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Effective Cellulite Exercises

May 21st, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

[ReviewAZON asin="B001453QPQ" display="inlinepost"]Cellulite is something everyone must deal with, from celebrities to your grandmother.  These lumpy deposits of fat, which are most prominent in the legs and butt, can be unsightly, but if you discover cellulite on your own body, realize that you are not stuck with it for good.  You can try various skin applications such as Revitol cellulite cream, or go for the long lasting route of exercise.

Performing helpful cellulite exercises consistently can help eliminate the cellulite from those deposits.  Here are some of the most effective exercises.
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Super Fat Burning Workout with Interval Kickboxing

May 20th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

[ReviewAZON asin="B000P2A2XI" display="inlinepost"]I think its common knowledge these days that kickboxing is great fitness training. Every major gym worldwide is offering cardio kickboxing classes or some form of fitness kickboxing, some even utilizing impact training and pad work. But not all trainees are experience the same results, the same cardiovascular endurance, the same six pack abs. And this is because there is nothing special about the techniques themselves. The key to effective kickboxing fitness training is in the pace of the workout, and the intensity of the selected exercises.

The main reason that little pudgy guy working with the personal kickboxing trainer isn’t kicking his weight off is because he’s moving too slowly. Hitting and waiting, or hitting and resting is going to burn about as many calories as standing up out of a chair, and then taking a break. Now if you do this long enough, no doubt you’ll wake up sore the next day and feel you’ve done something, but fast changes you will not make.
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Over 40 Workout – Five Great Over 40 Exercises

May 19th, 2010 by Inspector | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

[ReviewAZON asin="0399519009" display="inlinepost"]Folks who are well past their forties should give extra attention to doing the right kind of exercise program as this is the time when lifestyle diseases start to creep up on us. There are certain exercises that are found to have great benefits for those of us who are 40+. Here are some of the best Over 40 exercises:

Standing cable push/pull
This exercise is known to offer great results to the torso. It emphasizes strengthening the biceps, the upper back and posterior shoulder , as well as your triceps, chest and anterior shoulder.
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Lose Weight with Basketball Drills

May 16th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

basketball drillsIf you don’t already know the secret to weight loss let me lay it on you: eat less, move more. It’s really that simple. All of those people on television who tell you that they lost fifty pounds because their on some crazy diet pill are really just practicing the core concept of eat less and move more.

The less you eat and the more you exercise the more your body will have to dip into it’s fat stores to provide you energy. Just like a train burns more coal the faster it chugs along the tracks your body will fuel it’s engines with the fat around your belly, thighs, and chest.
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Ab Exercises for Developing Six Pack Abs

May 13th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

Six pack abs are one of the most sought after physical attributes of men and women anywhere, because they are the ultimate final touch to the perfect beach body.  You see lots of advertising for this piece of equipment or that miracle drug, but the truth of the matter is that you can get six pack abs without a bunch of gimmicks by simply performing the proper ab exercises and following a sensible diet.
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Running Shoes For Larger Runners

May 13th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

[ReviewAZON asin="B0029F2GRE" display="inlinepost"]Are you a larger-framed runner looking for a better pair of shoes? If so, you are hardly alone. But with all the different types of running shoes out there, where should you begin?

The First Step
The first step is the same as for anyone else – do your homework. The more you learn about your particular type of foot motion and your specific needs as a larger runner, the better the shoe will work for you. A site like Cross Country Running Shoes 101 is a good place to help you get started.

Let’s look at some of the shoe features you will want to pay special attention to as a larger runner: support, motion control, and cushioning. If you don’t understand any of those terms, that’s OK. This article is just an introduction, the terms will soon become familiar.
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Leg Workouts for Women

May 10th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness
Leg Lunges

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The legs, thigh and hips are among the areas most women are having problems with. There are no instant slimming formula or exercise techniques that guarantee you can slim down fat legs right after an exercise or the next day. As with any fitness programs and activities, slimming down your legs is a lot of hard work. Getting a healthy and fit body is all about having the right attitude. And with the best leg workouts for women to choose from, you are surely on your way.

I will show you some simple leg workouts for women who want to slim down their fat legs quickly. The following leg workouts will not only slim down your legs but will also give your legs a nice shape:
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Get fit the fun way with kickboxing

May 10th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness
Fernanda Pinheiro #03

Photo Credit: Josa Jr

Boredom is one of the most important reasons why most people trying to get started on a fitness schedule struggle to stick with it. Most of the traditional fitness programs are not exactly fun to do. A number of modern fitness programs have tried to solve this problem by introducing music, dance etc into the exercise regimen. Kickboxing, one of the ancient martial arts forms, has caught the imagination of fitness enthusiasts because of its intrinsic fun value.

A Kickboxing workout is practiced in pairs. I am aware that there are a number of other exercises that are done in pairs. But one area where kickboxing scores over most other workouts is the lack of any predefined pattern. People get bored with doing exercise simply because they already know what they are expected to do this morning, the next morning and the morning after 6 months from today. Not so with kickboxing. Every kickboxing schedule is completely different from the one before that because you have to necessarily react to your opponent’s moves.
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Dumbbells For Fitness

May 3rd, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness


Strength training and bodybuilding is becoming more a part of many peoples lives. We want to get fit and in shape and look toned and feel better. For many a standard barbell and dumbbells set is the most important part of any regime. And it should be.

Without doubt a set of adjustable dumbbells for sale is one of the best purchases to be made. High quality sets like the SelectTech 552 adjustable dumbbells may be out of our price range but there are lots of cheaper options.
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Two Stretches to Keep You Healthy During Quick Weight Loss

April 30th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Exercise & Fitness

I encourage people participating in quick weight loss programs to not only focus on dropping weight but also on developing the whole package. Many people in this single serving society find it easy to neglect very important aspects of their life, in this case specific areas of fitness.

Losing weight may be about eating fewer calories than you burn, but keeping the weight off is about developing an all around healthy body. One of the most neglected but important areas of fitness is your mobility and flexibility.
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