Up here in Calgary the weather has been nice although only a little cold over the last couple weeks. I have been on holidays so have not really been on my bike getting exercise and instead have been trying to get workouts in and cardio done indoors. I am sure I will be kicking myself […]
Adderall the new pep pill
I was just reading an article about the Adderall pill in Details magazine on the weekend. Adderall is an ADHD drug that is being prescribed instead of Ritalin to try to dull the effects of ADHD. The article however showed another darker side to using the drug. What is an Adderall Pill? An Adderall pill […]
Zalestra – for Weight Loss
Some women may think that their loss and hormone swing problems are permanent. Zalestra is a completely natural product that can improve a womans problems with loss and hormones by equalizing hormone levels. Features of Zalestra: Developed to help menopausal and premenopausal women lose Naturally help support women’s hormonal balance Reduce the symptoms of menopause, […]
Riding the stationary bike
Time for riding the stationary bike is coming quick. Well, winter is going to be kicking in here in Alberta soon enough. I have been riding my bike still and now this week is great but the weekend does not seem so good. This winter I will be riding a stationary bike that is sitting in […]
Vioxx, Celebrex and back pain
My wife at 32 had arthritis in her back and over the years had done almost everything to get rid of the pain. Michelle thinks that the arthritis stems from a car accident sh was in when she was a kid and never had it heal properly, but the pain is still there. These are […]
Lipitor versus Zocor for lowering Cholestorol
At the American Heart Association conference yesterday a new study was released that showed that Pfizer’s cholesterol drug Lipitor, showed no significant reduction in “major coronary events” versus rival treatment Merck’s Zocor. The five-year study found no statistically significant difference between Lipitor and US drugmaker Merck’s Zocor in reducing heart disease-related death, heart attack and […]
Eat a bit more Fats and Protein
A study by Johns Hopkins University has shown that a regular high-carb diet that is changed to include a little more protein or healthy oils can further curb heart disease risks, say researchers who had volunteers try three variations of the same diet. This is a validation to many athletes diets that are slightly lower […]
Speed Up Your Weight Loss With Herbs And Spices
I have always been interested in the idea that spicy food will speed up your metabolism this is the first article I have found that goes into detail on the subject. There is a wide range of information in this article abd as I have said before it is a good idea to do more […]
How to avoid the Avian Flu
The Avian Flu is all over the news these days and I am amazed how so many people are not taking it seriously. Sure we all get flus every once in a while but this strain of the flu is much worse than usual flus. Bird flu is an infection caused by avian influenza viruses. […]
Weight loss plan – Getting started
I found this intro to a weight loss program sitting on the Yahoo site. It not only gives you a to height chart similar to the Body Mass Index that I hate so much (I have a bigger body type and would look kind of freaky at my mandate 180 pounds). The article that I […]
The Effect Of Coca Cola On Your Body
I liked to drink a Coke every day but a couple yeas ago quit altogether with no effect of coca cola avoidance at all. You may have heard that if you drink one can of Coke everyday and you take that out of your diet then you will lose one pound of fat per week which […]
Meditation for fitness
Meditation for fitness? How will this make you feel more fit? Why do I want to bring up what my mom calls navel gazing? Well for at least 4000 years people have been using meditation to center the concentration. There are other credited benefits as well. Benefits of Meditation for Fitness Many feel that the […]
MCT Coffee That Is Better Than BulletProof Coffee
I have been messing around with a lot of supplementation for years but this video that I have found shows a lot of the great things you can do all in one. Thomas Delauer has been interesting for a few years although recently he seems to be doing a lot of the 6 pack abs […]
The Value of METs in Weight Loss Workouts
Every now and again you will get on a treadmill or elliptical trainer and see that it lists the number of METS in the workout, like me you probably glaze over it and just start. But this Mets number is very interesting and important. If you are anything like me it gets kinda confusing sometimes […]
5 Signs of Weak Core Muscles
If you have weak core muscles you will find your balance is poor. This leads to an unstable body, increasing the possibility that you could suffer a fall. A weak core also makes you feel physically weak. You can support more physical effort when your core is strong. Most people think of core muscles as […]
