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Lisa Ryckman reviews fad diet books (ruthlessly)

Read the whole column but here are some excerpts.

On the "Quaque" diet which recommends alternating extremely low calorie days with normal calorie days: "If you don't like tomatoes you won't like this diet, which the author acknowledges might not work a Continue reading →

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Pointe Shoes For Ballet, Which Shoe is Right for You?

There are several elements involved in the anatomy of a pointe shoe, all of which contribute to its fit and performance. The ability to identify these parts is important in understanding their impact upon the dancer and her performance. The front edge of the shoe is the platform, or Continue reading →

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Some Tips to Help Shorten Your daily Workout

For openers, you can split body parts. Working the legs and arms one day, then working the chest and back one day, then working the shoulders and abdominals the next day is a good, effective way to shorten your exercise time and still give each muscle group a good, solid workout.
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The Best Way to Get a Flat, Firm Stomach

Despite it all though, the one thing that has become almost an obsession today is the way our abs look. It seems that everyone is looking for those ever elusive "six pack abs", but much like Ponce De Leon's search for the fountain of youth, it seems like it is impossible to Continue reading →

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Thirty Minutes of Exercise a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Inquiring minds want to know, so how exactly will daily exercise impact your health and well-being? Regular physical activity positively affects not only your body but also your mind. That's right: Exercise simultaneously improves your physical, your emotional and your psycholo Continue reading →

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Use A Deck Of Cards For An Aerobic Workout

The first time I heard about this was an in article about Clive (Iron Fist) Myers. It was one of his favourite routines.

The idea is very easy to put into practise and will help build stamina, strength and energy. All you need is a deck of cards and some space to exercis Continue reading →

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What The Heck Is An Exercise Modality, And Why Should I Care?

Okay, now that you've answered the question of why you are exercising to begin with, you are now ready to ask yourself what type of exercise program you will need to get involved with in order to accomplish that goal.

If you answered "aerobics", "weight tr Continue reading →

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Winsor Pilates, what can it do for me?

Many analysts say that Winsor Pilates is best for weight loss, fat burning, mental conditioning, and like original Pilates, it offers better health through exercise. Winsor Pilates comes on a DVD, and claims when used 3 days a week can produce results in as short a time as four or five Continue reading →

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5 Super Simple Exercise Tips

Tip #1 – Do Something You Enjoy

Exercise doesn't have to mean spending hours at the gym peddling away on a stationary bike. It doesn't mean you have to spend money on exercise gadgets you will likely never use, either. Anything you do to get your body moving is goi Continue reading →

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An Effective Exercise Routine for Beginners

They begin by going all out right from the start doing as much as they can. The next day, their joints and muscles lock up in pain. Then, they get discouraged, stop exercising for a while and give it up altogether. Workouts should start out smooth and easy.

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