Just because the rails are there doesn’t mean you should hold onto the treadmill when walking. Holding on defeats the purpose and will prevent you from reaching your fitness or weight loss goals. So why, [...]
What kinds of seated exercises are best for COPD? People with COPD should definitely exercise, and if you have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), you’re most likely wondering if certain types of exercise, including seated, [...]
Now you have more motivation than ever to get rid of your dangerous belly fat: colon cancer. Even if you take other measures to prevent this disease, a big belly is bad news. [...]
Women stay in abusive relationships for several reasons, but Stockholm syndrome is far from the only reason. Stockholm syndrome means you bond with your captor after he abducts you; usually a hostage-taker is a stranger [...]
If you hold onto the treadmill while using the incline, you’re burning far fewer calories than what the display says. Holding on cancels out the incline and causes many other problems. […]
Giving injections to big dogs can be a major hassle, so here are guidelines for giving injections to large dogs without assistance. I had been giving injections to a large dog for several weeks, and that’s [...]
If you had to choose between walking and napping to re-energize, which should it be? Forget the power nap; do the power WALK. Everything points to the walking. “Walking is generally considered the better choice [...]
If you make your kids hug people against their will, you’ll want to know at what age you should stop doing this. Parents who force their children to “give hugs” at some point will stop [...]
Feeling too fat to step inside a gym? I have solutions to this conundrum that afflicts so many overweight people. Use my approaches and you will never be afraid to set foot inside a gym [...]
Are you over age 65 and wondering which is better for your body: cardio exercise or weight training? Does it even make a difference if you're over 65 when it comes to these two categories [...]
If a woman lifts weights for fitness only, not for competitive bodybuilding, just how manly might her muscles end up looking? This is about the typical woman who trains with weights, rather than a woman [...]
How many pounds must a woman lift before it starts making her look like a man? […]
Is it safe for smokers to do HIIT forms of exercise? There are smokers out there who are wondering if it’s okay to do HIIT, due to its hardship on the cardiovascular system. [...]
No thinking required: Just follow these various HIIT treadmill programs and watch that fat drip off your thighs, belly and elsewhere. These high intensity interval training workouts are designed to smoke off body fat like never [...]
Some cardio forms of exercise are better at fat-burning, even if you’re obese, than are others. Avoid the mistake of doing cardio the wrong way that won’t burn off much fat. […]
YES, you can do HIIT inside your home without cardio equipment, all while the babies are asleep. You can get just as much a crushing fat-burning effect as you would on a machine. [...]
Stop doubting in your ability to walk sideways on a treadmill without holding on; this is so much simpler than you think. I’ll have you walking hands-free next time you step onto a treadmill. [...]
If you hold on while walking sideways on a treadmill, you totally defeat the purpose. An able-bodied person has no excuse for this. Here’s why it’s wrong. […]
You’re heard of “belly flattening foods,” right? While LESS food can shrink fat cells in your stomach, what about a particular food that actually shrinks fat cells? […]
Hands off the treadmill is the first rule for men 65+ who are new to exercise. This destructive habit is worse for seniors than young people. It could strain the hips and shoulders. [...]
Hormonal exercise is the best way to blast off body fat, no matter how much you have. Anyone can do hormonal exercise: beginners, old, obese. It saves time too! […]
Yes, you can lose weight with exercise alone. It's actually a myth that you cannot lose weight with only exercise and no change to your diet. Losing weight happens when you create a calorie deficit. Many [...]
The best cardio machine for HIIT is the one in which you can do the greatest variety of routines, while including impact. The best cardio machine for HIIT is one in which all levels can [...]
Are you a beginning karate student who’s been struggling to break boards? I have many years’ experience in karate and other hard style martial arts like taekwondo. […]
If you’ve tried conservative treatment for plantar fasciitis with no results, don’t give up. There is a fast non-surgical treatment that, according to a study, has a 95 percent success rate at ridding the heel [...]
Which is better: HIIT with the elliptical or HIIT with the treadmill? The best answer to which is better, elliptical HIIT or treadmill HIIT, begins with evaluating your goals. […]
When an obese person starts working out with barbells, something magical happens: dramatic weight loss and a change in body shape. And isn’t that what you want? […]
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. […]
