When you first use a treadmill, you may want the assurance of holding onto the handrails for stability. But that is not a natural way to walk or run. Holding onto the handrails doesn’t allow you to move naturally with arm motion, or to achieve a good stride. It also won’t allow you to achieve [...]
Archive | March, 2010
Treadmill Safety – Don’t Rush it!!
Mistake 1: Getting onto the Treadmill The first mistake is getting onto a treadmill while the belt is moving at full speed. Begin standing with one foot on each side of the treadmill – most treadmills have sides that are designed to allow you to stand on them in this way. Start the treadmill at [...]
Plan your Weight Loss properly
Dieting is not the answer! Aren’t you relieved? Very low calorie dieting may result in quick weight loss but it almost always results in lowering your metabolism – and this metabolism change tends to stay with you long after the diet is history. So, how do you go about making a permanent change in your [...]
Top 10 Fat burners
Which Cardio Exercise Burns the Most Calories? Below are the top 10 cardio exercises which burn the most calories in 30 minutes. 1. Step Aerobics – one of the most favorite cardio exercises preferred by women. Step Aerobics mainly target your legs, hips and glutes, and can burn approx. 400 calories in 30 minutes. 2. [...]
low and High Intensity Cardio
The best cardio exercise is simply the one you will do day in and day out consistently. Choose one which you enjoy doing and don’t be afraid to mix the exercises up. Interval cardio work consists of moving from one exercise to another in set time intervals. For example, you could do the elliptical trainer [...]
Coffee – friend of foe??
Considering all the past concern about possible health risks from drinking coffee, newer reports of coffee’s possible protective effects may leave many people confused. Overall, recent studies suggest that coffee (regular and decaffeinated) may offer a variety of health benefits against diseases such as cancer and diabetes. However, coffee may not deserve a place in [...]
Tea – friend of foe?
The scientific evidence continues to mount about the numerous health benefits of drinking tea. Hundreds of recent scientific research studies have found many potential health attributes associated with tea. Over the past 15 years, research has found that drinking black, green or oolong tea may offer some protection from cardiovascular disease and cancer, lead to [...]
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