It's been a few months since your last golf outing. You're at the first tee, shaking the rust off your golf swing. What better training, you think, than getting out there and playing? Don't take a swing just yet, though. While golf isn't a contact sport, it puts significant demands on your body — which can easily lead to golf injuries. Follow these tips to stay in shape on the course.
Adjust your swing
Understanding the mechanics behind your golf swing can help you prevent golf injuries:
Use proper posture. Think about your posture before and during your swing. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and distribute your weight equally on both feet. Avoid hunching over the ball, which may contribute to neck and back strain.
Stay smooth. The power of a golf swing comes from force transferred smoothly through all the muscle groups, from your ankles to your wrists. If you depend on one part of your body for your hitting power, you may be more prone to golf injuries. For example, overemphasizing your wrists during your swing can lead to golfer's elbow — a strain of the muscles on the inside of the forearm.
Don't overswing. If you swing the club too hard or too fast, you may stress your joints. Relax and take a nice, easy swing at the ball. The best golfers have consistent — not necessarily fast — swing tempos.
If you want to reduce the risk of golf injuries, consider taking lessons. What you learn about your golf swing may even help you shave strokes from your score.
2012年4月27日星期五
2012年4月26日星期四
Phenomenal Bicep Dumbbell Exercises
Traditionally speaking, the one area of their muscles that people
care the most about are their biceps, at least for the men. It’s all
about how big you look, and there are multiple bicep dumbbells exercises
that can do wonders for you. They’ll have you looking beach ready in no
time. These bicep dumbbell exercises can work all areas of the bicep
and will truly give you a good workout. Many of you might think that the
only good bicep dumbbell exercise is just the classic curl, but in
reality there are tons of variations on the curl and other exercises
that are great too. Below are some of my favorite bicep dumbbell
exercises that I use regularly:
Biceps Curl:
This is just the classic bicep dumbbell exercise that you can’t ever go wrong with. Start by standing up and having a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other. Slowly raise the dumbbells simultaneously up to about shoulder height by bending your arms at the elbow, pause, and then slowly bring them back to the original position. You can also choose to do this one where you alternate each dumbbell, instead of doing both at the same time.
Seated Isolated Curl:
For this exercise you’ll be seated at the end of a bench with only a dumbbell in one hand. You’ll want to place your arm to where your elbow will be resting against the inside of your thigh. Then just curl the dumbbell up slowly until it’s about at your shoulder, pause, and slowly lower it back down.
Concentration Curl:
On this exercise you’ll want to stand right behind an inclined bench with a dumbbell in your hand, and your arm resting against the back of a bench with your palm facing up. Slowly raise the dumbbell up, pause, and then take it back to its original position.
There are many more bicep dumbbell exercises that we’ll go over in another post, but for now use these to start getting ready for summer! Also on all of these bicep dumbbell exercises make sure that you’re only using your arms. Don’t use any of your body because you won’t get the full workout for your bicep then. Have fun with these and good luck!
Biceps Curl:
This is just the classic bicep dumbbell exercise that you can’t ever go wrong with. Start by standing up and having a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other. Slowly raise the dumbbells simultaneously up to about shoulder height by bending your arms at the elbow, pause, and then slowly bring them back to the original position. You can also choose to do this one where you alternate each dumbbell, instead of doing both at the same time.
Seated Isolated Curl:
For this exercise you’ll be seated at the end of a bench with only a dumbbell in one hand. You’ll want to place your arm to where your elbow will be resting against the inside of your thigh. Then just curl the dumbbell up slowly until it’s about at your shoulder, pause, and slowly lower it back down.
Concentration Curl:
On this exercise you’ll want to stand right behind an inclined bench with a dumbbell in your hand, and your arm resting against the back of a bench with your palm facing up. Slowly raise the dumbbell up, pause, and then take it back to its original position.
There are many more bicep dumbbell exercises that we’ll go over in another post, but for now use these to start getting ready for summer! Also on all of these bicep dumbbell exercises make sure that you’re only using your arms. Don’t use any of your body because you won’t get the full workout for your bicep then. Have fun with these and good luck!
2012年4月25日星期三
Body-Weight Exercise, The Raw Vegan Diet
Develop great self-discipline and physical power. Get others to admire and follow you. Live a life of which you can be proud. Walk into a room and have people know that there is something different about you, without having to speak. And, get the 'universe' begin to act in your favor.
Is any or all of this possible? If so, how?
You can accomplish all these things, by cleansing your body and mind; by 'lowering yourself,' to master all that which is simple, 'modest,' and 'true.'
Great poet and philosopher, Lao Tzu, is 'on the case,' here:
'Superior people can awaken during times of turmoil to lead others out of the mire. But how can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself. Completely emancipated from his former false life, he discovers his original pure nature, which is the pure nature of the universe; he constantly transcends complicated situations and draws everything around him back into an integral oneness. Because he is a living divinity, when he acts, the universe acts.'
How can you bring your own life into the realms of powerful simplicity, as advocated by Lao Tzu? Is it possible to get the 'universe' to act in your favor?
Yes, I know from experience, it is possible. It is, in fact, likely, given your willingness to sculpt and mold yourself using just a handful of centuries-old, proven techniques.
Here's how to make it so:
Employ AT LEAST 30 minutes per day of vigorous body-weight exercise. Do it each morning before anything else 'comes up' and prevents you from getting it done. Simply alternate between sets of squats, crunches, and push-ups, for example, for a half-hour straight, without rest or interruption. Do this and you shall separate yourself from all who choose to 'sleep in,' each morning, and lack the mental and physical discipline to truly challenge themselves. You will sculpt and mold yourself into a leader of Men with just this one simple action, done consistently.
Make fruits and green smoothies the bulk of your diet! These natural, raw vegan foods will keep you cleansed, pure, and energized like an animal in the wild, for life. They are the highest concentrations of raw energy, taken directly from the sun. This sun-energy is soaked up by the plants, and available to you in the most nutrient-dense, life-giving foods on earth. Use them consistently as you were meant to do! You'll build a natural, youthful glow that emanates from the deepest core of your physical being.
Oh yes; and go to bed early, rise early. Live each day with simplicity and vigor. Treat all sentient beings as you would be treated!
Do this and you shall be pleasantly surprised at how these simple actions swing momentum, very quickly, in your favor; at how others---even strangers who you've just met---seem to know, intuitively that there is something different, something unique, and something worth following, about you; and at how fortuitous 'coincidences' seem to enter into your life!
Is any or all of this possible? If so, how?
You can accomplish all these things, by cleansing your body and mind; by 'lowering yourself,' to master all that which is simple, 'modest,' and 'true.'
Great poet and philosopher, Lao Tzu, is 'on the case,' here:
'Superior people can awaken during times of turmoil to lead others out of the mire. But how can one liberate the many? By first liberating his own being. He lowers himself to that which is simple, modest, true; integrating it into himself. Completely emancipated from his former false life, he discovers his original pure nature, which is the pure nature of the universe; he constantly transcends complicated situations and draws everything around him back into an integral oneness. Because he is a living divinity, when he acts, the universe acts.'
How can you bring your own life into the realms of powerful simplicity, as advocated by Lao Tzu? Is it possible to get the 'universe' to act in your favor?
Yes, I know from experience, it is possible. It is, in fact, likely, given your willingness to sculpt and mold yourself using just a handful of centuries-old, proven techniques.
Here's how to make it so:
Employ AT LEAST 30 minutes per day of vigorous body-weight exercise. Do it each morning before anything else 'comes up' and prevents you from getting it done. Simply alternate between sets of squats, crunches, and push-ups, for example, for a half-hour straight, without rest or interruption. Do this and you shall separate yourself from all who choose to 'sleep in,' each morning, and lack the mental and physical discipline to truly challenge themselves. You will sculpt and mold yourself into a leader of Men with just this one simple action, done consistently.
Make fruits and green smoothies the bulk of your diet! These natural, raw vegan foods will keep you cleansed, pure, and energized like an animal in the wild, for life. They are the highest concentrations of raw energy, taken directly from the sun. This sun-energy is soaked up by the plants, and available to you in the most nutrient-dense, life-giving foods on earth. Use them consistently as you were meant to do! You'll build a natural, youthful glow that emanates from the deepest core of your physical being.
Oh yes; and go to bed early, rise early. Live each day with simplicity and vigor. Treat all sentient beings as you would be treated!
Do this and you shall be pleasantly surprised at how these simple actions swing momentum, very quickly, in your favor; at how others---even strangers who you've just met---seem to know, intuitively that there is something different, something unique, and something worth following, about you; and at how fortuitous 'coincidences' seem to enter into your life!
2012年4月24日星期二
Never too late: life begins at 50
An increasing number of people are starting new lives at a point when most have settled down. Sally Williams talks to a mother, a divorcee and a surgeon who have reinvented themselves in middle age
Sarah Briggs, 50 is the mother of three children, Alexander, eight, Isabella, six, and Edward, one. She is married to David, 37, an accountant, and lives just outside Carlisle.
In the past 10 years, Sarah Briggs, a chartered surveyor, has fallen in love, got married and become a mother of three. What is surprising is that it has all happened in her forties. Edward, her youngest, was born when she was 49.
'It's just a number, isn't it? But, on the other hand, someone said to me, "When Edward is 20, you will be 70," and I thought, Oh God. But I hope that if I stay fit and active, I won't be too different from parents 10 or 15 years younger.'
The daughter of an aerodynamicist (her father helped design Concorde's engine), she studied English and music at Nottingham University and then spent the rest of her twenties deciding what she wanted to be. She tried accountancy, opera singing and publishing, and eventually settled as a chartered surveyor, qualifying at the age of 29.
Then, in her thirties, she lived a life that most people live in their twenties – being single and going to clubs. 'I had a very serious relationship when I was in my teens, from the age of 15 to 18. I think I wanted to emulate my mum at that point, get married and settle down and have kids, but I realised it wasn't for me.' Thanks to her taste for 'non-committal types' her definition of a long relationship was three months.
Sarah Briggs, 50 is the mother of three children, Alexander, eight, Isabella, six, and Edward, one. She is married to David, 37, an accountant, and lives just outside Carlisle.
In the past 10 years, Sarah Briggs, a chartered surveyor, has fallen in love, got married and become a mother of three. What is surprising is that it has all happened in her forties. Edward, her youngest, was born when she was 49.
'It's just a number, isn't it? But, on the other hand, someone said to me, "When Edward is 20, you will be 70," and I thought, Oh God. But I hope that if I stay fit and active, I won't be too different from parents 10 or 15 years younger.'
The daughter of an aerodynamicist (her father helped design Concorde's engine), she studied English and music at Nottingham University and then spent the rest of her twenties deciding what she wanted to be. She tried accountancy, opera singing and publishing, and eventually settled as a chartered surveyor, qualifying at the age of 29.
Then, in her thirties, she lived a life that most people live in their twenties – being single and going to clubs. 'I had a very serious relationship when I was in my teens, from the age of 15 to 18. I think I wanted to emulate my mum at that point, get married and settle down and have kids, but I realised it wasn't for me.' Thanks to her taste for 'non-committal types' her definition of a long relationship was three months.
2012年4月23日星期一
Home Stretch: Cardio dance delivers on title's promise
Welcome to our column on finding ways to get fit at home.
We hope to share what we've learned by trying different at-home techniques, whether it's through tips from trainers, workouts from a fitness DVD or a streaming fitness show on Netflix or Hulu.
We're hoping to find anything we can do in our own homes that help us in our goals to keep away the doctors as much as possible. Then we'll share it with you.
But remember, before starting any fitness routine, talk to your doctor or health care provider about it.
What I tried: "Dance Off the Inches: Calorie Blasting Party," which I found streaming on Netflix.
Fitness level needed: Wow, people. This video was pure cardio, so it's something to try to keep aspiring toward. I'm still aspiring (and perspiring, for that matter). Let's just put it this way - a total couch potato could do it. But, like me, they'd probably have to slow it down and stop a few times.
What you need to proceed: Besides good sneakers and an outfit that moves with you, a little space is the main requirement for this dance-oriented workout. You'll be sweeping from side-to-side and back-and-forth more than a little. And, if you do it with a friend, you might just want to go outside. That is, if your place is as small as mine. Otherwise, pushing back some furniture might work.
My thoughts: This one reminded me of Jazzercise. Remember Jazzercise? Well, I do. Basically, the video was like the '80s-style aerobics class, but with dance moves - most of them fairly simple for me, until the pace picked up. It promised to be a real calorie-burner, and I have a feeling it was. If you're a lover of all things dance, I would try this one out.
The super-upbeat instructor, Juliane Arney, starts out with a few basic dance steps in a slow tempo, then ups the tempo, then ups it again. Then she lowers the tempo, adds a few more steps, combines them with the ones she previously taught and raises the speed again. And so on. This goes on for about 40 minutes until it's time to cool down.
I liked some of the dancing, especially the Broadway show-type moves towards the end of the video. I pretended I was in "West Side Story." But the length of the workout wasn't for me. Don't get me wrong: It was just right for an aerobic workout without resistance, and I'm sure it burned loads of calories. I guess I just don't like to dance that much. Not by myself, at least. Honestly, if I were to get a group of friends together to do this, I think I would've enjoyed it much more. Arney is actually so upbeat, it's infectious. And with her corny phrases, she seems to be getting a kick out of it, which is nice in an instructor: "Now, we're having a party! And you are invited!" I'm not sure I'd take the time to do this one again, but then again I'm not too terribly graceful.
However, I would definitely recommend it to people who love to dance and want to get moving without the weights and the running and all the rest.
We hope to share what we've learned by trying different at-home techniques, whether it's through tips from trainers, workouts from a fitness DVD or a streaming fitness show on Netflix or Hulu.
We're hoping to find anything we can do in our own homes that help us in our goals to keep away the doctors as much as possible. Then we'll share it with you.
But remember, before starting any fitness routine, talk to your doctor or health care provider about it.
What I tried: "Dance Off the Inches: Calorie Blasting Party," which I found streaming on Netflix.
Fitness level needed: Wow, people. This video was pure cardio, so it's something to try to keep aspiring toward. I'm still aspiring (and perspiring, for that matter). Let's just put it this way - a total couch potato could do it. But, like me, they'd probably have to slow it down and stop a few times.
What you need to proceed: Besides good sneakers and an outfit that moves with you, a little space is the main requirement for this dance-oriented workout. You'll be sweeping from side-to-side and back-and-forth more than a little. And, if you do it with a friend, you might just want to go outside. That is, if your place is as small as mine. Otherwise, pushing back some furniture might work.
My thoughts: This one reminded me of Jazzercise. Remember Jazzercise? Well, I do. Basically, the video was like the '80s-style aerobics class, but with dance moves - most of them fairly simple for me, until the pace picked up. It promised to be a real calorie-burner, and I have a feeling it was. If you're a lover of all things dance, I would try this one out.
The super-upbeat instructor, Juliane Arney, starts out with a few basic dance steps in a slow tempo, then ups the tempo, then ups it again. Then she lowers the tempo, adds a few more steps, combines them with the ones she previously taught and raises the speed again. And so on. This goes on for about 40 minutes until it's time to cool down.
I liked some of the dancing, especially the Broadway show-type moves towards the end of the video. I pretended I was in "West Side Story." But the length of the workout wasn't for me. Don't get me wrong: It was just right for an aerobic workout without resistance, and I'm sure it burned loads of calories. I guess I just don't like to dance that much. Not by myself, at least. Honestly, if I were to get a group of friends together to do this, I think I would've enjoyed it much more. Arney is actually so upbeat, it's infectious. And with her corny phrases, she seems to be getting a kick out of it, which is nice in an instructor: "Now, we're having a party! And you are invited!" I'm not sure I'd take the time to do this one again, but then again I'm not too terribly graceful.
However, I would definitely recommend it to people who love to dance and want to get moving without the weights and the running and all the rest.
2012年4月22日星期日
The Growing Opportunities of Personal Training
Is just the thought of working out enough to get you excited? For
many Canadians it is. While much of the population has become
relatively sedentary, there are always those individuals who seek to
better themselves and stay healthy regardless of the rest of the
population's bad habits. Some may do this on a bike, others on a hiking
trail, and yet others in the gym. Regardless of one's current exercise
routines, it can always help to have a personal trainer.
Personal trainers are appropriate for nearly anyone with an interest in living a healthy lifestyle or maximizing their physical potential. This is part of the reason that labour statistics predict a 28% shortage of personal trainers this year. The industry itself is even more expansive, as it is expected to grow approximately 27% over the next few years. Many athletes have sought to increase their overall strength and agility thanks to personal trainers (at the urging of their coach or coaches), which also accounts for part of this exceptional demand. Finally, many individuals are becoming more conscious about the monumental struggle against obesity in Western countries, increasing their desire to make a change for the better.
Becoming a personal trainer is actually a logical next step for many. All it takes is a passion for fitness, the desire to help others succeed, and the right training and certifications. There are several different certifications, whether you choose the BCRPA, ACE, ACSM, or NSCA exams. These acronyms may seem a bit overwhelming at first; fortunately a number of fitness training schools exist to help anyone interested in a personal training career.
These schools cater to many different learning styles, whether a potential trainer is interested in studying at their own pace at home or experiencing full-time, in-class instruction. Thanks to modern information technology, there are even free online health sources now that may deepen a prospective trainer's knowledgebase, such as the likes of WebMD. There is a wealth of knowledge just waiting to be discovered in many areas of nutrition and fitness, which adds additional excitement to personal trainers' daily schedules as they uncover further information about the human body both for the sake of themselves and their clients.
For many, the opportunity to turn personal fitness and physical activity into a career is rather promising. Due a higher than normal unemployment rate, many individuals are looking for new careers, and what better way to do this than converting a hobby into a successful occupation? Courses offered at many of these schools are open to those with interest in either physical training theory, practical application, or both, and as mentioned earlier, all learning styles are accounted for by the very nature of this type of education.
Before seriously considering this career track, it should be noted that "personal" training's name is quite indicative of the one-to-one nature inherent in the process. Anyone who is truly interested in the field would do well to perform an honest assessment of their social abilities and temperament. Personal training requires a deep connection with clients that may discourage some, yet increase interest in others. Clients can range from a generally fit pre-teen looking to prepare for the hockey season or an elderly individual accustomed to very little in the way of physical activity. This range provides a considerable amount of variety, which can make the trainer's role both challenging and rewarding.
In conclusion, the personal training industry is one of bustling activity and rising prospects both in this and upcoming years. There is an entire swathe of certifications to choose from if one is aiming to become a registered professional in the field, and the variety of prospective clients is nearly staggering at first glance. Personal training schools can help anyone with an interest in such an occupation achieve their career goals, which, in truth, is a very welcome prospect to many in reference to the current economic environment.
Personal trainers are appropriate for nearly anyone with an interest in living a healthy lifestyle or maximizing their physical potential. This is part of the reason that labour statistics predict a 28% shortage of personal trainers this year. The industry itself is even more expansive, as it is expected to grow approximately 27% over the next few years. Many athletes have sought to increase their overall strength and agility thanks to personal trainers (at the urging of their coach or coaches), which also accounts for part of this exceptional demand. Finally, many individuals are becoming more conscious about the monumental struggle against obesity in Western countries, increasing their desire to make a change for the better.
Becoming a personal trainer is actually a logical next step for many. All it takes is a passion for fitness, the desire to help others succeed, and the right training and certifications. There are several different certifications, whether you choose the BCRPA, ACE, ACSM, or NSCA exams. These acronyms may seem a bit overwhelming at first; fortunately a number of fitness training schools exist to help anyone interested in a personal training career.
These schools cater to many different learning styles, whether a potential trainer is interested in studying at their own pace at home or experiencing full-time, in-class instruction. Thanks to modern information technology, there are even free online health sources now that may deepen a prospective trainer's knowledgebase, such as the likes of WebMD. There is a wealth of knowledge just waiting to be discovered in many areas of nutrition and fitness, which adds additional excitement to personal trainers' daily schedules as they uncover further information about the human body both for the sake of themselves and their clients.
For many, the opportunity to turn personal fitness and physical activity into a career is rather promising. Due a higher than normal unemployment rate, many individuals are looking for new careers, and what better way to do this than converting a hobby into a successful occupation? Courses offered at many of these schools are open to those with interest in either physical training theory, practical application, or both, and as mentioned earlier, all learning styles are accounted for by the very nature of this type of education.
Before seriously considering this career track, it should be noted that "personal" training's name is quite indicative of the one-to-one nature inherent in the process. Anyone who is truly interested in the field would do well to perform an honest assessment of their social abilities and temperament. Personal training requires a deep connection with clients that may discourage some, yet increase interest in others. Clients can range from a generally fit pre-teen looking to prepare for the hockey season or an elderly individual accustomed to very little in the way of physical activity. This range provides a considerable amount of variety, which can make the trainer's role both challenging and rewarding.
In conclusion, the personal training industry is one of bustling activity and rising prospects both in this and upcoming years. There is an entire swathe of certifications to choose from if one is aiming to become a registered professional in the field, and the variety of prospective clients is nearly staggering at first glance. Personal training schools can help anyone with an interest in such an occupation achieve their career goals, which, in truth, is a very welcome prospect to many in reference to the current economic environment.
2012年4月20日星期五
Does the Flex Belt Work? A Useful Review
If you search online for Flex Belt reviews you will find half of
the reviews are actually just mere advertisement focusing only on the
magical power of this ab cruncher belt, whereas the rest half is too
harsh of a criticism. But what common people look for is proper
abdominal belt reviews which will discuss about both the merits and
demerits of a particular product. This is the aim of this review about
Flex Belt to bring out the real facts.
Read below to enlighten yourself with the accurate information. Only genuine Flex Belt reviews can help you to assess the value of this ab crunching belt right before you take the leap and purchase this product.
What is a Flex Belt?
Before beginning with the reviews, let me tell you what is this actually. It is considered as a workout aid or, to be precise, an abdominal workout belt. This Ab Belt is a fitness device which is designed upon the popular electronic muscle stimulation or EMS technology. If this techno jargon sounds a bit tough then here is a lucid definition. This belt increases the abdominal muscle contractions with its gel pads and technology through which a person can enjoy ab workout without any need to do the crunches, sit-ups and other such strenuous exercise. While most of the Flex Belt reviews use this term 'EMS technology', few of them actually illustrate it to further level.
How to use this flex belt?
Take a look at the pictures of this ab crunching belt available with most of the online reviews. You will see three gel pads fixed in the inner side of the belt and a device looking like a remote control. You need to wear it in that way where the gel pads will touch your body. Tie it around your abdomen and by using that remote control you can increase or decrease its current flow.
Does it work? How does it work?
Yes, Flex Belt works. 10 ab training programs and 150 intensity levels are there in a abdominal Belt. A beginner needs to start from the scratch and then slowly moves up through the levels. More intensity level means harder ab work-out. This ab work-out happens as the device sends small electric waves through the abdominal nerves causing the muscles in the area to contract and flex continuously.
The duration and frequency of using this ab crunching belt should not be decided by reading the reviews. Instead reading the manuals can be of good help. But if you think that just buying the device you will get the six pack then you are terribly wrong.
Is it reliable?
Yes, this Flex Belt is a device which can be relied on. There are no side effects reported till date.
How long does it take to get the desired result?
This answer completely depends on the person using this belt. All the reviews are originally written by real users. So whatever they have written is their own experience. It may vary for you. Hence, give your best to get the best result soon.
Read below to enlighten yourself with the accurate information. Only genuine Flex Belt reviews can help you to assess the value of this ab crunching belt right before you take the leap and purchase this product.
What is a Flex Belt?
Before beginning with the reviews, let me tell you what is this actually. It is considered as a workout aid or, to be precise, an abdominal workout belt. This Ab Belt is a fitness device which is designed upon the popular electronic muscle stimulation or EMS technology. If this techno jargon sounds a bit tough then here is a lucid definition. This belt increases the abdominal muscle contractions with its gel pads and technology through which a person can enjoy ab workout without any need to do the crunches, sit-ups and other such strenuous exercise. While most of the Flex Belt reviews use this term 'EMS technology', few of them actually illustrate it to further level.
How to use this flex belt?
Take a look at the pictures of this ab crunching belt available with most of the online reviews. You will see three gel pads fixed in the inner side of the belt and a device looking like a remote control. You need to wear it in that way where the gel pads will touch your body. Tie it around your abdomen and by using that remote control you can increase or decrease its current flow.
Does it work? How does it work?
Yes, Flex Belt works. 10 ab training programs and 150 intensity levels are there in a abdominal Belt. A beginner needs to start from the scratch and then slowly moves up through the levels. More intensity level means harder ab work-out. This ab work-out happens as the device sends small electric waves through the abdominal nerves causing the muscles in the area to contract and flex continuously.
The duration and frequency of using this ab crunching belt should not be decided by reading the reviews. Instead reading the manuals can be of good help. But if you think that just buying the device you will get the six pack then you are terribly wrong.
Is it reliable?
Yes, this Flex Belt is a device which can be relied on. There are no side effects reported till date.
How long does it take to get the desired result?
This answer completely depends on the person using this belt. All the reviews are originally written by real users. So whatever they have written is their own experience. It may vary for you. Hence, give your best to get the best result soon.
2012年4月19日星期四
3 Must-Have Health & Fitness Apps For The Busy Business Professional
It's easy to get behind when you're a busy executive. It's also easy to get a big behind when you're a busy executive. Yes, sitting at a desk all day, flying from city to city, and collapsing on the couch as soon as you get home from back-to-back meetings can all contribute to weight gain and a general feeling of unhealthiness. Oh, and let's not forget the endless vending machine snacking and late work dinners out.
Fortunately, the very technology that is tethering us to our work can also help us to stay in shape. More than 40% of doctors believe that mobile health tech can reduce the number of office visits and more than 80% of doctors currently use smartphone and medical apps in their own practices, according to data released last month from Float Mobile Learning.
With more than 10,000 health care apps on the market distributing an endless amount of free or almost free information, it's clear that smart working professionals should be in much better shape. After all, the most successful business people are often high achievers, constantly looking for better ways to improve their diets and enhance their exercise routines for more energy at the office. However, with so much time spent focusing on work and so little time to homing in on health, it's tough to piece together the perfect mobile solution.
To make better food choices and to put physical activity back on top of your to-do list, here are three apps that can ensure you're ahead on the fitness front.
LoseIt
Most nutritionists and personal trainers will tell you that tracking what you eat and how much you work out is one of the best ways to lose weight and stay healthy. Unfortunately, a paper-based food diary can be a cumbersome method to monitor every snack you have and every step you take. A better answer is LoseIt. This app makes it a cinch to record everything that goes in your mouth, without taking up too much time in your busy day. Just ate a handful of almonds? This mobile download will tell you that 10 of these tasty treats have 69 calories (and it will break down the carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, protein, and more). If you have a weight-loss goal, just enter that number into the app and LoseIt will calculate your daily caloric allowance. The more exercise you do (which you must also track), the more calories the app will "give" you back. If you want to share your LoseIt progress, you can output daily reports (or just keep all your great progress to yourself!).
Fooducate
It's easy to make bad food decisions when you're rushing around all day, trying to keep up with a nonstop schedule. Sometimes reaching for that Kashi Protein & Fiber Bar tin your desk might seem like a smart and healthy choice, but you may not know that the Chocolate Almond Toffee variety gets a "D" food grade. Based on the Fooducate app, this product has more than 20% of your daily saturated fat allowance (which, according to information also supplied in this tool, is responsible for bad cholesterol buildup). Instead of making poor food choices, use this app to automatically scan a barcode when you're shopping for snacks or looking for lunchtime meals or simply do a product search from within the tool. Not only will the app give you the food information you're searching for, it will also provide healthier recommendations so you can eat better when you're on the run.
P90X
If you're looking for an intense way to get fit, the P90X exercise routine is getting a lot of mainstream buzz. This new app includes a day-by-day schedule for the popular 90-day home workout program. There are detailed photos and videos to show you how to do each exercise correctly, and a colourful journal to ensure you're meeting your fitness and diet goals. While this program can be done at home or on the road, there is a significant time commitment of an hour per workout. For business professionals looking at something a little less intense, on the other end of the spectrum is the newly updated Lastics Office Stretch app (iOS/Android - 99 cents). This digital download, which also provides step-by-step videos, is ideal for anyone looking for two- to four-minute stretches that are easily done at the office. This is the perfect mobile companion for anyone who needs a short break from staring at a computer screen or who is stuck on conference calls all day.
Fortunately, the very technology that is tethering us to our work can also help us to stay in shape. More than 40% of doctors believe that mobile health tech can reduce the number of office visits and more than 80% of doctors currently use smartphone and medical apps in their own practices, according to data released last month from Float Mobile Learning.
With more than 10,000 health care apps on the market distributing an endless amount of free or almost free information, it's clear that smart working professionals should be in much better shape. After all, the most successful business people are often high achievers, constantly looking for better ways to improve their diets and enhance their exercise routines for more energy at the office. However, with so much time spent focusing on work and so little time to homing in on health, it's tough to piece together the perfect mobile solution.
To make better food choices and to put physical activity back on top of your to-do list, here are three apps that can ensure you're ahead on the fitness front.
LoseIt
Most nutritionists and personal trainers will tell you that tracking what you eat and how much you work out is one of the best ways to lose weight and stay healthy. Unfortunately, a paper-based food diary can be a cumbersome method to monitor every snack you have and every step you take. A better answer is LoseIt. This app makes it a cinch to record everything that goes in your mouth, without taking up too much time in your busy day. Just ate a handful of almonds? This mobile download will tell you that 10 of these tasty treats have 69 calories (and it will break down the carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, protein, and more). If you have a weight-loss goal, just enter that number into the app and LoseIt will calculate your daily caloric allowance. The more exercise you do (which you must also track), the more calories the app will "give" you back. If you want to share your LoseIt progress, you can output daily reports (or just keep all your great progress to yourself!).
Fooducate
It's easy to make bad food decisions when you're rushing around all day, trying to keep up with a nonstop schedule. Sometimes reaching for that Kashi Protein & Fiber Bar tin your desk might seem like a smart and healthy choice, but you may not know that the Chocolate Almond Toffee variety gets a "D" food grade. Based on the Fooducate app, this product has more than 20% of your daily saturated fat allowance (which, according to information also supplied in this tool, is responsible for bad cholesterol buildup). Instead of making poor food choices, use this app to automatically scan a barcode when you're shopping for snacks or looking for lunchtime meals or simply do a product search from within the tool. Not only will the app give you the food information you're searching for, it will also provide healthier recommendations so you can eat better when you're on the run.
P90X
If you're looking for an intense way to get fit, the P90X exercise routine is getting a lot of mainstream buzz. This new app includes a day-by-day schedule for the popular 90-day home workout program. There are detailed photos and videos to show you how to do each exercise correctly, and a colourful journal to ensure you're meeting your fitness and diet goals. While this program can be done at home or on the road, there is a significant time commitment of an hour per workout. For business professionals looking at something a little less intense, on the other end of the spectrum is the newly updated Lastics Office Stretch app (iOS/Android - 99 cents). This digital download, which also provides step-by-step videos, is ideal for anyone looking for two- to four-minute stretches that are easily done at the office. This is the perfect mobile companion for anyone who needs a short break from staring at a computer screen or who is stuck on conference calls all day.
Tony Horton Workout Review - P90X Vs 10 Minute Trainer
Confused about the differences between P90X and the 10 Minute Trainer workouts? Each of these Tony Horton workout programs provides an effective way to lose weight and get your body back in shape. However, each program uses a different approach and provides different results.
For those in search of a program to get buff or toned quickly, the P90X program is a great choice.10 Minute Trainer On the other hand if you are in search of a long term exercise routine that you can complete in just a few minutes a day, the 10 Minute Trainer program may provide the best results.
In addition, you could also use both programs in conjunction. Kick start your weight loss with P90X and follow up with the 10 Minute Trainer to maintain your look. Consider the following comparisons when you are ready to choose between the P90X workout routine and the 10 Minute Trainer...
How Much Time Do You Have Available?
The first thing to consider when choosing the perfect workout routine is how much time you have available each day. The P90X program requires a minimum of one hour each day for 90 days. However, you may need to commit to an hour and a half if you are in search of exceptional results.10 Minute Trainer The 10 Minute Trainer program is designed to take up only ten minutes each day. This program has no time frame such as the 90 days length with P90X. Each workout routine is broken down into ten minute intervals, and you can complete one ten minute section per day or you can do several routines. Obviously, the amount of time you spend working out will impact how quickly you see results.
How Fast Do You Want Results?
P90X guarantees that you will see significant results in only 90 days. The program is intended for those who want fast results. With the intense workout regimen you can start out overweight and end up fit and toned in less than three months. On the other hand, 10 Minute Trainer provides results quickly, without a definite date for completion. You can continue the program for 30, 90, or 200 days. You will achieve results throughout the time you are using the program. However, the results you receive will depend on the intensity of your routine and your dedication to the program.
What Is Your Stamina and Ability Level?
Before beginning any workout regimen you need to take a good look at your abilities and stamina level. If you have a medical condition, or are severely out of shape, you may not want to start out with an intense 90 minute routine such as P90X. For most people, this is the hardest part of getting back in shape. In many cases people believe they can accomplish more than they actually can. If you have a hard time walking across a parking lot, you may need to start out slowly. On the other hand, if you are already in decent shape and simply need to redefine your body, an intense workout may be perfect. Many people start out slowly with the 10 Minute Trainer and move up to the P90X program as their stamina builds.
Similarities Between P90X and 10 Minute Trainer
Both P90X and 10 Minute Trainer have many similarities. Each program includes a nutrition program and step-by-step details you can follow. The programs also use methods to ensure you never hit a plateau during your routine. A plateau occurs when your muscles adjust to your routine and no longer respond.10 Minute Trainer If this occurs, you can continue the program for months and you may never see any changes. However, P90X uses a patented technique called "muscle confusion". The routine is designed in a way that confuses your muscles so you do not plateau. You continually change the exercise routine and continue to see results throughout the program. On the other hand, 10 Minute Trainer uses a process called stacking to avoid plateauing. With each system, the exercises build upon one another to guarantee continued results.
For those in search of a program to get buff or toned quickly, the P90X program is a great choice.10 Minute Trainer On the other hand if you are in search of a long term exercise routine that you can complete in just a few minutes a day, the 10 Minute Trainer program may provide the best results.
In addition, you could also use both programs in conjunction. Kick start your weight loss with P90X and follow up with the 10 Minute Trainer to maintain your look. Consider the following comparisons when you are ready to choose between the P90X workout routine and the 10 Minute Trainer...
How Much Time Do You Have Available?
The first thing to consider when choosing the perfect workout routine is how much time you have available each day. The P90X program requires a minimum of one hour each day for 90 days. However, you may need to commit to an hour and a half if you are in search of exceptional results.10 Minute Trainer The 10 Minute Trainer program is designed to take up only ten minutes each day. This program has no time frame such as the 90 days length with P90X. Each workout routine is broken down into ten minute intervals, and you can complete one ten minute section per day or you can do several routines. Obviously, the amount of time you spend working out will impact how quickly you see results.
How Fast Do You Want Results?
P90X guarantees that you will see significant results in only 90 days. The program is intended for those who want fast results. With the intense workout regimen you can start out overweight and end up fit and toned in less than three months. On the other hand, 10 Minute Trainer provides results quickly, without a definite date for completion. You can continue the program for 30, 90, or 200 days. You will achieve results throughout the time you are using the program. However, the results you receive will depend on the intensity of your routine and your dedication to the program.
What Is Your Stamina and Ability Level?
Before beginning any workout regimen you need to take a good look at your abilities and stamina level. If you have a medical condition, or are severely out of shape, you may not want to start out with an intense 90 minute routine such as P90X. For most people, this is the hardest part of getting back in shape. In many cases people believe they can accomplish more than they actually can. If you have a hard time walking across a parking lot, you may need to start out slowly. On the other hand, if you are already in decent shape and simply need to redefine your body, an intense workout may be perfect. Many people start out slowly with the 10 Minute Trainer and move up to the P90X program as their stamina builds.
Similarities Between P90X and 10 Minute Trainer
Both P90X and 10 Minute Trainer have many similarities. Each program includes a nutrition program and step-by-step details you can follow. The programs also use methods to ensure you never hit a plateau during your routine. A plateau occurs when your muscles adjust to your routine and no longer respond.10 Minute Trainer If this occurs, you can continue the program for months and you may never see any changes. However, P90X uses a patented technique called "muscle confusion". The routine is designed in a way that confuses your muscles so you do not plateau. You continually change the exercise routine and continue to see results throughout the program. On the other hand, 10 Minute Trainer uses a process called stacking to avoid plateauing. With each system, the exercises build upon one another to guarantee continued results.
2012年4月17日星期二
Brazil Butt Lift – Day 16
I haven’t had any gluten today and I’m loving how flat my stomach is.
I’ve been thinking about changing my diet as I’m not too thrilled with my Brazil Butt Lift results as far as my stomach is concerned. Brazil Butt Lift I eat a fair amount of vegetables but they’re often in a sandwich so I get a bunch of bread and cheese with them. My boyfriend Heath just did a juice fast and is now interested in the Paleo diet (which Emily and Erica over at Sleep, Eat, Gym, Repeat! also talk about) and I’m intrigued. (I also read yesterday that Miley Cyrus is gluten- and lactose-intolerant, and for whatever reason, this adds to my intrigue about the diet.)
As I’m about half way done with the 4 week Brazil Butt Lift program, I entertained the idea of cutting out (or at least limiting) my gluten intake, but yesterday I ate more of it than I usually do, so that idea went out the window pretty fast. When it comes to putting strict limitations like “absolutely no bread” on my diet, its scary, and so I never do that. Instead I prefer the words “reduce” or “limit”. This may be cheating and this may be only stunting my progress in the long run, but hey, its better than nothing. I don’t tend to like extremes anyway. I think making a conscious effort to improve oneself is good enough, and as long as you’re self-aware, then you’re doing well for yourself.
And today I happened to not have breakfast (something I haven’t dared do since my experience on the first day of Brazil Butt Lift – and by the way, I was totally fine today) and so that cut out the toast or cereal I would have had. Then for lunch I chose to have a salad instead of a sandwich.Brazil Butt Lift I haven’t yet had dinner so we’ll see if I have gluten then or not. And tomorrow, I will likely have a sandwich. I’m not going to make any claims or promises on here because it will only make me feel bad about myself when I eat gluten again.
I’ve been thinking about changing my diet as I’m not too thrilled with my Brazil Butt Lift results as far as my stomach is concerned. Brazil Butt Lift I eat a fair amount of vegetables but they’re often in a sandwich so I get a bunch of bread and cheese with them. My boyfriend Heath just did a juice fast and is now interested in the Paleo diet (which Emily and Erica over at Sleep, Eat, Gym, Repeat! also talk about) and I’m intrigued. (I also read yesterday that Miley Cyrus is gluten- and lactose-intolerant, and for whatever reason, this adds to my intrigue about the diet.)
As I’m about half way done with the 4 week Brazil Butt Lift program, I entertained the idea of cutting out (or at least limiting) my gluten intake, but yesterday I ate more of it than I usually do, so that idea went out the window pretty fast. When it comes to putting strict limitations like “absolutely no bread” on my diet, its scary, and so I never do that. Instead I prefer the words “reduce” or “limit”. This may be cheating and this may be only stunting my progress in the long run, but hey, its better than nothing. I don’t tend to like extremes anyway. I think making a conscious effort to improve oneself is good enough, and as long as you’re self-aware, then you’re doing well for yourself.
And today I happened to not have breakfast (something I haven’t dared do since my experience on the first day of Brazil Butt Lift – and by the way, I was totally fine today) and so that cut out the toast or cereal I would have had. Then for lunch I chose to have a salad instead of a sandwich.Brazil Butt Lift I haven’t yet had dinner so we’ll see if I have gluten then or not. And tomorrow, I will likely have a sandwich. I’m not going to make any claims or promises on here because it will only make me feel bad about myself when I eat gluten again.
2012年4月16日星期一
About Alli Weight Loss Program - Can It Help You Lose Weight?
Alli weight loss program is a program that is gaining popularity in
many parts of the globe. It helps to reduce fat by blocking about
twenty-five percent of the fat you consume from being absorbed into the
body. It can work best if you combine it with a support program like a
reduced calorie diet, lower fat diet and exercising.
This product is clinically proven to assist in shedding off excess fat. It is licensed for sale in pharmacies, meaning that it has been thoroughly tested through clinical trials. Its main active ingredient is orlistat, which has been studied widely in numerous clinical trials and therefore has an efficacy and safety profile that is well established.
Orlistat is usually attached to some enzymes that occur naturally in your body which help in breaking down fat to prevent absorption. This prevents the body from absorbing some of the fats you consume. The use of this product assists you to reach a weight that is healthier and thus prevent problems related with being overweight.
The product comes in the form of pills. These pills are suitable for adults who may be overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of about 28 or more. At the point of purchasing, the pharmacist can assist you to check your BMI or you can easily check it online.
Three capsules are recommended daily either at mealtimes, before meals or up to one hour after every meal. This is because the pill works on the fat contained in the meal you consume. Taking of a multivitamin daily during bedtime is also recommended to ensure that your body absorbs vitamins A, D, E and K adequately.
This is not an appetite suppressant or stimulant. Since it is formulated to work in the digestive system only, it does not affect your brain, your heart rate nor does it cause sleeplessness. However, some side effects have been reported which include abdominal pain, oily stool, and increased bowel frequency.
The diet comes with a user guide containing various support tools. You also learn how to set daily personal calorie and fat targets based on how much you weigh currently and your levels of activity, how to deal with cravings and the foods to avoid.
This product is clinically proven to assist in shedding off excess fat. It is licensed for sale in pharmacies, meaning that it has been thoroughly tested through clinical trials. Its main active ingredient is orlistat, which has been studied widely in numerous clinical trials and therefore has an efficacy and safety profile that is well established.
Orlistat is usually attached to some enzymes that occur naturally in your body which help in breaking down fat to prevent absorption. This prevents the body from absorbing some of the fats you consume. The use of this product assists you to reach a weight that is healthier and thus prevent problems related with being overweight.
The product comes in the form of pills. These pills are suitable for adults who may be overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of about 28 or more. At the point of purchasing, the pharmacist can assist you to check your BMI or you can easily check it online.
Three capsules are recommended daily either at mealtimes, before meals or up to one hour after every meal. This is because the pill works on the fat contained in the meal you consume. Taking of a multivitamin daily during bedtime is also recommended to ensure that your body absorbs vitamins A, D, E and K adequately.
This is not an appetite suppressant or stimulant. Since it is formulated to work in the digestive system only, it does not affect your brain, your heart rate nor does it cause sleeplessness. However, some side effects have been reported which include abdominal pain, oily stool, and increased bowel frequency.
The diet comes with a user guide containing various support tools. You also learn how to set daily personal calorie and fat targets based on how much you weigh currently and your levels of activity, how to deal with cravings and the foods to avoid.
2012年4月15日星期日
What Is Fitness Fusion?
Yes, I asked myself that same question, but I think the answer will be more exciting than you think!
How I see fitness fusion: Taking the time to try various fitness activities on a playground buffet. We all live on a playground! You can pick and choose whatever fitness activity you like. You can even try new activities and decide if you have acquired a new taste!
You can even mix and match new activities...the only rule is get off the couch and get moving!
If you like it, you will crave it again!
First: What's the definition of fusion?
"It's the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity."
Second: What does this have to do with fitness?
The goal is to integrate a fitness activity into your current lifestyle.
Third: How do you build fitness fusion into your current lifestyle?
This is where you take the time to explore new exercises and fitness activities that you enjoy doing. Based on your location and seasons you may have several different types of fitness activities that you have yet to try or have not tried consistently.
Building fitness fusion in your life will take consistent action on your part. Make it a fun and an enjoyable experience.
Also it's a great time to attach goals to what you would like to achieve when you try out a new fitness activity.
For example, say you have never been in a race but would like to try a 5k race in the next 3-6 months. Obviously, you should not wait until race day to run the 5k. It takes time to prepare and to gain the knowledge and techniques to make the race safe and fun for you. You would take the time to educate, train, and prepare yourself for the race. Next thing you know when race day is here, you are ready to run.
This is fitness fusion, you have taken the time to join the activity of running and yourself as one entity on race day!
Below are 5 tips in helping you stay on the road to motivating your fitness fusion routine:
Tip #1
Define your WHY's
Why are you working out?
Why do you want to be in shape?
Why is your motivation declining?
Note: When you define your WHYs be honest with yourself and answer based on what YOU are trying to achieve within your fitness goals. This is an important step because you should not answer any of the questions with someone else pushing you towards this.
Tip #2
Decide and Commit
Make a decision behind what you would like to achieve within your fitness goals and commit to them. This is for you!
Tip #3
Set Goals
Set short term and long term fitness goals. For example, you may want to train to run a 5K in the fall or fit into that swimsuit this summer.
What are your goals?
If you are not sure what goals to set, go back to your WHYs from Tip #1.
Tip #4
Motivate
Watch short videos on YouTube that will motivate you in under 5 minutes and then hit the gym, trail, weights, etc. You can also motivate you workouts with a music list you put together for your iPod while you workout.
Tip #5
Visualize
Yes, putting up a picture around your house or in your car to remind you of your fitness goals helps. This does not mean you will look exactly like the picture you put up, but it's a visual motivation piece!
Do not feel like you have to start over from scratch if you lose a day or two in staying motivated. Just get back up, focus on your commitments, and move forward.
Embrace the Athlete Within You!
How I see fitness fusion: Taking the time to try various fitness activities on a playground buffet. We all live on a playground! You can pick and choose whatever fitness activity you like. You can even try new activities and decide if you have acquired a new taste!
You can even mix and match new activities...the only rule is get off the couch and get moving!
If you like it, you will crave it again!
First: What's the definition of fusion?
"It's the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity."
Second: What does this have to do with fitness?
The goal is to integrate a fitness activity into your current lifestyle.
Third: How do you build fitness fusion into your current lifestyle?
This is where you take the time to explore new exercises and fitness activities that you enjoy doing. Based on your location and seasons you may have several different types of fitness activities that you have yet to try or have not tried consistently.
Building fitness fusion in your life will take consistent action on your part. Make it a fun and an enjoyable experience.
Also it's a great time to attach goals to what you would like to achieve when you try out a new fitness activity.
For example, say you have never been in a race but would like to try a 5k race in the next 3-6 months. Obviously, you should not wait until race day to run the 5k. It takes time to prepare and to gain the knowledge and techniques to make the race safe and fun for you. You would take the time to educate, train, and prepare yourself for the race. Next thing you know when race day is here, you are ready to run.
This is fitness fusion, you have taken the time to join the activity of running and yourself as one entity on race day!
Below are 5 tips in helping you stay on the road to motivating your fitness fusion routine:
Tip #1
Define your WHY's
Why are you working out?
Why do you want to be in shape?
Why is your motivation declining?
Note: When you define your WHYs be honest with yourself and answer based on what YOU are trying to achieve within your fitness goals. This is an important step because you should not answer any of the questions with someone else pushing you towards this.
Tip #2
Decide and Commit
Make a decision behind what you would like to achieve within your fitness goals and commit to them. This is for you!
Tip #3
Set Goals
Set short term and long term fitness goals. For example, you may want to train to run a 5K in the fall or fit into that swimsuit this summer.
What are your goals?
If you are not sure what goals to set, go back to your WHYs from Tip #1.
Tip #4
Motivate
Watch short videos on YouTube that will motivate you in under 5 minutes and then hit the gym, trail, weights, etc. You can also motivate you workouts with a music list you put together for your iPod while you workout.
Tip #5
Visualize
Yes, putting up a picture around your house or in your car to remind you of your fitness goals helps. This does not mean you will look exactly like the picture you put up, but it's a visual motivation piece!
Do not feel like you have to start over from scratch if you lose a day or two in staying motivated. Just get back up, focus on your commitments, and move forward.
Embrace the Athlete Within You!
2012年4月12日星期四
Build Upper Body Strength
The upper body is often the first place that benefits can be seen after a few weeks of a fitness program.
There are plenty of exercises to work on the arms, chest and back ranging from the easy to the very difficult.
Routines using weights and dumbbells
Picking the right weight: Start these exercises only after you have warmed up and stretched your muscles. Start with light weights of 1.5 to 2kgs for men and 1kg for women if you are a beginner. You can increase the intensity of exercise and weights as you progress. As a guideline, use 10 to 20% of the maximum weight you can lift in each exercise configuration.
Build up weight method: All building exercise routines should be done in a pyramid method. Start with a low weight of 10 to 20% your maximum lifting weight. Medium level is between 25 and 40% of maximum lifting weigh and High is 45 to 75% of maximum lifting weight. As you get used to the routines you will find the right weight mix for you.
Using weights: The lower weights tone your muscles and pushing towards the high weight mark will build and grow the muscles your are targeting. Both go hand in hand you should never go to high weight directly when strength training for body building.
Body Muscles
In order to build upper body strength, there are some muscles involves:
BACK
Trapezius
This is a large triangular shaped muscle that runs from the centre of your back up to the neck, running across your shoulder blade. Working the trapezius will help to sculpt the back of your shoulders.
Rhomboids
These are small muscles in the centre of your back, running up to just below the base of your neck. Working the rhomboids will help to hold your shoulders back and maintain good posture.
SHOULDER
Deltoids
These muscles wrap right around the top of your shoulders. They are split into three areas - the front/anterior deltoid, the side/lateral deltoid, and the rear/posterior deltoid. It is these that give your shoulders their versatility and great range of movement. Toning these will help to give a more defined silhouette
Rotator Cuff (Rotators)
Four small muscles beneath your shoulder that help to hold your arm in place. Firming and strengthening here helps to pull in your underarm.
CHEST
Pectorals
These are two large, flat muscles that run across the surface of your chest. The benefit of working the pectorals is somewhat different for men and women. For men, exercising these muscles will increase chest size and definition. For women, these are the muscles underlying and providing support for the bust, so toning them will help to lift the bust.
ARM
Biceps
The muscles at the front of your upper arm. You use these when you bend your arm or pick things up. These are the ones you flex when showing someone how big (or small) the muscles in your arms are. Toning these will give shape and definition to your upper arm.
Triceps
These are situated at the back of your upper arms. They oppose the biceps, and come into play when you straighten your arm or push something. Toning your triceps will help to get rid of the flabby bit that hangs down when you hold your arm out.
Forearm Muscles
These are the muscles that run from your wrist to your elbow, and there are quite a lot of them lurking under there! Working and building these will help that overall toned look on your arms.
The Movements
In the most simple and basic sense, your body can really only do some movements. It can push and pull horizontally, push and pull vertically, flex at the elbow, and extend at the elbow.
To build upper body strength you need a proper workout routine that target 6 different movement patterns and/or muscle groups. Here they are:
•Horizontal Push: It is any weight training exercise that involves moving a weight out in front of you so that it's traveling away from your torso horizontally. For example, most chest exercises (like the bench press) fit into this category.
•Horizontal Pull: It is any weight training exercise that involves moving a weight in towards your torso horizontally from straight out in front of you. For example, most back rowing exercises (like bent over barbell/dumbbell rows) fit into this category.
•Vertical Push:It is any weight training exercise that involves moving a weight up vertically in relation to your torso so that it goes straight over head (or at least in that direction). For example, most shoulder exercises (like the overhead press) fit into this category.
•Vertical Pull: It is any weight training exercise that involves moving a weight down vertically in relation to your torso so that you're pulling down from overhead. For example, most back pulling exercises (like pull-ups/lat pull-downs) fit into this category.
•Elbow Flexion:It is any weight training exercise that involves moving a weight towards you by flexing at the elbow. For example, most biceps curling exercises (like barbell/dumbbell curls) fit into this category.
•Elbow Extension: It is any weight training exercise that involves moving a weight away from you by extending at the elbow. For example, most triceps extension exercises (like cable press downs/laying barbell extensions) fit into this category.
Sample Workout Routine
1.Bench Press
2.Seated Cable Rows
3.Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
4.Lat Pull-Downs
5.Laying Barbell Extensions
6.Barbell Curls
2012年4月11日星期三
Are Plus Size Clothing For Women Suitable For You?
If you think that shopping for plus size clothing for women is easy, think again. Larger women may have quite a variety of clothing options to choose from these days as they could easily shop for them online. Here are a few scenarios when they need to look for something more specific.
Business Suits
If you are unable to find something corporate to wear after looking through some of the online sites, you may want to check out the retailers. Most of the time, it could be the fact that you do not like the variety or selection that is being offered by these sellers. While normal size people could find clothing easily, it tends to be more frustrating for larger people to get what they want that will make them look good. If your budget permits, you may want to get them tailor made. To do this, you will need to have in mind exactly what you want to wear. If it's a proper business suit, then you need to get the pants, shirt and jacket properly measured to ensure that it's a comfortable fit for you. This will at least save you the hassle of spending time looking for the usual clothes for plus size women that's available.
Formal Evening Gowns
Same thing goes for those lovely evening gowns that you need to wear for formal events. Now this is not a night out to the clubs where you can just buy any clubbing dress that is available. If you're invited to an important company event or high class evening dinner, you better be making sure that you have a formal evening gown to look good in. If you can't find one that you like, you will need to have it tailor made. These may cost quite a bit depending on the amount of work that goes into creating one of these beautiful gowns. And don't forget that they take time to create so factor in both a budget and a time frame.
For Casual Wear
Now the normal clothes for plus size women would be suitable for you if you are planning to get a simple dress or club wear to put on. Some of these are definitely not suitable for work or formal events but they will suffice if you are planning an evening out with your friends for some fun. They are fashionable and stylish and should be available in plus size.
Summary
So the clothing will have to suit the occasion. It's always nice to wear something that will make you look good and feel good for the right event. Have a good one!
Business Suits
If you are unable to find something corporate to wear after looking through some of the online sites, you may want to check out the retailers. Most of the time, it could be the fact that you do not like the variety or selection that is being offered by these sellers. While normal size people could find clothing easily, it tends to be more frustrating for larger people to get what they want that will make them look good. If your budget permits, you may want to get them tailor made. To do this, you will need to have in mind exactly what you want to wear. If it's a proper business suit, then you need to get the pants, shirt and jacket properly measured to ensure that it's a comfortable fit for you. This will at least save you the hassle of spending time looking for the usual clothes for plus size women that's available.
Formal Evening Gowns
Same thing goes for those lovely evening gowns that you need to wear for formal events. Now this is not a night out to the clubs where you can just buy any clubbing dress that is available. If you're invited to an important company event or high class evening dinner, you better be making sure that you have a formal evening gown to look good in. If you can't find one that you like, you will need to have it tailor made. These may cost quite a bit depending on the amount of work that goes into creating one of these beautiful gowns. And don't forget that they take time to create so factor in both a budget and a time frame.
For Casual Wear
Now the normal clothes for plus size women would be suitable for you if you are planning to get a simple dress or club wear to put on. Some of these are definitely not suitable for work or formal events but they will suffice if you are planning an evening out with your friends for some fun. They are fashionable and stylish and should be available in plus size.
Summary
So the clothing will have to suit the occasion. It's always nice to wear something that will make you look good and feel good for the right event. Have a good one!
2012年4月10日星期二
Body Piercing Is One of The Oldest Methods of Adornment in History
Human beings seem to have been interested in their appearance and in changing it since time began and, although fashions may have changed over the millennium, the one constant is that there has always been fashion.
Fashion not only applies to clothes, however, it can be applied equally to body art, tattoos and even body piercing.
Many methods of adorning the body have their origins in tribal allegiances or religious practices or to denote status in the particularly community or society.
Men in one particular historic Asian sect used intimate piercing, nowadays known as hood piercing, as a visible sign of a vow of chastity.
Nose and ear piercing can be traced back more than 5000 years and not only in order to adorn women with jewellery to denote their wealth and status or enhance their beauty.
Piercing the nose and inserting fearsome-looking bones or metal rings in some tribes denotes the warrior.
Nose piercing has been practiced by the Bedouin tribes of the Middle East and the Berber and Beja peoples of Africa, as well as Australian Aborigines.
In S Asian culture historically the nose piercing that was carried out just before a bride's marriage is thought to have symbolized the rite of passage from unmarried girl to wife.
Lip and tongue piercing too have an ancient history, principally in African and S American tribal culture and the adornments inserted into the piercings also generally denoted status. Even nipple and navel piercing have a long history, both among men and women. In women it was for adornment but for men nipple piercing was among British and American sailors marking those who had traveled beyond a particular latitude and longitude.
While this cultural aspect of adornment may have largely faded out in the developed world there are still traces of it in the adoption of a specific practice like the custom of piercing various parts of the face and body.
This is because, except for ear or nose piercing the practice is generally chosen by a select group of people and could in that sense be described as being used to note belonging to a modern form of tribe. The modern jewellery fashion includes pieces designed for insertion after septum piercing, helix piercing and tragus piercing
In a sense, therefore, there is nothing new about the practice of piercing different parts of the body and inserting various forms of ring or stud into the piercing.
These days, however, while the number of piercings and their location may be a matter of individual choice, much more care and attention is taken to ensure the sterility of the piercing equipment used and in the choice of materials for the jewellery, generally a pure, non allergenic metal such as gold, titanium, or silver.
Fashion not only applies to clothes, however, it can be applied equally to body art, tattoos and even body piercing.
Many methods of adorning the body have their origins in tribal allegiances or religious practices or to denote status in the particularly community or society.
Men in one particular historic Asian sect used intimate piercing, nowadays known as hood piercing, as a visible sign of a vow of chastity.
Nose and ear piercing can be traced back more than 5000 years and not only in order to adorn women with jewellery to denote their wealth and status or enhance their beauty.
Piercing the nose and inserting fearsome-looking bones or metal rings in some tribes denotes the warrior.
Nose piercing has been practiced by the Bedouin tribes of the Middle East and the Berber and Beja peoples of Africa, as well as Australian Aborigines.
In S Asian culture historically the nose piercing that was carried out just before a bride's marriage is thought to have symbolized the rite of passage from unmarried girl to wife.
Lip and tongue piercing too have an ancient history, principally in African and S American tribal culture and the adornments inserted into the piercings also generally denoted status. Even nipple and navel piercing have a long history, both among men and women. In women it was for adornment but for men nipple piercing was among British and American sailors marking those who had traveled beyond a particular latitude and longitude.
While this cultural aspect of adornment may have largely faded out in the developed world there are still traces of it in the adoption of a specific practice like the custom of piercing various parts of the face and body.
This is because, except for ear or nose piercing the practice is generally chosen by a select group of people and could in that sense be described as being used to note belonging to a modern form of tribe. The modern jewellery fashion includes pieces designed for insertion after septum piercing, helix piercing and tragus piercing
In a sense, therefore, there is nothing new about the practice of piercing different parts of the body and inserting various forms of ring or stud into the piercing.
These days, however, while the number of piercings and their location may be a matter of individual choice, much more care and attention is taken to ensure the sterility of the piercing equipment used and in the choice of materials for the jewellery, generally a pure, non allergenic metal such as gold, titanium, or silver.
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