http://www.healthzine.org/feed/ http://www.healthzine.org/ Every day new articles and updated info on all your health, beauty and fitness concerns. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:58:21 +0200 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:58:21 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/mens-fitness1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/mens-fitness1 That’s right- strong, sexy and a standout with mens fitness. Being attractive is most people’s goal, including men. Men would want to be regarded as virile and strong, an alpha male. Women often swoon at the sight of an alpha male, that’s why it is every man’s dream. Dreaming is one thing, though, and doing is definitely another thing. So you want to be an alpha male? In that case, do something and work for it. One thing you’ve got to do is to be physically attractive. Chiseled face and jaw, broad shoulders and strong chest, and all in all, a muscled, manly physique. Wed, 2 Jul 2008 05:22:44 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fitness-trainer http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fitness-trainer Many people have to deal with weight issues which can range from being bothersome to being really discouraging. Being overweight or obese can put so much of a damper into your self-esteem. You may be one of those who are out on the quest for health and fitness but don’t know how to start. Or you may have started on your journey but got lost in the midst of things. When you come to think of it, the weight loss industry is full of gimmicks. Some could work, but many don’t and you might have been one of those who feel you have been had. Tue, 3 Jun 2008 06:22:10 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/home-gym1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/home-gym1 Everybody wants to fit and healthy, but not all are willing to work for it. It’s because health and fitness entails motivation and dedication. You have got to have the will and the initiative to take action. Or else, you won’t get results. Among the basic and foremost requirements to be fit and healthy is to exercise. Exercise does so much to the body in boosting and strengthening it. The benefits of exercise are in fact countless, and a health and fitness regimen will not likely be complete without it. You might be one of those who have decided to take on a healthier path. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:12:13 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fitness-training1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fitness-training1 Who wouldn’t want to be physically fit? When one is in the state of physical fitness, it means their body is at the peak of health. They are free from illnesses, and they enjoy energy and vitality. Other than these, they are more likely to be trim as well. Thus, they have confidence knowing that they look good. People who are physically fit generally engage in exercise to have been able to attain this state. By this exercise or physical activity, it may mean fitness training. Fitness training serves many rewarding purposes. Among them could be losing weight, or losing body fat, gaining strength, fighting certain disabilities, or simply just for getting fit. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:19:06 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fit-for-life http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fit-for-life One of the best goals you can ever aim for is to be fit for life. Being fit for life means you have to engage in a regular health and fitness regimen. It may seem a struggle at first, but hang in there. In time you will eventually realize that exercising and striving to be healthy is challenging yet worthwhile. What does it mean to be fit for life? It means that you are constantly striving for health and fitness. It means a health and fitness regimen is a part of your lifestyle. Or better yet, it IS your lifestyle. Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:03:25 +0200 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/lifetime-fitness1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/lifetime-fitness1 Others may think that visualizing and imagining are all but a waste of time. But they can actually be of good use. Goals for the future can be actualized primarily through visualization- it all starts with the mind. Setting and conditioning the mind for future goals are crucial. Often it is said that success starts with a mindset, a positive mindset, and this is where visualization comes in. Take the case of fitness, for instance. Many people want to achieve that goal of being fit and healthy for life. How can this be achieved? Other than hard work, what would also help is a mental motivation. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:33:38 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/womens-fitness http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/womens-fitness There are many distinctive characteristics that separate men from women and vice versa. Whether they be physical, emotional or psychological in nature, they create the uniqueness that is “man” and “woman”. One thing remains constant between these two genders, though. And that is they have to be well and good, fit and healthy in all of their aspects. That way, whether one is a man or a woman, well being and a good quality of life are ensured. On the subject of women, there are certain health and fitness principles which are applied solely to them. After all, there are health issues exclusive to women alone. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:27:10 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/health-and-fitness2 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/health-and-fitness2 When one wants longevity, they must aim for health and fitness. By health and fitness, it doesn’t just mean being trim and free from disease. Health and fitness is actually all encompassing. It involves the mind, the emotions and the attitude, not just physical well-being. For most people though, weight issues are the foremost impediment to health and fitness. After all, being trim can contribute so much to being fit and healthy and to live with well-being. Being fit and trim primarily has to do with looking good. Many people cannot deny this. But losing weight, it has to be more than that. Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:17:35 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/health-and-fitness1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/health-and-fitness1 “Happiness is a state of mind”, it has been perennially said. And it has been constantly supposed that “Life is an attitude of the mind”. With all these said, how one thinks and perceives life is of the essence. It all starts with what one conceives in the mind. The life manifests according to how what one makes of it- in their mind. Health and fitness and happiness, they are all products of the mind. Of a person's attitude. What is living when it is full of drudgery. It is not living in its real sense. For living to be at its optimum, there has to be zest and vibrance and enthusiasm. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:55:30 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/golf-fitness http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/golf-fitness In every game, it helps with winning if your heart is into it. You have to love what you do no matter how challenging it is. You would even love the challenge of it, and wouldn’t mind the effort. That’s how it is with golf, too. It takes patience and hard work when playing a game. Whether one does it for fun or for a competition, challenge is needed to make the game worthwhile. The same goes with golf. That’s why a golfer needs to engage in golf fitness. Golf fitness should be a priority for every golfer. That is, if they want to enjoy the game and to make the most out of the game. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 06:14:43 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/physical-fitness1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/physical-fitness1 Men used to be hunters and food gatherers. During early times of man's existence, and before there was civil society, man used to go for hours, even days, in search of food. Back then, he has to walk very long distances for long periods of time, even days, just to track that game, or dig that root crop or gather that fruit, berry or honey. His lifestyle worked both ways for him. He has to be physically fit to do it, and by doing so he becomes physically fit even further. Then, physical fitness was a way of life. In these modern times with so many choices, it is not the case anymore. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:02:48 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/workout-routines1 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/workout-routines1 Workout routines have to be done 30 minutes 7 days a week. Or maybe 60 minutes 5 days a week. Some even say 90 minutes 3 times a week. This information has trickled down to the majority for so long. But coming to think of it, this idea is for robots. It does seem robotic to do workout routines mechanically. Such is why so many people fail on following through with their workout routines. They eventually lose motivation and drive till their workout routines go down the drain. It’s because working out has become a tedious obligation. Workout routines have become boring routines in a sense. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:51:04 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/extreme-fitness http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/extreme-fitness If one wants to go further, they have to go the extra mile. That’s a fundamental rule. This is especially true of physical fitness. Bodybuilders, athletes or sports people primarily need physical strength and fitness. These people may always be involved in competition and strive to be on top. Their challenge and stimulation mostly lie in brute strength and physical capacity. To get what they aim for- to be on top- they often have to engage in extreme fitness. Extreme fitness. From the term itself, one can derive that it is fitness beyond the typical. With extreme fitness, one has to exert much more physical effort. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:11:57 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/workout-routines http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/workout-routines The significance of health and fitness should not be undermined. It takes deliberate effort to achieve them, but they are worth it. Health and fitness gives one longevity. And when they are mixed with all the right ingredients, that’s worthwhile longevity. Essential for health and fitness is dieting and exercise. For dieting, there are diet plans, and for fitness, there has to be workout routines. Workout routines for women are different than workout routines for men. Regardless of the difference though, workout routines are basically for one purpose. And that is for achieving that fit and trim killer body. Millions of people all over the world are aiming for that purpose. Fri, 2 Nov 2007 10:26:36 +0100 http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fitness-centers http://www.healthzine.org/Fitness/fitness-centers Health and fitness should be foremost on everybody's life agenda. After all, what is living without health and fitness? It may not at all be “living” in the real sense of the word but wallowing in ill health, lethargy and low self esteem brought about by obesity. In the endeavor of attaining health and fitness, people exercise. Exercise can boost overall health, makes one feel good, look good and it strengthens their immune system. But what is the best way to exercise? Home gym or fitness centers, or merely just incorporating physical activity into one’s normal lifestyle. Or perhaps engaging in sports.