June 2010

Volume 10, Issue 6

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1. Greetings from the Editor
2. Article—Top 8 Benefits of Resistance Training
3. Article—Top 20 Weight Loss Tips
    To Exercise Frequently And Burn Fat
4. Inspirational Quotes
5.Articles & Web Sites Worth A Look


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Dear Fitness Friends,

The summer is upon us and the heat is here! Are you ready to make the most of this summer? So much you can look forward to doing outdoors!

You may find excuses not to go out in the heat, but remember that it's o.k. to sweat! If the heat bothers you, go out early in the morning before work, or in the evening after dinner.

If the heat really bothers you, just choose to go to the gym. The main thing is to find something you enjoy and just do it!

To your health,

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“Health is the thing that makes you feel that now is the best time of the year.”

~~ Franklin P. Adams

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Top Eight Benefits of Resistance Training

by Guy Long

Resistance training, also known as weight or strength training is a wonderful way to tone and shape your body. In resistance training, you put your muscles under opposing pressure through the use of weights and sometimes, your own body weight. It is a unique way to have a lean fit body with great muscular strength. In resistance training, one works with resistance machines as well as free weights on a regular basis. These exercises work on large muscle groups, giving you that total body look of lean muscle and ideal fitness.

By building up your stamina and strengthening your muscles, you can do routine activities in a better way. Weight training is not just for athletes and every one can enjoy the countless benefits of resistance training. The strength training gives you a great look of toned, strong, and lean muscles for the entire body. It is recommended for everyone and even elderly people can do training with the resistance training apparatus or weights. There are many benefits of doing resistance training and in this article; we will see top 8 benefits of resistance training:

1) The primary benefit to strength training is that it increases your stamina. This not only allows you to enjoy a more active life, but you can also take part in more activities.

2) Weight training improves bone mineral density in your body. Bones are at their peak in young and mature adulthood where they are constantly remodeling. When we get older, our bones start to lose their mineral density. To slow down the process of osteoporosis and to combat the facts of fewer hormones produced by our bodies, we need to be more physically fit and active. This is where weight training is very helpful as a higher bone density will help you do well into your old age.

3) It helps you look and feel fit, healthy and better by reducing your body fat and increasing body tone. Resistance training not only burns excessive fat but also increases your muscle tone. As a result, you look leaner, muscular and toned in all aspects of your body.

4) The more you exercise with strength training, the stronger you will become in both the structure of the bones and muscles of your body.

5) Regular weight training helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems including heart attack. Weight workouts reduce your heart rate and lower blood pressure as well.

6) As strength training makes your body stronger, you become capable of carrying more weight and thus, you become more active and can do activities that are more strenuous in nature.

7) Resistance training makes you happier and changes your approach to the daily life routine. Due to a fit and fat-free body, you will have much better lifestyle and confidence.

8) Weight training helps reduce some risks associated with the old age. It not only helps seniors to improve their overall health, but also reduces the risk of injuries by making their bones strong.

It is important that you schedule strength training on a regular basis showing dedication, commitment, and consistency. You need to start slow and then increase gradually. If you are older or have not been involved with the strength training in the past, you should talk to your doctor before starting the resistance training. Resistance training works best if you hire the services of a qualified professional personal trainer. He will be able to put together a training schedule and program based on your goals, body type and current fitness level.

About the Author:

Guy Long runs Health clubs in Prahran and is a Personal Trainer in Balaclava where he specializes in resistance training, body transformation, weight control, and overall muscular strength..


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"Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded."

~~ Goethe

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Top 20 Weight Loss Tips

by Lemuel Mcmillan

You are pretty aware that you are growing fat lately; but are not sure as to how you would get rid of that excess cellulite from your body. The mirror even has started speaking negative about you. You feel depressed looking at your almost disfigured body. Now the only thing that is hitting your brain is how to get your previous shape back.

Here are top 20 easy weight loss tips, which can prove useful with regards to losing weight.

1) Consume fruits and vegetables at least 5 times a day. Each serving should consist of equal proportion of vegetables and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are high on minerals, vitamins and fiber, hence significant consumption of these, can simultaneously strengthen your body and help you lose weight. Fruits and vegetables are usually low on calories.

2) Try having more of smaller meals than larger ones. A little bit of nibble and chewing foods at frequent intervals, can stabilize your calorie intake, and also lessen your blood sugar count.

3) Do not restrain yourself completely from having your favorite food stuffs. Just watch out for the quantity and frequency of having them. A little bit of your most savored food items would balance calorie.

4) Listen to music while you are exercising. This helps to motivate more on the activity and actually helps to lose weight faster.

5) For losing weight it is necessary that you keep an eye on the amount of food you consume. Surplus amount of anything would accumulate as fat in your body.

6) Consume more of fresh foods than canned or processed foods. Fresh food intakes actually contain significant food value in them.

7) make sure that you don't have much of sugar drinks. These drinks contain high calorie.

8) Increase your intake of water to a greater extent. It helps in the detox process. Since a greater portion of our body comprises of water, therefore heavy intake of water and juices, is necessary for us. However the intake of water varies with each person.

9) Regular exercises for about 30- 60 minutes are recommended by most fitness gurus. This actually leads to weight loss as well maintain a sturdy health.

10) You must also learn from your trainer as to which would be the perfect exercise for your body. You cannot possibly practice anything to get in shape.

11) Stop comparing yourself with your friends. It is not necessary that you would lose weight with the same frequency as that of your friends. You might take long to shed off weight, but that is not your fault.

12) When you are into a weight loss process you don't have to imitate your best friend in doing so. Practice those exercises which you love to.

13) You must take a note of your regular calorie intake. This very important since, you must have the knowledge of how much calories you intake everyday, or else it would not be that easy to calculate your daily calorie count.

14) Consuming food supplements can bring effective changes in your weight loss procedures.

15) Forget the idea of having weight loss pills. They really don't work. Instead if you follow some healthy diet and work out in the gym, it would help you reduce weight.

16) Walking is also one of the best ways to lose calorie. Make yourself walk until you feel content that you have lost enough calories in the process.

17) Always get adequate sleep for yourself. Sleep for 7-8 hours a day, to keep your body fit, and start working out for the next day.

18) Avoid too much consumption of salads. Salads often contain huge amount of calories, something which might come least in your mind.

19) Alcohol is also an enemy that might increase your weight. So curb your total alcohol intake. In fact restrain yourself completely from having it.

20) Avoid excess weight loss. Do not lessen your intake of food so much so that, your muscles start burning.

This article is from http://www.essentialhealths.co.uk a blog providing various health tips for you to remain healthy.

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"Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.”

~~ Karen Sessions

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Articles & Web Sites Worth a Look

Nathane Jackson (blog)

Shape Fit

50 Simple Techniques for Staying
Fit While Stuck at Your Desk


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"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states."

~~ Carol Welch

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