Sports Fitness – Fitness , Swimming Pools, Gym

Seven Questions About Contact Lenses Answered

Monday, November 30th, 2009 | Health |

Q: Is it safe to wear soft contact lenses during asleep? A: Some soft contact lenses are approved for sleeping by the FDA. These lenses have been tested for safety, but it is vital to follow the rules as prescribed by your practitioner. It is not safe to sleep in daily wear lenses. Your eyes could experience permanent damage due to a lack of oxygen. Q: Is it safe to order contact lenses online? A: Contact lenses are a prescription medical device. By law, they cannot be sold without a valid ...
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Stretching and the Warm up - Are You Confused?

Sunday, November 29th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Lately, I've been receiving a lot of questions referring to the latest studies and research findings, and one question that I receive most queries about concerns the role that stretching plays as part of the warm up. Currently, there seems to be a lot of confusion about how and when stretching should be used as part of the warm up, and some people are under the impression that stretching should be avoided altogether. This is a very important issue and needs to be clarified immediately. The ...
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Podiatry 101 what you need to know about

Saturday, November 28th, 2009 | Health |

American Podiatric Medical Association Founded in the year 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), today represents approximately 15000 Doctors of Podiatric Medicines (DPMs). The Association headquarters are situated in Bethesda, Maryland. With a staff of approx 60 employees the association assists the 53 societies scattered throughout the US, with the goal of improving the foot and ankle health of every individual. Their attempt is to achieve this goal by providing ...
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Analysis of the "Curves" Fitness Program

Friday, November 27th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Analysis of the 'Curves' Fitness Program By Kyle Battis CSCS, L/ATC, NSCA-CPT Professional Fitness Coaching Many people have asked me what my thoughts were on the Curves fitness program. After researching the program, interviewing current and past members, and speaking with other fitness professionals around the country I have compiled the following analysis. WHAT IS 'CURVES'? Curves is a franchised exercise program designed exclusively for women. The Curves program has spread across the ...
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The Fitness Stress Test

Thursday, November 26th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

You may publish this article in your newsletter, on your web site, or other publications, so long as the article's content is not altered and the resource box is included. Add byline and active link. Notification of the use of this article is appreciated, but not required. Total word count included resource box is 1374. *** *** It is recommended that adults over the age 35, who never have exercised before, obtain medical clearance. This is necessary for the protection of the individual's health ...
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Home Gyms

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 | Health |

The two most common types of home gyms are universal and free weight home gyms. Universal home gyms can be used to exercise every muscle group in the body, while free weight home gyms are usually less versatile. Universal home gyms on the average are more expensive and take up more space than free weight home gyms. Both universal and free weight models can be the best depending on what the consumer is looking for. For a household whose members have different fitness goals, a universal home gym ...
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Health and Fitness

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Health and FitnessBeing active makes a person healthy and strong. It is not just for people who have a weight problem but for everyone who likes to stay fit.    There is a lot a person can do such jog or walk every morning, play basketball or any other sport with friends but if a person wants to have muscles and look lean, then one can sign up and workout in a gym. People workout for 3 reasons;The first is that the person is overweight and the only way to lose those extra pounds will be to ...
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Muscle And Fitness -- The Third and Final Key To Successfully

Friday, November 20th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Before delving into Muscle And Fitness ' The Second Key, the final and most important key to success in your muscle and fitness routine, I'd like to remind you about what the previous article discussed. In a previous article, you were given a number of steps to follow. If you haven't received this article, I suggest you read that before reading this one here, as it will make what I'm talking a little more clear. You can access that article here: The HAVE Key In summary, Muscle And Fitness ' ...
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A Guide to Home Gyms

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 | Health |

Although the jogging fad of the 1970s has long subsided, many people exercise to stay in shape. Many people work out in public gyms, but an increasing number exercise at home, and the home fitness gym market is growing exponentially. With so many options now available, from universal gyms, to free weights, to Weider Crossbow machines, choosing the right home gym can be a challenging process. It is important to keep in mind several factors when decided which home fitness gym is right for you. ...
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Reebok treadmill known by its brand name Reebok.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | Health |

Reebok treadmills are popular mainly because of the brand name Reebok. Reebok treadmills are associated with quality, distinction and to a certain extent , status. The brand name Reebok draws people to Reebok treadmills. Reebok treadmills are well known. Reebok treadmills depend on name recognition to help attract buyers. Reebok treadmill models often look nice and have plenty of features but have been known to be less durable than other brands. It is important to note that Reebok home ...
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HOW TO GET RID OF ATHLETE'S FOOT AND CORNS NATURALLY

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | Health |

Over the years I have collected many different natural remedies ' some from my family and friends from Eastern Europe, some from other places. I have tried them myself and what have worked ' I put in my notebook for later use. I intend to bring them to you in a series of short articles. Here are two simple remedies for foot problems: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection affecting the areas around toes and can spread to other areas of the foot. Some forms are mild, but most can cause flaking, ...
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Muscle and Fitness -- The Second Key To Successfully Achieving

Monday, November 16th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Lets discuss Muscle and Fitness -- The Second Key To Successfully Achieving Your Fitness Goals. But just before that, I'd like to remind you about what the previous article discussed. In a previous article called: "Muscle and Fitness -- The First Key To Achieving Your Goals", you were given ten steps to follow. If you haven't received this article, I suggest you read that before this one here, as it will make what I'm talking a little clearer. You can access that article ...
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Health & Fitness Is Not A 12 Week Program

Sunday, November 15th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Copyright 2005 Tom Venuto Not long ago, one of the members of my health club poked her head in my office for some advice. Linda was a 46 year old mother of two, and she had been a member for over a year. She had been working out sporadically, with (not surprisingly) sporadic results. On that particular day, she seemed to have enthusiasm and a twinkle in her eye that I hadn't seen before. "I want to enter a before and after fitness contest called the '12 week body transformation challenge." I ...
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Home Gyms Checklist

Saturday, November 14th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

I bet you're frustrated over the long lines at your local gym. Furthermore, I bet you don't appreciate being charged an extra $45 every month for a gym membership that you might not even use any more. Well, a home gym might just be the answer to what you are looking for. Buy the home gym equipment once and you don't have to keep paying the fees over and over again. Home gyms can be a sound investment for anyone looking to install one in their basement or workout room. Let's take a look at a few ...
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Health & Fitness Is Not A "12 Week Program"

Friday, November 13th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Not long ago, one of the members of my health club poked her head in my office for some advice and assistance. Linda was a 46 year old mother of two, and she had been a member for over a year. She had been working out sporadically, with (not surprisingly) sporadic results. On that particular day, she seemed to have enthusiasm and a twinkle in her eye that I hadn't seen before. "I want to enter a before and after fitness contest called the '12 week body transformation challenge." I could win ...
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5 Ways to Fit Fitness In

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 | Health |

Five points to consider when you want to fit fitness into a hectic life When I tell people what I do for a living, many will tell me they wish they had the time to exercise, but just can't seem to fit it in. This is one of the biggest excuses people give for not making exercise a part of their life. However, we all have time for the things we feel are important enough. Many people actually have more time than they think. Research now supports breaking increased activity into 10-minute blocks, ...
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Home Gyms Checklist

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

I bet you're frustrated over the long lines at your local gym. Furthermore, I bet you don't appreciate being charged an extra $45 every month for a gym membership that you might not even use any more. Well, a home gym might just be the answer to what you are looking for. Buy the home gym equipment once and you don't have to keep paying the fees over and over again. Home gyms can be a sound investment for anyone looking to install one in their basement or workout room. Let's take a look at a ...
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Tips To Help You Find The Right Gym

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 | Health |

Taking those first few steps towards establishing a Fitness Lifestyle can very well be intimidating, especially if the decision is made to sign-up for a gym membership. In fact, deciding on even using a gym can be a double-edged sword of sorts. On one hand, there are many of us who feel that we'll become more motivated towards exercising regularly if we do sign-up for a gym membership. After all, you're now investing more money into your health so you certainly don't want to just throw that ...
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Hot Tubs

Monday, November 9th, 2009 | Health |

Homes, hotels, apartment complexes, and cruise ships are just some of the places where hot tubs are found. Hot tubs, also known as spas, can be made of plastic, ceramic, or wood. The water can be warmed up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Most hot tubs also feature jets that keep the water fresh and provide a soothing massage to people seated near them. The warm water and high power jets can be therapeutic for people with sore muscles or arthritis. Soaking in hot tubs is proven to reduce stress ...
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Home Gyms Review

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

A home gym can help you build an incredible looking body, skyrocket your metabolism and shave years off your age. If you choose wisely, you'll have all the tools you need to accomplish these goals (and more). But not everyone knows where to start or how to get the most from a home gym. When clients ask me about buying home gym equipment, here are 5 things I tell them to get the most from their purchase: 1) Buy a well rounded piece of equipment: Unless you have hundreds of square feet in ...
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Muscle and Fitness -- The First Key To Achieving Your Goals

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Lets discuss what I term as 'Muscle and Fitness -- The First Key' In a previous article, I went through the 'Three Keys To Success' in any muscle and fitness regime that you use. Remember -- 'BE - DO - HAVE'? If you missed this article, you can get it here... Fitness Goal If you've read it, here's just a very quick overview of what it was about: 1. Decide what you want to HAVE. What are your goals? 2. Decide what the necessary steps are, that you must DO to reach those goals. 3. Choose what ...
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Easy Steps To Avoiding Gym Rage

Friday, November 6th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Have you heard about this recently? Many of us go through this at our local gym or fitness centre on a regular basis and are become increasingly frustrated. It usually starts as a group of trainees chat away their experiences of the day on a bench or at a piece of equipment for fifteen minutes while you are waiting to use it. Or someone is standing directly in front of the barbell rack doing tiny lateral raises when you want to get at the really big weights. Or casuals using equipment favoured ...
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Refurbished Fitness Equipment

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Whether you're involved with running a commercial health club, or you're an entrepreneurial fitness coach looking to start your own personal training studio, or you're a home owner looking to build your home gym with quality equipment, you can get commercial grade exercise machines at a fraction of the cost with refurbished fitness equipment. New commercial exercise equipment can cost you thousands of dollars. With refurbished exercise equipment, you can save up to fifty percent off the ...
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West Nile Virus and Whan Can We Do About It

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 | Health |

West Nile virus is an emerging infectious disease that made its first appearance in the United States in 1999. The microbe that causes the infection belongs to a group of disease-causing viruses known as flaviviruses, which are usually spread by ticks or mosquitoes. People who contract West Nile virus usually experience only mild symptoms-fever, headache, body aches, skin rash, and swollen lymph glands. If West Nile virus enters the brain, however, it can cause life-threatening encephalitis ...
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Trials and Tribulations of a fitness trainer

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Feeling like the NASA rover, Spirit, I started January triumphant. Ah, that quest for perfection, that ever burning flame that drives us onward to test the perimeters of our well being/existence. Especially after lolling in holiday bliss. I was energized and fortified, with a couple of extra pounds to propel me with extra fire power. Running in the mountains of our upstate home, coming home and working out religiously and tending to the perfect diet another example of perfect ...
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Looking For a Good Gym?

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

Are you considering different gyms in Albuquerque?Open Gym knows it can be easy to drop exercise from the routine. Convenience, Time and Cost can all be challenges. Open Gym can help with all of those. Convenience: We are convenient because we are in your neighborhood, on your way to or from work, and near your family's other activities. If you drive by us just once or twice ...
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Home Gyms Review

Monday, November 2nd, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

A home gym can help you build an incredible looking body, skyrocket your metabolism and shave years off your age. If you choose wisely, you'll have all the tools you need to accomplish these goals (and more). But not everyone knows where to start or how to get the most from a home gym. When clients ask me about buying home gym equipment, here are 5 things I tell them to get the most from their purchase: 1) Buy a well rounded piece of equipment: Unless you have hundreds of square feet in ...
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Best Home Gyms - Who Can You Trust When Buying Online (Part 2)

Sunday, November 1st, 2009 | Sports and Fitness |

This is the second part of a report entitled Best Home Gyms - Who Can You Trust When Buying Online. You can read the first part of the report by visiting http://home-fitness-equipment.blogspot.com Now for some more tips on buying the best home gyms online. 4. Knowledge If you're new to the whole fitness equipment scene and you need a bit of advice you should be able to get helpful advice on what equipment suits your needs. It's not very convincing when the people selling the equipment don't now ...
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