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Free Weights vs. Exercise Machines

When it comes to strength training, there are two main options: free weights and exercise machines. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages and the choice ultimately depends on the individual’s fitness goals and preferences. In this ar...

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Focus on Trans Fat

Focus on Trans Fat by: Jon Gestl There's no doubtcarbohydrates have taken center stage in public discourse about dietary practices. You can't turn on the TV, open a newspaper or walk past the office water cooler these days without hear...

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What happens during the menstrual cycle?

In the first half of the menstrual cycle, levels of estrogen rise and make the lining of the uterus grow and thicken. In response to follicle-stimulating hormone, an egg (ovum) in one of the ovaries starts to mature. At about day 14 of a typical 28-d...

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Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 3

Continued from Part 2. A common criticism of the Atkins and low-carb diets is that they are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which could increase the risk of heart disease. However, recent research has shown that this may not be the case. A s...

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Autism and ADHD Linked to Vaccines

Autism and ADHD Linked to Vaccines by: Scott D Saunders In a study review conducted by David A. Geier, B.A. President, MedCon, Inc., and Mark R. Geier, M.D., Ph.D. President, The Genetic Centers of America, the authors present a clear correlatio...

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Programming Brief: Exercise Order

Programming Brief: Exercise Order by: Chad Anderson, CSCS One of the fundamental principles of exercise prescription, specifically resistance training, is the principle of exercise order. Which exercises do I do first? Which do I do last? Does e...

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Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free

Reduce Asthma And Breathe Free by: Dr. Rita Louise Asthma can be a serous and often frightening condition that is typified by a tightening of the chest, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Asthma is made up of two underlying components: inflammat...

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Russian Kettlebell Workout

Russian Kettlebell Workout  by: David Snape Russian Kettlebells are amazing! These kettlebell workouts may be the answer to maintaining a home gym or having an expensive club membership. With Russian kettlebells you can develop superior gains o...

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Tips for successful weight loss

Tips for successful weight loss by: Annette Croft Throughout my childhood and teenage years I watched as my mother tried every fad diet under the sun. I recall one time she ate boiled cabbage and nothing else for a whole week. I felt my mothersâ...

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Ecological Engineering - We Can Reshape This World!

Ecological Engineering - We Can Reshape This World! by: Billy I Ahmed Human have always shown remarkable skill, innovation and ingenuity when faced by environmental hurdles. Instead of competing with or opposing the environment, they cooperate w...

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