very soon we are likely to be caught in a maze. A maze created by our own head. Where each of us may have a different approach towards it, here are some ways to looking at it. I hope it helps!
Slow down! This certainly does not mean that you lessen your activity. It means you need to slow down and think. It means that when you pump a muscle, you need to work on the mind muscle connection. Look at every move that you make with your brain eye, contemplate what you are doing and how you are doing. The idea is to bring yourself to enjoy the activity, mentally as well. This helps to live in the moment and enjoy the feeling of energy and strength that fills our hearts as we go by. If you treat it something like you have to do, there are very few chances of you holistically enjoying it.
Enjoy it. Feel it. Live it. That’s how you realize that it is not something that you have to do but something that you want to do.
Now, this one may seem a bit insane to you but it helps. It really helps!
Express Gratitude! Yes, it may look dramatic but have you ever stopped to realize how lucky you are?? How lucky you are to be able to maintain your physical well-being and do the work that is required to do the workout. This is good news that can be easily taken for granted. On the contrary, if we really put our mind and soul into being thankful for the opportunity for being able to do so, we will see that it can really work magic on our performance.Reflect on this. I do, and it helps me set the stage for better than usual workout when I would otherwise view the whole lot as nothing more than torture.
Tags: Work out stress, workout blues, workout torture.
Wed, August 6, 2008 7:40 am By James Coolridge
 Has anyone told you not to focus too much on breakfast? Holy Christ, then you are on wrong way. Instead of trying games with your hair and face in morning, focus more on your stomach. Start eating proper breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. Would you like to know a few reasons why it should not be avoided?
Breakfast eaters are possibly to be slimmer than breakfast skippers. It is excellent option for successful dieters. So be a breakfast eater to be free from extra pounds.
Eating breakfast reduces the risk of serious health issues like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. It strengthens the immune system and resists common ailments like colds and the flu. Got another point in support of breakfast?
Looking for good option? Jesus Christ, again beak fast is a better option. Memory and concentration gets boosted by it. A recent study conducted on children found that kids who have breakfast score higher on tests. There are also fewer chances of them getting affected from depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity. It helps you in the office too. Any doubt? Try this.
Now let us see what a perfect breakfast should contain. A typical breakfast Is formed of couple of hundred calories in the form of simple carbohydrates that spike blood-sugar levels and leave the body starving for energy a couple of hours later.
A classic fiber-rich breakfast with ay a cup of raisin bran with blueberries and skim milk provides less than 300 calories and just 10 grams of protein. Always remember that an ideal breakfast must have between 500 and 600 calories. It should comprise of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, including at least 20 grams of protein and at least 5 grams of fiber. No doubt, it will provide high-quality, long-lasting, steady supply of energy that will help you in the morning.
Tags: Health, Calories, vitamins, carbohydrates, breakfast., diabetes, meal, energy, heart stroke
Wed, July 9, 2008 11:25 am By James Coolridge
 Cellulite is a kind of fat tissue located in the subcutaneous layer of human skin. The tissues are filled with fat that makes them ugly dumps and dimples of built up body fat. Cellulite is hard to get rid of.
Cellulite is formed when fats and liquids are trapped in human skin making the tissues thick and hard. These hardened and thickened tissues connect together to create a dimpling effect and become cellulite.
Excess fat, carbohydrates, salt, and alcohol are considered as the common causes of the formation of cellulite. Hormones including adrenaline, insulin, thyroid, and estrogen may exacerbate cellulite. Stress is another factor related to cellulite growth. Here we provide a couple of ways to get rid of cellulite.
Muscle stimulation: The process of muscle stimulation can be done through the application of gentle electrical currents. The low levels of electrical currents applied to your body flows through your body in order to contract your muscles artificially. This is similar to physical exercise. Special types of body massages are also done to stimulate the body muscles. In this process, the extra fats and fluid in your system is removed through the blood stream.
Liposuction: Liposuction is quiet popular. More and more medical practitioners are adopting this practice. Liposuction involves the removal of fat through suction, creating a trim dimple free body. This is one of the best ways to get rid of cellulite.
Spas: Spas don’t help to get rid of cellulite, but reduce the appearance of cellulite in the skin. This is done by body wrapping, in which plastic or rubber wraps are wound around the waist and abdomen or the entire body if needed. Special creams are used to make the body wraps.
Healthy diet: The right types of food will definitely help you get rid of the ugly cellulite. Foods rich in antioxidants like vegetables and fruits are highly recommended. These foods help detoxify the body and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin for healthy skin.
Exercise: Last but not the least- follow a good exercise regimen. Walking, sit ups, stretching are simple but effective exercises that help you remove cellulite and keep your body healthy.
Tags: Fat, Fitness, cellulite, obsessed
Sat, June 28, 2008 10:05 am By Justin Palmer
 Incentive and rewards are not just confined to workplace. You can also reward yourself after doing a heavy intensity workout. Rewarding yourself after workout will in fact accelerate your weight loss. Here are a few tips rewarding you.
• DO NOT reward yourself with heavy meals. Instead, replenish your energy stores with a healthy snack. What about a smoothie?
• New exercise clothing is another bright way to reward yourself. A new exercise is indeed a great treat! Shop for something that is really lovely, something that you can’t resist to put on. This is a great post-workout pleasure to experience.
• Stretch from head to toe after a heavy workout. This will help you relax and reduce the soreness you might feel after doing the high intensity exercises. Doing this regularly will have long-term benefits to your posture and overall flexibility.
• Set short-term as well as long-term goals for you. If you meet a short-term goal, reward yourself with ballgame or take a break for a day from work for a “mental health” day.
• If a long-term goal is met, go for a week-long vacation. What about getting a new mountain bike or some scuba diving lessons? A healthy vacation indeed!
• Physical activity is an excellent way of rewarding yourself after a heavy workout. This may include spending some time with your kids or planning a day of canoeing.
So, grab the bull by the horns and take charge of your situation and get ready to fight and win the battle of bulge!
Tags: Workout, reward, goals
Mon, June 23, 2008 1:31 pm By Chad Thomson
 Weight training is a crucial part of any workout program. Achieving goals will become easier if you have a strong weight training program.
The beginning of a weight training program should be lighter. To start with, lift a weight that is difficult to lift, but can be lifted with some efforts. Over time, when it becomes easier to lift the weight, add more. During the weight training program, be sure that you are doing the right exercises correctly. Perform the exercises safely. This way, you won’t risk injury at the same time, build up slowly and steadily.
Safety is very important since maximum safety will minimize the risk of injury. In the weight training program, you will have to do squats and dead lifts. Do these exercises with utmost care because, such exercises may put a strain on your lower back. Hence, it is recommended to wear weight belts and provide sufficient support to your lower back and keep your spine aligned while doing these exercises.
Weight training demands increased physical performance. In the weight training program, the muscles of perform as the engine or powerhouse of your body. The body burns fat for energy to lift those weights. This in turn gains muscle tone. Weight training program also prevents muscle loss. The resistance which you get during weight training program develops your muscles in new ways.
Tags: Exercise, Training, Body, Building, Weight
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