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10 to shapely arms and chest
Having a shapely upper body is just as important as having shapely legs, especially in summers.
Overweight, sagging arms or chest are unattractive and a sign of premature ageing. Strong arms look sexy and are a great asset in carrying all the load ! Proper attention should be given to the pectoral muscles for a firmer bust line.
This week we discuss about the much ignored muscles of the arm- The
Triceps. The triceps are the muscles that run on the backside of upper
arm from your shoulder to your elbow. They constitute two-thirds of your
upper arm. Their primary function is to extend the elbow and facilitates
the backward motion of the arm in the shoulder joint.
This week we discuss about the much ignored muscles of the arm- The
Triceps. The triceps are the muscles that run on the backside of upper
arm from your shoulder to your elbow. They constitute two-thirds of your
upper arm. Their primary function is to extend the elbow and facilitates
the backward motion of the arm in the shoulder joint.
Top 10 Lactose-Free Calcium Foods
Lactose
intolerance is caused by reduced or absent activity of lactase that prevents the
splitting of lactose (lactase deficiency). Lactase deficiency may occur for one
of three reasons, congenital, secondary or developmental. The primary symptoms
of lactose intolerance include bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and
flatulence (passing gas). In order to avoid these symptoms women should avoid
the food products containing lactose, even in small amounts.
Top 10 to Gain Quick
Results from a Weight Training Program
You don't have to spend hours in the weight room seven days a week
to experience positive changes in your fitness level.
Smart nutrition plays a key role in a woman's muscular development. Aim at nourishing your body with the right nutrients that it needs to grow strong and get desired results. A diet rich in whole grains, protein, low-fat dairy, and fruits and vegetables will meet a woman's muscular needs.
Weight bearing exercise builds sturdier bones. This is of particular importance to women who may be prone to osteoporosis due to decreasing estrogen levels during menopause or a genetic predisposition. Weight training on a regular basis leads to increased metabolism & speedy fat loss.
Weight loss by women mostly produces muscle and bone
loss. A combination of low total calories, aerobic exercise, and decreased
protein intake will cause the body to literally strip muscle off of your
body.
Top 10 to Beautiful Bottoms
Improving
your posture will be a good start at walking those muscles up, while
the following exercises will strength them, thus lifting and firming
the buttocks. Read on.....
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10 Tips on prevention of sports injury
Injuries
are usually the result of repetitive forces that result in 'micro
trauma'. or improper form or over training. Common sense can prevent
many sports injuries. Here are some ways to prevent sports injury.
Read on.....
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10 truth about flat Abs
Flat abs can seem
like the Holy Grail of fitness-so desirable, so elusive. Crunches?
You do them by the dozen. Eat healthy? Absolutely, but despite your
efforts, your belly won't budge. Sound familiar? Don't give up so
fast. Find out what could be standing between you and washboard abs.
Read on.....
Lower-back pain is practically an epidemic all over the world, affecting 80
percent of the population at some point, and accounting for 25 percent of all
workers' compensation complaints. A combination of sitting for long periods of
time, poor lifting techniques, and bad postural habits all contribute to this.
Top 10 Chest (Pectoral)-Developing Exercises
The chest is
made up of the pectoral muscles - major and minor. The pectoralis
major is the bigger of the two covering most of the clavier and
sternum and attach to the upper arm. Following is a list of 10 most
effective chest (Pectoral)-developing exercises. Read on.....
Let's face
it-nobody wants to be pear-shaped, that bulge over the hips and the
"Jodhpur thighs"
are not exactly appealing. Unfortunately for women this is exactly where
fat is most likely to accumulate, often with the "Orange-Peel"
effect of cellulite.
The shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body. The anatomical
structure of this joint enables it to have an incredible amount of freedom or
range of motion. The ability to move the shoulder joint in a wide variety of
directions is vital for complete functionality in sporting activities.
Toning exercises are an important part of
all-round fitness, specially if you wish to look young. Read on.....
Recent studies report that yoga improves the actual congruence of
joints, undoing (reversing) the wear and tear that is responsible
for osteoarthritis. Non impact, non weight-bearing exercise, such as
swimming, won't wear out your joints, but it won't strengthen your
bones, either.
One of our greatest fears as we get older is that we will break a hip, an
event that can cause permanent disability, depression, and the need for
long-term care. Women are twice as likely as men to suffer a hip fracture,
partly because we have a greater risk for osteoporosis, a condition that weakens
bones.
If you want to work out at home, you might embark on something as
complicated and costly as setting up an entire gym, or you can simply buy a few
inexpensive items to make exercising easier.
For a great leg workout, you need to warm up with some light cardio first.
Walk, Run, or ride a bike for about 10 minutes to get the blood pumping
and to loosen up. Stretch your legs out and get ready for the hard work
to come.
There are
two common sources of a weak lower back. The first is frequent and
prolonged sitting. Spending too much time sitting tends to weaken
the muscles of the lower back and bend the spine out of its natural
alignment. It also tends to weaken the lower abdominals, which are
vital spinal stabilizers.
Getting
in shape seems to be more of a challenge these days than ever. With
busy schedules plus the expense of a gym membership, it's no wonder
so many people never make it. This workout can be done in 10
minutes. For a great 20-minute workout, run through it twice. Or,
you can do it once in the morning and once before dinner. Exercise
is cumulative, so every little bit add up.
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10 to build and define your abdominals
A
toned, well-defined midsection is the end result of abdominal
exercise, aerobic activity and a low-fat diet.
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10 to correcting muscle imbalance
The
human body is a movement system and is considered balanced if the
joints create motion consistent with their kinesiological standard.
One of the most important determinants of a balanced body (movement
system) is posture and alignment. Read on.....
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