Via Locke Hughes over at Greatist comes this really smart workout idea for the treadmill.If you’re like me, the idea of running on the treadmill for 30-45 minutes straight isn’t the most pleasant experience. I have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill. On one hand, I know that getting in my cardio routine is an […]
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We’ve all heard it before — it’s crucial to drink a lot of water every day, up to 8 glasses if possible. We all know that drinking water is good for our health, but why? What are the benefits of drinking a lot of water, day in and day out?Here’s the good news: according to […]
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Many of our readers are probably already familiar with Tim Ferris, who really is a terrific writer and fascinating guy. He’s probably most famous for his 4-Hour Work Week book, and he’s built an entire brand around the idea. Really interesting stuff.Well, one of Tim’s ideas that has really taken off in the fitness/nutrition community […]
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For a lot of people, myself included, the hardest part about working out isn’t the actual physical exercise — it’s simply getting to the gym in the first place.Once I’m at the gym, in my workout clothes, getting in a good sweat becomes second nature to me. It’s easy. I know which exercises I want […]
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Unless you’ve been living in a bubble these past few years, you’re surely familiar with the Paleo Diet. It has taken the diet community by storm. What exactly is the Paleo Diet?Basically, it’s supposed to mimic the way we used to eat — and by “we” I mean our ancestors, from way back when — […]
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If you are reading this, you are either going on a diet, just got off a failed diet, or thinking about a new diet to try. Let’s face it-the concept of failure is not exactly a strange concept when diets are concerned. Indeed, it comes with the territory.Most people who get on a diet don’t […]
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Did you know that the global diet industry is a multi-billion dollar industry? At numerous points from Manhattan to Manila and from Toronto to Timbuktu, diet products, whether in the form of pills, capsules, powders, dietary shakes, or books, are bought, sold, and championed.After all this annual activity, are people any slimmer? Sadly, no. In […]
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It’s been over a decade since the wildly popular Atkins entered the American popular imagination. Back in 2000 to 2005, it seemed like everyone and his dog was on a low-carb diet.All sorts of otherwise sugar- or starch-intensive snacks and meals were rolled out in low-carb versions.TV talk shows frequently mentioned low-carb diet success stories and […]
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Starting in the early 70s, there was a tidal wave of bad news hitting the popular media regarding the evils of fat.Study after study suggested that there was a link between high fat diets and diabetes, heart disease, and some other health problems.It seemed that subsequent studies just reinforced the earlier studies that showed the […]
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Ever notice that some people manage to eat a ton of food but still manage to look trim, slim, and oh-so-sexy? Ever notice that some people seem to be snacking all the time but they still have very narrow waistlines and toned physiques? Have you ever wondered how some people eat and eat without blowing […]
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