Exercise & fitnessExercise Addiction

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Exercise addiction is rare but real. For every person who over  exercises, there are more than a hundred people who rarely exercise. Usually people who exercise regularly get along better at home and at work.

To investigate how commonly exercise has an adverse impact, researchers surveyed the families of 1,500 members of a running club. The vast majority of families reported that they thought exer [ ... ]


Diet & Optimum NutritionRed Meat Consumption Linked To Colorectal Cancer

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Colorectal cancer, or cancer of the rectum and large intestine (colon), is a major public health problem in every corner of the developed world. Roughly speaking, a diet containing less than 40 grams of animal fat per day conveys one-half the risk of colon cancer of a diet containing 65 grams or more per day. Similarly, a diet containing 60 grams or less of red meat per day carries half the risk o [ ... ]


Exercise & fitnessInterval training: a good way to cross train

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Interval training is simply alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity.

Interval training works both the aerobic and the anaerobic system. During the high intensity effort the anaerobic system uses the energy stored in the muscles (glycogen) for short bursts of activity. Anaerobic metabolism works without oxygen. The by-product is lactic acid, which is related to th [ ... ]


Exercise & fitnessElliptical trainer: for a impact free workout

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Elliptical trainers are exercise equipment that combine the movements of the stair climber, treadmill, and the exercise bike into one.

The basic features of elliptical machines include the drive system, the resistance system and the stride length.

Why to choose an elliptical trainer?

There are many benefits to using an elliptical trainer but probably one of the most important benefits of usi [ ... ]


Diet & Optimum NutritionCounting health benefits of Peanut Butter

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The peanut, Arachis hypogea, is really a legume - same as a bean or pea. Peanut butter makes delicious spread for breads, waffles, bagels, toast, crackers, apple slices, celery, or carrots. Spread it on plain or make some of the spreads at home. Store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutritive Analysis

The total calorie content in 100 grams of peanut butter is 589Cal.

The calorie breakdow [ ... ]


Exercise & fitnessExercises for a perfect Ab and bum

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If you want to reduce your tum, bum and legs, then you're going to have to lose body fat. You can't stay at an elevated body fat level and achieve smaller trouble-spot areas. It will never happen...never! Sixty to 90 minutes (ideally daily) of aerobic exercise is still the best way to reduce body fat. Aerobic exercise uses the fat in our bodies as one of its fuel sources so, if we exercise long en [ ... ]


Exercise & fitnessPromoting Healthier Body Image

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Body Image is defined as the mental representation of your physical self at any given point in time. Body image refers to how you see yourself, how you feel others perceive you, and what you believe about your physical appearance. Body image is influenced more by self-esteem than by how physically attractive you are to others. It is how YOU feel about and in your body.

According to recent survey, a [ ... ]


Exercise & fitnessDeskercise: exercise at your desk

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Our body dislikes staying still for long. The longer you're still, the more tension that accumulates from being in one position. If you're stuck behind a desk for that long, you can do some simple exercises while sitting or standing. No special skills or equipment is needed. You can take a break every couple of hours to "desk"ercise.

You need to remember one thing that, these exercises won't develo [ ... ]


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