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Health & Fitness Articles Workout & Exercise: earlier or later? What time is best to workout Workout & Exercise: earlier or later? Oprah Winfrey, Health and Fitness Oprah & understanding Health & Fitness Oprah Winfrey, Health and Fitness Biking: 10 Rules of Engagement Safe bike riding understood rules Biking: 10 Rules of Engagement It comes down to You Summary of a Jack LaLanne Speach It comes down to You The Almighty Crosswalk Crosswalk Safety -Modern Day Revision The Almighty Crosswalk Use It or Lose It ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA: Alzheimer's, dementia, brain tumors, depression, memory loss and overall poor mental functioning are increasing Use It or Lose It Chilly Weather Workouts! Cold Weather Workouts: Alternatives to gym & indoor workouts by getting outdoors makes staying fit throughout the year more fun Chilly Weather Workouts! And What About Holiday Eating? A HOLIDAY DIET, Dieting for holidays: Many of the messages conveyed by fitness enthusiasts and health promoters this holiday season will urge you to exercise "Adjusted Holiday Eating Practices And What About Holiday Eating? Cold + Flu = Miserable Workouts Cold/Flu working out: With the cold and flu season making it's nasty appearance again and this time with a vengeance, the question arises, "to workout" or "not Cold + Flu = Miserable Workouts What Happened to all those Water Bottles? EXERCISE & WATER: Now I realize gulping down a container of water after a workout on a long, hot summer afternoon is simply a memory for most during cold weather, but where did all the water jugs go What Happened to all those Water Bottles? Fit For Travel TRAVEL EXERCISE WORK OUT: Many of us are scheduling our holiday travel plans now and it is a good time to travel with your fitness in mind. During a recent Fit For Travel More than just another workout Workout: Health and fitness are inherent parts of our everyday lives. If you are not concerned about your health, you know someone who is. At some points in your life More than just another workout Health -The Past Century FITNESS HISTORY: In our lifetimes, no significant or new information has revealed how to improve our physical condition or health. Consider this: Health -The Past Century Keeping pounds off this Summer Lose Weight: So perhaps you lost a couple of pounds for the Summer or maybe you are still working to lose some of that extra weight. Here are some healthy tips Keeping pounds off this Summer Trends in Fitness FITNESS TRENDS: Or more appropriately titled, "The Failure of Fitness". The start of the "fitness age" began with Jack Lalanne & Muscle Beach in the early 60's, reaching to Lilia's Yoga Trends in Fitness Do's & Dont's of Injuries WORK OUT INJURIES: It happens to all of us. Some more often than others, but unless you never leave your house, avoid engaging in sports or activities, don't drive and have uncanny luck... Do's & Dont's of Injuries Reaching Your Goals FITNESS GOALS: Reaching your goals for health and fitness does not have to be a difficult process. Individual differences allow some people to attain levels that they are contented with and dictate why others strive for what often appears to be an insurmountable task Reaching Your Goals More Than a Loss... STEROID USE: The year was 1980. Arnold Schwarzenegger was awarded the title of Mr. Olympia and soon was launched into an incredible movie career resulting from his More Than a Loss... Wait. No way. She didn't just say... CELEBRITY FITNESS: Well, unfortunately she probably did. Actors (both male & female) and sports heroes have often won our confidence and many times our hearts by incredible performances. Many of these memories Wait. No way. She didn't just say... Ode to a Miracle: One more...Please! MIRACLE DIET: That last product I bought really was a miracle. The problem was that it was a miracle for everybody I heard talk or write about it, but not for me. The local DJ at the radio station Ode to a Miracle: One more...Please! Body Guide for Next Summer SUMMER SHAPE UP: So you didn't quite look like you wanted at the beach or by the pool last summer? Do you think the bodies you admired all summer long started only a month or 2 before venturing outdoors? Not a chance! Now is Body Guide for Next Summer Visualize It -Concept Imagery FITNESS MOTIVATION: Yet another warrior headed to the gym for an evening of conquering feats and some scheduled maintenance. Hitting the weights, sweating it out on the treadmill, stepping up Visualize It -Concept Imagery On The Road TRAVEL FITNESS WORKOUT: Traveling on a regular basis is tough - hard on both those traveling and anyone waiting for their return. Staying or getting in shape while on the road proves to be one of the hardest tasks to accomplish for travelers On The Road Fluctuation Vs Rollercoaster WEIGHT LOSS FLUCTUATIONS: Looking through the many fitness magazines on the newsstands these days re-emphasizes the continued interest people are showing in developing their bodies into a shapely, well-proportioned condition Fluctuation Vs Rollercoaster Achieving Results WORK OUT TIPS: Why workout or exercise if you are not going to achieve the results you want? Just lifting weights or walking on the treadmill at the gym will not ensure that you get into the shape you may be seeking. How then do Achieving Results Avoiding Injuries while Improving Fitness Working out While Injured: "No pain, no gain"..."Just one more". Chances are most gym members or weight lifters have heard this before, and now you are hearing it again. This time it's from the guy across the gym, and he is reviewing Avoiding Injuries while Improving Fitness Spice up Exercise EXERCISE VARIETY: Some people are more motivated to continue with exercising because it has become a strict, regimented routine in daily life. The exercise has become part of a discipline Spice up Exercise	List of Environmental Articles How safe is your drinking water? A glass of clear, cool water sits on my desk. There is nothing floating in it, no cloudiness, nothing to be seen by my eyes. Without hesitation, I take a drink How safe is your drinking water? And the Environmental Presidential Candidate is... Can you imagine actually looking forward to listening to an upcoming presidential address? Dreaming on...consider that Environmental Presidential Candidate Saving at the Pump By now you have heard about how high gas prices have forced many people to evaluate how much they use their cars and looking for alternatives to driving so much. Some Saving at the Pump Going Green at the Gym As you walk, jog or hop up and down on your cardio equipment at the gym, have you ever taken a moment to consider how much energy is being used to keep that facility Going Green at the Gym The Earth Friendly Trash Workout Yes, you read that correctly. Without keeping up with the latest health & fitness fads The Earth Friendly Trash Workout Using Alternative Fuel Options Whether or not gas prices stabilize to more affordable numbers, the price of petroleum is always going to be Using Alternative Fuel Options Environmentalism is the new Fashion Who would've thunk it? After spending my youth being physically fit and the majority of my adult life promoting fitness Environmentalism is the new Fashion What is Environmental Health? We are hearing a great deal in the news about the environment and global warming. Just to make sure the basics of the environment and health are understood What is Environmental Health? What is Environmental Health...Continued The chemicals that get into our water ways can be water soluble and mix with the water or they can remain residues or plumes on or in the water. The What is Environmental Health...Part 2 Reduce use and your waist! It used to be the main emphasis of environmental messages was the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), which Reduce use and your waist! What's Going On? No matter what you think about our being at war with another country, whether the war is about oil or protecting us from terrorists, war creates anxiety for each of us. We are already burdened What's Going On? Mad about cows, feet and mouths... (Originally Published FEB 2001) If you are fed up with hearing about the status of beef and farm animals an ocean away, you have joined a small crowd. Americans really are interested in Mad about cows, feet and mouths Exercise as Transportation You may have noticed that the price of gasoline is going up. Even so, there are reports that the average commute is getting longer, cars are spending more Exercise as Transportation Surviving… As I looked over my shoulder, I noticed how incredible the view was from up here. I could see for miles as my eyes retraced the path leading back down to where the hike began. Not knowing how Surviving Health, Environment & You No matter how much you work to get in better shape, become more healthy and/or make attempts to live longer, all of your efforts are ultimately at the mercy of your environment Health, Environment & You USDA Organic…We all Win For a decade the debate has continued over organic foods in the US and finally, the USDA has issued standards for organic foods, the toughest standards in the world USDA Organic…We all Win	Darren Rieck Tom Young Photo Main Page 25andUp.com (Integrative Fitness Lifestyle) 30ways30days.com (Your Green Guide) Health, Fitness & Environment Articles e-Mail Contact Who is the US Environmental Presidential Candidate? How to Go Green Environment Articles Environment News Environment Poems Environment Stats Environment Tips Environment Videos
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