Diet & Exercise Trends
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No Meat, No Dairy: A new approach to weight-loss.
Why it's a good idea to eliminate meat and dairy from your diet and how to go about replacing them with healthy foods.
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The food guide pyramid: What has it done for you lately?
Information about the USDA's food guide pyramid, why it's flawed and how to obtain all of the resommended daily allowances without ever touching a piece of meat or dairy product.
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The Okinawa Diet: The key to longevity?
Information about the Okinaw diet and references to books on the subject.
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Vegan dieting: The next big thing?
Information on the vegan diet and how to get started.
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Diet Pills: Are they safe? Part III
The ups and downs of diet pills from fat/carb blockers to appetite suppressants and metabolism boosters.
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Olestra: A not so new fat substitute
A brief introduction of olestra, it's uses, side-effects and status today.
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Sweeteners, diet pills and fake fat: Dangerous diet aids? Part I
This article contains information about sweeteners, their purpose and why it might be a good idea to avoid them.
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Meal replacement products: Nutritious meal or raw deal?
A quick look at the positives and negatives of meal replacement products.
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Lift Weights - Lose Weight
This article discusses the importance of weight training and how it can save your "body" in the long run.
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Yogilates: The latest trend in yoga fusion.
A brief description of Yogilates and it's benefits. Brief descriptions of Pilates and Hatha Yoga are also included.
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The Americanization of Yoga
It all started the minute Madonna uttered the word Yoga. Now, hybrids ranging from the ridiculous to the practical are popping up all over America and Yoga purists aren't too happy about it. Read on to find out why purists feel Yoga should only be practiced in it's purest form and why you should "shop around" before choosing a yoga class or yoga center.
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One-two-three-four: What is Cardio Boot Camp for?
Find out what cardio boot camp is all about, then decide if it's right for you!
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Quick Fix: The simple truth about carbs.
Contrary to popular belief, carbs are not bad for you. Read on to find out why carbohydrates are essential to optimal health.
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Ab Belts: Godsend or useless gadgets?
Ab Belts are all the rage, but do they really work? Read on to find out all you ever wanted to know about ab belts and tips on how to get the abs you want the old fashioned way.
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Winter Biking: Are you up to the challenge?
Information about winter biking including benefits and tips on how to dress for it.
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Ring in the New Year the Healthy Way
How to eat healthier and save calories New Years Eve.
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The Fat Trap: How to avoid extra calories & fat when dining out.
Tips on how to cut calories when dining out. Tips on how to dine "light" on the road and at your favorite restaurants.
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DISCO YOGA: Is this hot new trend here to stay?
This article offers a brief description of Disco Yoga and where potential participants can try Disco Yoga.
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STRETCHING: The key to an effective workout.
A description of stretching, the correct way to stretch and the importance of stretching.
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Diets: Do they really work?
Discussion of America's overweight epidemic, fad diets and solutions to the problem.
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Here Come the Waterworks!
This article provides information about HydroRide, a new exercise created by Crunch Fitness, that incorporates
"Spinning" with water resistance to create an intense full body workout.
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Portion Savvy: Smaller Portions = Smaller People
Diets don't work. It's just that simple. Diets stop working after you've lost the weight because most diet's don't teach you how to maintain your weight. Learning to eat healthy and sensibly has proven to be a successful way to lose weight at a safe pace and maintain it for life.
Portion Savvy: smaller portions = smaller people, offers a brief description of the portion savvy way of eating and it’s benefits. Also included are; a formula for determining your individual calorie needs, a list of scientifically proven health benefits of calorie cutting, links to helpful sites and information on how to order the portion savvy plan.
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Leap Into fitness with Aerojump
This article contains information about Aerojump, a form of exercise involving choreographed jump-roping. According to Aerojump creators, this intense workout burns more than 400 calories every 10 minutes.
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