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		<title>Guidelines to lose unwanted fat in a healthy way</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losing the unwanted fat is easy if you can stick to your regime. First of all you need to draw up a routine for exercise and need to maintain it on a daily basis. To get rid of unwanted fat your exercise routine should feature jogging, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing and doing lots of aerobics. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/8722/istock000007144374xsmal.jpg" alt="" width="131" height="190" align="left" />Losing the unwanted fat is easy if you can stick to your regime. First of all you need to draw up a routine for exercise and need to maintain it on a daily basis. To get rid of unwanted fat your exercise routine should feature jogging, walking, cycling, swimming, dancing and doing lots of aerobics. Later on you can move on to the toning exercises like sit ups, side crunches and reverse crunches.</p>
<p>You need to check what you are eating. If you want to get rid of unwanted fat then you need to say goodbye to the junk foods, deep fried foods and soft drinks. Instead you need to include lean meats, lots of green vegetables, and fresh fruits in your diet and drink lots of water. Doing yoga every morning is another great option too. These healthy ways will make you lose unwanted fat but you need to remain honest with yourself all throughout.</p>
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		<title>Exercise for life</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cooldude</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health and fitness are the biggest assets of a human life. If not practiced regularly it can reduce the energy level immensely. Regular exercises are the biggest boon for a good health. If done religiously it can keep your doctor at bay. Most of the people have do exercises to just lose weight. But they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/9208/exercisecanlowerbloodpr.jpg" alt="" width="88" height="120" align="left" />Health and fitness are the biggest assets of a human life. If not practiced regularly it can reduce the energy level immensely. Regular exercises are the biggest boon for a good health. If done religiously it can keep your doctor at bay. Most of the people have do exercises to just lose weight. But they don’t understand that healthy living is also directly related to daily exercise.</p>
<p> Exercise is required for people of all ages. Old people should go for regular walks everyday and do light exercises for an active life and a long life. Exercises help in making the body less stiff and keep the balance in place. Ailments like heart diseases, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes can be easily cured through exercises.</p>
<p> Youngsters should indulge into exercises to prevent further heart ailments. Regular exercises like half and hour of brisk walking, aerobics, dance classes, jogging, biking and swimming are the best methods of exercise.</p>
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		<title>6 Quick Tips To Prevent Stress Fractures When Starting Or Changing Exercise Routines</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 05:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>qwcdirect</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are a full time athlete or you are just beginning to start exercising, you need to keep in mind that is you are planning to intensify your exercising routine or change it; you should do it slowly rather than just waking up one morning and deciding you are going to exercise more. This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right: 10px" src="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/8208/6quicktipstopreventstre.jpg" alt="" width="182" height="157" align="left" />Whether you are a full time athlete or you are just beginning to start exercising, you need to keep in mind that is you are planning to intensify your exercising routine or change it; you should do it slowly rather than just waking up one morning and deciding you are going to exercise more. This is because when you suddenly increase or intensify your exercise routine, you are more likely to suffer from injuring on the legs which is also known as stress fractures; also you may even suffer injuries on other parts of the body since your body has not adjusted to such an exercise. </p>
<p>There you will need tips to help you from suffering form stress fractures; the following tips will be quite helpful. If you are using old worn-out equipment its time you got rid of them and get quality equipments. Also having a healthy diet that has calcium and vitamin D will prevent stress fractures.</p>
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		<title>Effective heart exercise</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Studies have proved that strenuous and prolonged exercise can promote a person’s health and give him a stronger heart. It has been revealed that high intensity exercise even for a shorter duration is more capable of making you fit as compared to a regular and lengthy but low intensity exercise. When people become over-weight, then [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src=" http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4029/effectiveheartexercise.jpg" alt="Effective Heart Exercise" width="164" height="153" align="left" />Studies have proved that strenuous and prolonged exercise can promote a person’s health and give him a stronger heart. It has been revealed that high intensity exercise even for a shorter duration is more capable of making you fit as compared to a regular and lengthy but low intensity exercise. When people become over-weight, then tend to become more susceptible of heart attacks and other heart related problems.</p>
<p>During high intensity exercises, your heart beats accelerate and thus more blood flows through the heart, making the person healthier and more active. You have to exercise strenuously for a few minutes, take a break in between and then start exercising again. It would be enough for you to exercise in this way for only 20 minutes a day. This kind of heart exercises will not only eliminate the risks of heart attack but they are also able to reverse your heart disease and several other ailments related to your heart and age.</p>
<p>With a healthy heart, you will look younger and become more energetic.</p>
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		<title>Four Health Tips for Enhancing Your Brain</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 12:12:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The human brain is the soul of human psyche. Our brains control the things that keep us a live, like heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and many other involuntary activities. Being such an important organ, the brain needs to be given special treatment, like it deserves. The following tips are essential for a healthy brain: Healthy lifestyles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9371/74506852.jpg " alt="Health, Fitness, Brain Health," width="176" height="140" align="left" />The human brain is the soul of human psyche.  Our brains control the things that keep us a live, like heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and many other involuntary activities.<br />
Being such an important organ, the brain needs to be given special treatment, like it deserves. The following tips are essential for a healthy brain:</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Healthy lifestyles</strong></span></p>
<p>Avoid careless life, like heavy drinking and the abuse of other dugs as these destroys brain cells. Drink modestly if you have to, for the safety of your brain.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Eat well</strong></span></p>
<p>Consuming the correct sets of food benefits the brain a great deal. Good foods help the brain to deliver excellently. A balanced diet must be taken at all times to achieve the best performance.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Exercise well</strong></span></p>
<p>Proper exercise effectively helps the brain to operate maximally.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Relieve stress</strong></span></p>
<p>Through exercise we can release stresses which slow our brain’s functioning, thereby creating a good mood and sense of well-being.</p>
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		<title>Benefit of stepper-stair master</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The offices and homes have spaces allotted for gym equipments. And the people stand to gain from them. But of course, many of these equipments are very expensive and common people cannot afford it. The Stepper-Stair master meanwhile is quite reasonable at cost and extremely helpful for energy boosting too. The breathing control is essential [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3113/44827271.jpg" alt="stair master" width="171" height="205" align="left" />The offices and homes have spaces allotted for gym equipments. And the people stand to gain from them. But of course, many of these equipments are very expensive and common people cannot afford it.</p>
<p>The Stepper-Stair master meanwhile is quite reasonable at cost and extremely helpful for energy boosting too. The breathing control is essential for keeping good health, and those not doing it, easily wear down.</p>
<p>The person may use the Stepper format and walk a few kilometers on the equipment daily. This is a substitute for morning walk, though obviously without the fresh air.<br />
The Stair part is good for those who have atrophied their muscles walking on a same level. Daily climbing a scheduled number of stairs (the number goes up every day) helps in making the body ready for getting up the stairs. Don’t think one will not need it.</p>
<p>It is also good for relieving stress. The person may walk frantically on the equipment and be relieved.</p>
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		<title>Weight training and stability balls</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:40:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The bodies that are losing shape need to be perfectly aware of the consequence. Bad shape leads to slowness, instability in thoughts, sexual problems and heart ailments. So it is necessary to train in order to keep the weight in check. Though there are gyms and physical trainers for the purpose, the person may also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-left:10px" src=" http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/4153/96010274.jpg" alt="weight train &amp; Stability balls" width="208" height="145" align="right" />The bodies that are losing shape need to be perfectly aware of the consequence. Bad shape leads to slowness, instability in thoughts, sexual problems and heart ailments. So it is necessary to train in order to keep the weight in check.</p>
<p>Though there are gyms and physical trainers for the purpose, the person may also help himself to do some exercises. A contraption, called stability ball, is highly efficient to keep the body slim and healthy.</p>
<p>The ball is made big and with Teflons that make up bean bags. The concerned person may use it as a stress buster and use all the styles to get flat on it. It is ergonomically designed to fit the back portion of the person.</p>
<p>The person may exert some force on the abdominal, chest and waist and try certain circulations. The stability balls give you the poise to be absolutely sure: The awkward poses won’t be harming the body specifics.</p>
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		<title>Kettle bell exercises and routine</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:22:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kettle bell is like a cannon ball with a briefcase handle. It is a ball that has an off-centered center of gravity. This means that it is useful for a longer range of muscles. This makes canon balls very effective for the stabilizer group of muscles. Kettle balls are a great exercise for creating a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7305/77353515.jpg" alt="kettle bell exercise" width="260" height="142" align="left" />Kettle bell is like a cannon ball with a briefcase handle. It is a ball that has an off-centered center of gravity. This means that it is useful for a longer range of muscles. This makes canon balls very effective for the stabilizer group of muscles.</p>
<p>Kettle balls are a great exercise for creating a highly functional body and also bring in accelerated fat loss.  Leave and snatch is a great exercise with kettle balls. It brings a longer ranger of muscles into action. It also strengthens the muscles against shocks. The off centered gravity helps the muscles to understand the buffer zone.</p>
<p>Kettle balls make the shoulder pads and the wrist very strong. Unless advised against, everyone can do the exercise. From college goers to wrestlers, it is there for everybody. Men can start with 8 kilograms and women can start with 4 kilograms.</p>
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		<title>Best cardio exercises for women</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:47:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cardio is a kind of exercises that follows a rhythmic motion and increases heart rate. This heightens the metabolism which starts burning calories. This directly results in weight shed. Further, the boosted metabolism straightaway impacts body in pleasant way. It tones the muscles and frees the body from diseases. Women can follow many cardiac exercises. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3311/78856709.jpg" alt="cardio exercise" width="244" height="190" align="left" />Cardio is a kind of exercises that follows a rhythmic motion and increases heart rate. This heightens the metabolism which starts burning calories. This directly results in weight shed. Further, the boosted metabolism straightaway impacts body in pleasant way. It tones the muscles and frees the body from diseases.</p>
<p>Women can follow many cardiac exercises. Treadmill is one such exercise that can really set the body tones right. In fact reverse treadmill can also be practiced. Yes, it’s a bit strenuous but then it brings better results. Women can also go for mountain cycling or squatting. While doing squat, it is important to take rest in the initial stages. Resting 20 seconds after every 20 squat is quite ideal. Women can even go for brisk walking. If done in rhythmic motion, these present a cardio as well.</p>
<p>Yes, you need to remember that hydration is quite important with all kind of cardio or else it can result in a stroke.</p>
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		<title>Mountain biking for exercise and therapy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:07:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health xpert</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Biking is a great exercise. You can choose to make it as difficult as you like. Start with a flat land and start raising the bar. Make it a trail over highlands and keep getting on rockier terrains. This is why the concept of mountain biking can be quite an amazing thing for the entire [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img style="padding-right:10px" src="http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4558/16703922.jpg" alt="exercise, therapy" width="222" height="154" align="left" />Biking is a great exercise. You can choose to make it as difficult as you like. Start with a flat land and start raising the bar. Make it a trail over highlands and keep getting on rockier terrains. This is why the concept of mountain biking can be quite an amazing thing for the entire body.</p>
<p>Start exercising with mountain bikes at a flat land and a fixed gear. The exercise can be done for as much as an hour. In the eventual run, it can lead to enhancing knee range of motion. Arms and shoulder is regularly twisted and jarred thus leading to stronger shoulder pads and biceps. Also, the knee undergoing strong maneuvers is held more strongly with time. Long drive helps in perfectly sculpting the calves and also the quadriceps.</p>
<p>Even therapeutically, this helps the cardiovascular system and metabolism a lot. Energy level is also heightened.</p>
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