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Benefits of an Elliptical Trainer Workout

December 14th, 2009 by Admin

Elliptical trainers are ideal for getting in shape and losing weight. When you workout on an elliptical trainer there are two important benefits:

  • Low-Impact Exercise
  • Upper and Lower Body Workout

    • It is for those reasons that elliptical trainers are growing in popularity. Treadmills sell more in total numbers, but elliptical sales are growing at a faster pace. They are particularly appealing to the baby boomer generation that is looking for an alternative form of exercise and workout that lessens the impact on aging joints.

    Low-Impact Exercise

    The two most popular forms of exercise are walking and running. But the facts are running, and to a lesser extent walking, cause stress to your body through continual impact. In fact, runners can apply as much as 2.5 times their body weight to their joints with each stride. This is why runners and walkers often suffer from ankle, knee, hip and back injuries. Especially if they workout outdoors on concrete or asphalt. With every step there is a degree of shock absorption. This shock can be felt throughout your entire body.
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    A DNA Link between Diabetes and Obesity

    December 11th, 2009 by Admin

    There is no known reason for what causes diabetes. There are certainly risk factors that
    make the likelihood of you being diagnosed with the disease higher. One of the only risk
    factors that you have control over is your weight. If you are obese, the single best thing
    you can do for your health and the prevention of diabetes is to lose weight. Even in small
    increments, when you shed pounds you are increasing your health benefits.

    These may be easier said than done. There are new studies that are now showing that
    there is a genetic factor or mutation for people who are obese and have diabetes. This
    genetic malfunction affects how the bodies use energy and insulin – two key elements in
    the functioning of your body and the cause of diabetes and obesity.

    The studies also state that this is not a cause and effect case. If you carry this defective
    gene you are not guaranteed to be obese or have diabetes. But the link is there and it can
    be prevented. You may have to work harder at it than others to maintain a healthy body
    weight and put off diabetes but it can be done. Discuss with your doctor options and
    ways to prevent or put-off the onset of diabetes.
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    5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

    December 3rd, 2009 by Admin

    #1 Don’t Skip Breakfast

    The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent bingeing later in the day. A cup of coffee does not count – the caffeine and added sugar may give you a bit of energy and suppress your appetite for a little while it is sure to back fire into severe hunger and you will be more likely to overeat later. Breakfast should include complex carbohydrates like whole grain (granola or oatmeal), along with some protein and fat (low-fat yogurt or milk), will keep your energy levels even and hunger in check.

    #2 Eat more often
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    Cultivate a Positive Mind-Set Through Meditation

    November 23rd, 2009 by Admin

    You have the ability to create your own mind-set. Whether your attitude is positive or negative, is up to you. The ability to change your environment, circle of friends, and attitude, is within your control.

    Just like a computer absorbs raw data, so does your mind. Within your mind a culture, within itself, has grown. Many people feel like they have no control of their own mind, because this culture has become negative. The negativity is a result of past experiences, being in a negative environment, or being under the influence of unconstructive ideas.

    Similar to a computer virus, you have to identify it quickly, to avoid letting it spread within your mind. You can also pass this virus of negative thinking to people around you. As a result you are spreading negative energy around, like “weeds in a field.”

    Much like a farmer, you cultivate too. The energy in your mind is the crop, and it is up to you, whether it is weeds or wheat. If you have a farm and let a field take care of itself; you will be lucky to have any kind of a crop, from it.
    This is the same with the energy within your mind.

    You have to option to pick quality seeds: Information, in the form of books, eBooks, DVD’s, CD’s, lectures, courses, workshops, and seminars. This is learning, for the sake of self-improvement, and it results in a positive mind-set.
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