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So why do we offer two types of Upper Body Workouts in XTrain?

So why do we offer two types of Upper Body Workouts in XTrain? Since XTrain is an undulating workout and is all about giving you more options it has been designed so that you can easily switch or mix the various Xtrain upper body strength workouts each week. This is why both 10 rep and 16 rep XTrain upper body videos work the exact same muscle groups. Read on to learn why Cathe structured the XTrain upper body workouts the way she did.

January 6, 2013

5 Immune-Enhancing Foods That Protect Against Colds and Flu

Want to avoid colds and influenza this winter? Make sure you’re eating right. In this article, you’ll discover five immune-enhancing foods that can boost your immunity against illness and help you stay healthy during flu season.

January 6, 2013

Seven Tips That Will Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight

It is extremely common to gain a few pounds during the festive period, as all of the family dinners and happy celebrations tend to involve enthusiastic consumption of rich meals and sugary treats. As a result, people often resolve to lose weight and become fitter at the start of a New Year. However, this New Year’s resolution is famously hard to keep, and gyms confirm that the January spike in attendance typically normalizes by the middle of February. Read on to discover seven tips that will help you to strengthen your resolve and successfully lose weight this year.

January 6, 2013

Twelve Fascinating Health Benefits of Papaya

The papaya is a refreshing and sweet tropical fruit that can be enjoyed raw or juiced. Due to its important health benefits, some people even take papaya extract as a supplement. In spite of this, you have probably heard rather little about why this fruit is so good for your body. Read on to discover twelve interesting and surprising ways in which eating more papaya can improve and extend your life.

January 6, 2013

4 Traps That Sabotage New Year’s Weight Loss Goals

Losing weight is one of the top goals for people who make New Year’s resolutions. Experts say a large percentage of people throw in the towel within the first 30 days. In order to lose weight in the New Year and not be derailed from the right track, it’s important to come up with a doable weight loss plan.

December 31, 2012

Should You Lift Differently to Build Strength as Opposed to Lean Body Mass?

Are you trying to build strength or is your goal to increase muscle size? Your approach for each should be different. This article discusses how training for size (bodybuilder style) differs from training for strength (powerlifter style) and how to maximize muscle growth.

December 30, 2012

Will You Get More Benefits if You Work Out at a Certain Time of Day?

Can working out at a certain time of day maximize the health benefits of exercise? Discover what research shows about “the best time” to work out and what the advantages and disadvantages of morning versus afternoon workouts are.

December 30, 2012

Is Organic Meat Safer or Healthier?

Foodborne illness is always a concern when you eat meat. Some people choose organic meat, believing it’s less likely to be contaminated with bacteria. Is there any truth to this? This article looks at research on this issue and discusses some of the advantages of choosing organic meat over conventional meat.

December 30, 2012

Can a Raw Food Diet Help You Lose Weight?

Can adding more raw foods help you lose body fat? Find out what research shows about this issue and the pros and cons of eating raw food – the benefits and drawbacks and how it affects body weight and body fat.

December 30, 2012

Fifteen Foods and Drinks That Will Help You to Recover From the Flu

Unfortunately, flu season is upon us once again. Although there are ways to reduce your risk of catching a flu virus, it is likely that you or a loved one will fall ill at some point during the colder months of the year. When you catch the flu, it can be hard to know what to eat to feel better and stay appropriately nourished. Take note of these ideas to help yourself and the members of your family to recover more quickly.

December 30, 2012

Ten Fascinating Health Benefits of Coconuts

The coconut is a versatile, tropical fruit that is used in a diverse array of recipes. It can sweeten cookies and muffins or create a deliciously creamy sauce for a curry. However, coconuts are also extremely good for your health in some ways that are significantly under-publicized. Read on to learn about the ten most interesting and surprising ways in which adding more coconuts to your diet could help to boost your health and improve your quality of life.

December 30, 2012

What Does Your Resting Heart Rate Say About Your Level of Health and Fitness?

Your heart beats a certain number of beats per minute, corresponding to your resting heart rate. This value and another measure of physical fitness, your recovery heart rate, are indicators of how fit you are from a cardiovascular standpoint. They also may be a marker for future heart problems. Find out why it’s important to know your resting heart rate and how rapidly your heart recovers after a workout.

December 24, 2012

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