Diets in Review
According to the CDC in a report published yesterday, the obesity stats in the U.S. just continue to rise. The newest data shows that 25.6% of Americans can be categorized as obese. Obesity is when an individual’s BMI is greater … Continue reading
Exercise should be fun. There’s no reason to dread something that’s so important for your health. You can go do your treadmill exercise tonight, or you can try to shake it up a little. One of the hottest trends in … Continue reading
Nintendo’s newest get-fit endeavor is a weight loss tool for the Nintendo DS, called My Weight Loss Coach. Check out this newest review from DietsInReview.com to learn if it’s a good choice for you. BACKGROUND Nintendo really seems to be … Continue reading
In an effort to continue leading a healthy lifestyle this year I have decided to challenge myself by running the Chicago Marathon. Completing a marathon has always been a dream of mine and given my newfound health it’s time to … Continue reading
Running on a treadmill feels easier physically because the ground is being pulled underneath your feet and there is no wind resistance or natural incline (unless incline is increased manually). Running outdoors demands more from your body because you are … Continue reading
Remember the old black and white footage of the desperate people trying to lose weight with the vibrating belt machines? What people used to believe, right? While it’s not exactly the same sort of hocus pocus, there’s a new method … Continue reading
We sure do have a confusing relationship with weight and food in our country. On one hand, we herald those who are thin and fit; but then look at the enormous availability of pre-packed, processed food that is ripe and … Continue reading
The Hamstings (back of thigh) are made up of three muscles, the Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and the Semimembranosus. The Hamstrings are fast twitch muscle fibers and respond well to low reps and powerful movements. The main functions of the Hamstrings … Continue reading
In a recent issue of Self magazine, there was an article on the perils of yoga. Namely, that the surge of yoga studios and yoga instructors all over has also sent a few too many yoga practitioners to the doctor’s … Continue reading
The Quadriceps (front of the thigh) consist of four muscles and are mainly used for extension such as walking, running, jumping, and squatting. The Quadriceps are made up of the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and the Vastus Intermedius. … Continue reading
The chest is made up of two main muscles called the Pectoralis Major and Minor. The Pectoralis Major is located on the front of the rib cage and the Pectoralis Minor is located underneath the Pectoralis Major. The main functions … Continue reading