Powering Your Upper Body
General: You need your ten-pound dumbbells for all these exercises. Start with one set of five reps, then increase to ten reps. Later, go in for three sets of eight reps each.
Upper back, chest, shoulder: alternate-shapers Starting position: Stand with feet slightly apart, back straight. Grasp your dumbbells in an overhand grip. Bend your elbows inwards so that your dumbbells are in line with your shoulders, your palms facing one another.
Motion: Straighten your right arm fully upwards by unlocking your elbow so that you are holding the dumbbell towards the ceiling. Lower right hand back to shoulder. Simultaneously; straighten your left arm and hold the dumbbell up. Lower to shoulder. This alternate arm raising and lowering is one rep. Repeat as directed. Breathe normally.
A more advanced way is to straighten both arms together and then, lower them.
This exercise strengthens your upper back, chest and deltoids (shoulders).
Chest, triceps: alternate-shapers Starting position: Lie on your back on a bench. Grasp your dumbbells in an Overhand grip in both hands. Bend your elbows so that you are holding the weights to your shoulders. (Your elbows are hanging, on either side of the bench)
Motion: Straighten your right arm fully so that you are now holding the dumbbell towards the ceiling, above your chest. Lower back to shoulder. Simultaneously, straighten your left arm and hold the dumbbell up Lower. This alternate arm raising and lowering is one rep. Repeat as directed. Breathe normally.
The same exercise can be done by straightening both arms simultaneously. It works in the same principle as the barbell bench press. Here, breathe in as you lower the dumbbells and breathe out as you complete straightening your arms.
These exercises work on your pectorals, triceps and some back muscles.
Pectorals shaper Starting position: Lie on your back on the bench. Grasp you dumbbells in an underhand grip. Unlock your elbows and straighten both-your arms so that you are holding both the dumbbells at arms' length above your chest towards the ceiling. Your palms are facing each other.
Motion: Bending your elbows slightly, move both outwards to the sides your right arm towards the right, your left arm towards the left. Return to starting position by straightening your arms where once again they are above your chest, parallel to each other. Repeat as directed.
Deltoid-shapers Starting position: Stand with feet slightly apart, arms hanging down. Grasp dumbbells in an overhand grip.
Motion: Raise both arms sidewards so that they form a straight line with your shoulders. In this position you form a 'T. Your palms face the floor. Now turn your palms so that they face the ceiling simultaneously raise your arms over your head in the same sidewards, movement. Your palms are facing each other above your head Lower to starting position once again turning your palms downwards. Repeat as directed.
by FRANCIS ADAM
Powering Your Upper Body
Thursday 20 December 2007
Friday 14 December 2007
Weight Loss Tea - Try These 4 Highly Effective Weight Loss Teas
Weight Loss Tea - Try These 4 Highly Effective Weight Loss Teas
Ever since Oprah Winfrey aired a show dedicated to weight loss tea green tea has risen to the top of the list for rapid weight loss methods. However, as effective as green tea has been in the battle of the bulge, there are other types of weight loss teas that are very effective too. As a matter of fact, some of these specialty teas may be even more effective than green tea. Lets take a look at some of your other options.
Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is also known as "Wulong Tea" and is a very effective weight loss tea. Oolong tea has multiple other health benefits as well, such as a lower caffeine level than green tea, helps to promote better dental health, is an excellent digestive aid, and has been proven to lower cholesteral levels.
Black Tea
In addition to weight loss benefits, black tea has also been proven to help lower cholesterol levels, as well as being proven to help with blood circulation, cancer prevention and those individuals that suffer from asthma.
White Tea
White tea is lower in caffeine levels than green or black tea, however it will still provide enough of a boost to increase your metabolism. This will naturally increase your ability to burn fat. White tea is harvested before it has fully matured in order to retain more of the natural vitamins and nutrients. White tea also has a higher amount of natural antioxidents that fight potentially cancer causing free radicals.
Weight Loss Tea is also available in the form of drops or pill form too for those individuals that don't care for the taste of tea or don't have the time during the day to drink the amount required for maximum benefit.
There are many different popular specialty teas and chinese slimming teas that are available to you in your weight loss efforts. You may find something that will work just as well or even better for you than green tea that you may like more.
Wait! Which Specialty Tea is the most effective for weight loss? Find Out The REAL Truth by Visiting PowerTeas.com or by clicking on Weight Loss Tea. Joe Simmons is a former U.S. Army SGT that genuinely cares about you and your health. Get off your rear end and take your life back Right Now!
by JOE STEWART
Weight Loss Tea - Try These 4 Highly Effective Weight Loss Teas
Ever since Oprah Winfrey aired a show dedicated to weight loss tea green tea has risen to the top of the list for rapid weight loss methods. However, as effective as green tea has been in the battle of the bulge, there are other types of weight loss teas that are very effective too. As a matter of fact, some of these specialty teas may be even more effective than green tea. Lets take a look at some of your other options.
Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is also known as "Wulong Tea" and is a very effective weight loss tea. Oolong tea has multiple other health benefits as well, such as a lower caffeine level than green tea, helps to promote better dental health, is an excellent digestive aid, and has been proven to lower cholesteral levels.
Black Tea
In addition to weight loss benefits, black tea has also been proven to help lower cholesterol levels, as well as being proven to help with blood circulation, cancer prevention and those individuals that suffer from asthma.
White Tea
White tea is lower in caffeine levels than green or black tea, however it will still provide enough of a boost to increase your metabolism. This will naturally increase your ability to burn fat. White tea is harvested before it has fully matured in order to retain more of the natural vitamins and nutrients. White tea also has a higher amount of natural antioxidents that fight potentially cancer causing free radicals.
Weight Loss Tea is also available in the form of drops or pill form too for those individuals that don't care for the taste of tea or don't have the time during the day to drink the amount required for maximum benefit.
There are many different popular specialty teas and chinese slimming teas that are available to you in your weight loss efforts. You may find something that will work just as well or even better for you than green tea that you may like more.
Wait! Which Specialty Tea is the most effective for weight loss? Find Out The REAL Truth by Visiting PowerTeas.com or by clicking on Weight Loss Tea. Joe Simmons is a former U.S. Army SGT that genuinely cares about you and your health. Get off your rear end and take your life back Right Now!
by JOE STEWART
Weight Loss Tea - Try These 4 Highly Effective Weight Loss Teas
Wednesday 5 December 2007
Acne and Exercise
Acne and Exercise
People with acne can reduce the acne by doing moderate exercise regularly. Exercise can help acne by increasing the blood flow to the skin and providing oxgyen to the skin cells. When you exercise, your kidneys and liver work more effectively in removing toxins from the body. Exercise helps regulate the continuous and uninterrupted blood flow across your body. Regular exercise ensures good supply of blood into the dermis and walls of hair follicles. Regular exercise increases your lung capacity to inhale more oxygen than normal. Swimming is excellent due to being in water which helps to fully cleanse the pores. It is important to rinse yourself after swimming to clean off the chlorine on your body which can leave your skin really dry. Almost all exercises are great and the more you sweat the better.
Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and team sports are all suitable. If you can, try to exercise outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine. Jumping on a mini-tramp is beneficial for your lymphatic system. Your lymph is controlled by movement and operates best when exercising. People with acne do not do exercise in the sweat clothes and wet bathing clothes. They must perform the exercise after wearing the dry clothes. When people are performing exercise outdoors, therefore they should wear sunscreen with SPF for protecting from the ultraviolet rays. People with acne do not use the sunscreen lotion or cream for a long term because it will be clogged the pores and create some problems related to skin. After completing the exercise, people must wash off the face as soon as possible.
Exercise Tips for acne
1. Exercise should be performed in dry clothes.
2. Take bath or shower immediately after exercise.
3. A healthy exercise program to remove acne from the surface of the skin.
4. People who have an acne problem should avoid exercising in wet attire whether.
5. After performing the exercise, you should wash off the face as soon as possible.
6. Wear sunscreen whenever you go out during the day in order to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays.
Juliet Cohen writes articles for http://www.healthatoz.info/, http://www.health-disease.org/ and http://www.health-care-articles.info/ .
by JULIET COHEN
Acne and Exercise
People with acne can reduce the acne by doing moderate exercise regularly. Exercise can help acne by increasing the blood flow to the skin and providing oxgyen to the skin cells. When you exercise, your kidneys and liver work more effectively in removing toxins from the body. Exercise helps regulate the continuous and uninterrupted blood flow across your body. Regular exercise ensures good supply of blood into the dermis and walls of hair follicles. Regular exercise increases your lung capacity to inhale more oxygen than normal. Swimming is excellent due to being in water which helps to fully cleanse the pores. It is important to rinse yourself after swimming to clean off the chlorine on your body which can leave your skin really dry. Almost all exercises are great and the more you sweat the better.
Walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and team sports are all suitable. If you can, try to exercise outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine. Jumping on a mini-tramp is beneficial for your lymphatic system. Your lymph is controlled by movement and operates best when exercising. People with acne do not do exercise in the sweat clothes and wet bathing clothes. They must perform the exercise after wearing the dry clothes. When people are performing exercise outdoors, therefore they should wear sunscreen with SPF for protecting from the ultraviolet rays. People with acne do not use the sunscreen lotion or cream for a long term because it will be clogged the pores and create some problems related to skin. After completing the exercise, people must wash off the face as soon as possible.
Exercise Tips for acne
1. Exercise should be performed in dry clothes.
2. Take bath or shower immediately after exercise.
3. A healthy exercise program to remove acne from the surface of the skin.
4. People who have an acne problem should avoid exercising in wet attire whether.
5. After performing the exercise, you should wash off the face as soon as possible.
6. Wear sunscreen whenever you go out during the day in order to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays.
Juliet Cohen writes articles for http://www.healthatoz.info/, http://www.health-disease.org/ and http://www.health-care-articles.info/ .
by JULIET COHEN
Acne and Exercise
Two simple ways to raise Testosterone production
Two simple ways to raise Testosterone production
Body lifestyle change is very important for example if you are getting a bad amount of sleep , chances are your testosterone levels could fall a whopping 40%. There are different factors that can raise or lower your testosterone production.
* Don’t drink liquids 2 to 3 hours before bed. * Keep your bedroom at a moderately cool temperature. * Keep pressure on your bladder minimal when you sleep. Wear looser pants, don’t sleep on your stomache. * Make sure you use the restroom before you sleep. * Don’t sit down for long periods , get up to stretch and walk around.
Sex can also increase testosterone production. It suggested to have sex once a week but not excessively.
When looking at testosterone levels , it is important to see what kind of diet you have. Are you getting enough nutrients for your body to produce testosterone and build muscle?
* Get enough zinc in your diet. * Eat foods with healthy fat content (such as nuts , fish , avocado , flax seed). * Don’t drink alcohol excessively. * Quit smoking. * Eat vegetables with indole-3-carbinol (such as broccoli , cauliflower , asparagus)
Get enough protein as you will need protein to build muscle tissue. With proper diet combined with weighted intensity exercises , you will build muscle mass and burn fat while keeping your testosterone levels at a high peak. David is the owner of Testosterone Lab. You can find more information about raising testosterone at Thetlab.com
by ROBERT BELL
Two simple ways to raise Testosterone production
Body lifestyle change is very important for example if you are getting a bad amount of sleep , chances are your testosterone levels could fall a whopping 40%. There are different factors that can raise or lower your testosterone production.
* Don’t drink liquids 2 to 3 hours before bed. * Keep your bedroom at a moderately cool temperature. * Keep pressure on your bladder minimal when you sleep. Wear looser pants, don’t sleep on your stomache. * Make sure you use the restroom before you sleep. * Don’t sit down for long periods , get up to stretch and walk around.
Sex can also increase testosterone production. It suggested to have sex once a week but not excessively.
When looking at testosterone levels , it is important to see what kind of diet you have. Are you getting enough nutrients for your body to produce testosterone and build muscle?
* Get enough zinc in your diet. * Eat foods with healthy fat content (such as nuts , fish , avocado , flax seed). * Don’t drink alcohol excessively. * Quit smoking. * Eat vegetables with indole-3-carbinol (such as broccoli , cauliflower , asparagus)
Get enough protein as you will need protein to build muscle tissue. With proper diet combined with weighted intensity exercises , you will build muscle mass and burn fat while keeping your testosterone levels at a high peak. David is the owner of Testosterone Lab. You can find more information about raising testosterone at Thetlab.com
by ROBERT BELL
Two simple ways to raise Testosterone production
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