Tag Archives: fitness
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Q: How Can I Reduce Or Eliminate Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks are known medically as striae distensae. They can affect anyone who has seen a growth spurt during the teenage years, in pregnancy, with a rapid weight gain or loss, and in weight lifters. When they occur with pregnancy, they are also called striae gravidarum. The skin is composed o...
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Water: Key To Good Health
Water makes up 50 – 75% of the human body. When adequately hydrated, you feel clear and focused. Water detoxifies the body and balances acidity which keeps your immunity up and results in better prevention of disease and illness. Here are 4 other reasons to get some H2O. Keeps you from t...
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Weekend Challenge: Glute Kickbacks
Firm Up Your Booty! [fl]T[/fl]he glute kickback move is one that'll definitely have you feeling it right where you want to firm and shape - your booty. Step One Get down on all fours on the ground and then, keeping your back straight. Step Two Slowly kick one leg back behind y...
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3 Exercises To Improve Your Libido
[fl]Y[/fl] ears ago, one of my good friends said to me, "there is nothing complicated about men, just give them good food and sex." We laughed, I accused her of reverse sexism, but somewhere in my subconscious, I've held on to that advice because I have always believed that sex, and I mean good s...
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Side Shuffle Exercise: Tone Your Lower Body
How to do the Side Shuffle Exercise Side shuffle exercise is the perfect way to firm up your lower body, get your heart rate up, and burn calories! In a standing position, bend the knees slightly so you’re in the ‘ready’ position with the arms in front of you. Shuffle your way acro...
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How To Stay Fit This Holiday Season
I struggle to stay on a healthy eating path during the festive season. And it’s not just food; it’s also the alcohol and the desserts. Everything tastes better, sweeter and more luxurious at Christmas. Like most people, I get swept up in the food mania that grips the nation. The only way for me ...
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Weekend Challenge: Wall Squats
Build Lower Body Endurance! Want to boost your lower body fitness level? Wall squats will improve your endurance, combating fatigue. Step 1: Stand so that your back is against the wall, feet placed about 1-2 feet from the wall. RELATED: How to Avoid Knee Pain with Squat Exercis...
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Weekend Challenge: Single Leg Calf Raise
Look Fantastic In Heels With This Challenge! Don’t neglect your calf muscle! It’ll help finish the look of long, sleek legs you’re going for and the single leg calf raise will do the trick perfectly. Step 1: Get into a standing position, holding a chair or table beside you for bal...