What if there was a simple, straightforward way of taking a workout and figuring out exactly what should be in it? There is. It’s called the 5 R's principle. The 5 R's Principle can help beginners figure out what exactly goes into an effective workout. Each "R" focuses on an important element of an exercise routine that forces the beginner to look at their workouts…
Many people think about building muscles as abandoning life outside the gym and devoting hours to the gym like a monk in a monastery. Perhaps the only way to chisel the body into a hot muscular physique is by toiling hour by hour over the rusty iron day in, day out and year in, year out. This need not be so. Although hard work is…
Back exercise stretches the lower back muscles to help bring relief to back pain caused by over-stressed back muscles. Spine rehabilitation too is done through back exercise. People suffering from back pain are put through an exercise regimen, as exercise stretches the back and promotes better blood circulation in the area. You will hear many people complain of back pain occasionally. About 75% to 85%…
One of the most frequently asked questions that someone new to fitness will ask is “What supplements should I take?” The answer to that is a simple one: you don’t need to take any supplements, especially when you are a beginner. However, supplements can be very good for your fitness. Many people are concerned with supplements and their side effects. All the supplements mentioned here are all-natural…
What makes up 70-80% of our planet? Water. What makes up 70-80% of our body? That’s right, water. Water is the single most important nutrient you will give your body apart from oxygen. Water rejuvenates us and carries vital nutrients all around the body where it’s needed. Water picks up all the leftovers, wastes, and debris that the cells throw off into the lymph system…
Magnesium is a mineral that serves a vital role in the human body. Magnesium is found in both plants and animals. It helps plants with photosynthesis and acts as a metabolic reaction in animals. The human body has over three hundred biochemical processes in the body that require Magnesium. How does the body use it? Magnesium is used by the bones in the human body.…
Meditation has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. It is a technique used to quiet the mind and body, and release stress. It can also bring focus and clarity, and often, after meditating, problems that you have been struggling with, miraculously become solved. Meditation has also been known to inspire people to write, and to spur lucrative business ideas, as your subconscious…
Thousands of bodybuilding supplements have been introduced and tested. Some are proven to work while some are just a waste of precious money. Experienced bodybuilders and athletes have listed the top 10 effective bodybuilding supplements and these are the following: 1. Probiotics. Probiotics are made from good bacteria like acidophilus and Bifidus. They help the digestive system to work properly. Manufactured products containing probiotics include…
Not enough hours in the day? Feeling the crunch when it comes to finding time for just your own needs? If exercise is important to you, you might do well to consider the following: Scenario: I really want to get in shape, but I work all day and attend multimedia classes until 8:30. How do I find the time to exercise, and what are a…
Can you imagine walking along the beach in your swimsuit with everyone looking at your rippling six-pack? All eyes jealously admiring your suntanned, muscular physique. Ok here's the truth, “there are no easy ways to build washboard abs”! But there are some ways that will give you fantastic results (and some that will waste your time). It seems as if there is a new “Super…