How To Start A Pushups Routine Since pushups can be done in a number of ways, your number may change from position to position. There are three types of plank style pushups: Standard Close-hand: This method involves moving your hands closer together under your chest and will work your triceps more. Wide arm: Your hands…
Choosing A High Impact Aerobic Exercise Program Before you hit the treadmill or join a spin class, you want to make sure that the program you choose is one that you’ll stick with. If you’re a highly social person, you may want to select a group exercise class or commit to a walking program with…
Upper Body Stretches For the best results, stretch each time you exercise, as well as on days when you may feel stiff or sore in these muscle groups. Frequent stretching will help keep these muscles flexible, which will enable you to gain more from your exercise. Upper Body Stretches. Dynamic Stretches The static stretches above…
The Best Diet Is The One That Works Best With Your Lifestyle There are plenty of paths that lead to the same destination. Some are short and direct, others might meander a bit. And no single path is necessarily better than the other. Just as I do with my clients, you need to think about…
Working On Your Trouble Spots We are constantly exposed to images of toned physiques, which aren’t always a negative thing, but they can often be used in a misleading way. I believe that there is a positive way to look at images of fit and healthy people. In the same way that seeing fast-food ads…
Once upon a time, the study of urine characteristics such as color, odor and the presence of blood was done every so often to determine one’s health. Modern-day medicine has chosen to dedicate an entire field to focus on this and the study of the urinary system is what is known as urology. Your urine…
The paleo diet is made to resemble the hunter and gatherer diet that existed thousands of years ago. In this era of the so-called “caveman diet” the diet mainly involves anything that could be caught through hunting, gathering or fishing and take plenty of water. A paleo diet mainly consists of lean meats, fish, fruits,…
Fitness in 50s Is An Anti-Aging Essential Longevity and Human Growth Hormone In a first-of-its-kind study to link physical ability of men and women in their 50s with the likelihood of dying, Rachel Cooper, from University College London (United Kingdom) and colleagues warn that poor physical capacity in midlife may raise a…
Mushrooms Stabilize Blood Sugar Functional Foods and Human Growth Hormone Low in calories, fat-free, and abundant in Vitamin D, mushrooms are shown to promote healthy weight and boost immune function. Peter Horvath, from the University of Buffalo (New York, USA), and colleagues explored the consumption of portabella mushrooms among healthy men and women,…
Red Wine Counteracts Cavities Human Growth Hormone and Functional Foods Cavities, periodontal disease and tooth loss affect an estimated 60 to 90 % of the global population. The problems start when certain bacteria in the mouth get together and form biofilms, which are communities of bacteria that are difficult to kill. They form plaque and produce…
