Sometimes we don’t think about our calves until we don a new pair of heels and wonder why our calves don’t look fabulous. How could they when we neglect them so much?
We use our calves throughout the day without even thinking about it, but when it comes time for the gym, it’s the last body [...]
Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category
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Easy exercises for slim, sexy calves
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: November 16, 2009 7:26 pm | Permalink | Category: ExerciseComments (0) -
The ‘fat burning zone’ myth
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: August 24, 2009 11:03 am | Permalink | Category: ExerciseA trainer told me that to burn fat I need to exercise at a lower intensity. I also noticed that my treadmill has a “fat burning zone.” At this intensity I don’t feel like I’m getting a good workout. Do easier workouts really burn more fat?
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Army weight loss: How do soldiers stay in shape?
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: July 15, 2009 7:38 am | Permalink | Category: Exercise, LifestyleI just conducted a great interview for you that I think you’ll find interesting. Think about this for a minute… When it comes to maintaining a lean, strong, and healthy physique, who better to model after than the U.S. Military?
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Ab vacuum: Easy exercise you can do at work, at your desk or while driving!
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: June 12, 2009 9:02 pm | Permalink | Category: Exercise, LifestyleThis is a simple exercise which works by strengthening your deeper transversus abdominis muscles. The results will be “pulling in” your lazy stomach. His does NOT increase fat burning, but it give your stomach that FIRM appearance.
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It involves doing something called “ab vacuums“.
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Good ol’ fashion ab workout: yard work!
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: May 15, 2009 6:35 pm | Permalink | Category: Exercise, LifestyleWhile I was visiting my parents over the weekend, I decided to revisit my youth — one of the
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chores that I used to do in the yard growing up, that is also a great full body and abs workout. And that was…
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A simple exercise for firming up flabby abs
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: April 25, 2009 7:10 pm | Permalink | Category: ExerciseStart out with 2 sets of 15-20 reps for each exercise. Over time this will become less challenging. Increase to 3 sets of 20 repetitions. The last phase will be 4 sets of 20 repetitions. Use a weight that you will be able to lift for 20 reps for each set, with the later repetitions [...]
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Exercise to lose the double chin
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: April 20, 2009 9:06 pm | Permalink | Category: ExerciseMany people have a problem with loose skin and double chins, these exercises will help tone and liftthe chin area and help bring back that youthful look.
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A great exercise it to sit upright, tilt your head back looking at the ceiling, while keeping your lips closed and then start a chewing movement. You will feel [...] -
What do you eat after a workout?
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: 9:00 pm | Permalink | Category: Exercise, NutritionHow much attention do you give to the meal after your workout?
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I hope a considerable amount, as this meal helps deliver very important nutrients to your muscles, which is absolutely imperative to achieving good results.
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Exercises for firm breasts
Written by Mike L. Gallagher | Date: April 12, 2009 3:04 pm | Permalink | Category: ExerciseThis one’s called the “Modified Push-Up”.
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Lie on your stomach, bend your knees, and cross your
ankles. Bend your elbows and place your palms on the floor
a bit to the side and in front of your shoulders.
Straighten your arms and lift your body so you’re balanced
on your palms and knees. Tuck your chin a few inches toward
your [...]

