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<title>Yuri Elkaim - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Yuri Elkaim graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Physical Education and Health from the University of Toronto. He is a Certified Kinesiologist and highly acclaimed Personal Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach in the Toronto, Canada area. He has 6 years personal training experience with the Sports Clubs of Canada & Station 7 Reebok, and has also worked as a clinical intern at the Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre Inc., in Toronto. He is currently the founder and owner of Total Wellness Consulting, a leading health, fitness and wellness company offering health-conscious individuals innovative programs and technologies to ... ]]></description>
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<title>Are Workouts Such As P90X and Insanity a Waste of Money?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 07:41:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I was recently asked an interesting question concerning my opinion regarding fitness programs currently being offered at Beachbody.com,which include programs like the P90X and 'Insanity', and their use by beginners as well as overweight individuals looking to shed a substantial amount, for instance individuals approximately 100 pounds overweight or more. Personally, I am a fan of P90X and find it to be a good program. ]]></description>
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<title>How To Run Faster</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:40:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Often people seek to gain speed when training, when playing sports such as soccer. I was asked a question not too long ago by a young lady who desired nothing more but to acquire the speed she once possessed when she had played competitive soccer, now looking to get back in the game she hoped to better herself physically specifically in her running.]]></description>
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<title>Exercises to Burn Fat</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I recently had a discussion with an associate it of mine regarding his desire to lower his body fat, and although he kayaked a few times a week as well as went on walks a few times a week he simply couldn't accomplish this goal. Although kayaking is quite the workout and walking is great for the body, doing these activities a few times a week is simply not enough to accomplish the results he was looking for. His pace in walking was just not capable of meeting the required intensity of exercise his body would need in order to...]]></description>
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<title>Bodyweight Interval Training</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:22:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interval training is great way of obtaining the highest success out of your workouts. It's a method in which you go into short yet high-intensity exercise periods which in turn alternate with recovery periods where your body gets to rest before the intensity is repeated all the while aiding you in burning more calories, increasing your speed, strength, endurance and the list could go on as well.]]></description>
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<title>Are Fat Burners Safe?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:12:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article, I am hoping to tackle the topic of fat burners and their safety. When assessing my own approach to healthy living, I have always been an avid believer in the consumption of our basic fruits and vegetables in addition to a holistic lifestyle.]]></description>
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<title>Weight Loss Exercises For Women</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:31:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Of the two sexes - men and women - women definitely got the short end of the stick when it comes to losing weight. Women lose weight at a slower rate than men because they have slower metabolisms and tend to store more fat. ]]></description>
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<title>Protein For Athletes - The Truth Behind Protein Intake</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:54:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an athlete, you always look for nutrients that give you that competitive edge. Walk into any nutrition store, and you are overwhelmed with a plethora of products containing amino acids and proteins.]]></description>
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<title>Leaky Gut Cleansing Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:22:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When there is an overgrowth of Candida in the large intestines of an individual, leaky gut syndrome can begin to manifest. It is true that Candida albicans and other microbes are naturally occurring flora in the human colon, but their population may sometimes become too large as a result of our poor feeding habits or use of drugs such as antibiotics, and corticosteroids. When this overpopulation occurs, the lining of the intestines, especially the colon may develop holes through which usually paves a way for toxins, parasites and other impurities to leak into the blood stream and cells. There are many methods of treating this condition, and these include: diet, dietary supplements, and colon cleansing.]]></description>
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<title>Protein on a Raw Food Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:13:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is an oft-held perception about the raw food diet that you are going to have to deprive yourself of a lot of different and important areas of a healthy diet, and if you are the athletic type, number one on your list of concerns is likely protein. After all, without a solid supply of protein in your diet, your athletic endeavors will suffer the consequences. But fear not, there are plenty of ways to eat raw, get the protein you need, and keep your sporting engine running at maximum capacity.]]></description>
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<title>Build Your Best Physique Now - Train Like a Pro Athlete</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:44:27 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pro athletes demonstrate the ultimate benefits of hardcore training. You admire their tight, shapely, physiques. However, do you really ever think about the other advantages of an athletic training program?]]></description>
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<title>Energy Eating</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:27:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for ways to increase your energy levels, one of the most important considerations in what sorts of fuel you are putting into your system. Much like a high performance car, your body will run on lesser fuel sources - but don't expect it to run as well. ]]></description>
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<title>How to Create a Running Workout Plan</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:23:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So you want to create a running workout plan, eh?....Why? Are you into torture? Just kidding. Running is a great activity for exercise. You can't drive down a neighborhood street at seven in the morning without seeing swarms of runners. If you want to create a running workout plan, and want to bring exercise into your life, then I say good for you.]]></description>
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<title>Natural Cleansing Diets</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:18:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The world today is currently at an age where they seek natural, holistic foods over the processed ones. As the negative effects of processed foods and manufactured supplements have been promoted people are looking to keep things as natural and simple in their lives as possible. This is no different when it comes to detoxifying your body of toxins, chemicals and fats that have been absorbed over the years. ]]></description>
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<title>Running Workouts For Beginners Explained</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Okay, so you've just bought a new pair of shoes, a headband, and as many sports drinks as you can get your hands on. You are pumped about getting into running, and as you head outside, you get excited about getting out there and pounding some pavement. Then you realize that you have no clue what to do.]]></description>
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<title>How to Cleanse Your Body in Just 14 Days</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cleansing your body does not require fancy pills or supplements nor does it take some extensive amount of time. By implementing simple dietary changes you can help your body release the chemicals, toxins and fat that has built up in your tissue over time. If you suffer from acne, fatigue, irritability or fogginess then your body may be telling you its time to be detoxified. There are simple changes you can make in your daily diet to cleanse and keep clean your body. Following a 14 day cleanse diet is a perfect way to jump start the cleansing process.]]></description>
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<title>4 Ways to Burn More Fat</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fitness has been around for many decades, so a lot of people such as sport scientists have created many exercises for specific needs. Some people have created fat burning workouts, so we have decided to include a few in this article to help you burn that body fat. To burn body fat you need an exercise which will move your heart rate to the correct zone. By moving to the correct zone and exercising hard enough your pulse rate will increase, burning more fat efficiently. When you achieve the correct zone your metabolism will increase, that's how you burn fat. The key to all these exercises is low intensity.]]></description>
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<title>How to Eat Out When Eating Raw</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:53:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the greatest challenges facing someone who wants to improve their overall health with a raw food diet can be finding raw meals when you go out on the town with friends and family. Not every restaurant is forward thinking enough to provide a raw menu selection. ]]></description>
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<title>Starting a Raw Food Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:50:36 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are in the beginning stages of following a raw food diet plan, you might be at the point where you're starting to tire and not because you're not getting the required vitamins from your diet, but because you're hitting the beginner's wall. The beginner will be highly excited to start the raw food diet plan.]]></description>
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<title>What Most People Think About a Raw Food Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:09:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of misconceptions about the raw foods diet. It sounds like such a radical departure from the average person's intake of food, that people make some crazy assumptions about what it means to eat raw. Here are some of the reactions you're likely to come across, and some information to counter that well-intentioned ignorance with.]]></description>
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<title>3 Easy Ways to Starting a Raw Foods Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:04:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to make a big change in your life to make yourself healthier, you may want to consider switching to a raw food diet. But you might not know where to begin. There is a lot of information about the raw food diet out there, and it can be overwhelming to the newcomer. With that in mind, here are three easy ways to ease yourself into new eating habits that will help to improve your health and assist you in losing weight.]]></description>
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<title>Athletes and Raw Foods - 3 Common Myths Exposed</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:04:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a recreational athlete who takes their health seriously and wants to get the most of their athletic endeavours, you have probably been paying attention to what you eat for a while now. But have you really looked into it? Or are you like tens of thousands of other people who are using their common sense to guide them?]]></description>
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<title>Should Runners Eat a Raw Foods Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:04:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the roles of sugars and grains as they relate to athletes of all calibres. Common sense and a lot of advertising copy might tell you that sugars are great for short burst energy, and grains help you load up on carbohydrates for exercise. But there is a difference between the good carbs that will be fuel for your engine, and bad carbs that will burn fast and hot, and leave you running on empty.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Raw Food Enzymes</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/3418728</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:54:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Digestion is one of the most important functions our body is able to perform. Unfortunately, most people don't digest their food properly. In my experience, having worked with thousands of personal clients, faulty digestion or an "underactive stomach" is the most common health concern I notice.]]></description>
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<title>Can Athletes Benefit From a Raw Food Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:37:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people have asked me this question. And my answer is a definite... YES! The problem is that most sports nutrition textbooks and resources tell athletes to eat lots of carbs like pasta, bread, and other grains as a way of maximizing their glycogen stores.]]></description>
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<title>Sea Vegetables - Health on the Ocean Floor</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:35:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sea vegetables, or seaweed, are the most nutrient-dense foods found on the planet. They are packed with more minerals than you can possibly imagine, including providing 2000% of your daily recommended intake of the much needed iodine!]]></description>
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<title>Why You Should Soak Your Nuts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:32:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I hope you didn't take this the wrong way (specifically men). Let me clarify... Do you soak your nuts (almonds, walnuts, etc...) and seeds before eating them? Whether you follow a raw food diet or not, you may want to start.]]></description>
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<title>Seaweed Benefits and Recipes</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:30:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're going to look at 3 amazing types of edible seaweed. The health benefits of sea vegetables are absolutely ridiculous and now we're going to learn some more specifics relating to dulse, kelp, and nori.]]></description>
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<title>How to Build Muscle on a Raw Food Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:27:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here's the key to help you gain weight and build muscle, while preventing weight loss, on a raw food diet... Eat lots of good calories! Weight loss boils down to burning more calories than you're consuming.]]></description>
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<title>How Water Helps You Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:25:24 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is water beneficial for weight loss? You better believe it! If you're goal is to lose weight, then I'm sure you've heard people tell you to drink more water, right? But why?]]></description>
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<title>How to Build a Healthy Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:19:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To truly eat a healthy balanced diet, there are several key components that should be included. These include a diet that is rich in natural fresh foods, seasonal foods, nutritious foods, clean foods, and variety and rotation.]]></description>
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<title>The Problems With Pasteurization and Milk</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:11:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Within the last year or so, I've noticed a huge push by the dairy industry promoting the benefits of consuming dairy products among teenagers and athletes. It's so bad now that you can't go to a movie without being subjected to 6-10 quick clips with the message "Milk makes you strong!". It's very annoying and that's one of it's one of the biggest reasons why kids and their parents believe that milk and dairy actually do your body good.]]></description>
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<title>Don't Drink Milk - Here's Why</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:37:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, we're going to look at 2 more aspects - homogenization and the use of hormones and antibiotics. How Homogenization Affects Milk. Milk is a liquid not too different from an oil and water mixture. Just as oil separates from water, milk contains fat globules which are dispersed throughout.]]></description>
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<title>The Dangers of Dairy and Cow's Milk</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:21:29 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this article I'm simply going to narrow in on the nutrient profile of cow's milk in comparison to human breast milk. Macronutrients Per 100 grams, cow's milk contains... 4 g of protein 3.5 g of fat 4.9 g of carobohydrate In contrast.... Per 100 grams, human breast milk has... 1.1 g of protein 4 g of fat 9 g of carboydrate.]]></description>
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<title>Diet For an Underactive Thyroid</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:14:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The difficulty with a sluggish thyroid and your ability to lose weight is that the thyroid gland controls your metabolism. Specifically, if you have an underactive thyroid (ie. not enough T3 and T4 produced and secreted) your metabolism will slow down. Thus, making it more difficult to lose weight.]]></description>
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<title>The Power of Probiotics</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:59:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With all the nonsense we're seeing now with yogurt companies developing their own strains of supposedly "healthy" bacteria, I thought it was time to clear the air and give you the goods. I'm sure you've seen the commercials from yogurt companies with their bacteria called "B.L Regularis" and "Casei Defensis."]]></description>
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<title>Improve Your Digestion With Digestive Enzymes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:55:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Digestion is perhaps the most important function our body performs. Obviously, that's up for debate but the truth of the matter is that faulty digestion is where most health problems begin.]]></description>
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<title>Is Fasting Dangerous?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:51:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it healthy to do a 30-day water fast? Is it healthy to fast for one day? When most people hear this they think, "Oh my god, you shouldn't do that. It's not good for your health, etc..."]]></description>
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<title>Are Mono Meals Good For You?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:44:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently I've been doing some reading on the proposed benefits of eating mono meals. If you don't know what mono meals are they are basically a type of meal where only 1 type of food is eaten.]]></description>
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<title>3 Immune System Boosters</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:39:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before we get into the specifics, I want you to consider your overall diet. If you eat a whole foods diet (preferably raw) then you are already providing tremendous immune support - via good nutrition. However, the poorer your diet, the weaker your immune system and the more susceptible you will be to getting sick.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Set For Health?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:32:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every one of us has a health thermostat. By that I mean an internal subconscious thermostat that dictates just how healthy we can be. Think of it this way... Have you ever started on a healthy path (for instance going 100% raw) and then hit a point where something inside of you said, "That's good enough. I'll stop here."]]></description>
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<title>Does Dark Chocolate Reduce Stress?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:27:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent study in the Journal of Proteome Research suggests that eating a few pieces of dark chocolate every day may improve the metabolic response of people who report feeling highly stressed.  For this study, the researchers investigated the metabolic response in a group of 30 healthy adult volunteers who were asked to consume two portions of 20g of dark chocolate every day for up to 14 days.]]></description>
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<title>All About Magnesium</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:17:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Magnesium is an important essential mineral for the body. It is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including those that contribute to production of energy and cardiovascular function.]]></description>
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<title>3 Simple Ways to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:08:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Seems like a pretty obvious answer but the difficulty is that most people simply don't get enough fruits and vegetables in their diet. I believe that most North Americans get an average of 1.5 servings per day. That's pretty insane considering that the recommended daily intake is between 5-10 servings.]]></description>
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<title>Three Energy Foods</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:05:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Before I share 3 of my favourite energizing and health-promoting foods, I need to reiterate that there are no single foods that have magical health properties. There are just good and bad diets. It's the synergistic effects of the foods in your diet that matters - not the individual elements within it.]]></description>
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<title>Three Scary Findings in Your Foods</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:57:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Here are 3 hidden health dangers found in most of the foods in your local grocery store. 1. BHA and BHT BHA and BHT are antioxidants, mainly used to stabilize fats and oils in package foods. But they aren't the good kind of antioxidants...at least not for your body. Food manufacturers use these compounds because oxygen reacts preferentially with BHA or BHT, rather than oxidizing fats or oils, thereby protecting the food from spoilage. ]]></description>
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<title>Does Estrogen Make You Fat?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:20:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's lesson we're going to look at why it is tougher for women approaching menopause lose weight from their abdomens. I have worked with a lot of women in my time and a lot of them don't know what to do about it. They seem to be doing everything correctly but for some reason they have a tough time losing weight in that area.]]></description>
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<title>Treadmill Interval Training</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:46:33 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it true that the treadmill is not the best thing to use when doing an HIIT (interval training) workout? Answer #1: Doing interval training workouts on the treadmill is fine if you're using longer intervals since it takes most treadmills a fair amount of time to reach the desired speed. I would suggest using the treadmill for running workouts that involve intervals of at least 30 seconds.]]></description>
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<title>How to Boost Your Metabolism For Fat Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:12:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're going to talk about strategies you can use to help boost your metabolism. The name of the game is burning calories and thus burning fat. In order to do so in the long-term, you have to have a fat burning metabolism. You need to increase your metabolism so that you are burning calories during the entire day; not just when you exercise.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lose Stomach Fat After Pregnancy</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:11:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it possible to regain the tone in your stomach after giving birth? I have spoken at length to a good friend of mine who is a gynecologist. There are physiological changes that happen during pregnancy. Your abdominal muscles stretch. Over the weeks of gestation, your abdominal muscles literally lengthen. Because of this increase in length, there is a bit of loss of muscle activation and a loss of strength produced during abdominal movements.]]></description>
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<title>What's the Best Belly Fat Loss Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:11:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're going to talk about the best diet to help you lose belly fat and give you six pack abs. I'm not a believer in diets. They don't work.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lose Abdominal Fat As You Get Older</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:11:20 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a common concern that many people have as they age. Today I am going to talk about the concepts that as you age, your muscle mass declines and your metabolism slows down. As a result, it is more difficult for your body to burn calories. This means that it becomes easier to hold onto calories and gain weight, thus making losing abdominal fat a tougher task.]]></description>
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<title>Top 3 Ab Exercises</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:30 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We're going to look at abdominal core exercises for beginners and for people who are looking to train their abdominals without hurting their lower back. If you are new to abdominal and core training, we have to go through a couple of biomechanical things first to understand how you can injure the lower back while doing various movements.]]></description>
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<title>How Often Should I Workout My Abs?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:13:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we are going to talk about how often you should train your abdominals. We'll cover how many times a week, how long, how many exercises and when to do them during your workout.]]></description>
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<title>How Do I Lose Stomach Fat?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:11:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're going to talk about one of the most important lessons when it comes to losing belly fat. How many calories do you need to lose fat? Did you notice that I didn't say belly fat?]]></description>
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<title>How Long Does it Take to Lose Belly Fat and Get Six Pack Abs</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:09:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How long does it take to lose belly fat and get a nice defined stomach? The answer depends on a couple of factors. We're going to talk about 4 main factors today that are going to influence your ability to lose weight and lose it quickly.]]></description>
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<title>The Flat Stomach Secret</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:06:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I want to share a secret with you that I learned way back when I was in grade 8 that is going to help you get a flat stomach. It's not going to help you remove belly fat on top of your muscles in your abdominal area but it is going to help you shrink your waist and get things toned up.]]></description>
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<title>Cardio Or Strength Training to Lose Belly Fat</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In today's lesson we're going to look at the difference between cardio and strength training: which is best and why we should do them? As you will recall, we did a lesson on how many calories we need to lose fat; total body fat.]]></description>
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<title>Cardio Training to Lose Belly Fat</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:49:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're going to talk about advanced cardio training to help you lose belly fat and get six pack abs. We're going to talk about advanced fat loss techniques and specifically about cardio training.]]></description>
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<title>Foods That Burn Stomach Fat</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:47:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I am in my kitchen. I am going to share with you a couple of foods that will help you in your quest to lose more overall fat and boost your metabolic rate.]]></description>
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<title>Home Abdominal Workout</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:46:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I am going to show you a home abdominal workout, and if this is not what you were thinking it was going to be than that is perfectly fine. We have learned the truth about how to burn belly fat and it is not about doing sit-ups or crunches for thousands of reps. It is all about getting the intensity up and getting a good sweat on that really raises the game so that you can burn a maximum amount of calories.]]></description>
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<title>Best Ab Exercises</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:46:53 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I am going to show you my best exercises for the abdominals. They are most likely not what you think. I am not going to do a single sit-up and I am not going to do a single crunch. Instead, I am going to teach you about 5 exercises that keep your spine in a neutral position and focus on stability and not dynamic movement through the spine.]]></description>
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<title>Best Exercises For Belly Fat Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:45:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we will be talking about which is best for belly fat loss: ab crunches or full body exercises. To do that we must talk about two principles; the first principle comes from physics and it is known as work. Work equals force times distance.]]></description>
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<title>Circuit Training Workout</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:14:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are going to do this workout in a circuit fashion once again - 6 exercises. But this time, we are going to be working a little bit longer and recovering for a little less time. We are also going to finish 3 circuits instead of 2. To top it off, the intervals are going to be a little more challenging as well! So let's get started.]]></description>
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<title>BOSU Ball Leg Workout</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:12:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we are going to focus on 3 exercises that you can do on the BOSU ball. The BOSU ball challenges your balance and stability while at the same time builds strength in the lower body. Please make sure that you warm up thoroughly before continuing with these exercises.]]></description>
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<title>Advanced Abdominal Workout</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:09:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Right now, I'm sitting on a stability ball. A lot of people ask me, how do I choose a stability ball? Well, very simply, if you are sitting on it, your thighs should be parallel to the floor. If you are way down low it is too small, and if your legs are stretched out it is too big.]]></description>
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<title>4 Minutes to Flat Abs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:07:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Man, my abs are burning! I just finished a four minute workout on my abs and they are on fire! I am going to take you through 8 exercises that I just did on my abdominals, and hopefully we can both make it through them. You can get a great burn and really sculpt and rip your abs in only 4 minutes!]]></description>
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<title>Exercise - Lunge With Back Row</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:05:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're going to talk about our exercise of the month, an awesome exercise which I am sure you have not seen before. This is actually a functional movement where we will be combining two more common movements known as the lunge and the back row. By combining the movements, we not only make the movement a lot more functional, but a lot more enjoyable and efficient as well.]]></description>
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<title>PNF Stretching For Tight Legs</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:40:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we're not going to be doing a workout. I'm going to teach you how to stretch a couple of muscles that get very tight - especially in men. These include the hamstrings and the groins. I'm going to teach you a different way of stretching, called PNF. PNF stands for Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Normally, it is done when you have someone else helping you stretch because you need a bit of resistance which they can provide. Also, there is an active component to PNF.]]></description>
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<title>How Often Should I Do Interval Training?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:35:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I want to talk to you about interval training. I've had a lot of questions recently about how often they should interval train. For instance, if you are using a running program which is based on interval training, I normally tell people to do the program twice a week. However, a lot of people want to know if they can do it 3, 4 or even 5 times a week.]]></description>
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<title>Beginner Interval Training</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:15:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, I am going to take you through a beginner's interval training workout. Let's say that you are not comfortable running for a long period of time, but you enjoy working on the treadmill. Maybe you just need a bit more guidance. Maybe you want to push yourself a little bit more from a walk into a light jog.]]></description>
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<title>Dynamic Warm Up For Runners</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:46:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you stretch before you run? I certainly hope NOT! Learn how to warm-up and stretch properly to avoid injuries! Here are a few exercises to help you warm up dynamically before you run.]]></description>
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<title>Secret to Getting Fit</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:43:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is something that you need to know. There are several obstacles holding you back from achieving the goals that you want to achieve. We are talking about achieving the incredible body that you want and improving your fitness level to one that you can't even possibly imagine. But there are things that are standing in your way and you need to know about them.]]></description>
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<title>Raw Food Diet For Detoxification</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:38:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today we are talking about how the raw food diet helps to cleanse and detoxify your body. This is a subject that I really like to talk about. I am a firm believer in cleansing. The beautiful thing about raw foods is that they provide the nutrients that improve the detoxification process.]]></description>
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<title>What Are Raw Food Enzymes?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:36:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We're going to talk about why raw food enzymes are important for your health. First of all, what is an enzyme? There are a couple of categories of enzymes. There are food enzymes in fresh foods. Take a banana for example. They have enzymes in them that help the banana break itself down. When you eat a banana, these enzymes help it digest itself inside your body.]]></description>
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<title>Raw Food Recipes - Delicious Breakfast Cereal</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:36:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today I want to tell you about a really delicious breakfast cereal that I make for myself several times a week. It's amazing and it's all raw. The reason I want to share this with you is because a lot of cereals out there; packaged and processed cereals, even though they say they are healthy, they're really not!]]></description>
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<title>What to Eat After a Workout</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:35:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I just got back in from a really good, quick workout, and I thought I'd take this opportunity to answer a question that I recently got asked on my blog about exercise nutrition and what we're supposed to eat after a workout. This question is from Natalia. "My question is with respect to post-exercise nutrition.]]></description>
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<title>How to Eat Healthy Snacks</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:46:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To snack or not to snack? That is the question we ask ourselves each and every day. As such, it is critical to understand that we control our food choices by the power of what we focus on at any given moment.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lose Weight Fast?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:41:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you noticed that wild animals don't suffer from obesity? It's just something that doesn't "naturally" occur in nature. So why is that 2/3 of westerners have big time weight loss issues? Well, what if I told you that the simple act of cooking our foods is making us fat and unhealthy!?]]></description>
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<title>Best Diet For Weight-Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:36:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why certain people don't have to worry about losing weight? They just have a beautiful, glowing, and fit body, while enjoying boundless energy?  Well, their secret lies in what they do and do not eat!]]></description>
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<title>Why Eat a Raw Food Diet?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:33:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're reading this article, you may be wondering about the benefits of a raw food diet, right? Well, the benefits of eating more raw foods are numerous and once you understand them you'll probably wonder why you haven't eaten more raw in the past. You'll also think twice about eating dead cooked foods ever again.]]></description>
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<title>Eating a Raw Food Diet</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:31:53 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Eating a raw food diet is essentially a way of eating that does not involve the heating of foods. Part of the premise lies in the fact that heating foods above 118 degrees Fahrenheit destroys their inherent food enzymes, a vast majority of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and their all important life force.]]></description>
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<title>Foods That Give Us Energy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 13:29:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's really unfortunate that the vast majority of the population turns to stimulants instead of looking to whole foods for a boost of invigorating energy. I guess part of the problem is that humans are generally lazy and would rather take the "magic pill" to fix all their problems.]]></description>
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<title>Workout Guidelines to Lose Weight</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:22:12 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how often to exercise, for how long, and at what intensity in order to lose weight? I've personally worked with thousands of people who have. Perhaps that's why weight loss experts like myself are in business - because we show you the way!]]></description>
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<title>How to Run on the Treadmill</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:09:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Running on the treadmill has some obvious advantages over running outdoors, especially if the weather outside becomes bone chilling.  It's no surprise that many people like running because of its calorie-burning effects. After all, since running is weight bearing and recruits a large amount of muscle, it is the best form of cardiovascular fitness training to burn calories and fat. Besides, when was the last time you saw an overweight runner?]]></description>
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<title>What is HIIT?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:09:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HIIT (or high-intensity interval training) involves performing repeated bouts of high and low intensity exercise. The length and duration of the high intensity work bout will depend on what you are trying to accomplish (ie. your goals).]]></description>
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<title>The Effect of Exercise Duration on Fat Loss</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:08:46 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The length of your exercise bout is well known to have a profound effect on how much fat you burn during and after your workout.  When discussing post-working fat burning, we're really alluding to EPOC (or excess post exercise oxygen consumption), which is number of calories your body burns to recover back to a resting state.]]></description>
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<title>Burn More Fat by Adding More Intensity to Your Workouts</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:06:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intense exercise has been shown time and time again to be more effective at burning fat than low intensity exercise.  Part of this is due to the exercise after-burn, also referred to as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).  This is the number of calories expended (above resting  values) after an exercise bout.]]></description>
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<title>9 Belly Burning Ab Exercises</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:06:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want to develop a six pack and get rock hard abs, then the following 10 belly burning ab exercises will blow your mind.    I'm sure you may have come across other articles or web sites showing their best ab exercises but let's get one thing clear - the following 9 abdominal exercises are killer! If you can successfully complete these "killer core" movements, then hat's off to you.]]></description>
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<title>Why Abdominal Exercises Are Dangerous!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:06:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Caution! Ab exercises can be very dangerous for your lower back!  If you have a history of lower back pain or have not developed proper core endurance then it is best to avoid the traditional sit-ups and related ab exercises (ie. leg lifts, crunches, etc...).]]></description>
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<title>Interval Running Workouts For Beginners</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:38:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, I'd like to give you 3 interval training workouts for beginners. You can choose to do these on the treadmill or outdoors - it really doesn't matter. These running workouts will help run longer, get in better shape, and burn more calories.]]></description>
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<title>How to Run Longer</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:38:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'm about to show you how to run longer.  Are you ready? Here we go.  Aerobic (or endurance) training improves your cardiovascular endurance (and thus your ability to run longer) by increasing both maximal cardiac output and your muscles ability to extract oxygen from the blood. Thus, a training program designed to improve your cardio endurance must overload your circulatory system and challenge the oxidative capacity of your working muscles.]]></description>
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<title>Does Running Burn Fat?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:38:21 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered whether running is useful for burning fat?  How about whether low intensity, long duration (ie. exercising in your fat burning zone) running (or cardio) is better than higher intensity interval running (ie. your cardio zone)?   Well, we're about to answer those questions.]]></description>
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<title>How to Achieve Life-Long Weight Loss</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2172779</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/2172779</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:41:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Short-term weight loss is easy. But losing weight and keeping it off for good is slightly more challenging.  Nonetheless, that is the real goal. After all, you don't just want to lose weight quickly and then have it all pile back on, right?]]></description>
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<title>Can Skipping Help You Lose Weight?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/2172773</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, a young lady asked me if skipping could help you lose weight.  By skipping, she meant jumping rope - not skipping a meal.  My answer to this question was an emphatic yes. I'm a huge fan of skipping. If you're not using a jump rope in your workout routines right now, then you should. Although it cannot replace regular strength workouts, skipping can be a great substitute to traditional cardio like running, biking, rowing, or using the elliptical.]]></description>
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<title>Strength Before Cardio?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:15:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Is it a good idea to do strength training and cardio in the same workout?  And if so, which one should be done first?  Well, you'll first need to look in the mirror and clearly distinguish whether your goal is to lose weight (fat) or build strength. If you're somewhere in between, then the specifics of this article are less important.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Lose Weight?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:14:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you want know how to lose weight, then let me quickly tell you that it comes down to creating a negative energy balance. This means that you are burning more calories than you are consuming.]]></description>
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<title>How to Lose Weight Easily</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:10:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered how you can lose weight more easily? I know millions of people have, and the good news is that it's definitely possible, especially if you're using the right type of workouts.]]></description>
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<title>Are You Committing These Weight Loss Errors?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:38:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'd like to highlight the 4 biggest weight loss errors that I see people make when they are working out. These observations come from over 12 years in the fitness industry and having helped 1000s of clients lose weight and get in great shape.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Get Rid of Belly Fat?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:36:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How to get rid of belly fat is probably one of the most sought after questions in the fitness industry. But beware, there is a lot bad advice out there. There must be. Over the past 12 years, I've seen thousands of people do countless sit-ups and seen others devote entire workouts to training their abdominals.]]></description>
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<title>When Can I Expect to Lose Weight by Working Out?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:34:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like most people who want to lose weight, then I'm sure you've asked this question before, haven't you?  And it's a fair question that most people are working out to lose weight would like to know the answer to. However, is tough to tell when you can expect to see results from working out. After all, there are a number of factors that will determine the outcome. Let's have a look at each one as well as what you can do see faster results from your workouts.]]></description>
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