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What to eat before a workout: a flexible food menu

May 4, 2009

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The problem of what to eat before and after a workout is a much debated one. Everyone has his own theory: some say you shouldn’t eat nothing to burn more fat, other say that you should eat after you workout, others say you should eat only before a workout. Well here is the truth that […]

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How to choose the perfect gym to workout

April 24, 2009

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When you choose your gym you should take in consideration the following before you make up your mind about what gym to frequent: Accessibility: the gym should be in the zones you frequent daily. Somewhere on the road between your home and work would be perfect. Don’t choose a gym that is one hour away […]

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Why you should get a personal fitness trainer

April 17, 2009

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Don’t imagine that a personal fitness trainer is a luxury that can be afforded only by rich people. Being a personal trainer at a serious gym isn’t a easy job. You can’t become a personal fitness trainer only by following a short seminar. A good personal trainer will talk with you and evaluate you at […]

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The fitness partner: the importance of having a workout partner

April 15, 2009

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You have made your mind up to go to the gym. You subscribed. You have prepared your equipment. But have you found a fitness partner? You might laugh but having a workout partner is almost as crucial like having the right shoes. We all know that when it comes to working out the hardest thing […]

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How to treat the muscle soreness that you get after the first workouts

April 10, 2009

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You have just started working out. Just after the first workout all your muscles are in pain like you have been hit with a sledge hammer all over your body. Well that’s the price you have to pay for being a sloth until now. But be grateful that there is a remedy for your muscle […]

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7 reasons people use to avoid working out

April 10, 2009

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If you want to have a fit body and to keep it fit you have to workout regularly. And also when you workout you have to really workout and not pretend to workout. Everyone is excited when they start working out and believes that they will stick with the program. The truth is that few […]

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Why you must drink water when you workout

April 10, 2009

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Drinking water while working out is not optional but obligatory. Personally I don’t understand how someone can resist even a 15 minutes cardio workout without drinking water. If you lose too much water through perspiration while working out you will start to feel dizzy and a light fainting feeling takes over. Our bodies are made […]

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What to eat after a workout: top 10 recommended aliments

April 1, 2009

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Most often than not what we achieve thru physical workout can be compromised by what we choose to eat after. How many times did you leave the aerobics class thinking what oh what shall I eat now. Or maybe how often did refuse food just so maybe you could speed up weight loss. Also we […]

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How to pick the right type of physical activity for you

March 25, 2009

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You promise yourself you are going to go to the gym and workout regularly. All that enthusiasm keep you going for a while but pretty soon you drop out of your strict physical activity schedule. Even if you were excited at the beginning now you are wondering what happened. ”Starting today, from 1 o’clock/ from […]

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What should you eat before and after going to the gym

March 12, 2009

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Before going to the gym, about 2-3 hours before, you can eat a big meal. The meal should contain proteins and carbohydrates. For example you could eat a barbequed steak with rice and a salad. Also a half an hour before going to the gym you can eat a cereal bar or a protein bar. […]

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