Archive for November, 2009
Weight Loss for Teens: Exercise is the Best Way to Lose Weight
There are a lot of people who are overweight. This did not happen overnight so those who think this can disappear in a flash should think again.
There are many ways that the person can use to get rid of those excess pounds. Although science has developed diet pills and some have developed diet programs, the best way to lose weight is still through exercise.
Exercise is the best because it builds the person’s endurance. As this develops, it also increases ones metabolism prompting one to burn more calories than before which results in weight loss.
Studies show that there are no known side effects when one decides to exercise. The worse that can happen to a person is straining a muscle for failing to stretch or by not giving the body enough time to recuperate before engaging in another session.
Teens don’t have to spend much in order to lose weight. This is because there are some exercises that can be done at home. For instance, after stretching, the person can go for a walking or jogging early in the morning thus burning a few calories. Afterwards, the teen can do some push ups and sit ups to work on the upper body and the abs.
The other way that will cost a little will be by enrolling in a gym. Here, a fitness trainer can help the individual lose weight by coming up with a program that involves cardio-vascular and aerobic activity.
Warm up will be running for a few miles on the treadmill followed by some weight training using the various machines.
Teens who find it difficult to hire a trainer can make a workout after being taught how to use the equipment while those who have fun with many people around can join one of the classes being offered at the gym.
Some of the more popular group classes are aerobics, tae bo, Pilates and yoga. The person should just check what time the classes are held since this may be scheduled at different times of the day.
Those who are shy about being with other people but would still like to participate in a class can get the DVD version instead. There are a lot of these being sold in the video store or online which is just like being there and attending the real session.
One of the most important things to remember while exercising is to drink lots of water. People who fail to do this may suffer from heatstroke or dehydration which is also not good for someone who wants to lose weight.
Before engaging in any exercise, it is advisable to see a doctor. The mind may feel like it can do anything but if the body may say differently. The teen should just do things gradually at first and then pick up the pace with other exercises as time progresses.
Engaging in a sport is another form of exercise. Running down the court in a game of basketball or football may not seem like much but it still increases one’s heart rate and burns those calories.
These examples just show that there are many ways how a teen can lose weight. There are people out there who sometimes need a little push to get started.
Nicholas Tan
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/weight-loss-for-teens-exercise-is-the-best-way-to-lose-weight-741424.html
Acne Guide: Tips For Curing Cystic Acne
Curing cystic acne in effect means, taking care of the skin properly. Taking care of the skin means giving the skin what it wants, what it deserves. Vitamin D ingredients are essential for the healthy skin. To enable the skin to breathe freely, give it fresh air and sunshine. Oxygen is a great stress reliever. Do it within limitations and don’t go to the sunburn extent. Use a good tanning lotion.
Never think for a moment that body and mind are separate. They are intimately related. The goings in the mind will definitely have a telling effect on the body. So, carefully budget your time and plan your events, to avoid the stress at the last moment. Give a fixed time to your exercise schedule. Yoga asanas and meditation are highly recommended.
You know that the blocked pores are one of the reasons for acne, but do you know what is the reason for the blocked pores? The simple remedy is water. Drink lots of water. Shortage of water in the body leads to dehydration. By doing so, you are causing the pores to be blocked, and extending invitation to acne. Have you ever, realized why you feel so fresh, when you take a bath? It is due to the cleaning of the pores.
There is another school of thought which says that dirt has nothing to do with acne. Since the exact causes of acne are still not known, you can welcome any logic relating to the appearance and growth of acne.
But over washing, over scrubbing the face or any part of the body is to damage the skin. It will result in dry skin. What happens next is creation of more oil. More oil and more dead cells make a mess of it, resulting in blocked pores giving scope for the appearance and growth of acne.
Mind your diet. Since acne is the outward manifestation of the internal purities, take that food which helps to purify the system. Seasonal fruits and seasonal vegetables are the answer. Avoid all those heavy and oily stuff, which are not easily digestible.
Ashish Jain
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/acne-guide-tips-for-curing-cystic-acne-115618.html
Pulse Yoga – Video Clip 1
Pulse Yoga is a result of my personal quest to find yoga routines that accomplish much more than other yoga styles. A few years ago I was diagnosed with osteopenia. This is almost osteoporosis, but not quite. I was shocked as I have been practicing yoga for so many years and consider myself to be in very good physical condition. The doctor told me that I needed to do some sort of weight training program. I have never really liked working out in a gym, always preferring yoga. I also did not want to give up precious time allotted to my yoga practice, so I decided to incorporate free weights into my yoga routines.
As a woman in my 50′s, I also wanted more toning, strengthening and increased muscle definition, again without using machines in the gym. So, in addition to the free weights, I added micro movements that primarily target areas such as the gluteus muscles, abdominals, upper arms and lower back. These micro movements within the yoga postures are highly effective with results that are noticeable immediately.
Duration : 0:1:10
Kundalini Yoga Basics : Resources on Kundalini Yoga
Delve deeper into yoga history. Learn how to find out more about Kundalini yoga in this free fitness workout video from a professional yoga instructor.
Expert: Arjen Kaur
Contact: www.thegoddessstore.com
Bio: Arjen Kaur has practiced yoga for years and is a kundalini yoga instructor at The Goddess Store, a spiritual and metaphysical center for women located in Hollywood, Florida.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:27
Partner Yoga Guide : Assisted Dhanurasana Pose in Partner Yoga
Learn the assisted dhanurasana pose for partner yoga in this free how-to video on partner yoga sequences and positions.
Expert: Cynthia Mastry
Contact: www.yogaetcstudio.com
Bio: Cindy Mastry has practiced yoga since the age of eight, and also has a background in Jazz and Ballet.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:16
YOGA AND WEIGHT REDUCTION,LOSSOmGym Yoga Swing Suspension System
Yoga Swing “http://omgym.com/setup/”
Music by MrCelloMan
The OmGym Suspension Yoga Method combines aerial yoga with strength training, pilates and spinal balancing.
This portable yoga therapy rejuvenates the entire body with thousands of different unique movements and exercises. Inversion therapy can easily be performed for back pain, varicose veins, postural correction, increased circulation, brain health, skin toning, organ toning, immunity boosting, relaxation and more. Core training can be done with precision and/or combined with aerial dance movement. Effective full body strength training can be performed without carrying weights to your campsite! Balance your weight training protocol with self massage and PNF Stretching with or without a partner! This offers highly effective training for rockclimbing, diving, trapeze, silk/tissu and aerial dance training/performance. Pilates and rehabilitation techniques are part of this complete method, according to specific/special needs. Specific rutines are recommended for runners and other advanced athletes, as well as heavy computer users, heavy drivers and those in need of spinal decompression and deep relaxation. There are different levels for beginners to advanced movement practitioners. This is designed for home and travel use.and the music of MrCelloMan
Duration : 0:3:8
I am looking for a stretching/Yoga routine that I can do in the morning before work?
My time is limited, but I would like a routine that will get me going in the morning. Thanks!
here is a good link for that
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?sourceType=all&query=morning%20stretching
whats a good basic yoga routine for begginer teen girl?
ive never really done yoga and id like to start what would be a good daily routune/
thanks
Any beginners yoga you choose is fine, starting with about 5 minutes a day and work up gradually to 45 or an hour 4 days per week.
Can anyone who has the holy spirit tell me what it says about yoga?
Can people who have the holy spirit in them please tell me what the holy spirit says/guides -if anything-about yoga?-not just yoga in the sense of just a physical exercise but also the spiritual side of it.
Id appreciate detailed answers if possible please not just "its bad because its from another religion" for example
All answers appreciated
mary
Wow, two answers, word for word cut and pasted from another site. And steeped in ignorance.
Christians for more than a thousand years have participated in monastic ‘meditation,’ so the ‘spiritual’ side of yoga isn’t as ‘evil’ as small-minded Christians think it may be.
Is sitting prayerfully by a river anti-Christian because people of other faiths do it? Or because polytheists may think the woods and water may contain gods?
Paul says you can do what other religions do, if you’re doing it for the right reason.
And how can doing yoga because you want to be healthier physically and spiritually be wrong?