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I'm Startin a New Thread! (invest both my Time & Effort) Everybody who wanna Stay Healthier, Free from Diseases, Get Involved!!
It is no Secret dat Exercise is good 4 us. Study after study has come back wit da same results!
If we exercise, we get fitter & healthier, as well as looking & feeling Better. We can make a hugely positive impact on our Health & lives by using somethin dat doesn't require a Prescription, is free of Charge to take part in, can be done just about anywhere, & can benefit just about anyone. If u cud bottle it, then you'd b Rich!
So, why r we getting more & more overweight as a society? Britain has the fastest growin Rate of Obesity in da developed World. Although we r living longer & mortality Rates r improvin, more of us suffer from Caner, heart disease & chronic illness than ever b4!
There r currently estimated to b around a million porple wit undiagnosed diabetes in the UK, a condition dat increases ur chances of a Stroke by 2 or 3 times. Around 40 percent of Men & women have high blood pressure, a major risk factor for Heart Disease, of which many r undiagnosed. It is a worryin Situation & it's not improvin.
By Taking dontrol of ur Health, & simply Bing more active, u can stip urself from becomin one of the growin number of people livin wit a reduced quality of life through disease & illness. Not only dat, but u can get more from ur life & enjoy all da great benefits dat come from just getting up & doin somethin active!
If u r think dat it all seems a bit dauntin & dat getting fit means tight lycra, loud music & crowded Gyms, then u cudn't b more wrong. by just takin a regular Walk, Playin Some Sport or Doin Tai-Chi, U can make a significant difference to ur Life!
If u r think dat it all seems a bit dauntin & dat getting fit means tight lycra, loud music & crowded Gyms, then u cudn't b more wrong. by just takin a regular Walk, Playin Some Sport or Doin Tai-Chi, U can make a significant difference to ur Life!
Couldn't agree with you more. People have this really bad impression about fitness in the aspect wrt gyming which is very wrong.
Nice thread friend.
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Just about everyone can benefit from takin regular exercise. By taking a balanced approach to ur fitness dat addresses all the elements from strenght to aerobic capacity, u can effect many positive changes in ur life.
A complete review, here r some of the Benefits,
1. Prolonged Life - Takin Regular exercise will significantly reduce ur risk of dying from some of the most common chronic diseases dat kill people today, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, & some types of cancer. A sedentary person is at twice the Risk of Heart Disease as someone Active.
2. Improved Quality of Life - Exercise has a positive influence on many aspects of our lives. It can make many daily tasks easier & quicker to perform, as well as increasing our performance at work & play.
3. Better state of mind - The benefits of exercise extend well beyond the physical; how we reel in ourselves can be greatly improved. Research has shown exercise to b an Effective Tool in Treating depression, anxiety & insomnia. It has even Been shown to Help improve the state of mind durin recovery from Surgery & cancer Treatment.
4. Balance & Flexibility - Both these qualities are significantly improved through exercise, & therefore reduce the risk of Injury through fallin or takin part in prolonged physical activity.
5. Improved Body shape - Exercise can change the composition of the body, reducing body fat & increasing lean muscle. By doin this, we r better able to maintain a healthy figure on a long-term Basis, increase self-confidence & self-esteem, & function better.
6. Slowin down the ageing process - Many of the negative effects of agein we go through r often more a side-effect of becomin less active. By includin strength trainin & aerobic exercise in ur life, u can maintain & even improve many of the body's systems dat wud otherwise deteriorate wit age. See more below
7. Preventin & fighting illness - Exercise cant cure everythin, but many people find dat exercise can greatly improve how they function & feel, allowin them to live a rewarding & active life. It has been shown to benefit an incredible range of conditions from diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, & high blood pressure, to mental illness, neurological conditions (such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's Disease), arthritis, multiple sclerosis & many others. Remember, if u suffer from a medical condition such as those listed, or haven't been physically active for some time, u shud always consult ur doctor b4 startin a program of exercise.
8. Increased sports performance - Behind every top sportsperson there is a top conditionin expert, & even sports like golf & snooker r recognising the many benefit dat come wit increase levels of fitness. Conditionin program r helpin to reduce injury & better prepare players to deal wit the rigours of their activity at all levels of the game.
We all noe dat as we get older it can seem harder to stay in Shape, but many older people still manage to enjoy an active & rewarding Lifestyle, compete in sports, & carry out day-to-day witout a problem.
Many of the functions of da body tend to get poorer wit age as muscle mass decreases, Strength lessens (particularly after about 70 yrs of Age), & balance & flexibility r reduced; our reactions slow & our ability to work at a given level diminishes. But exercise, particularly strength trainin, can make a dramatic difference & will address many of those changes dat other types of Exercise won't.
Strength training, by increasing our metabolic rate ( the amount of calories we use just to get through a day), means dat we use more energy all day, everyday. It also helps to activeate muscles dat don't get used regularly, thus perservin them & keepin them workin instead of wastin.
Strength trainin also helps to improve balance & stability - this is realy improtant, as falling over injures many older people, fracturin weakened bones, & reducin mobility & confidence. By Improvin da ability of our muscles to generate force & to react to changes in Balance, we can prevent many of these injuries.
The below Chart is How Energy Metabolism Takes Place in our System when Exercise!
At this time of year, we can use every last tip to help avoid holiday weight gain.
So here are 5 more fat loss tips
1) No liquid calories (with the exception of a post-workout drink).
Get rid of all the juices, the sodas, and the sports drinks. Liquid sugar is the last thing you need when you are trying to lose fat.
You must also limit your alcohol intake - especially if you are adding mix to drinks...that is a double calorie bomb! A single "Jack and Coke" is over 200 calories (100 calories from booze and 100 calories from mix).
2) No fast food.
Do not eat at fast food restaurants. Even if you choose what you think is healthy, remember this:
Fast food restaurants are all about profit.
And in order to profit while giving you cheap, quick, and easy to prepare foods, the quality of the food ingredients will be poor - especially the protein.
Now you might have read that you can still make healthy choices at fast food restaurants. But you know what, that's just politically-correct opinion. If it's fast food, it's poor food.
Walking into a burger joint and grabbing a chicken breast on a white bread bun with a piece of old lettuce and a half-green, half-pink tomato is "barely" healthy eating.
Continue Article BelowThe politically-incorrect truth is that it's going to take time and effort to eat properly. You will have to plan, shop, and prepare healthy meals. You will have to spend time cleaning, cutting, and cooking your food. That's the truth.
But believe me, it will taste so much better than fast food, and healthy eating will make you more alert. Eating fast food will make you feel terrible, and will make you want to have an afternoon nap at your desk.
Make one small improvement to your nutrition everyday for the rest of your life.
3) Eat more fruits and vegetables.
If you are eating 2 servings per day, then go up to 4 servings per day by the end of the week. And even if you think you are doing great by having 5 servings per day, you still need to double that (take 2-3 weeks to work your way up to 10 servings per day).
Stick with fiber-rich fruits and vegetables - organic if possible.
4) Eat 1oz of almonds or walnuts per day (1/2 oz in the AM, and the other half in the afternoon).
Most nuts are roasted in oils (possible source of trans fats), so stick to natural or dry-roasted nuts.
Don't panic...this small amount of nuts won't make you fat, but will fill you up and help you lose weight.
5) Be consistent with your workouts.
And make sure the workouts are efficient and effective. To make it easy for you to follow, stick with the Turbulence Training fat burning workout system.
It doesn't matter if you train in the morning before or after breakfast, or at night before or after dinner, or at 1pm on days when the moon is in line with Saturn...don't worry about the details, just train consistently.
6) BONUS TIP: Go for a walk after lunch or dinner (or anytime you eat a big meal). Research shows this will help you control your cholesterol and triglycerides, plus any movement is better than sitting around watching the TV and snacking.
Improve your lifestyle everyday,
PS - Change your workouts to beat a fat loss plateau.
Cool tips jayzy for fat control.I however do have one query regarding fast foods.
No doubt they are so tempting but after reading the above post,i start to wonder.Is there any particular age limit till which we can have both.A bit of fast food at times and regular morning exercise.
well, frd it's hard to tell.. huh.. as my opinion, young age can have fast foods but the effects will come when u gone old ( later u'll have fast food disadvantage! ) :P
Smoking isn't good for one's body. Especially if you've been smoking a pack a day, and for a long period of time. But what is the full extent of the effects of smoking on your body?
The effects of smoking varies from person to person as it will depend on the person's vulnerability to the chemical in cigarette or tobacco smoke. It will also depend on the number of cigarette sticks a person smokes per day, the age when the person first started to smoke, and the number of years the person has been smoking.
According to recent studies, every year hundreds of thousands of people all over the globe die from medical complications caused by smoking. Aside from the stench it leaves on one's clothes, breath, and hair, it also has other complications. Here are some of the different effects of smoking:
Immediate effects upon smoking a cigarette stick:
* Raises a person's blood pressure and heart rate.
* Decreases a person's blood flow to body extremities like the fingers and toes.
* The brain and the nervous system is stimulated for a short time and then reduced.
* Dizziness.
* Nausea.
* Watery eyes.
* Hyperacidity.
* Weakened sense of taste and smell.
* Loss of appetite.
Other effects:
* Shortness of breath.
* Chronic coughing.
* Reduced overall fitness.
* Yellowish stain on the smoker's fingers and teeth.
* Smokers experience more coughs and colds as compared to non-smokers.
* Difficulty recovering from minor illnesses.
* Impotence for men, infertility for women.
* Facial wrinkles appear at an early age, making them look older than non-smokers of the same age.
Because they experience these different side effects, they have a higher risk of developing diseases like:
* respiratory tract infections (like pneumonia and chronic bronchitis)
* emphysema (collapse of the small airways in the lungs)
* heart attack and other coronary diseases
* different kinds of cancers (lungs, throat, mouth, bladder, kidney, pancreas, cervix, and stomach)
* stomach ulcers
* peripheral vascular disease due to a decreased blood flow to the legs
Once a person becomes addicted to cigarettes, they may find themselves experiencing different withdrawal symptoms when they decide to stop. These withdrawal symptoms include:
* increased nervousness and tension
* agitation
* loss of concentration
* change in sleep patterns
* headaches
* coughs
* strong cravings
For pregnant women, it is important to know that the growing child in their womb may suffer if they continue smoking. The effects of smoking to a growing fetus include: low birth weight, premature birth, or stillbirth. Even those who do not smoke are at risk of incurring diseases. Second hand smoke may cause lung cancer or heart problems to those who passively inhale smoke exhaled by smokers.
Smoking may make a person look cool or macho, but you should consider more than just how it would make you look. Keep in mind that smoking has harmful effects that can end up claiming your life. Before you light up your next cigarette, think of the various harmful effects of smoking and if you'd want that to happen to you.
Laughing at Charlie Chaplin can be a serious business. Chortling at a funny film may seem to be an activity with few consequences for health, but research shows that it does more than exercise the 20 or so face muscles involved in laughing. When researchers showed a group of mothers with babies diagnosed with eczema, Chaplin's Hard Times or a weather documentary, those who laughed at the funny film had higher levels of melatonin in their breast milk. And when their babies were fed the melatonin-rich milk, they had fewer allergic reactions.
Results show that laughter of mothers may be helpful in the treatment of infants with eczema," say the doctors at the Moriguchi-Keijinkai Hospital in Japan, who carried out the study.
The study is among the latest research to show that laughter, humour and happiness play a key role in good health and longevity, and can positively affect diseases and conditions as diverse as high blood pressure, flu, heart disease, arthritis and diabetes. As NHS nurses start attending laughter workshops to encourage them to lighten up and make hospital stays a more pleasant experience for patients, research is increasingly showing the value of laughter and humour.
The concept that laughter is good for you is also being used in therapy to improve quality of life, provide some pain relief, encourage relaxation, and reduce stress. Some centres now provide some kind of humour therapy � one in five National Cancer Institute treatment centres in the US offer it � and it can involve watching films, listening to tapes, reading books or attending humour workshops. It can also be combined with exercises, such as yoga.
But can it do more than ease stress and act as a distraction? Can laughter actually affects the progression of illness, boost the immune system, and reduce symptoms of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis?
It has long been accepted that low mood, including depression, can have a negative effect on physical health. Patients who are depressed at the time of heart bypass surgery, for example, are more than twice as likely to die during the following five years. Stress chemicals triggered by being made redundant or getting divorced can also double the likelihood of death from heart disease or stroke.
Now research is showing that laughter and humour can have a positive effect on health and longevity. Just how is not clear, but studies are throwing up some clues. Happiness and laughter have been shown to increase natural killer cell activity in blood and free radical-scavenging capacity in saliva, as well as lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol. It is also thought that laughter causes the release of special neurotransmitter substances in the brain, endorphins, that help control pain. And there are more direct physical effects of laughter, including increased breathing, more oxygen use, and higher heart rate.
Some research suggests that laughter can boost the immune system. When researchers at Japan's Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine showed a 75-minute funny film to a group of men and women, they found that that blood levels of natural killer cells activity increased by 26.5 per cent.
Happiness also boosts the immune system. A study at Birmingham University found a link between higher levels of antibodies to flu and being in a happy marriage. Those with the highest marital satisfaction had the higher antibody responses to a flu vaccine after four weeks. A second study the University of North Carolina shows happiness in a marriage was linked to lower blood pressure, and fewer stress hormones.
A study from the Foundation for Advancement of International Science, also in Japan, showed that laughter seems to lower levels of a protein involved in the progression of diabetic nephropathy, a kidney disease that occurs as a result of diabetes and which is the leading cause of kidney failure. Levels dropped substantially and immediately after watching a comedy show. "The beneficial effects of laughter on preventing the exacerbation of diabetic nephropathy are strongly suggested," say the researchers.
But one of the most important findings on the effects of laughter is its impact on inflammation, which plays a key role in a wide range of diseases, from arthritis to cancer, and which is a component of many age-related chronic diseases that often cause disability. Research reported in the Oxford University Press medical journal, Rheumatology, showed that blood levels of key inflammatory compounds dropped considerably after patients with rheumatoid arthritis watched a humorous film.
The researchers recorded amounts of what they call "mirthful laughter" and found that levels of interleukin 6, a cytokine that plays a central role in inflammation, dropped significantly in the arthritis patients, but not in a healthy comparison group. The anti-inflammatory effects have also been shown to last for 12 or more hours after the laughter has subsided.
Pain can be eased by laughter too. When researchers at the University of California exposed children aged between seven and 16 to a pain experiment, where they put their hands into very cold water, those who watched a funny video and laughed were able to tolerate more pain.
While the mechanisms involved in the effects of laughter on immune and other body systems are poorly understood, some effects have more straightforward explanations. Laughter is thought to trigger changes in breathing patterns that may have a therapeutic effect for patients with chronic lung disease. In some of the latest research at University Hospital Basel in Switzerland, doctors have been testing the idea that laughter can reduce hyperinflation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which has been estimated to effect up to 900,000 people in the UK. Results show that humour therapy reduced hyperinflation in patients who have severe COPD.
Dieters, too, may be unlikely beneficiaries of the direct physical effects of laughter. Researchers at Meharry Medical College, Nashville, have gone to some lengths to calculate the energy expended in a laugh. With the help of four funny film clips, a calorimeter, a heart rate monitor, and digitised audio data for counting the number of laughs, they worked out that the energy loss from laughter was the equivalent of from 0.79-1.30 kJ/min (0.19-0.31 kcal/min). "Genuine voiced laughter causes a 10 to 20 per cent increase in energy use and heart rate," they say.
That means, it's suggested, that 15 minutes of jollity a day � or half an episode of Only fools and Horses � could be enough to laugh away the effects of a small chocolate bar.
Please do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car. Open the windows after you enter your car and turn ON the air-conditioning after a couple of minutes.
According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen - take note of the heated plastic Smell in your car).
In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells.
Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. May also cause miscarriage.
[SIZE=5]Acceptable Benzene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft.. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benzene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benzene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level... & the people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxins.
It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter.
Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is very difficult for your body to expel this toxic stuff
Make Sure u get ur daily dose of fruits & veggies.
Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin C
Get plenty of exercise because it builds your immune system.
Walk for at least an hour a day,
go for a swim,
take the stairs instead of the lift, etc. wash your hands often.
If you can't keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around.
Get lots of fresh air.Open doors & windows whenever possible.
Try to eliminate as much stressfrom your life as you can. Get plenty of rest.
OR?
Take the doctor' s approach. Think about it...
When you go for a flu jab, what do they do first?
They clean your arm with alcohol...
Why? because Alcohol KILLS GERMS.
So...
I walk to the pub. (exercise)
I put lime in my vodka...(fruit)
Celery in my Bloody Mary (veggies)
Drink outdoors on the patio..(fresh air)
Tell rude jokes and laugh.....(eliminate stress)
Then I pass out. (rest)
The way I see it...
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5 Ways to Lose Fat!
