General Health & Wellness
Fitness infomercials promise a lot: dramatic weight-loss, big results, a six pack in 30 days! But unfortunately, most of them do not deliver on those promises. When those ads are so intr ... more
Coconut water is the juice in the interior or endosperm of young coconut. The water is one of the nature’s most refreshing drinks consumed worldwide for its nutritious and health b ... more
5 Health Risks for Gym Goers We normally think of a health club or the gym as a healthy place to be. After all, working out boosts your immune system, burns calories, buil ... more
Vegetarian or Vegan? Make Sure These are Part of Your Diet There are many benefits to being vegetarian and vegan. Regardless of why you chose such a lifestyle, it’s not enough ... more
Exercising together, as a couple, has multiple payoffs for your relationship. First, it makes you both more accountable to the work out routine. If your mate is there counting on you and encouragin ... more
A No-Excuse Guide to Fitting in Exercise Every Weekend Most of us follow a set schedule during the weekdays. If you're like me, you know exactly what time you'll get up, go to the gym, ... more
Establishing an exercise routine is something most Australians know they need to do. However, many are unable to follow through on the routines they plan. Part of the reason for this is that people ... more
The importance of good healthcannot be ignored. Without good health we leave ourselves susceptible to dangerous diseases and a shortened life span. Good health is fairly easy to achieve, but you mu ... more
One of the scary things about quitting smoking (aside from going insane with nicotine withdrawals) is the fear of gaining weight. According to studies, the average smoker gains about ... more
"Four Weeks to Fabulous". It’s officially Spring - and of course with Spring comes Spring Carnival and less clothes to cover up under. Get my tips on how to shape up with only a few ... more
Don’t flog yourself! According to the latest figures, more than 60 percent of Australians are overweight or obese and don’t get enough exercise. Being fat and inactive has become t ... more
It is going to be a great year this one, you can smell it in the air. But I can smell something else, that’s right, it’s the familiar smell of new-year promises and resolutions. Sound f ... more
Get Fit For Skiing Your general fitness can, of course, have a marked effect on the enjoyment you get from your skiing. This can be especially true for Beginners and early skiers for whom the eff ... more
Take a good look at how you're sitting right now. Are your shoulders slouched? Is your back hunched?Poor posture is more than bad for your back; it can be bad for your disposition. Better postu ... more
Many people ask us at Vive about protein: how much should I consume, which is the best source, or what's the best supplement for me? How much protein do we need? Protein, a molecule made up of ... more
Exercise strengthens your mind and improves your mood: more good reasons to train Benefits of exercise In case you didn't already believe it, exercise has some excellent benefits for us ... more
Weight loss is one of the New Year resolutions many people around the globe make. Here are a few useful tips to fulfill this resolution. Read on… "Every year since I turned 19 years ... more
What is body image? Body image refers to how you feel about your body. Although this has been seen in the past as an issue for girls and women, body image issues are increasingly significant amongs ... more
With so much conflicting advice about nutrition and exercise, it’s easy to feel frustrated about knowing what’s best to eat and how much activity is healthy. Nutritionist, Matt O’ ... more
You may be aware that cortisol is the "stress hormone" but how exactly does it affect body fat levels? And what can you do to stress less for success? & ... more
Peak performance in the powder requires muscles strong in three dimensions. "But most men train their muscles in only one direction," says Alwyn Cosgrove, C.S.C.S., owner of Results Fitness in Santa C ... more
Finding the right gym is a lot like finding new restaurant. A good gym will fit your own unique personality, and motivate you to come back and exercise on a regular basis. Unlike a restaurant however, ... more
The great thing about aerobic exercise is that there are unlimited options at your disposal. There are so many choices when it comes to picking a good workout. You could run around your house each day ... more
Motivation often seems to be the missing ingredient when it comes to exercise but, what you may not realize is that motivation isn't constant--it may change from day to day depending on your mood, goa ... more
Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week. Moderate-intensity activity causes a slightly increased rate of breathing and heart rate. It can be described as feeling "light" to "s ... more
Question: I'm still sore from yesterday's workout. My boyfriend says that to continue building muscle, I should keep working out until the soreness goes away. I say it's more beneficial to take a day ... more
Lifting a few weights won't turn you into the Incredible Hulk overnight. In fact, a properly designed weights program will give both women and men more benefits than you can shake a stick at.... A ... more
1. Start Small Quite possibly the biggest mistake people make is pushing the accelerator too soon. You can’t lose 20 pounds in a week. But you can lose one. Taking small bites and chewing slowly h ... more
Sitting in my car at an intersection, I begin feeling very guilty. Not even 50 metres from me is my gym. I joined it 7 months ago, determined to get rid of the "baby weight" I still carried from havin ... more
A good fitness center has their members as their number one priority. They are customer service oriented. A bad fitness center is only looking at your dollar value. Once you join they will not want to ... more
Christmas can be demanding as well as fun, so why not get in shape for it with a fitness blitz! Enjoyable though it may be, at Christmas we put our bodies through a lot of physical and mental stres ... more
Genetics and Athletic Success How important are genetics in athletic success? Athletic records are broken year after year, and the limits of human performance continue to be debated. Just as soon ... more
If I exercise on an empty stomach in the morning, will I burn more fat? Answer: The theory behind this is that your blood sugar levels are low when you're in a fasted state (after going all nig ... more
How to Start Men Walking Let's face it. Walking fast looks silly...even prissy. When you talk to a man about walking, this is his first thought. We equate walking with oddly dressed seniors circlin ... more
The gym offers so much variety when it comes to exercise, it's tempting to jump in and try it all. But, there are some common mistakes exercisers make that may end up hurting more than helping. Learn ... more
We've all been there: we'll go to the gym for a few days, maybe a week tops, and the next week rolls around and we give in to laziness or exhaustion. We find ourselves disappointed for not going. Desp ... more
Do you get enough sleep? We often underestimate how much benefit a good nights sleep can be for our health, wellness, energy levels, training, and even weight loss.... Like food, water and oxygen, ... more
I hear that, and I'm sure you do too, from many women that strength training will bulk them up. And while it's true that the main effect of weight training is building or maintaining muscle, research ... more
Part #3:Triathlon For Weight Loss Check Out Part One and Part Two OK, now its time to get down to the nitty-gritty with this weight loss series. We're going to discuss, really, how simple it ... more
Part #2:Triathlon for Weight Loss Interval Training and Target Heart-Rate Zones Interval training for weight loss. Weight training for weight loss. These interval workouts can be done in 15 to 2 ... more
And now, the #1 question on protein ever asked in the history of ever... Q: How many grams of protein can you digest at one time? A: Ready for a long-winded scientific answer? Your body will ... more
Do you want to jump-start your that almost completely lost New Year's weight-loss resolution?? Then here is what it's time to do - TRAIN FOR A TRIATHLON!! Part I of a monthly series. Pa ... more
Today there is no dearth of cardio routines to choose from and it has become much easier to choose one that suits you best. There are two basic types of exercise -- aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobi ... more
What ever happened to, "Get some exercise every day because it's good for you?" You hardly ever hear that anymore. Instead, we now hear about "Revolutionary, breakthroughs" that allow you to train ... more
If you are tired of training indoors open up the door and go outside, and train. Training outdoors with bodyweight exercises is a great way to mix it up, you can use a football field, high school o ... more
Long-Term Training Ups Growth Hormone Used for Stronger Bones and Muscles! December 1, 2006 - Women who undergo long-term weight training have more active forms of bone, and muscle-strengthening gr ... more
Find it hard to stay motivated when you work out on your own? Or to push yourself enough to break into a real sweat? Group exercise classes may be the answer. But it's not always easy to get started. ... more
Cycling is a good all-round exercise improving both endurance and aerobic capacity. Cycling tones various muscle groups like the calves and thighs, and strengthens the back. An hour of cycling can bur ... more
Part 8 of 8 - Sixteen Low fat Eating Program Tips Lesson 8 1. In general reduce your fat content in your meals. 2. Do not cook with oil, use a low fat cooking spray instead. 3. Cut back ... more
Did you know that your program's results can be determined by up to 70% of the food you eat? No I am not crazy - this is true! No matter how hard you train or the amount of hours you dedicate to ... more
Did you know that by skipping meals you could be starving yourself to fatness? Do you miss breakfast and your morning snack, then have a small lunch but eat the house out of food at night? Can t ... more
On making the decision to "get into shape" how do you go about ensuring your workout and program is suited to your needs? Well here's some important STEPS to show you how YOU can increase the succe ... more
There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II. Type I diabetes is characterized by the pancreas making too little or no insulin. An individual with diabetes type I will have to inject insul ... more
Before we go any further...... copy and paste this checklist to a blank document. Now next to each question type "y" for yes or "n" for no. CHECKLIST: a. Is your current workout designed to s ... more
Hey, I know the following tips may sound crazy! But they will work. Find out for yourself by putting them into practice... 1. Congratulate yourself on how hard you've worked leading up to this poin ... more
Lesson 2 I hope you were able to make time to complete your list from DAY 1's lesson. By dedicating yourself to these tasks you are empowering yourself with the "know how" to best achieve your hea ... more
If you like to exercise, don't read this article. This article is for the bored, the tired and the discouraged. This article is for people who feel that exercise is a near-impossible challenge, for th ... more
Lesson 1 If you been floundering around with unsuccessful attempts to get into shape then this is one step you must take to help you get on track ASAP! Let's get the ball rolling... Ok, grab a pen ... more
1.Walking is the most natural of all movements. Spend some time each day doing this simple exercise. There is hardly any part of your body that won't benefit from it. 2. Walking will benefit those ... more
Kids of all ages are lifting free weights, trying to bulk up for sports or to look like their favorite athletes. But how safe is all this strength training for children and adolescents? And what exact ... more
Celebrity Workouts - How Stars Get In Shape! Do you drool over Usher's abs? Wanna know how Madonna keeps that bod lookin' great? Unfortunately, talent isn't the only thing that makes you go far in ... more
How to Get Motivated to Exercise and Overcome Depression When someone is mildly depressed, the first remedy that comes to mind: Exercise. In just a few minutes exercise burns off stress hormones an ... more
Don't Make Excuses for Not Exercising It's old news that exercising is the single best way to beef up your weight loss regiment. The activity perks up your metabolism and thus eats up more calories ... more
How to Lose Body Fat: Fat Loss Basics. Believe it or not, losing a little or a lot of fat involves pretty much the same concept - consistent dieting coupled with cardiovascular exercise and weight ... more
