Colon Cleansing

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How To Lose Belly Fat

I found this article on lifehack.org. Lifehack.org is a great site that offers many tid-bids of information on various topics. This article is a great reference if you are trying to lose weight. Check it out!
Spare Tire
Love Handles
Muffin Top
Pot Belly
All somewhat comical terms for belly fat. Most people don’t like having that extra flab around their midsections, but we tend to just put up with it. There is much conflicting advice out there, and besides, we’ve failed in the past so there’s no guarantee we’ll succeed anyway.

Take heart, there is a truly effective strategy to lose belly fat, but you may have to loosen up some old preconceptions. Please note that in this article I am specifically talking about fat loss as opposed to overall weight loss (fat, muscle & water).

How To Lose Belly Fat – The Guide

The strategy involves both diet and exercise – nothing new there. However, it entails 2 unique ways of going about it.

The Diet – Become a Fat-Burner

Low-carbohydrate nutrition is the most-effective way of shedding pounds of fat from the body.

Why?

Basically, the body burns energy in the following order:

Carbohydrate (from food and stored glycogen)
Fat (from food and bodyfat)
Protein (from food and muscle tissue)
If you eat what most government guidelines recommend you eat, you are a carb-burner. It then becomes obvious that in order to become a fat-burner, you should remove the current primary energy source i.e. carbohydrate.

When you do this, your body takes a few days to flip a ‘metabolic switch’ and become a fat-burning machine. At that point, the fat you eat gets consumed first, and then you start burning away bodyfat as your primary source of energy. Obviously, you don’t therefore consume copious amounts of fat, and you don’t need to go zero carb to benefit. Anything under 100 grams of carbs a day is considered ‘low-carb’, but ideally under 60 grams would produce great results.

On low-fat diets (which by nature are high-carb diets), when your ‘food calories’ are gone, the body will burn a mixture of both fat and muscle tissue (protein). As muscle is ‘metabolically active’ — it burns calories all day long just by being there — losing it is a disaster for the dieter. Their metabolism will continually slow down over time.

This is one of the main reasons why low-fat diets very often produce temporary results: you lose weight for a while, but then it stops working (as your metabolism has crashed) and you pile it back on – and then some!

The Exercise

Loads and loads of cardio, right? Wrong.

Overdoing cardiovascular exercise will also put your body in a state where it breaks down lean muscle tissue (catabolism). So the question is, how do we complement our fat-burning nutritional strategy with fat-burning exercise.

It’s called ‘Interval Training’, or more specifically ‘High Intensity Interval Training’. The idea is to perform some sort of cardio in ‘fits and starts’ i.e. a period of lower intensity followed by a period of higher intensity.

Why?

Research shows that this type of work burns more fat than steady-state cardio, typically by about 50%. In fact, one study showed a 9 fold increase in fat loss for HIIT compared to low-medium intensity cardio.

Also, with respect to belly fat in particular, research has shown (though the reason is not clear at this time) that HIIT can produce more fat loss in this area than other parts of the body. An Australian study found that the HIIT group lost 3 times more fat and significantly more belly fat than the steady-state cardio group who actually exercised for twice as long!

The even better news is that HIIT need only be performed for 10-20 minutes at a time.

Hopefully you can see that these unique approaches to diet and nutrition will work synergistically to produce truly effective fat-loss:

Get your body to burn fat for energy.
Then add exercise that will utilize the most fat possible.
There’s obviously more to talk about on this topic, but a single post doesn’t permit me to get into it all. I hope you enjoyed it and if nothing else, you feel inspired to find any weight-loss program that you feel you can work with to bring permanent results.”

Mark is a muscle & nutrition enthusiast who has spent years in independent research finding the most effective strategies for physical excellence. Mark will help you build muscle & lose fat with an effective free workout plan and diet. He is the author of ‘Total Six Pack Abs’, the guaranteed system for burning fat & sculpting chiseled abs.

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Want to look like a fitness model?

Jennifer Nicole Less was written an exercise and diet program catered to those people who want to look like a fitness model. She did it. She has pictures on her website to prove it. Below is a quick view of her book.

Put Sex Back In Your City

It’s no wonder that the movie “Sex and the City” made record breaking history with an estimated $57 million in sales this past opening weekend.

Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha exemplify the modern day multidimensional woman that has it all, including a super- fierce body that is confident, sexy, strong and fit!

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The Fitness Model Program™ is a scientifically proven fat burning and muscle toning program which is endorsed by elite trainers and top female fitness magazines. It has been used by hundreds of women of all ages to gain that Fitness Model™ look! Most importantly it does not rely on hours of training; you DON’T have to live in the gym and work out 3 hours a day!
It is the ultimate Bikini Body Program that will give you a round butt, toned arms and flat abs!

Most importantly, it will help you get those flat abs that you have always wanted!
Summer is here- Are you bikini ready? Here are some of my favorite tips for six pack abs:

CRUNCHES: Don’t Count-Just “Burn” Them!

Abdominal exercises are your arsenal at sculpting and toning your tummy. I am strict when it comes to these, almost always exercising my abs until exhaustion. My militant mantra is “If you are not burning, you are not earning”, meaning you have to work for your washboard and a good indicator is that post work out soreness that sets in on the abs after my workouts.

Here I have highlighted my 3 top favorite abs exercises guaranteed to give you a run for your money!

A. BALL BUSTERS: Lay your back on a yoga ball with your knees bent 90 degrees and your workout buddy holding your feel down. Lean all the way back holding a small 5 pound weight behind your neck crunching up and actually curling your torso inwards towards your belly button and at the same time turning your pelvic muscles up.

B. THE PENDULUM: Lay on the floor while holding your work out partner’s ankles. Bring your legs up and have your partner push them down to the floor and then snap your legs back up-the key is to use resistance when your legs are being pushed down.

C. HANGING KNEE RAISES: When I first put myself into these arm straps, I thought that it was some kind torture device! But know I only have my abs thanking me! Hang in 2 arm slings with elbows bent and locked, and gently raise your knees into your chest.

Her book is full of tips, tricks and work outs to allow you to get the most out of your workouts and look like a fitness model. She is also offering an addition 2 books, and an MP3 player. Add that in with a 8 week money back guarantee and you do have no reasons not to but this book.

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4th of July

As the 4th of July comes upon us, we all know what is coming: the food. There will be barbeque’s, parties, and other sort of food arrays throughout the entire weekend. The 4th, along with Christmas and thanksgiving, can be one of the most hurtful days to a diet and trying to eat healthy. All the hamburgers and hot dogs, and beverages can really take a toll on your body. But you do not have to go hungry in order to ensure that you stay on your healthy lifestyle plan. Know your portion size and know what is better than the others. There is a great book written by the editor of Men’s Health Magazine, David Zinczenko, called “eat this not that”. It breaks down the things that you should eat, rather than that what you should not. The book understands that the normal person eats out, goes to barbeque’s and other events. This book shows the best things to eat, when a side salad is not an option.

Weighted Vests

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One of the most asked questions I get as a fitness professional goes something like this:
“So, I have been walking to get into shape, but I want something more. What do you suggest?”

Even hard core athletes ask questions along these lines: “I need something to put me over the top and give me an advantage against my competitors. What tools do you have?

ADD MORE WEIGHT!

I am a big fan of adding weight in the form of a weighted vest. MiR has some great vests ranging in all types of weights. The best thing is, they are not big and bulky like other vests. They are shorter, and less bulkier, meaning you can walking in it, work out in it, and increase your weight which increase work which increases results!

MiR 20Lbs Short Adjustable Weighted Vest is one of the best vests on the market. The 20lbs vest adds just enough weight to where the work outs are more challenging. The best part about the MiR series of vests in that they are adustable: If you work out of the 20 lbs and increase so much that 20lbs isn’t doing much for you, you can go right into the next weight. They have weights all the up to 150 lbs.If you are an athlete needing to boost your speed and leg power, try running some sprints with vest on, or doing standing squats. You feel the little weight change.
Although the vest are becoming less bulky, it still feel sometimes like you are wearing a bullet proof vest. If you are new to vests, it may take some time gettiing use to. But that awkward feeling goes away and you barely feel the vest. You feel the weight, not the vest. If you can get over the little bit of odd look wearing the vest, I recommend these to anyone, whether you are an athlete or trying to lose a few more pounds. They are an easy way to gain a little more power and lose a little more weight.

Abs

Every single person in the world dreams of having great looking abs. Even those who already have a great set, wish they were better. Little do people know that good looking abs are not only appealing, but reveal a healthy life as well. A good set of abs shows a lot about a person’s health and fitness. Think you can’t get abs like a model? Well now you can! There is a program that just came on the market that I think everyone should read. The Truth About Abs is a book by Mike Geary that is taking the market by storm.

Below is an article contributed by Mike Geary, the founder of TruthAboutAbs.com. I thought this was an important topic to share with you because the reality is that most people simply don’t realize how dangerous their excess abdominal fat really is to their health.

The Hidden Dangers of Your Excess Abdominal Fat – It’s More Serious Than a Vanity Issue!

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

Did you know that the vast majority of people in this day and age have excess abdominal fat? The first thing that most people think of is that their extra abdominal fat is simply ugly, is covering up their abs from being visible, and makes them self conscious about showing off their body.

However, what most people don’t realize is that excess abdominal fat in particular, is not only ugly, but is also a dangerous risk factor to your health. Scientific research has clearly demonstrated that although it is unhealthy in general to have excess body fat throughout your body, it is also particularly dangerous to have excess abdominal fat.

There are two types of fat that you have in your abdominal area. The first type that covers up your abs from being visible is called subcutaneous fat and lies directly beneath the skin and on top of the abdominal muscles.

The second type of fat that you have in your abdominal area is called visceral fat, and that lies deeper in the abdomen beneath your muscle and surrounding your organs. Visceral fat also plays a role in giving certain men that “beer belly” appearance where their abdomen protrudes excessively but at the same time, also feels sort of hard if you push on it.

Both subcutaneous fat and visceral fat in the abdominal area are serious health risk factors, but science has shown that having excessive visceral fat is even more dangerous than subcutaneous fat. Both of them greatly increase the risk your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, various forms of cancer, and other degenerative diseases.

Part of the reason visceral fat is particularly dangerous is that it apparently releases more inflammatory molecules into your body on a consistent basis.

If you care about the quality of your life and your loved ones, reducing your abdominal fat should be one of your TOP priorities! There’s just no way around it. Besides, a side-effect of finally getting rid of all of that excessive ugly abdominal fat is that your stomach will flatten out, and if you lose enough stomach fat, you will be able to visibly see those sexy six pack abs that everyone wants.

So what gets rid of extra abdominal fat? Is there actually a REAL solution beyond all of the gimmicks and hype that you see in ads and on commercials for “miracle” fat loss products?

The first thing you must understand is that there is absolutely NO quick fix solution. There are no pills or supplements of any sort that will help you lose your abdominal fat faster. Also, none of the gimmicky ab rockers, rollers, or ab belts will help get rid of abdominal fat either. You can’t spot reduce your stomach fat by using any of these worthless contraptions. It simply doesn’t work that way.

The ONLY solution to consistently lose your abdominal fat and keep it off for good is to combine a sound nutritious diet full of unprocessed natural foods with a properly designed strategic exercise program that stimulates the necessary hormonal and metabolic response within your body. Both your food intake as well as your training program are important if you are to get this right.

I’ve actually even seen a particular study that divided thousands of participants into a diet-only group and an exercise/diet group. While both groups in this study made good progress, the diet-only group lost significantly LESS abdominal fat than the diet & exercise combined group.

Now the important thing to realize is that just any old exercise program will not necessarily do the trick. The majority of people that attempt getting into a good exercise routine are NOT working out effectively enough to really stimulate the loss of stubborn abdominal fat. I see this everyday at the gym.

Most people will do your typical boring ineffective cardio routines, throw in a little outdated body-part style weight training, and pump away with some crunches and side bends, and think that they are doing something useful for reducing their abdominal fat. Then they become frustrated after weeks or months of no results and wonder where they went wrong.

Well, the good news is that I’ve spent over a decade researching this topic, analyzing the science, and applying it “in the trenches” with myself as well as thousands of my clients from all over the world to see what works to really stimulate abdominal fat loss.

The entire solution… all of the nutritional strategies, as well as training sequences, exercise combinations, and more have all been compiled in my Truth About Six Pack Abs Program.
Keep in mind that the point of this whole program is NOT abdominal exercises (that is only a very small portion of it). The main point of this program is showing you the absolute most effective strategies for losing your stubborn abdominal fat, so you can get rid of that dangerous health risk, as well as get a flatter more defined midsection.

If you follow the guidelines, you WILL lose your belly fat that has been plaguing you for years. This is not guesswork… it is a proven system that works time and time again for all of my clients on every corner of the globe that actually apply the information I teach. If you apply it, the results will come. It’s really that simple.

The only reason most people fail in their fitness goals is that they have good intentions at first to adopt a new lifestyle, yet after a few weeks or months, they abandon their good intentions and slip right back into their old bad habits that gave them the excess body fat in the first place.

I want to help you succeed in finally getting rid of that extra abdominal fat that is not only UGLY, but also DANGEROUS.

Don’t waste another day allowing that nasty abdominal fat to kill your confidence as well as contribute to your risk for MAJOR diseases.

Get the solution to rid yourself for life of this problem at…

http://www.truthaboutabs.com/

Train hard, eat right, and enjoy life!

Mike Geary
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Certified Personal Trainer
Author – The Truth about Six Pack Abs

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Stationary Bikes

Recumbent Vs. Upright exercise bike: Which is the best?The gym is a scary place. Not only do you have people scrutinizing you already, but there is a pluthera of options when it comes to cardio. One choice is the stationary bikes. There are 2 versions: an upright bike, which is more like a convential bike, and rebumbent, which are seated bikes.There really is no difference in cardiovascular effect when it comes to these 2 options. The best option for you is based on your needs anatomically.The back support on the recumbent bike is thought to make the ride more comfortable. But only a person with a back that is highly sensitive to any forward lean whatsoever would find the standard upright bike uncomfortable.People with back problems should be careful on a spinning bike. Dropping the handlebars too low so that you have to bend over at your waist is a recipe for back strain, especially when climbing at hard intensities in the seated position.For all bikes, the best back position is one where the handlebars are as high as possible. If you do need to lean your upper body forward, sit tall as you do so. Hold your ribcage lifted to engage your core muscles for support, and to maintain the natural curve in your lower back—a slightly arched, not rounded, position.Many people simply hop on a bike without adjusting the seat to accommodate the extension of their legs as they pedal. For knees, it’s crucial to keep your seat high enough on an upright bike, or far enough on a recumbent, so that you’re legs almost fully straight when you reach the farthest point in the revolution (but avoid locking them rigidly straight). If you are too close to the pedals, your knees stay flexed as you pedal. This position is more stressful to the knee joint, especially if you are “climbing,” or cycling with resistance.For your home gym, consider these stationary bikes:

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Treadmill Vs. Walking

This question gets posed many time. Should I be walking outside, or on a treadmill? Is there even a difference?Martica Heaner, who writes for MSN Health and Fitness, gives a great answer to this. “Walking fast or running on a treadmill feels tougher. Outdoors, the time can fly because you get distracted by playing kids, barking dogs, birds, cars and passing scenery. And you may even get the benefits of a cool breeze. But on the treadmill you tend to feel every drop of sweat. And it’s like waiting for a pot to boil as you watch mere seconds pass while you try to meet your time or mileage goal for the session.

A recent study found that treadmill workouts are, in fact, as hard as they feel. Researchers at Missouri State University put eight trained runners through their paces on a treadmill and outside. While working at the same intensity in both conditions (measured by heart rate), the runners not only felt like they were working out harder when they were on the treadmill, they ran faster.

Why? Outdoor sidewalks, trails and tracks can provide a little give during a workout. You can naturally and automatically slow down, or you might have to stop at a traffic light or get out of someone else’s way. When you come upon a hill, you get to run downhill, which gives you a little breather. You may also slow down if you get distracted by things around you.

Treadmills are a great home exercise tool. They provide a great home workout that you ca really do anytime, they are lower impact, and you do not have to worry about the hustle and bustle of a busy gym. You get a great cardio workout on your time. Treadmills can range in prices. One good treadmill is the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill. You can buy it on Amazon Fitness site.  Amazon Fitness is running specials this June, so now is the time to buy. Treadmills now-a-days are space saving, lighter, and more conveient for customers. They are a great tool to help you achieve the fitness goals that you have set for yourself. Here are a few more treadmill options: 

The Best Workout For Beginners

I found this article on the fitness section of MSN.com. I love the fitness and health section of MSN. They have some great writers and great information. This is what they wrote about working out for beginners.

1. Go slow and steady

Surprise: Panting and wheezing reduces your odds of success. An Iowa State University study found that overweight women enjoyed walking more at a pace they chose than when researchers bumped up the intensity even 10% over that speed. Pick a level that feels good and you’ll be more likely to exercise regularly.

2. Keep it low impact

Less stress on joints helps to avoid injuries, especially if you have a lot of weight to lose. Try walking — it’s easy, affordable, and great for your heart and waistline. Swimming, cycling, and elliptical training are also good joint-friendly options.

3. Inch up

Gradually Start with 10 minutes 3 or 4 days a week, then increase your time by 5 minutes each week until you’re clocking at least 30 minutes per session.

4. Listen to your body

Fatigue, burning in your muscles, and slight breathlessness are normal. But gasping for air, dizziness, fainting, nausea, and sharp or shooting pain are signals to stop exercising and check with your doctor. To make over your body, remember the story of the tortoise and the hare. Baby steps work!

Check out the health section of MSN and browse their articles. You will not be disappointed.

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