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It can be said that the new movement towards perfect bodies is not a new movement at all. What has sparked the sudden rush to exercise, watch diet and be mindful of nutritional habits is simply the publicity that has been spearheaded by the media regarding the importance of physical fitness.

Men too, just like women, attach a heavy premium to the way they look. To men, the bronze appearance of Brad Pitt or the rugged boyish looks of Ben Affleck have to be emulated at all costs. Sadly, men have to wrestle with the tendency to accumulate fat especially in the bellies and “wings,” which end up forming a fatty ring commonly referred to as the love handle. As sweet as they sound, love handles are the nightmare of every man who wants to develop six pack abs and a trim appearance reminiscent of a modern day Spartan athlete. Continue reading →

A proper warm-up consists of exercises to increase blood circulation in the golfing muscles with optional stretches. (Pre-game stretching alone won’t increase body temperature.) Since cold muscles and tendons are more prone to injury than properly warmed-up ones, stretching should follow 5 minutes of light exercise.

Exercises that increase blood circulation in the golfing muscles: Continue reading →

Looking for a powerful way to discourage disease and fuel a high-energy lifestyle? The answer is easy: fiber. Even though research continues to prove fiber’s power, statistics show that many people still aren’t taking this nutrient seriously enough. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), most adults consume less than 15 grams (g) of fiber daily, and yet the recommended intake for optimum health is 20 to 35 g. Here are 10 facts to help you fuel your health with fiber. Continue reading →

If you’ve ever tried to lose weight—and who hasn’t?—you’ve probably tried every fad diet and weight loss gimmick there is. It’s the same old story every time. As soon as you quit the program, the pounds come right back on . . . and then some, leaving you frustrated, depressed and feeling like a failure.

Are you ready to try an approach proven effective over the long term?

As the world’s leading membership organization for health and fitness professionals, IDEA has spent more than 15 years reviewing weight loss information, research and programs. And we’ve used our expertise to develop a common-sense weight management approach that really works! Continue reading →

Who has time to worry about stress? After all, if we had time to manage our stress, we would not be stressed in the first place! This retort, unfortunately, is often our first response to the subject of stress. Yet no matter how busy we become in our daily routines, we cannot afford to ignore our reactions to stressful circumstances.

Stress has been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, immune system disorders, certain cancers, alcoholism, obesity and more. In fact, recent research has strengthened the link to heart disease, suggesting that the way we handle stress may be a factor in whether we develop injured blood vessels or blocked arteries, two conditions that lead to heart attacks and strokes. Continue reading →