http://www.free-articles-zone.com Morenos en 08/12/2009 Belly fat seems to be a common problem for majority of population, especially men. Naturally, men tend to hold more fat around their waist line, which we call love handles. Besides the physical nature of men, modern lifestyle has contributed in this sphere. Work, stress, entertaining clients and lack of exercise put in to the accumulation of belly fat. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=55964 2007-06-12 Exercise acts as a sole idea to attain fitness in true sense. It has been termed as an essential part of every fitness schedule. Hence, it has been rightly commented that the way to fitness goes through the ladder of exercise. Many people fail to take workout in the correct way and take it as an essential regular exercise of two long hours in any gym or health club. If your goal is to remain fit and maintain good health then there is no need to devote long hours in gym to exercise on heavy equipments. Mostly just a walk of 20 to 30 minutes would let you attain fitness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=54977 2007-06-07 Everybody in the present era wants to remain slim trim so that they may remain fit and lives life without getting sick every third day. Tummy twister has emerged to be one of the ruling fitness equipments these days. This twister is referred as figure twister or builder, tummy twister, body twister. This twister helps an individual to remain slim and fit. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=54204 2007-06-02 Cycling is thought to be one of the most renowned exercises that is considered to have unmatched success in attaining fitness in true sense. Cycling is an unmatched way to make your fitness goals a reality. With no complicated moves to learn, top-notch instructors and music that begs your legs to pedal, getting into the best shape of your life has never been more fun. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=52615 2007-05-24 Rowing machine is considered as a tool to provide benefit of exercise to full body. It has been termed as a machine fit for work out of total body. Rowing has been considered as a very useful exercise for the limbs it can be done by rowing in the water. Mostly, rowing exercise is done on an indoor rowing machine. Rowing when done on machine helps in exercising muscles that extend and support the legs. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=51596 2007-05-19 Healthy living is dear to every individual. It has been observed that a fit and healthy person is capable to put in the required input and hard work required for the success. Health is as an assert to an individual that is to be maintained in order to be successful in life. It is well known that doing exercise in routine makes you capable to enjoy your living. A healthy person is capable to achieve his goals. There are a lot of exercises that can be undertaken by an individual to maintain healthy living. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=50955 2007-05-16 Health is the most important and most precious thing to be maintained in order to be successful in life. It is well known that doing exercise in routine makes you capable to enjoy your living. A healthy person is capable to achieve his goals. There are a lot of exercises that can be undertaken by an individual to maintain healthy living. Some exercises are undertaken in the gymnasium or in a health clubs; it is not possible to have all fitness equipments at home. Mostly, the equipments are heavy and bulky which can not be kept at home. In such a situation, a skipping rope comes as an excellent exercise equipment. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=50276 2007-05-11 Good heath is the key to quality life and perfect life style. Fit individual is capable to emerge as a successful person. The key to good health is just not by exercising but exercising with quality health equipments. Equipments that understand the endurance level of individual and motivate them to achieve fitness goals-safety should be adopted. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49786 2007-05-08 Exercise is considered as an important and inseparable part of ones routine. It is really essential to gain good health. What is health? Health is defined as “a state of complete well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Health is to a certain extent a matter of cleanliness, proper diet and exercise; but it is more than that. It is also the conscious and subconscious recognition of the well-being that comes from doing, every day, a full measure of one's duty—doing what you can, with what you've got, where you are. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=49343 2007-05-04 Exercise is the perfect step to gain good-looking shape and healthy body. Exercise lets a person to attain fitness in true meaning. One needs to exercise fully in order to attain fitness. A fit person can give his best to everything he undertakes and is capable to produce best results. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=48855 2007-04-30 http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=48857 2007-04-30 It has been very well stated that healthy heart is the basis of happy life. Fit heart is regarded as one of the most essential for best output in life. There are various kind of exercising equipments used to ensure the health of the heart. These equipments are referred as cardio exercise equipments or exercising equipments for cardio section. A few machines that are found in the cardio section like treadmill, bikes, universal machines, walk fit, leg press ab/back stack, dumbbells, elliptical machine, but the chiefly used is the stepper. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=48228 2007-04-25 Smartness and god looks are today’s need of the hour. It can be said that the era is of strong and healthy people. It has been stated that healthy or fit people are the ones who can give their best to every task that they undertake. A lot many kinds of exercises are undertaken in order to get good health and remain healthy. Some exercises like running or walking or yogic exercises are mostly done without any appliances or equipments but special exercises like the target exercises require equipments. The exercise in which an individual wants to target some specific part of the body often requires special exercising equipments. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=47491 2007-04-20 Fit body and soul is dear to every individual. Exercise is termed as one of the most practical way to loose excess weight and let you take a step towards fitness. It has been thought that taking balanced diet with good amount of exercise is helpful in attaining fitness in true sense. Taking balance diet alone can not make you fit in turn it may make you bulky. There is a strong need to exercise with good diet to be able to attain fitness http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=46997 2007-04-17 Fitness is dear to every one in the present era. It had been stated that a fit person is capable to give his best to life. A number of strategies are undertaken to maintain good health and remain fit. It has been rightly stated that intake of balanced diet with good amount of exercise is the golden rule to get fit body and mind. Many kinds of exercises are there; some are good for stomach others are good for legs or heart. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=46504 2007-04-13 Fitness and good health is dear to everyone. All of us want to live a happy and successful life. We all wish that we should be able to get maximum results in minimum input. Fitness and good health is a sort of blessing to every person. It is very true that a fit person can give his best do every project and every work that he undertakes http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=45452 2007-04-04 Life these days has become a synonym of depression, anxiety, stress. In the busy life, no one is having time for anyone and that leads in stressful life. Many kinds of strategies are adopted in order to live a stress-free life. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=45115 2007-04-02 It has been well known that a healthy and fit person is the one who can nourish the nectar of life to the fullest. Many strategies are used in order to remain fit. It has been stated that fit mind is the store of good thoughts and lets a person have positive look towards life. A person having positive view towards life has the strength to fight for every kind of situation. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=44361 2007-03-27 Water is considered as one of the most important part of the human body. It has been stated that water is a good source to get fitness and better health. It has been found that regular exercise helps an individual to avoid several chronic aliments. It improves your mood and lowers the chances of injury. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=43766 2007-03-23 A fat person is not considered as a fit person. It does not mean that all slim people are absolutely fit. It is stated that the obese or fat people tends to get more ailments and have problems in comparison to the slim people. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=43161 2007-03-20 Exercise is the most beneficial step towards fitness. It has been observed that people who have less or no exercise in their daily schedule have to face a number of problems; the chief problem among them is getting susceptible to various ailments. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=42452 2007-03-15 If you get tired by just climbing a fight of stairs or after running for a minute then you are not absolutely fit. A fit person is capable to do some amount of physical activity without getting tired at all. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=41741 2007-03-10 Apple are said to be one of the most prolific fruit. Old saying in English states “An apple a day keeps doctor away!” how advantageous an apple is in every kind of ailment. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=41121 2007-03-06 Exercise is something that acts as a golden way to promote fitness and good health. The exercise done regularly in routine is key to good health. It is well said exercise, if done frequently, then too is an important component in the prevention of some of the diseases of affluence such as kidney stones, heart attack, obesity and type 2 diabetes. It is the physical exercise that is considered as one of the best and important step to maintain physical fitness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=40595 2007-03-01 Fitness is well being of a person. It does not only mean well being or healthy body but the truth is that fitness means healthy and fit brain. It is fit and healthy brain that can inculcate fresh thought and ideas for better living. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=40094 2007-02-26 Fitness is something that is required by every individual in order to life fully. The importance of fitness can be evaluated by this statement “A fit person has the capability to taste the nectar of success in life”. It is the fit person who has the capability to input adequately to get the desired output. Many kinds of things are adopted in order to attain fitness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=39545 2007-02-21 Fitness is the first and foremost thing that is important for everyone. It is the fitness where in we can measure the ability, balance, power and speed of an individual. Fitness can be acquired through regular physical activity. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=39070 2007-02-16 Fitness is the other name of happiness and house of positive energy. It is a fit person who has positive energy in him and has capability to turn any stone to achieve his goals. Hard work can only be put in by a fit person. A weak or ill person would never be able to put his 100% energy and would not be able to concentrate properly. Hence, he is prone to face failure and distress. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=38709 2007-02-14 Fitness is something that adds quality to the life. It is very well said that a fit person is the one who reaps the maximum benefit in every aspect. Fit people can give and take the best, be it is work, studies or living. It has been termed that fitness is the most important thing to be maintained in the life to attain ones goals. In contrary to fit people are the fat people who tend to face a lot many problems in life. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=38129 2007-02-08 It is very true that one should have good amount of exercise in ones daily routine. The amount of exercise does not matter much rather its regularity that is needed to be maintained for effectiveness. Regular exercise is essential to maintain good health. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=37755 2007-02-05 Fitness is the main concern for each and every individual these days. Presently the life seems to be going at a very high pace where fitness plays an important role. It is not that only young or working people require to be fit but fitness is even more important for the people in there ripe age. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=37303 2007-01-31 Fitness is a point of concern for everybody in this present era. A fit person has the ability to cope with every kind of situation. It is believed that a fit mother can only give birth to a fit and healthy baby. Hence, it is really important for both expecting and new mothers. It has generally known that a new mother needs to be fit so that they can cope up better though the pregnancy problems and nurture her child in the best way. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=37096 2007-01-29 Exercise is an activity that adds essence to ones life. It is the exercise in the life that helps you to keep your body functions working perfectly fine. A good goal for many people is to work up to exercising 4 to 6 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=36344 2007-01-22 Physical fitness is a result of regular physical activity, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery within the parameters allowed by the genome. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=35984 2007-01-18 Fitness is the most important thing to be considered in the life of an individual. If fitness is given importance right from the beginning, one tends to life without more healthy and successful life. It is believed that people who had fit childhood tend to live happy, healthy free from risks of ailments in life. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=35782 2007-01-16 “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, political belief, economic or social condition” as stated in the conference of the WHO 1946. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=35127 2007-01-09 Physical fitness is a result of regular physical activity, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery within the parameters allowed by the genome. Mental and emotional health as an important part of overall fitness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=34680 2007-01-04 Your life is not a rehearsal. This is it - the main show. If you are not happy with how your life has panned out or is unfolding, make the necessary changes. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=34364 2006-12-29 Happiness is a must in a human life, it is said that a happy life is a worth living. A person can remain happy only if he is perfect health. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=33767 2006-12-20 Life is the gift of nature to the mankind. It is our prime duty to take care of this time and live it fully so that there are no regrets. The famous saying in English says, “Health is wealth”. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=33281 2006-12-15 Life is one of the most precious gifts given by the creator to us. It is up to us how good we lead our life. Fitness and exercise is something that adds meaning to ones life. It is well said that healthy mind lives in healthy body. Hence, it is really very important to maintain healthy body in order to live life fully. To remain healthy, most important part is to maintain healthy body. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=32976 2006-12-12 Exercising is essential for a better body that functions well and feels good both inside and outside. This does take time, but the rewards are worth it. Exercising makes you feel positive about yourself and that feeling projects itself to those around you. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=32551 2006-12-07 According to a college of sports and medicine Aerobics can be defined as an activity which uses large group of muscles and overloads the heart and lungs and causes them to work harder then at rest... http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=32341 2006-12-05 If you want to look great and feel healthy it generally requires an exercise routine combined with a well balanced diet. Treadmills are the most popular and important fitness equipment which makes aerobic exercises easy Treadmills are easy to use as one can use at ant time of day or night at home, also very effective at burning calories for weight loss that results in better overall health. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=31668 2006-11-24 Excess body fat is responsible for many physical threats like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Exercises like jogging, walking, cycling, and aerobic dancing in the morning for half an hour or a single hour on daily basis can work a lot if you want to avoid these threats and loose your weight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=31482 2006-11-21 How are exercise and anti aging benefits connected? As we age, certain changes in lifestyle and physical fitness are predictable, especially in Western cultures. We tend to become less active and begin to gain weight. The percentage of our body weight attributable to fat increases, while the percentage attributable to muscle decreases. A less active lifestyle results in a decreased ability to use oxygen as well. Though predictable, these changes are avoidable with a commitment to regular exercise - among the anti aging benefits of exercise are the ability to maintain a healthy body weight, physical strength and aerobic fitness long into our senior years. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=31073 2006-11-15 Focus on consistency. Work out for at least 2 hours per week, and try to work out at the same time. Get on a schedule; develop a routine, make it a habit. The more you work out, the more you will know your body and feel the benefits. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=30597 2006-11-10 "Exercise improves your health." You hear it all the time, but what does that really mean? How much of a difference can exercise make in your life, and how much do you really need to do? You’ll be happy to know that you don’t need to spend countless hours in the gym to achieve the heart-health benefits of getting active. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=30109 2006-11-07 WATER - Adequate water can actually reverse athrosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to plaque build-up). It seems that water can actually flush the arteries of plaque. It also expands blood vessels and makes arteries more elastic, which is essential for healthy hearts. Most importantly, I believe, is that adequate hydration raises the metabolism and allows for stored fat to be burned more efficiently as well as slowing heart rate, reducing blood pressures and reducing fluid retention. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=29534 2006-11-02 Dynamic stretches For sports that involve sprinting and changes of direction, the general warm-up prior to dynamic stretching should include jogging as well as short sprints and multi-directional running (such as sideways and backwards). Dynamic stretching is good for 'waking muscles up' to get them ready to work hard. This involves moving your limbs through the full range of motion that they will be used in during the game or training. Gradually increase the range of the movement over a series of repetitions. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=28583 2006-10-25 Each decade after our 20's we start to lose some of our muscle mass. This not only means that we may not be as strong as we once were, but it has an effect on our metabolism. Since muscle is more "metabolically active" than fat (that means muscle burns more calories), we find that we need fewer calories to maintain the same weight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=28045 2006-10-20 Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein. Soy foods do not have any cholesterol, and most are high in fiber. Soy also has many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical compounds (like isoflavones) that work together to create numerous health benefits. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=27686 2006-10-17 Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein. Soy foods do not have any cholesterol, and most are high in fiber. Soy also has many vitamins, minerals, and phytochemical compounds (like isoflavones) that work together to create numerous health benefits. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=27599 2006-10-16 As professionals in the fitness industry our duties are manifold. Most of us encounter clients of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. In this article we will be talking about various types and applications of medicine balls. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=26526 2006-10-06 The pressures of daily life can be daunting, and with demanding careers and raising a family, working out is probably the last thing on your mind at the end of a busy day. However, physical fitness can benefit you in more ways than you think. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=26210 2006-10-03 One expert in the field says "exercise is clearly associated with mental-health benefits." And moderate exercisers show lowered blood-pressure levels and a resultant positive mood. The key is moderate exercise, performed a minimum of 30 minutes, three or four times a week. Brisk walking, swimming, lifting weights, and bicycling - all achieve good results. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=25628 2006-09-27 Spinning classes are surging in popularity these days, attracting fitness enthusiasts who want to attain a high level of mental and physical fitness. Spinning offers a unique and fun workout for all people of all ages, at all levels of fitness. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=25157 2006-09-22 Benefits of Cycling for Fitness and Fat Burning Cycling can offer benefits for both fitness and burning off unwanted body fat. It really depends on your health and fitness goals and what you want to achieve from your cycling program. Outdoor cycling can include cycle tracks in forests and parks, to cycle ways within your town or city, along beaches or major roads and free ways. You can take the family cycling or use your cycling program as some "time out" for yourself away from work and other pressures you may be experiencing at that moment in time. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=24677 2006-09-18 The eating joints contribute to the beauty and popularity of a place. It is these restaurants or hotels etc that add to the entertainment value of a place. A place that has wide variety of good eating joints tends to get more popular as compared to other ones. The places or eating joints like Banc Café not only add to beauty and quality food but also offers a perfect swift in luxury. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=24682 2006-09-18 Exercise balls have become so popular that most fitness centers now offer hour-long classes using them. We have some very high quality exercise balls with great accessories to keep your workout fun, challenging and dynamic. Many of them come with videos and/or instructional material to help you maximize your results. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=24121 2006-09-12 Chances are if you’ve stepped foot in a gym or watched a television fitness program in the past year then you’ve seen the “big balls”. You’ve probably wondered what all the fuss is about. Well, they may look like something found on a children’s playground, but don’t be deceived. These balls offer one of the best methods for strengthening your abdominals and core. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=23815 2006-09-08 Chances are if you’ve stepped foot in a gym or watched a television fitness program in the past year then you’ve seen the “big balls”. You’ve probably wondered what all the fuss is about. Well, they may look like something found on a children’s playground, but don’t be deceived. These balls offer one of the best methods for strengthening your abdominals and core. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=23741 2006-09-07 There's no kinder, gentler place to work out than in the gravity-defying embrace of a pool of water. Swimming is easy on your joints, burns tons of calories, and makes you feel like a kid on summer vacation, all while giving you grown-up fitness and muscle tone. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=23149 2006-08-30 Cardiovascular exercise or Aerobic exercise is a type of exercise in which muscles draw on oxygen in the blood as well as fats and glucose, which increase cardiovascular endurance.Strength training includes activities specifically designed to build muscle and increase strength. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=22984 2006-08-28 Research on artery disease, or atherosclerosis, the most common form of heart disease, continues to shed new light on this complex disorder. Artery disease is characterized by the deposition of plaque on the artery walls. This plaque, composed of cholesterol, immune cells, calcium and many other substances, grows slowly over the course of a lifetime and is influenced by many factors. The more we learn about this disease, the more we understand the important role played by lifestyle variable, especially physical activity, diet, and weight control and stress response. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=21681 2006-08-14 One of the most influential factors is muscle fiber type. We have two basic types of muscle fibers, often referred to as "slow twitch" and "fast twitch." Slow twitch muscle fibers are best used for cardiovascular (aerobic) activities. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=20536 2006-08-01 Although heartburn and heart disease are not related, many of the symptoms of heartburn are similar to those experienced during a heart attack. Severe heartburn that does not respond to over the counter heartburn medicines is cause for concern for many reasons. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=19964 2006-07-26 It's kind of like running into a wall - that feeling you get when, after a few months on a weight-loss program, you suddenly stop seeing results. This is called hitting a plateau and it is not uncommon. In fact, unless you continually update your program to reflect the changes your body has already experienced, you can almost be guaranteed to plateau at some point along your journey toward reaching your goal weight. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=19730 2006-07-24 We can achieve fitness by exercises. Exercises make you feel relax. Also exercises increase your self-confidence, concentration and energy level and at the same time reduce mental and muscular tension http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=19086 2006-07-11 Here are some enjoyable activities that can help you to achieve your fitness goals. Hence one can achieve fitness without hardwork. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=18346 2006-07-04 If you are saying that you are totally fit, it means you can play harder, travel farther, and live longer. Even, achieving it isn't that complicated. One Key to achieve fitness is exercises. In order to lose body fat you must burn more calories than you take in. Exercise can help to accomplish this. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=18025 2006-06-30 Here’s a comprehensive LAT article by Roy M. Wallack on the sport of “rowing.” Of course this is rowing using the standard rowing machine that you have seen at the gym. The author makes some key points, including that rowing is all about using the legs properly and that technique is all to avoid injury or overuse soreness. The author attended a 50 minute course and reported on it. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=15896 2006-06-08 This Reuter’s article summarizes a report from the Boston University School of Medicine and published in the June issue of “Pediatrics,” the journal of the AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics. The key finding is that parents who are strict disciplinarians are far more likely to wind up with children who are fat by age six, perhaps because the youngsters over-eat as a reaction to stress. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=15695 2006-06-06 Being overweight has a host of negatives associated with it including greater probability of diabetes, cancer and heart disease. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=15512 2006-06-05 Here is an excellent functional fitness routine using hand weights, stability ball and yoga mat. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=15188 2006-05-31 Yesterday we discussed the link between lack of sleep and obesity, here. And today we examine reports that poverty is linked to weight gain. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=14693 2006-05-26 This excellent NYT article takes us through the basics of Lactic Acid, including the many misconceptions regarding this muscle chemical that is formed when sugars are broken down. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=14184 2006-05-21 This HealthDay News article, via Forbes discusses different reactions to the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan. Enrollment must be completed by today or applicants face delays in enrolling and penalties, although waiving penalties is being discussed. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13591 2006-05-16 Not only can poor sleep make us both mentally and physically tired, it can also affect how much we weigh. Studies have shown that poor sleep can affect metabolism in many ways. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13357 2006-05-14 Today’s perhaps most widely reported health story is the agreement between major beverage makers to stop placing sugary drinks in schools. Specifically, the agreement calls for the elimination of soft drinks and other high calorie drinks. The agreement is wide ranging and will eventually cover all of the nation’s public schools. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13120 2006-05-11 Today’s perhaps most widely reported health story is the agreement between major beverage makers to stop placing sugary drinks in schools. Specifically, the agreement calls for the elimination of soft drinks and other high calorie drinks. The agreement is wide ranging and will eventually cover all of the nation’s public schools. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=13005 2006-05-10 The last thing Starbucks needs is another plug, but I can’t help it. I love my morning venti non-fat latte from Starbucks! Yes, I could live without it if I had to – but I don’t want to. Given the choice between giving up alcohol for life and giving up my Starbucks latte for life, I’d be a teetotaler without a moment’s hesitation! http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=12704 2006-05-07 This NYT article reports on a study that appears in the Journal of Aging and Health that divided aged volunteers into three exercise groups: those who walked, those who used resistance training and those who did no exercise. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=12150 2006-05-01 This LAT article gives an excellent recap of the physical demands of the sport of surfing. Like most other physically demanding sports, training outside of the actual practictioning of the sport is vital. The author cites push ups, sit ups, swimming laps and running up sand dunes as good conditioners for the actual sport. Failure to be in good shape can be a life risking experience as surfers can drown if they become exhausted. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=11834 2006-04-27 This article in Thursday’s WSJ, reports on a study from the Columbia University Medical Center in New York which was published in the Annals of Neurology. The study indicates that a Mediterranean-style diet that appears to cut the risk of heart disease also helps protect against Alzheimer's disease. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=11330 2006-04-23 Here is a simple functional routine using a stretch band and a tether point, which in this case is a fence. You can use solid tether point to anchor the band, such as a door jamb or large piece of furniture. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=10972 2006-04-20 This NYT article ranked number one in popularity yesterday for articles that were emailed and is showing up as number two in popularity for today’s emails. It’s an article that deftly chronicles health and fitness issues for America’s aging baby boomers. The over riding theme of the article is that Americans are seeking surgical assistance in droves to repair bodies that have been impacted by repetitive stress injuries and other fall out from exercising. And, boomers are trying to balance the medical risks of orthopedic surgeries with the cardiac and cancer risk that is heightened through lack of exercise. http://www.free-articles-zone.com/article.php?id=10765 2006-04-18