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10 Ways To Age Successfully

Sunday, July 05, 2009

1. Use it or lose it. As with any skill or capability we have learned, our physical, mental and social abilities will deteriorate if not challenged. This is intuitive, yet somehow as we age we attribute lost ability to getting old, rather than being out of shape or out of practice. Read More

Step By Step Guide To Increasing Muscle Mass

Monday, June 29, 2009

Some people are interested in increasing muscle mass to enhance their look, strength and power.  The Australian Institute of Sport helps grow our countries best muscles and here, they help the rest of us. There is a lot of confusion as to how to go about increasing muscle size and function but here is a step by step guide to 'grow your own'.

Step 1: Start with a good training program
Muscles need stimulation to grow.  Seek expert advice from a reputable strength coach. Adjust your program as your strength develops. Read More

10 Tips For Weight Loss

Monday, June 22, 2009

To be realistic about losing weight, you must understand that without exercise, you have very little chance of permanently changing your body shape (for the better). Read More

40 Plusers Need To Do More Than Just Walk

Monday, June 15, 2009
Going for a walk is much better for you than sitting on the couch but is it enough?
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Top 10 Tips for Joining Health Clubs

Monday, June 08, 2009

Whether searching for yourself or helping someone else get started with exercise, there are 10 things to look out for. Read More

Prescribing the Magic Pill

Monday, May 18, 2009
In the bottle before you is a pill, a marvel of modern medicine that will regulate gene transcription throughout your body, helping prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and 12 kinds of cancer - plus gallstones and diverticulitis. Expect the pill to improve your strength and balance as well as your blood lipid profile. Your bones will become stronger. Read More

For people with diabetes who are obese, exercise has many benefits.

Monday, May 11, 2009
Epidemiologists compared data from two national surveys that used separate tests (fasting blood glucose test and oral glucose tolerance test) to estimate that in the United States, nearly one-third of those age 65 and older have diabetes, and three-quarters have diabetes or pre-diabetes (Diabetes Care, February 2009). Overweight is a risk factor for multiple health conditions, including diabetes. Read More

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