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Do Women Take Better Care of Themselves Than Men?
I was on the tram the other day watching the passing parade when I was reminded of a long running debate with my girlfriends' as to general standard of health in men versus women. There seems to be an observation that whilst women are sweating, toning and preening to improve their health and wellbeing, their male counterparts are rarely happen found doing the same thing. So, is the natural conclusion that women are more committed to looking after themselves than men? Who take
March 20, 2009
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Top Five Tips For Moderating Your Eating
I absolutely love food and could not possibly resist some glutinous pleasures in life. Life without tasty treats would be difficult to cope with! The challenge for someone like me is managing my eating habits, or in other words, moderation. Here are a few tips on how I keep my eating habits in check. nn1. Make sure your regular diet is healthy and well-balancednnThis may seem obvious but it is important to start from a good base. If your regular diet is relatively unhealthy,
February 19, 2009
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Pilates - What are the Top Five Benefits?
Pilates has become increasingly popular in recent years with a growing number of practitioners and studios available. Pilates offers both an equipment-based and floor-based exercises that can deliver a range of benefits. This article provides a summary of the top five benefits that you can achieve over time by practicing Pilates. n n1. Improve Core StrengthnnCore strength refers to the muscles that sit around your spine and help to support your body through day to day life. O
February 7, 2009
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Top Five Exercises for Great Bums and Thighs
Bums and thighs are two areas that many people want to improve upon. My favourite exercises that help work on my bum and thighs are listed here. If you have others that you enjoy, I would love to hear about them!nn1. Stair ClimbsnnDepending on your fitness level, running or walking up stairs is a great way to improve your bum and thighs. Try to use a flight of stairs that is outdoors rather than a stepper so that you can avoid cheating. Stairs can often be found in parks or y
January 16, 2009
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How to Organize a Corporate Yoga Class
Corporate yoga has increased in popularity as it is a relatively accessible form of exercise that can easily be accommodated in the workplace. During stressful times such as these, an initiative such as in-house yoga classes can be an effective, low cost method to help improve the wellbeing of your employees. If you are considering a corporate or in-house yoga session for your workplace, this article outlines what you will need to get started. nn1. Find An Empty SpacennThe fi
January 7, 2009
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Top 5 Tips to Keeping Your Resolutions
The start of a new year always seems to bring about a new set of resolutions. But we all know that most people struggle to stick to these within a couple of weeks of the New Year. So, whether your resolution relates to fitness, health, wellbeing, weight loss or personal development; here are some tips to helping your stay true to your resolutions.nn 1. Write them down nnThe first tip is to write your resolution down. Some people find it helpful to place it somewhere that they
December 29, 2008
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Top Five Tips to Staying Healthy in the Festive Season
This is a time of year where it can be easy to over-indulge. Who can resist splashing out on festive foods, enjoying the celebrations whilsts taking a break for a few days? This is also the time of year where it is easy to fall out of your normal exercise routine or eat more than your fair share of holiday treats. So, here are my tips for staying healthy in the holiday season.nn1. Avoid Snacking or Over-EatingnnOne of the big risks during the holiday season is over-eating. Wh
December 24, 2008
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Give it a Rest â Tips to Taking a Break
Most of us understand the importance of rest. We know that we should aim for greater balance throughout our lives, take holidays and ensure that we have sufficient downtime. But for a lot of us, that is far easier said than done. To illustrate my point, I am currently on holiday and writing this article. So, as I sit here, mentally abusing myself for continuing to work on my holiday, I felt it was a great time to reflect on the importance of rest, and hence, why I will be shu
December 19, 2008
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Morning Exercise - What Are The Advantages?
For many people the thought of morning exercise is just too much to take on. Most people opt for the evening under the guise that they are unable to get out of bed earlier. However, there are some genuine benefits that may make you consider building morning exercise into your routine. nn1. Higher Metabolism = Higher Fat BurnnnThe first good reason to exercise in the morning is that it will increase your metabolism. Studies have found that by working out in the morning, you ca
December 12, 2008
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Yoga - What Are The Different Types?
If you are considering taking up yoga, then it is important to understand that there are a variety of types to choose from, each with their own philosophy and techniques. As you embark on your personal yoga journey, it may help to understand the alternatives so you can choose the one that is right for you. nnI have experience with four different types of yoga; these being Iyengar, Hatha, Ashtanga and Bikram yoga, so this article will focus on them. There are plenty of others
November 12, 2008
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Water Consumption - Practical Tips For Drinking More Water
Staying well hydrated throughout the day is really important for remaining fit and healthy. As a rule of thumb, it is recommended that we drink one litre or eight glasses of water per day, even more if you have been exercising. If that have proven difficult for you, then here are some tips that will help you remain well hydrated throughout the day. nnTip One – Drink a glass of water every morningnnOne of the first things that I do in the morning is to drink at least one
November 12, 2008
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