Being overweight has its inherent dangers and can even result in death. Ask the 300,000 to 400,000 people who die each year in the United States due to weight-related complications across the board. Weight gain, which is also known as obesity, is defined as having a BMI or body mass index of 25-59. Body mass… Continue reading Tips on losing weight
Month: June 2017
Shrink Your Tummy!
The midsection is a problem area for many people, and those who want to shrink the size of their belly are numerous. A balanced diet is a good place to start, but there are also some great stomach exercises to help along the process. The exercises discussed below meet this description, as they are specifically… Continue reading Shrink Your Tummy!
How To Target Your Stomach With Yoga
Yoga is a great part of any wellness routine, as it has the ability to both reduce stress and exercise the body. If you are trying to use yoga to target your midsection, well, that can be done. There are a number of yoga positions (called asanas) which exercise the stomach muscles. Bear in mind… Continue reading How To Target Your Stomach With Yoga
The Strong Stomach Workout
When beginning an abdominal workout routine, for most people the goal is simple: a flatter stomach. While a smooth, flat stomach looks good, it is less of an accomplishment if the the stomach muscles have not gained any strength. In addition to slimming down around the outer abdominals, it is also important to build strength… Continue reading The Strong Stomach Workout
3 Energy-Boosting Foods
Unfortunately, the vast majority of the population turns to stimulants instead of looking to whole foods for invigorating energy. But if you change your diet, you can avoid the excess caffeine and over-hyped supplements. Stimulating foods such coffee, sugar and energy drinks actually fatigue your body in the long run. Sure, they give you a… Continue reading 3 Energy-Boosting Foods
Why exercise is the best tool for great abs
Hardly a minute passes after we turn on the TV that we see a commercial portraying a scantily-dressed female with a great body and a man with great abs and “six-packs”. This image of perfect body structures is pushed to us by the media day-in day-out and has become what the mind accepts as the… Continue reading Why exercise is the best tool for great abs
Stomach Exercises to Eliminate Belly Fat
Now that spring seems to finally be back in our lives, many people are concerned about losing those few extra pounds of chub which stand between them and a sculpted midriff. Those folks who let themselves go a little in the winter months may be working overtime now that it is April and thoughts of… Continue reading Stomach Exercises to Eliminate Belly Fat
Simple steps to lose your belly fat
Belly fat is one of the most disturbing aspects of one’s personal health. Fat in general can be hazardous to one’s health. This is because it can become a source of unhealthy trans fats traveling through the blood stream and cause artery blockages and hence strokes. Belly fat can also create a habitation that is… Continue reading Simple steps to lose your belly fat
The Post-Partum Tummy Routine
Having a baby is a beautiful and exciting thing. What is less beautiful and exciting, however, is the extra weight that hangs around the midsection after the baby has been born. The best way to go about shedding this baby belly is proper diet and an exercise routine, which may not always be easy to… Continue reading The Post-Partum Tummy Routine
How belly fat can be a health hazard
Over a quarter million people lose their lives each year in the United States due to complications arising from being overweight. One of the places where the body stores excess fat when someone is overweight is the belly. There are many reasons one can end up being overweight. One of the reasons is over eating… Continue reading How belly fat can be a health hazard