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Hooping is a popular form of aerobic activity using hula hoop exercises to firm, tone and burn body fat. The hoops used aren’t the standard toy you played with as a child; instead, these large, customized hoops are weighted especially for the activity. Hooping is Older Than You Think Historically most people think the hula hoop is a product of the 1950s; however, it has been around for several thousand years and dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece.
1. BRUSSELS SPROUTS It’s easy to hate these mini-cabbages without even trying them. They’re the knee-jerk low-water mark for kids. The bitter taste, odd texture, and vague aroma of feet are enough to scare anyone off. However, the same qualities are attributed to fine cheeses. Health benefits Very high in fiber and protein, it can be a filling but low-calorie side dish. Scientists also believe the vegetable may protect against cancer because it’s rich in indole—a phytochemical—and vitamin C. Learn
Where would we be without our supporting cast? Quarterbacks wouldn’t have time to throw, captains would be swabbing their own decks, and the Dunder Mifflin paper company’s brainstorming meetings wouldn’t be considered entertainment. Success typically depends on behind-the-scenes help, and your body is no different. While your abs and biceps receive all the glory, here’s a secret: It’s the little-known muscles that make the big ones stand out. The problem is, working the muscles you can’t see—like the ones deep inside
This recipe is fantastic. B’stilla is Moroccan in origin, and often comes as a meat pie. I’ve altered things to turn a deliciously flavorful meat pie, into a roll. B’Stilla rolls resemble egg rolls, yet are much healthier. Inside of deep fried, with all the grease and junk that come with it, B’Stilla rolls are baked in the oven. The come out crispy like an egg roll, but without the extra calories. Give this recipe a go whenever you are craving something savory and crispy. In a
Take a look at UFC pro Frank Mir working out with a sparring partner above. While he makes it look effortless, this actually takes quite a bit of energy and is a great form of cardio. Get yourself a workout buddy and a pair of hand punch pads. Start at 3 rounds of 5 minutes in length. During a round, use a number of punches, combos, knees, and high kicks to deliver strikes to the punch pads. Continuously move, and have your partner take swings at you
No one on this planet can completely avoid stress. In our modern world, it comes in the form of kids, jobs, finances, relationships, and even terrorism. In the post-9/11 world, many people are living with a subtle, subconscious level of stress that is constantly burdening them. Sadly, many of these people don’t even recognize they are stressed. For those that do, they try their best to ignore it, hoping it goes away. Unfortunately it doesn’t. It may fade away, but it’s causing havoc
Here is a genuine attempt to make your cardio slightly more fun and engaging. Get yourself a deck of cards, keeping Jokers in the deck. Face cards are worth 10, Jokers 20, everything else should be self explanatory. Take 3 cards at a time, and add them up. For instance King + 8 + Ace = 28. Do 2 sets of 28 reps of the first exercise listed below. Add the cards back to the deck, reshuffle, and pull three
You may know that fish oil is good in the fight against heart disease, or that it helps depression, or decreases the incidence of dry eyes. However, yet another function of this super-supplement is its’ ability to increase range of motion in a joint. Fish oil is a combination of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), decoxahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are omega 3 fatty acids. There are however, multiple omega-3 fatty acids, each with it’s own benefits. For this reason, the generic term “omega 3″
I realize this sounds like the title of an article in a men’s health magazine…forgive me. Unlike those useless, recycled junk articles, this workout has been tested among various individuals countless times. The results are pretty amazing and should work for just about anyone. Like all workouts, try this out for 4-6 weeks, then switch it up to keep your muscles guessing. To begin, lets review a few terms that will help in understanding this workout. Superset – Performing two
Love handle [luhv han-dl](n): The pockets of fat that rest just above your hip bone. Creates a soft, rounded or curvy figure. Often used as handles during various physical activity. Contribute to premature death. Ok, now that we know what love handles are (as if we already didn’t), it’s time to realize what they are doing to the rest of our body. Hip and belly fat are becoming an ever-growing problem in our country today. Without any intervention, the problem is only going