Friday, June 13, 2008

Healthy Lifestyle: Workout in Varieties

by: Zack

Working out is a great way to stay in shape. Not only will it improve your health but also your since of self image as well. Workouts can be as simple as doing exercise routines for 10-15 minutes a day for those who have busy lives. If working out provides so many benefits, then why do so many people not work out?

The answer is simple. Starting a workout routine is simple to do. A little research and you are on your way to being fit. But a lot of people have a very hard time sticking to a workout. They get bored easily with doing the same thing every day. Once you get bored with your routine, your chances of sticking to it are pretty slim. Don’t let yourself fall into this category. It is very easy to make your workouts fun and enjoyable. The more fun you have, the longer and more interested you will stay with your workouts.

Swimming is something that you can do that can be very enjoyable and very rewarding. You can swim in a public pools, pools in gyms, lakes or even the ocean. Each environment offers its own benefits. Most public pools have times set aside for people who want to swim laps. The majority of gym pools have lanes set up that allow you to swim lap all the time. And of course lakes and oceans are extremely wide open with endless possibilities. But laps are not the only type of activity you can do while swimming.

Treading water is another type of exercise. Try treading water for different lengths of time. You can do traditional treading with your hands and legs. Or you can tread water with only your legs or only your arms, allowing you to work each harder. Both offer a very good workout. Another benefit to swimming is during the summer, you can always work on your tan before, during and after your workout. And some gyms and fitness centers offer heated pools for the cooler climates and winter months, making swimming to be a year round option for you.

Even when you travel, several hotels have pools. Some offer just an outdoor pool, which can limit its use in winter and fall months and some have heated indoor pools, which can be used all year long. So even while on the go, you can still find a little time out of your day to enjoy the water. Just remember, don’t try to overdo it. If you feel fatigued, take a break or call it a day. It is also always a good idea to swim with a partner or make sure that there is a lifeguard on duty if you are swimming alone.

Swimming has many pluses as it works all of your major muscle groups. Being in the water, it can be a very enjoyable experience and often feels like you are not working out at all. There are many different places that you can swim and most even provide swimming areas that can be used all year round, rather just during the summer months.


Zack Fair writes for online fitness retailer UltimateFitnessGear.com that offers the best deals in getting P90X workout, Power 90, Hip hop abs , and Turbo Jam.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Breakfast Tips For Busy People

by Gordon Parkes

When you wake up, your stomach is at its strongest, with digestive enzymes flowing. That is why breakfast is so important - skip breakfast and you will gradually weaken your stomach and your digestive function as a whole.

No matter how little you eat in the morning, you should eat something. Ideally, sit down for a bowl of organic porridge. As well as waking you up gradually, this will stave off hunger pangs throughout the day.

Weight loss without cutting meals

While many people think they will lose weight faster by skipping breakfast, quite the reverse is true.

Eating substantially less food will slow your metabolism, making it harder to for your body to burn fat. You will also be more likely to binge on sugary snacks to fight the feeling that you're famished.

A healthy breakfast, on the other hand, gives your body the ideal start, speeding up your metabolism and making it easier to drop excess weight.

So, strange as it may seem, the key to losing weight is often to eat more, not less. Just make sure you eat more of the right type of foods!

Other breakfast benefits

Eating a healthy breakfast is vital for your mind as well as your body.

Extensive studies have shown that, as well as helping to improve your mood, eating breakfast aids concentration and improves memory - indeed school children who skip breakfast generally perform worse at school, and it is the same for adults at work.

If you want your brain to function at 100% for the whole day, a healthy breakfast is crucial.

Healthy breakfast ideas

A proper breakfast is the ideal way to start the day, but you may get bored if you have porridge or cereal everyday. The solution is simple - mix up your breakfasts.

If you want something sweeter, for example, why not start the day with a punnet of your favourite berries?

Alternatively, blend some fruits together into a delicious smoothie. You can experiment with a wide range of different fruits, so the variety of smoothies you can make is practically endless!

To savour the goodness of fresh vegetables, you can make a quick omelette with some mushrooms or spinach. This contains lots of protein so makes a great, healthy treat.

Provided you avoid bacon and eggs dripping in fat, having breakfast will help you become healthier, happier and more fulfilled.

Fitting breakfast into the day

Some people complain they are too busy, and simply can't find the time to sit down and have breakfast.

However, if you start by having a quick piece of fruit for breakfast, you will quickly get into the rhythm of making time to eat in the morning.

Eventually you will find yourself going to bed earlier and waking up refreshed after a good night's sleep with plenty of time to prepare some healthy and nutritious food.

Whether you want to lose weight or simply become a little healthier, it is vital that you start the day with a wholesome, nourishing breakfast.


About the Author:
World-famous nutritionist Gillian McKeith offers some great ideas for healthy breakfasts at www.gillianmckeithclub.com. This article was written by Gordon Parkes, a copywriter with an interest in healthy living.

How to Cure High Blood Pressure- 7 Blood Pressure Secrets Doctors Won’t Tell You

by: Joe Barton

Do you know how to cure high blood pressure with no medication? Most people would probably say to eat healthy (lower your salt-intake) and make sure you exercise. Unfortunately, most doctors tell you this and forget to tell you the other treatments you can be doing to lower your score and eventually be med-free.


The truth is that doctors are educated in medical schools were natural health and simple 'common sense' secrets are not taught. Unfortunately, medicine and antibiotics are only being taught because our medical industry is completely reliant upon pharmaceutical companies.

But new research is now showing the sometimes medicines are not the only treatment. In fact, some natural treatments are just as effective as their medicine counterpart.

Which is making some think, "Is there something doctors are NOT telling us?"

Naturally Treat High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Medications (Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Alpha Blockers, and Vasodilators) work because they lower your blood pressure. The problem is that they make it look that you are healthy but are your numbers showing the truth?

High Blood Pressure medications work because they synthetically alleviate the pressure of the arteries and blood. For instance, with diuretics the blood will become less salty (less thick) and your pressure with drop. Another example would be beta blockers which synthetically cause the heart to beat slower.

Though these medications look good on paper, they are NOT treating the disease known as the 'silent killer'. In fact, they could be prolonging your life but they will never fully treat the disease. And statistics show that users will eventually die from the high blood pressure.

But what if you could naturally treat high blood pressure.

7 Hypertension Tips Your Doctor Won't Share with You

So you want to know, 'how to cure high blood pressure'? First, you need to know how to prevent high blood pressure holistically. Because curing high blood pressure starts with a holistic treatment. Holistically treating hypertension simply means using the 'whole' body to cure the problem. This is completely different than taking a pill to synthetically thin out the blood.

1. Three Miracle Minerals- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you should be supplementing your diet with 3 miracle minerals that lower high blood pressure. Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium have been shown to help lower blood pressure.

2. Garlic- Garlic has been shown to benefit the heart, lower cholesterol and lower high blood pressure naturally. The compound in garlic, allicin, is thought to naturally lower high blood pressure. Find a quality supplement today.

3. Folic Acid- Vitamin B which is found in green leafy vegetables reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. This vitamin will lower the risk of heart disease and alleviate the pressure naturally.

4. Apple Cider Vinegar- Many or my customers have found success with apple cider vinegar which contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6, in addition to potassium, magnesium, and copper.

5. Relieve Stress- Do you know there are numerous ways to relieve stress? Breathing exercises, exercising, or reading a book are simple ways to relieve stress and lower high blood pressure. And there are even more than this!

6. Your Diet! You know the major Do's and Don'ts about high blood pressure dieting. Just remember to be eating your water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables). Fibers, especially water-soluble, will flush your system and plaque. Also, switch to whole grains! With less plaque in the arteries you will eventually be hypertension-free! Our HBP report goes into great detail about how you can treat hypertension with your diet.

7. Green Tea! It is loaded with antioxidants and research shows it lowers high blood pressure. Whether it is the 'relaxing' factor or the natural herbs in green tea, 1 cup of green tea will be helpful for your health!

Normalize your High Blood Pressure in 3 Weeks or Less

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