Rabid sports fans have more to worry about than the final score. New research shows that a heart-pounding sports match may be bad for the heart. That’s what German researchers found when they tracked heart attacks during the 2006 World Cup soccer championships. World Cup teams attract some of the world’s most passionate and loyal sports fans, with wins and losses triggering nationalistic celebrations and riots. Read the rest of this entry »
In the dining room’s soft amber glow, dozens of patrons peruse the menu at Rock Creek restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. From a health standpoint, making a smart choice is easy. Whether it’s the slow-cooked salmon with sesame seeds, warm bok choy salad, and miso mustard dressing or the jumbo lump crab cakes with celeriac-apple slaw and lemon-caper aioli, each meal contains 600 or fewer calories — nearly half the amount found in a typical restaurant entree. Read the rest of this entry »
If you are using an elliptical-type machine for intervals, then I believe that you are not getting the results you deserve. In my opinion, the elliptical machines are one of the least effective methods for losing fat - just as bad as spinning classes. Now you might know someone that is uses the elliptical all the time and is lean. But I will be the farm that they can thank their genetics, their strength training, and their nutrition for their results. I have yet to see someone transform their physique with the elliptical trainer. In fact, when someone comes to me with a failing program, I often see them using the elliptical for their interval training. And that’s the first things I change. Read the rest of this entry »
Turbulence Training is a structured routine that I came up with that allows you to get the most results in the least amount of time, no matter what your goals. That’s why I am able to create Turbulence Training for Fat Loss and Turbulence Training for Mass. Turbulence Training has evolved from both scientific principles as well as personal experience. And it originally came to me in a dream in University. Just kidding. The truth is that during my graduate years at University, I was searching for an efficient and effective way to stay lean while keeping my strength and mass even when I did not have time to train as often as I would like. Read the rest of this entry »
Most importantly, no certification will guarantee that someone is a great trainer. The information taught in almost all certifications is generally outdated and basic. It is really up to the trainer to learn outside of the certification process. A good trainer will have a mentor (preferably many mentors) that has shown them how to successfully deal with many situations, train people efficiently and effectively, and how to design a great training program. Read the rest of this entry »
Two of the more dreaded post-holiday tasks are assembling new electronics and planning your New Year’s resolution workouts – especially when you have no instruction booklet for the latter. For beginners, getting into fitness can be intimidating and confusing. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, getting fit is one of the most straightforward tasks you’ll attempt in the New Year. Fortunately, reaching your fitness goals requires only two things; discipline (that’s up to you) and a set of simple guidelines (which I’m happy to provide). Read the rest of this entry »
When you sit down to reflect on the New Year, will you have already gained the average 5 pounds that most Americans put on during the holiday season? Or will you be losing fat and gaining muscle with Turbulence Training? With the Turbulence Training reports and the following article you can avoid gaining holiday fat while doing the impossible: Losing fat and gaining muscle over the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »
Fad diets are a type of regimens where you have to eat very provisional diet or unusual mixture of foods for a short time, lose some weight, and perhaps lose little of your first interest and after that pile up those pounds back.
Here are few top 10 diets for you to follow: Read the rest of this entry »
Over the Memorial Day weekend, the actor Patrick Swayze, who is being treated for pancreatic cancer, made a pointedly public appearance at a Los Angeles Lakers game, looking strong-jawed and bright-eyed. He released a statement about his lively schedule and good response to therapy. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Kennedy, who had recently left Massachusetts General Hospital with a diagnosis of brain cancer, flashing crowds a thumbs up, competed in a sailing race. International headlines cheered, “Fight, Ted, Fight!” Read the rest of this entry »
You already know that kids in the U.S. are getting fatter. And, you know that many fitness centers are reaching out to this market to help improve the health of these children, and the country as a whole. Three fitness centers, in particular, are offering programs to help children stay fit, lose weight and improve body image - all in a fun atmosphere! This summer, the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center, Plainview, N.Y., is offering a new summer camp called Tween Adventures in Fitness. It is designed specifically for boys and girls ages 11 to 13 who want to achieve a healthy lifestyle and body image, says Marketing Director Amy R. Manheim. Read the rest of this entry »
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