Apr 26
2013
LizBecker | Category: Diet Gadgets |
With new technology at our fingertips, it’s never been easier to keep track of our health.
As both Apple and Android markets improve their software and compatibility with new apps, more people are now able to download apps that help regulate diets, exercise and medication schedules.
Whether you’re trying to measure your blood glucose levels, regulate your medication, trying to understand our illnesses through symptom trackers, or simply trying to maintain your weight, the convergence of technology and health practices will undoubtedly help you stay on on the right track.
Let’s explore five of the most popular health-related apps that have been taking the digital market by storm.
Gym Goals Plus
Having an extensive database of exercises (280 to be exact), Gym Goals Plus is an app that allows users to track their performance, workout (more…)
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Oct 04
2012
LizBecker | Category: Tips |
Today, many people are looking for ways to eat more healthy meals at lunch and dinner.
Whether you’re single or have a large family, you know how tempting it is to grab your meals from fast-food restaurants.
However, if you’re serious about improving your health, you need to change the way you eat.
The following tips can help inspire healthy ideas for dinner and lunch.
Use Substitutions
If you have a favorite recipe that calls for unhealthy ingredients, try a few substitution techniques. For example, you can replace sour cream (more…)
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Aug 08
2012
LizBecker | Category: Tips |
When you are a serious athlete, it is important to stay in shape during the off-season.
It is essential for you to be committed to your sport so that you can exert yourself in full force when the season starts.
There are a few ways that you can keep yourself motivated during the off-season, ranging from making a workout plan to using positive sports psychology to improve your game. Here are 5 ways that you can stay in-shape during the off-season so that you can have your best hockey season yet:
1. Run on a regular basis
You should go running on a regular basis to develop endurance so that you can thrive in your next hockey season. One of the greatest obstacles that hockey players face is that they can not handle the intensity and duration (more…)
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Jul 25
2012
LizBecker | Category: Body, Tips |
Too often, men see strong, fit actors and view their level of fitness as unobtainable.
They will attribute their size and fitness to genetics and access to professional trainers.
In most cases, however, it is entirely possible to drastically improve one’s appearance.
With some patience and dedication, most men can achieve results similar to what they see on television and in movies.
Fat reduction
No matter how much muscle one has, carrying too much fat will make it invisible. With a bit of work and careful calorie counting, it is entirely possible to significantly reduce the amount of fat on one’s body.
The most important step toward losing weight is to reduce (more…)
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Jun 12
2012
LizBecker | Category: Motivation, Tips |
In their 30s and 40s, men may suffer from a loss of energy.
They may feel like work becomes a tiresome activity that needs to be completed every day.
They lose their passion for work and living life.
They may lose the zest for life that they once had during their young 20s.
The good news is that this is a common reaction in men to the aging process, and they do not have to suffer from this lack of energy for long.
They can take a few steps to improve their energy levels and regain a high-energy lifestyle.
Regain Your Edge with a Trainer
When you want to regain energy by working out, the process can feel (more…)
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Jun 05
2012
LizBecker | Category: Tips, Weight loss |
Summer should be the time to celebrate life and toast to the good times.
It should not be the time to feel self-conscience in summer clothes or fret over obtaining the perfect beach body.
Have fun, relax in the sun and enjoy a bit of the good life this summer.
To easily and mindlessly avoid summer weight gain, follow these steps and enjoy effortless beauty and health:
Supplements
Keep your appetite under control and your metabolism at full speed. Vitamins and diet pills are a great way to do this since it can be hard to eat (more…)
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May 12
2012
LizBecker | Category: Nutrition, Weight loss |
These days people will try just about anything to lose weight.
There are all sorts of crazy diets and weight loss programs out there nowadays, which makes it hard to distinguish between the good ones, and the not so great.
Rest assured though, there certainly are some great diets and helpful sites like this one for those looking for new diet tips.
But regardless of your current diet plan or goals, there are some great fat burning foods out there that can help supplement anyone’s dieting regime or health plan. Here we look at 5 such foods and their associated (more…)
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