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Quick-Start Fitness: A Beginner's Guide

 

 

Feeling adrift in a sea of fitness equipment? Not sure how to best spend your time at the club? Learn the basic  components of a balanced workout program, and you'll put confusion behind you for good. Read more...

 

 

 

The Can-Do Fitness Plan

 

 

Determined to get into better shape? Use this inquiry-based self-coaching process to develop a plan that works - and get  real results that last. Read more.

 

 

 

The Art of the Warm-Up



You've probably been told that you should warm up before exercise, but has anyone shown you how? Read more...

 

 

 

Overtraining: Myths, Facts and Fantasies

 

 

Are your workouts leaving you overwhelmed or overly sore? Before you blame it on overtraining, consider whether one of  three more likely  scenarios might be to blame. Then learn to train smarter and harder — without doing yourself in.

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Weight-Loss Rules to Rethink



Forget what you've been told. Forget what you think you know. Start breaking the rules, and you might just start making some headway. Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

Yin-Yang Fitness: The Best of Both Worlds


Many fitness enthusiasts and athletes are now blending Eastern and Western exercise techniques for better results,  including mind- body  health. Find out why this fusion works so well — and how you can create a harmonious fitness mix  for yourself. Read more

 

 

Encounters With the Edge

 

 

"No pain, no gain" belongs on the dust heap of fitness mottoes. But if you're unwilling to experience even a little  discomfort, you're    probably leaving a lot of fitness results on the table. Read more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What"s your Focus

 

 

 

Why are you exercising? For health and longevity? For weight loss? For fitness performance? Here's how to gear your fitness routine to your personal goals. Read More

 

 

 

 

Critical Mass

 

 

Do you have trouble putting on muscle mass? Learn the right way to gain the healthy weight you want. Read More

 

 

 

The Web of Life

 

 

Just beneath your skin lies a complex network of connective tissue called fascia. It helps you move well, stand straight and  play hard.  Keeping it healthy might be one of the fastest — and most overlooked — ways to improve your health and  fitness.! Read More

 

 

The 100 Best Fitness Tips

 

 

A great tip is an awesome thing. Whether it's an undiscovered restaurant, a sleeper stock, or a Sure Thing in the late  double at Pimlico, savvy inside info imbues a man with confidence. Control. Strength. we've grilled the world's top experts  and combed our own archives to find 100 perfect fitness training tips—small gems that will make a huge difference in any  man's life. Read more

 

 

 

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History of Bodybuilding

 

 

 

 

This infographic explore the history of the sport of bodybuilding-touching on some key bodybuilding personalities and  looking at the  development of competition in the sport See More

 

 

 

 

 

High Intensity Training

 

 

 

 

An Ifographic going over the evolution of the Crossfit Games from 2007 to 2011 See more

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercising and cardiovascular system

 

 

 

 

When you exercise you start gasping air and your heart bits faster. We have composed this infographic to explain why does  this happen to  you and how does it improve your physical fitness. See more

 

 

 

 

 


The Yin & Yang of Food

 

 

The Chinese concept of Yin and Yang is about maintaining the balance of energy. It applies to all spheres of life, including  food.he yin and  yang of food ! Read More

 

 

 

 

In Praise of Plenty

 

 

Why bother with deprivation-based diets? When you choose the right foods, you can eat abundantly - and still achieve a  healthy weight. Read More

 

 

Carbs: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

 

 

 

Carbs have gotten a rotten rap lately, partly because they're frequently lumped into one big-bad category. But not all carbs  are nasty! Find  out which are worth befriending, and which are better to let go. Read More

 

 

Food Fright

 

 

The food industry has turned out some scary stuff in recent decades, but that doesn't mean you have to stand quaking in your kitchen. Here's how to take the fear out of your food choices – and put common sense back in. Read More

 

 

Food Trap

 

 

Office parties. Vending machines. Desktop candy jars. Power lunches. They can spell nutritional disaster for the average working person. Learn how you can sidestep fattening fare and feel better – starting now. Read More

 

 

Sugar Shock

 

 

 

The average western resident now consumes some 22 teaspoons of sugar a day. And our sweet tooth isn't just making us  fat — it's  triggering all kinds of inflammation, fuelling chronic diseases and even increasing our risks of cancer. Read More

 

 

 

The Joy of Eating Well

 

 

Eating can keep us alive or kill us in our tracks. It's an art, a science, an outright obsession. So why can't we seem to get it right? Here, two experts slice the enigma of edibility into bite-size pieces. Read More

 

 

 

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The Complete Guide to Workout Nutrition

 

 

 

 

Take a peak at this infographic that informs you how you can make the right food choices to refuel the body before and  after a workout. See more

 

 

 

 

 

The benefits of Antioxidants

 

 

It is important to get enough antioxidants in your body because they have many health benefits. This infographic shows  you which ones  help which part of your body and why it is crucial that you supply your body with all the nutrients it  needs to stay healthy. See more

 

 

 

Eating Animals : The Facts

 

 

 

How many shrimp does Westerners eat in a year? what"s the carbon footprint of eating beef? What"s the health impact on  being a carnivore  verses a vegan?Find all the answer in this infographic about eating meat. See more

 

 

 

Eat Good Food

 

 

 

 

Getting the proper nutrition and eating right takes some time, dedication and education. This infographic breaks down the  food guide  pyramid and helps to explain eating healthy and all things nutrition. See more

 

 

 

 

 

Everything you didn"t want to know about Sausages

 

 

 

 

Most people would rather not know "how sausage is made". But just in case you're curious about the contents of kielbasa,  this infographic  lays them out in unsavoury details. Between the salt, the Fat, and the vaguely titled "organs",  vegetarianism looks pretty good right now. See  more

 

 

 

 

The Health benefits of coffee vs Tea

 

 

 

The experts often cite health benefits of both coffee and tea so how is one to know which is more beneficial or healthy?  This infographic compares a side by side of two popular beverages and illustrates the health benefits and downfalls of  both so that the decision is best left up to the beverage consumer. See more

 

 

 

 

 

 


The 9 Golden Rules to Live Longer

 

 

Power 9TM show you how to live longer through the specific lifestyle habits shared by the world's longest living people.  These lessons  emphasize making changes to your environment that will influence your habits. Read More

 

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The Way of the Healthy Person

 

 

Good health, at core, is less a destination than life-enhancing journey. But if there is any clear path toward the promised  land of healthy  living, it begins not on any treadmill or diet plan, but on the fertile ground of our own thoughts,  assumptions and beliefs. Read More

 

 

 

Mmm, Massage: Surprising Ways Massage Heals the Body and Mind

 

 

Think of massage as an indulgence? Perhaps. But it can also be a powerful tool for health and well-being — from easing  pain and  inflammation to soothing stress and anxiety. Find out about the practical benefits of bodywork — and what's in it  for you. Read More

 

 

8 Ways Exercise Makes You Gorgeous

 

 

 

 

Working out isn't all about dropping pounds or prepping for your next triathlon. Regular exercise also gives you a healthy,  glowing look  and an unmistakable va-va-voom that you just can't get any other way.Read More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Morning Rush

 

 

Had enough of frenzied, crazy-making mornings? Here's how to start your days more sanely - and enjoy energy-boosting  benefits all day long. Read More

 

 

Health: The New Sex Symbol

 

 

From the biological basis for attraction to the underpinnings of head-turning good looks - an exploration into the  compelling connections  between vitality and sex appeal. Read More

 

 

 

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How can I live to 100: some surprising tips

 

 

 

 

This Infographic provides a list of tips of how you can live longer and why following these tips will effect your longetivity.  It also provides a  list of countries with the most centenarians. See more

 

 

 

 

 

Do health supplements really work?

 

 

With the rise in popularity of "new age" or homeopathic medicine, many have resulted to taking over-the-counter health  supplements. While  some people will ingest these products in addition to their regular medications, others have  completely abandoned traditional medicine in  favor of these health supplements and other alternative treatments. But do  they really work? Here is a representation of scientific evidence  that attests to the effectiveness of some of the most  popular supplements. See more

 

 

Why Laughter is good for your Health

 

 

Laughter is great for your health for a variety of reasons- it reduces stress, makes you smile and improves your mood. This  infographic  proves that laughter really is the best medicine and your doctor will agree. So the next time you"re feeling  down call a friend and have them  tell you something silly- your body and brain will thank them for that. See more


 

 

Sweet tooth, sugar and Health Facts

 

 

Sweet tooth Sugar and Health Facts presents everything you need to know about everything sweet related. Check it out! See more

 

 

 

 

Love your Heart, Stay Healthy

 

 

 

80% of premature deaths from heart disease could be avoided if individuals made lifestyle changes and took control of the three principal risk factors for heart disease - smoking, unhealthy eating, and physical inactivity. See More

 

 

 

Nature Quest

 

 

Fresh air. Open sky. The beauty of the horizon. Most of us wish we could spend more time outside enjoying nature's gifts.  Now, a growing body of research is giving us even more compelling reasons to heed those desires. Discover why time spent  in nature is time wisely invested in personal well-being. Read More

 

 

 

The Stage Of Change

 

 

 

Break a habit. Achieve a goal. Transform your life. Read more

 

 

 

 

5 Way to Practice Happiness

 

 

 

When it comes to the quest of happiness, waiting and hoping are out. Learning and practicing are in. Here's how to create  your own happy  reality- starting now. Read More

 

 

 

 

 

The Creative Habit

 

 

One of the world's most prolific and innovative choreographers offers wisdom on cultivating and sharing your own creative  gifts Read more

 

 

Dream It, Do it!

 

 

There's no reason to put off your grandest goals and desires until "someday." Three life coaches offer guidance to help you  harness your  dreams, starting now.! Read more

 

 

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Everything you wanted to know about an easy life

 

 

 

It is human nature to want to the easy way out- whether it's trying to find an easy path to happiness, making easy money or living the easy life. This infographic shows exactly how to live the easy life one easy step at a time. See More


 

 

 

Fountain of Youth

 

 

 

 

Follow this road and grew younger - It's like a gps to your body. See more

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stress Less

 

 

Stress is a common denominator to every occupation. Regardless of salary, gender, field or experience, excessive stress can  cripple  productivity and take a tremendous toll on physical and emotional health. See more

 

 

 

 

Have you ever?

 

 

 

We asked People a bunch of questions that started with have you ever... and visualised the most surprising ones. See more

 

 

 

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