Break the salt habit gradually. Don’t expect to be able to reduce your salt intake overnight. That will not happen. It will take about 4 weeks for your taste buds to adjust and begin to recognize the wonderful subtle flavors of food masked by salt. go for the fruit If you have a sweet tooth,…

If you are one of those who made the decision to start changing your lifestyle in order to be fit and healthy, you may want to try cycling for exercise. Unlike weight training and running, which typically strain your ankles and other muscles, cycling is a low-impact exercise that burns as many or even twice…

Is it really possible to lose weight just by eating cucumbers? These common green vegetables are indeed a useful addition to your weight reduction diet. Cucumber is one of the most common salad vegetables. You can usually get them all year long. However, they are best from May to July. The best ones to eat…

When it comes to survival kits, you’d think more is better, right? But that is not always the case. Let me explain. Let’s take the Bug Out Bag, for example. It is large enough to carry tools, shelter, food, and fire-making equipment. But can you take it all everywhere? Can you take it to your…

Trying to decide between a treadmill, stair climber, or elliptical trainer? Here are 3 of the most popular exercise machines on the market, each with their own unique benefits. Which is the best for you? Here’s an overview of the benefits of each to help you decide. #1 The climber The Bowflex Treadclimber is a…

One of the most frequent reasons dogs are brought to an animal shelter is because of their barking. Owners and/or neighbors cannot tolerate the noise generated by barking. When considering a dog, it’s very important to check the characteristics of the breed you’re considering, as some breeds are natural “barkers.” If possible, see the parents,…

A safe diet strategy for ripped abs is simple, but not exactly easy to follow. I’ll describe exactly what you need to do, but it’s up to you to act accordingly. Mainly, people who fail to get perfect abs blame genetics. While this does come into play a bit, failure to achieve a washboard stomach…

Here’s a workout from 1959 Mr. Universe champion Bruce Randall. Randall liked to work primarily his upper body, with squats or deadlifts being his only lower body exercise. He changed his routines frequently and went through different phases as a powerlifter, Olympic lifter, and bodybuilder. In fact, Randall went from 415 pounds (as a powerlifter…

Everyone knows that exercise is a very important part of the weight loss equation. However, many people don’t find the time to exercise or just get bored exercising! The key is to anticipate common barriers to exercise so that it can become a regular part of everyday life. Lack of time If lack of time…

If you are looking for the best in home training, you have found it here my friend. As a strength and conditioning specialist and personal trainer here in the Atlanta, Georgia area for over 10 years, I have used the following weight training methods to instruct people on the best ways to train anywhere and…