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Copyright (c) 2010 Moaz Derfasi Why is fitness strength training so important? Sixty years ago stairs were more common than elevators. Many of us worked in the fields behind a plow and mule rather than in an air conditioned tractor, while others worked in factories doing things that robots now accomplish. Carpenters wielded claw hammers and hand held saws instead of nail guns and table saws. Women beat rugs instead of vacuuming them. Children played kick the can instead of sitting on their cans playing Mp3 games. We walked or biked, instead of hopping in the car to go three blocks. This is why, if you want a slim, lean, sexy body you have to work at it, which means working out. Jogging, bicycling and swimming are all great cardio and aerobic exercises, but you need to do even more than that to get explosive results. You need to work [more..]

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I don't know the real statistic, but I would be willing to bet the overwhelming majority of men and women are disappointed with the way they look, feel and perform. Some attempt to correct this with diets, exercise or other methods. Here are the 3 steps you must know to get fast and lasting fitness, fat loss and muscle building results. Get Control Of Your Diet When I say "diet", I am not talking about a restricted calorie diet designed for fat loss. I mean diet as in what you eat. The fact is, many people are overeating, so reducing the quantity of calories is necessary. But I want you to pay attention to what you eat. Focus on lean meats, fish, chicken, vegetables and fruits and you'll find it is hard to eat too many calories. Calorie bombs usually come from processed foods, sweets and high calorie drinks. [more..]

Summer time is upon us - but it's not too late to take some quick steps to make sure you look and feel great! Here are four quick steps you can take to get yourself heading in the right direction. It is never too late to get yourself on your way to better shape with plenty of energy!1) Assess your situation. Time for a quick reality check. Before you do anything, take a good look at yourself to get some direction. The mirror usually is a good place to start, and a few measurements may give you some motivation as well. Even one measurement, like your waistline, (take at the belly button level) can help you gauge your progress. This is also the time to take a quick mental check too. Maybe you have not succeeded in the past with weight loss or fitness goals. [more..]