Whether uphill outside or on a treadmill incline, being overweight need not be an obstacle to getting fitter & leaner. You can speed your progress with a technique called high intensity interval training—or its derivative, [...]
Don’t blame “fat genes” if you’ve “tried everything” & still can’t lose weight. There’s a humbling reason for your chronic weight loss failure. The good news is that you can solve this problem! [...]
Not just any ordinary walking can reverse the effect of an obesity predisposition, because the walking must be done with rhyme and reason. A person may have a tendency to become overweight under certain circumstances, [...]
Yes, overweight people can learn to do a pull-up with my safe, motivating approach to training for this stellar exercise. […]
Very tall women can get confidence from short women. This article is for very tall women who are unhappy or self-conscious about their height. […]
Don’t make the mistake of feeding your sick dog “normal dog food,” only to brutally regret not feeding him an anti-cancer diet after he’s gone. […]
Beware of the dog breed that sheds the most, year-round. My parents have this type of dog, and there isn’t a place in the house that’s free of this dog’s white “hairs.” […]
If you want very effective cardio workouts for burning fat that involve using machines, you’re in luck. Does this describe you: Can’t get rid of ugly cellulite no matter what you do? Have trouble pulling [...]
If you’re obese you might be wondering if fast walking every day will help with weight loss. If you’re obese, then you need to know that a certain kind of fast walking will be very [...]
Heart attacks can be predicted with the so-called calcium score, which is based upon the amount of this mineral in your coronary arteries. The calcium score is used to predict heart attacks when taken into [...]
Elderly people need to be stronger on their feet; seated exercises won’t cut it; most of their exercise should be done standing. Elderly people who are still walking without assistance should be doing mostly standing [...]
You’d be surprised how well a woman can learn to punch while walking on a treadmill; women can improve their punch without boxing classes. […]
Obese or very heavy-set women should not rely on light weight strength training to lose fat, but instead take a different approach: one that they’d never consider. […]
A high BMI is strongly correlated to certain medical conditions, even if you’re elderly or of “old age.” A fat belly does not care how old you are, and elderly people with a high body mass [...]
It’s so false that “any” woman can remain with an abusive man. If you believe domestic violence can happen to any woman, does this mean you also believe that domestic violence can happen to any [...]
You know that stress can trigger a heart attack, but do you know HOW this process occurs, what actually goes on inside your body leading up to the cardiac event? […]
The feelings of the stranger who wants to hug your child never take priority over what your CHILD wants. Here's how to handle it when adults whom your child barely know or have just met [...]
Why is it that little boys are spared the discomfort of forced hugs, but little girls must take part in this dis-empowering ritual? What negative message might this send little girls? […]
Many obese women are reluctant to even set foot in a gym due to feelings of self-consciousness about their size. Yet I have never in my life heard of a situation, let alone witnessed it, [...]
Here’s good news and bad news for plus-size exercisers who can’t lose weight: The bad news is that all this time you’ve been exercising wrong. […]
A woman who stays with an abusive man doesn’t have much self-esteem, even though she may outwardly project a high level of self-regard. […]
Women, hear this: Gain upper body muscle. Yes, that’s right; women need to gain muscle in their upper body. […]
A male personal trainer may be just what the doctor ordered for a woman who thinks that only a female trainer could help her reach her fitness or weight loss goals. […]
Are you a man who’d like to take a step aerobics class but feel rather “intimidated” that all the women will be stepping circles around you? Here’s how to overcome that skittish feeling. […]
Are you perplexed that your mild clavicle fracture is causing pain several inches from the actual site of the break? […]
Wondering still if Dexedrine can actually help you lose weight? Don’t just take this drug without first knowing some facts about this drug, because it may not be as effective for your fat loss goals [...]
Here’s info you’ve been seeking about the fat burning effects of brief intense cardio compared to long, light intensity cardio exercise. […]
How likely is it the new lump on your scalp is a brain tumor protruding through, pressing against the bone and you can feel it with your fingers? […]
Does the longer a muscle twitches in a specific spot mean it’s more likely to be a motor neuron disease like ALS or some other serious neurological disorder? […]
Do not confuse limbs “falling asleep” with numbness and tingling from a neuromuscular disease. Though a neuromuscular disease may cause what’s described as “numbness and tingling” sensations, let’s focus on the phenomenon of your limbs [...]
How can you tell if the atrophy you’re noticing is benign or ALS? Atrophy means muscle wasting; this outcome may have a non-fatal cause, but the appearance comparison is something that’s on the mind of [...]
Taking your heart rate on your body rather than the machine is more accurate. When using a treadmill, here is how to do that. After all, a machine's recording may be very innacurate. Though checking [...]
Learn four different squat exercises that ANY woman can choose from to lose weight, improve bone strength and fitness. […]
Learn how the benefits that derive from Judo training can help women who are overweight. […]
The stability ball, also known as the Swiss or balance ball, is rather popular among older people who exercise at gyms. When I was a personal trainer my clients of all ages used a big [...]
Here are super powerful and clever ways to end your intimidation over lifting weights. Turn your intimidation into excitement and eagerness — you’ll be looking forward to every weight workout! […]
The war rages whether or not obesity is selfish. It’s like, “How can that mother allow herself to get that way? Her young kids will lose their mother early in life.” Have you heard it [...]
Patients over age 85 can benefit from minimally invasive aortic valve replacement. Don’t let age stop you from having this life-changing procedure. […]
You’ll be shocked to learn just how little daily exposure to subway noise can damage your hearing. Do you ride the subway to work every day yet don’t wear protection in your ears to prevent [...]
If you’re age 50 or older and are thinking of training for a marathon, here are reasons to go for it! […]
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