Don’t Play Dumb With Dumbbells

An early version of the dumbbell existed in India about a thousand years ago. The version was called an Indian club. The size is between the barbell and the ordinary dumbbells of today. It was used by the body guards, athletes and individuals to strengthen or gain muscles as well as by those who wished to improve and tone their muscles. At that point in time it was known as the Nai. The word dumbbell came from the colloquial expression from Tudor England in the 16th century. This came about because... Read more »

How Jack O’ Lanterns Came About

Halloween cannot do without jack o’ lanterns. A jack o’ lantern is a pumpkin whose interior has been removed and whose walls has been thinned out. It is carved into different designs with a light placed inside it. If brilliantly carved, the jack o’ lanterns will evoke lifelike images within the mind of a close observer. That’s why a lot of people enjoy them, placing them in the porches at the front of their houses visible for passersby. There are many carving competitions... Read more »

Native American Herbal Remedies

In olden times, before the pharmaceutical industry took birth, developed and flourished, how did man cure his illnesses? He turned to nature. By experimentation and experience, he discovered several natural substances possessing medicinal properties useful in getting rid of many common and prevalent ailments. Herbal remedies thus occupied an important role for the restoration of people’s health. In fact, Native Americans have been using such herbal remedies for several types of body... Read more »

Boost Your Fertility and Simplify Your Life with Five Quick and Easy Tricks!

If you are trying to get pregnant, then you’ve probably read the wealth of books available on the subject, and, if you are anything like me, you’re probably a tad overwhelmed. So many suggestions to implement, so many dietary shifts, and so many life style adjustments — it’s easy to become confused! The best thing you can do right now is simplify, simplify, SIMPLIFY! Take a few minutes (and a little thought) to make it easy on yourself with five quick tricks to simplify (and... Read more »

Whats Wrong With Your Bodybuilding Techniques? Check This Out

Bodybuilding (the art of displaying the muscles) did not really exist prior to the late 19th century, when it was promoted by a man from Prussia named Eugen Sandow,[1] who is now generally referred to as “The Father of Modern Bodybuilding”. Bodybuilding Is The Solution To Taking Control Of How Your Body LooksAs I get ready for my next bodybuilding competition, I have been spending alot of time (two 45-minute sessions of cardiovascular exercise to be exact) watching television. My powerful... Read more »

The Balance Board

A balance board is a piece of equipment which is used for fitness exercises and athletic training. Its main concern is to improve the user’s balance, coordination skills and weight distribution. This is a popular device for athletes of all sports and for those who undergo rehabilitation after an injury. The balance board is made up of a platform on where the user can step on. The platform is attached to an unstable stand. When the user stands on the platform he keeps his balance to stay up... Read more »

The Truth And Simplicity Behind High Intensity Training

I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about intensity and high intensity training. The word intense gets used too much I think for things that aren’t intense. It’s in the kid’s slang, ‘that’s intense’ and they apply it to things to indicate something is pretty cool in their opinion. That’s OK, but it downgrades the real meaning of the word intense. Webster’s dictionary defines intense as taking something to an extreme degree. That is what I am talking... Read more »

Weight Lifting Books… The Deciding Factors In Choosing Them

When looking for a good weight lifting book you need to understand the certain factors first. Bodybuilding can protect you from devastating fractures in several ways. Weight training, when done properly will increase your lean muscle. Lifting Lifting weights is probably the best medicine to enhance you’re health. Lifting weights is an effective way to burn calories because increasing muscle mass may help to increase your metabolic rate. Lifting weights doesn’t burn many calories, but... Read more »

Alcohol And Exercise

On Friday afternoon after you leave work, you probably think about going out and having a few drinks with friends to relax and wind down. Even though you may think you deserve to go out and have a few drinks, there are some things that you should certainly keep in mind. Like any other day, tomorrow is going to be a day for exercise, and since you are exercising on a regular basis, a few drinks of alcohol won’t really hurt anything, right? Before you decide to rush out to the local bar, there... Read more »

The Best Ab Workout for 6 Pack Abs

Men and women everywhere spend countless time and energy looking for the best ab workout they can find. Having a tight firm stomach has become something of a status symbol that denotes a healthy fit body. Getting a set of 6 pack abs does take work and dedication to the goal that is set. Everyday there is not shortage of TV and internet advertisements that cater to this very need. Everything from fat burning, appetite suppressing pills and potions to the latest ab exercise machine that twists and... Read more »