Can You Gain Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time?
Guest Author: Jon Benson, Author of “7 Minute Muscle” Infomercial
Many fitness pros just plain don’t believe that you can burn fat while building muscle at the same time. Every time I read an article by some doctor or expert claiming it’s “biologically impossible” to gain muscle on a hypocaloric diet (a diet low in calories) [...]
Murdering Metabolism
Can you “murder” your metabolism? Not really – but you can certainly screw with it’s “mind.” Let’s say, just for example, you are not consistent with your diet. You have been in and out of weight loss programs and, over the years; you gain and lose weight.
This can seriously screw up your metabolic rhythm. But [...]
What Is Physiotherapy?
Not too long ago, I was working on my chiropractor’s website. One of the pages I did was about “physiotherapy.” I asked him what the difference was between physiotherapy and physical therapy, because they didn’t look any different. He told me they were the same thing, but only a physical therapist can provide physical therapy, [...]
Continue Reading...Get in Shape with Ballroom Dancing
I’m not big on reality shows. In fact, I only give two a second look: Last Comic Standing, because I love stand-up comedy, and Dancing with the Stars, because I love dance.
But something else has occurred to me — both shows can have a positive impact on your body! Think about it a moment. Laughter [...]
Your Exercise Support System
You don’t have to keep your resolutions or meet your goals all by yourself. In fact, some say you can’t. We all need a good support system to help us through the rough spots. When it comes to any kind of work out routine, having a support system is very important. There are a number [...]
Continue Reading...Exercise and Healthy Eating
OK, I’ve spent two weeks discussing exercise. And, if you followed the link I put at the end of Jan. 9’s post, you’ve been reading my food related posts at Carma’s Cookery. But that’s really treating food and exercise like they are separate topics.
Now, of course, to some degree they are. But, because both impact [...]
Joining the Perfect Gym
Maybe as part of your New Year’s resolution, you’ve decided to join a gym. Sometimes this decision seems simple, you just join the one your friends belong to, or the one that you get a discount at from work, or maybe one just happens to be nearby your home.
But, before you pay your membership fee, [...]
Hate Exercising? Some Workout Tips for You
Is one of your New Year resolutions to loose weight or get back into shape? One of mine is. I even started working out on New Year’s Day morning!
But for some, getting a workout is hard not because they don’t have enough time, not because they don’t have the money to join a gym, but [...]
When Workouts Go Wrong: Aerobics and Injuries
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know I advocate aerobic exercise. But did you know that I’ve also overdone it and injured myself? Probably not, but now I’m going to help you learn from my mistakes.
Although aerobics are great exercises to get your heart pumping and your body sweating, you could get injured if [...]
Why Would You Want To Build Strong Abs?
As a writer, you probably spend a lot of your time sitting down. This can have quite a detrimental effect on you lower back. So stomach exercises become quite important. The muscles of your stomach help support your lower back and promote good posture, which, in turn, can help you avoid repetitive injuries such as [...]
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A Spirit Journal
O.K. With this post I’m going to make the following assumptions about you, dear reader.
You’re a writer — why else would you be reading a blog with “writer” in the title?
You spend a great deal of your time writing (or in other writing support activities).
You make a good deal of your income from your writing.That [...]
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What Is Physiotherapy?
Not too long ago, I was working on my chiropractor’s website. One of the pages I did was about “physiotherapy.” I asked him what the difference was between physiotherapy and physical therapy, because they didn’t look any different. He told me they were the same thing, but only a physical therapist can provide physical therapy, [...]
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What is Mental Health? Key Concepts
Since this section of The Holistic Writer is all about the mind, I thought I’d cover some basics of mental health. A healthy mind is free to be a creative mind that supports your writing talent.
Definition
Mental health is defined as a state or condition on which an individual feels a sense of well-being. This gives [...]
