According to research, you are more likely to become fat if you surround yourself with fat friends.  Though it sounds pretty ridiculous I actually agree.  As humans, we are definitely influenced by those around us, so it makes perfect sense that if our friends are fat, we’re more likely to be fat. Humans are subconsciously [...]

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Have you ever noticed that most people with a tan look a lot skinnier and more toned?  I’m not sure if it’s technically been proven, but there seems to be a general consensus with people I’ve asked as well as all over the Internet that tanning does indeed make you look skinner. Tanning, whether you [...]

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There are many options you have when it comes to getting in a good cardio workout without even stepping foot inside a gym.   We all have those slumps where the gym just gets too redundant and boring, and sometimes need to switch things up.  So forget the treadmill, elliptical, or any other exercise equipment [...]

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There are several advantages to taking a protein supplement like Whey Protein before and after a workout.  First, you must understand that when you are exercising, your body is burning carbohydrates for energy as well as breaking down your muscle tissue.  In order to rebuild that broken muscle tissue, your body needs protein, which is [...]

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A recent study by St. Louis University researchers has shown that eating less may slow down the aging process. Cutting just 300 to 500 calories a day from your diet could be the key to slowing the signs of aging and living longer, according to a new study. Studies have long shown that reducing calorie [...]

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Ever since Nintendo’s Wii Fit first debuted, the question has always been whether or not it can help you lose weight.  If you haven’t heard, the Wii Fit is a video game for the Nintendo Wii console that uses a balance board that incorporates game activities that helps the player exercise. There have been a [...]

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Newsweek has an article titled Seven Silly Fitness Fads in which the author, Sara Ball, discusses seven wacky workouts that may not actually be at all beneficial. The seven fitness fads discussed are: Weighted Hula Hooping Strippercise The Bodyblade Cirque du Soleil-Inspired “Aerial Aerobics” Wind-Relieving Asana Wii Fit Ski-Jump Dorm Room Workouts Read the complete [...]

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So you’ve been sitting on the couch for a few hours watching television, you know, your normal 7 day a week routine. Have some food, watch tv, eat some more food, lay down, maybe have a few snacks, then it hits you. You’re reminded of how unhealthy you’ve been eating and how you’ve completely let [...]

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Guess what? There is a simple way to lose weight.  No gimmicks, no secrets, no lose weight fast scheme. What is it?  It’s simply cutting how many calories you take in daily.  So obviously the first step is to find out how many calories a person your size should be consuming.  After that you want [...]

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