http://www.articlegarden.com/Category/EXERCISE-&-FITNESS/103 EXERCISE & FITNESS articles from Sustainable Living Articles Rss Follow Up Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:56:29 -0400 Discover why action is sometimes the best method of learning how to lose weight. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Why-Fitness-Is-A-Quest-And-Not-An-Event/89483 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Why-Fitness-Is-A-Quest-And-Not-An-Event/89483 It seems kind of funny to me when people ask how can they make fitness part of their daily lives because I often wonder if they really want the truth. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Making-Fitness-A-Part-Of-Daily-Life/86728 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Making-Fitness-A-Part-Of-Daily-Life/86728 Wouldn't it be great if we could attain the body of our dreams just by thinking about it? What if I told you that your mind actually plays the most important role in your success in getting fit? Sounds crazy, but it's true... http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-the-Power-of-Your-Mind-Can-Help-You-Become-Healthy-and-Fit/83714 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/How-the-Power-of-Your-Mind-Can-Help-You-Become-Healthy-and-Fit/83714 Part 5 of a 5 part series on stubborn fat http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Stubborn-Fat-Part-5/83559 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Stubborn-Fat-Part-5/83559 Part 4 of a 5 part series on stubborn fat http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Stubborn-Fat-Part-4/83513 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Stubborn-Fat-Part-4/83513 Whether your injury occurs right off the bat or after years of regular workouts the result is always the same. It is discouraging, painful and downright depressing. And since studies suggest that up to 38% of all exercisers suffer from an injury each year, it is a subject worth exploring. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Don-t-Let-an-Injury-Sabotage-Your-Exercise-Goals/83385 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Don-t-Let-an-Injury-Sabotage-Your-Exercise-Goals/83385 Are you thinking about buying the much promoted Hip Hop Abs workout program? If yes, read this article and learn if it's the right program to help you reach your goals. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Hip-Hop-Abs---Ultimate-Abs-Workout-or-Infomercial-Scam-/81122 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Hip-Hop-Abs---Ultimate-Abs-Workout-or-Infomercial-Scam-/81122 When studying human nutrition you will learn how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Without food our bodies can not stay warm, build or repair tissues and maintain our heart beat. Eating the balanced food can help us avoid diseases. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Health-Supplements---Are-They-Really-Helpful-/80705 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Health-Supplements---Are-They-Really-Helpful-/80705 If your goal is toning your gluteal muscles there are several butt exercises to help achieve the desired results. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/toning-the-tush/76072 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/toning-the-tush/76072 Well defined shoulders are very important for the overall health and look of a body . Strong shoulders are an asset in nearly every activity. You should devote an equal amount of times training your shoulders as you do your any upper body part. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/shoulder-exercises/76071 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/shoulder-exercises/76071 A well defined and developed back is the dream of most men (and woman) . To achieve a well defined and balanced back you must incorporate several exercises. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Back-Exercises/76070 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Back-Exercises/76070 Fat is a nutrient that helps the body function in various ways: For example it supplies the body with energy. It also helps other nutrients work and, when it becomes fatty tissue, it protects organs and provides insulation, keeping you warm. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/fat/76069 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/fat/76069 Flexibility is the ability of the muscles and tendons to relax and stretch easily. It determines the amount of movement your bones can make in any direction around joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. Stretching improves your posture and helps to prevent low back pain. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/flexibility/76068 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/flexibility/76068 To effectively lose weight you must eat a healthy and balanced diet. Fad diets, pills, and other gimmicks are not effective or healthy. While these products usually produce short term results, they have more side effects than benefits. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/diet-tips-101/76067 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/diet-tips-101/76067 Exercising equipment needs to be selected with utmost patience. Before buying an exerciser its quality, cost, space requirements and the warranty period needs to be checked properly. While considering the quality factor, reviews from pertaining users should be considered. A person using the exercise machine is best guide to tell you the utility, advantages and disadvantages of equipment. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Making-that-Big-Purchase--Exercise-Equipment-101/75833 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Making-that-Big-Purchase--Exercise-Equipment-101/75833 Lower back pain is a common infliction that affects over 80% of the adult population at one time or another in their lifetime. There are also many causes, and it can be difficult to directly determine the source of the problem without medical intervention, ie. a visit to the doctor or chiropractor. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Top-Tips-For-Lower-Back-Pain-Relief/75802 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Top-Tips-For-Lower-Back-Pain-Relief/75802 Balanced diet and proper hydration is very important for all the human beings, but with people doing heavy physical workout its need is more crucial. Right amount of fluid intake during the exercise session is necessary as it helps in performance and safety of the players. Regular fluid intake must be there for prolonged exercise period. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-the-Proper-amount-of-Drinks-in-your-Diet-/75498 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-the-Proper-amount-of-Drinks-in-your-Diet-/75498 Balanced diet and proper hydration is very important for all the human beings, but with people doing heavy physical workout its need is more crucial. Right amount of fluid intake during the exercise session is necessary as it helps in performance and safety of the players. Regular fluid intake must be there for prolonged exercise period. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-the-Proper-amount-of-Drinks-in-your-Diet-/75429 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Getting-the-Proper-amount-of-Drinks-in-your-Diet-/75429 A stepper machine is a good gadget for whole body exercising. That is for cardiovascular workout. But the condition is that the exercise should be done correctly else the results are negative. The main point in consideration is that one should always maintain a straight upright posture while using a stepper. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Only-Exercise-Equipment-that-you-will-ever-need---The-Stepper-Machine/75418 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Only-Exercise-Equipment-that-you-will-ever-need---The-Stepper-Machine/75418 These days there is no doubt that a flat stomach is desirable to all but its not necessarily easy to achieve. Unless we make a special effort we cannot achieve this. Most of us simply don't get the kind of exercise needed to maintain a fit, trim body. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Figuring-out-what-Exercise-Equipment-is-the-best-for-you-/75415 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Figuring-out-what-Exercise-Equipment-is-the-best-for-you-/75415 A stepper machine is a good gadget for whole body exercising. That is for cardiovascular workout. But the condition is that the exercise should be done correctly else the results are negative. The main point in consideration is that one should always maintain a straight upright posture while using a stepper. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Only-Exercise-Equipment-that-you-will-ever-need---The-Stepper-Machine/75289 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Only-Exercise-Equipment-that-you-will-ever-need---The-Stepper-Machine/75289 These days there is no doubt that a flat stomach is desirable to all but its not necessarily easy to achieve. Unless we make a special effort we cannot achieve this. Most of us simply don't get the kind of exercise needed to maintain a fit, trim body. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Figuring-out-what-Exercise-Equipment-is-the-best-for-you-/75285 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Figuring-out-what-Exercise-Equipment-is-the-best-for-you-/75285 Stress relief balls - different kinds of shapes made of polyurethane foam - are becoming increasing popular. This popularity is probably more due to the pleasing experience that the balls (or rather, shapes) provide to the user than their stress relief effects. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Stress-Relief-Balls---A-Pleasing-Way-to-Relieve-Stress/74901 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Stress-Relief-Balls---A-Pleasing-Way-to-Relieve-Stress/74901 My definition of physical fitness is quite different than the average persons views on this subject. To me, physical fitness goes way beyond looks. It involves the ability to use your body in various situations and training it as a whole. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Real-Definition-Of-Physical-Fitness/74007 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/The-Real-Definition-Of-Physical-Fitness/74007 A beginners step by step guide on how to start a bodybuilding program. http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Beginning-Bodybuilding/69547 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlegarden.com/Article/Beginning-Bodybuilding/69547