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Triathlon - A Real Exercise For Weight Loss Miracle?

I might be going out on a limb here, but I'm pretty sure most women have it. The dreaded body part. The one that you try to cover up or that you work on endlessly at the gym or that you squeeze in the mirror, wishing it would go away. For me, it's my legs. Thighs too big, 'saddlebags' no matter my weight and if really hard-pressed, I'd say my calves aren't very shapely, either. Or I should say it was my legs until I started doing triathlon. It's January and with it, the time of year that many people - both men and women - make the commitment to lose weight. Of course, the quest for weight loss comes in all forms, ranging from starvation diets to new exercise regimes to the latest gadget. And yes, some people turn to triathlon. You swim! You ride a bike! You run! How could you not lose weight? And so begins the triathlon journey... Triathlon is, without a doubt, a great way to get fit. It provides all of the basic and important elements: motivation, a goal, a healthy exercise plan and a recordable result. Unlike fad diets or weird gadgets, training for a triathlon is not a quick fix that gets boring, but a varied schedule, an exciting challenge and a goal that can be conquered. Motivation One reason people lack motivation is a lack of direction. It's easy to say that you want to lose weight, but other than hoping that the numbers on the scale go down, weight loss in itself isn't a direction. Triathlon directs you towards something, a literal finish line. That finish line and the desire to get there is a powerful motivator. A Goal Signing up for a triathlon gives you a goal with a deadline. Whether your goal is to finish your first race or to go longer or to go faster, race day is there, marked in your diary. And even if the goal seems daunting, it is a goal that can be broken down into smaller parts, making them seem more achievable. Run a little longer today, get on the bike tomorrow, swim with the swim club on Tuesday. In fulfilling your training goals, weight loss becomes less of a focus, more of a consequence. The goal is now something bigger and even more exciting. A Healthy Exercise Plan For weight loss or for overall fitness, triathlon is one of the healthiest exercise plans you will find. It works the entire body, but unlike sports like running, there is an automatic cross-training element built-in. In other words, it is not as hard on your body to run one day, cycle the next and swim the next as it is to run three days in a row. You are working different muscles, making overuse injuries less likely and developing a well-rounded strength. In addition, it's mentally more interesting - instead of mindlessly attending the same class or doing the same run, each day is a bit different. Recordable Results What's a goal without results? In triathlon, results are recordable. Race finishes, distances, training times... and potentially even a lower number on the scale, too. More Motivation Another motivator is confidence. And what could be more confidence-inspiring that completing a triathlon? Yes, you- crossing a finish line that once seemed so far away! Which in turn leads to more motivation... can I go longer? Can I go faster? And so the journey continues, unlike that diet that was boring by March. So what about my legs? They were my dreaded body part prior to taking up triathlon. Did they get skinnier? No more 'saddlebags'? Are my calves more shapely? Well, they are definitely stronger (and less flabby!) But more importantly, I just don't care so much any more. Now I look at my legs and know that they've taken me more miles than I ever thought possible. They have ridden up hills that were once too steep and have crossed finish lines faster and stronger than I knew I could go. So is triathlon the ultimate weight loss plan? The guaranteed fix? The world's greatest miracle diet? No... but as a confidence-building, fitness-inducing, healthy lifestyle-creating sport, it is pretty miraculous. The London based Trigirl brand stands for triathlon clothing that fits, flatters and performs. We give training advice and answer all your triathlon related questions. Do you want to gain confidence, get fit and Live the Challenge? Check our website out today. The brand trades under the Tri-Eva name in the USA. Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Kristin_Duffy/1489138 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7479988

Fighting Fit - Martial Arts and Weight loss

If your goal is to improve your fitness or lose weight but you need to do something more exciting than jogging on a treadmill to keep you motivated, perhaps you should consider doing a martial art like boxing, kickboxing, karate, or judo. In this article we list the top 10 reasons to consider doing a martial art for fitness and weight loss to help you decide if doing one is right for you. 1. Doing martial arts for weight loss It's no coincidence that gyms, personal trainers and producers of exercise videos and DVD's are now heavily incorporating training techniques and exercises from a wide variety of martial arts in their workouts. Boxercise, Tae Bo, Cardio-Kickboxing, Kung Fu Aerobics, and personal trainers using punching bags, focus mitts and kicking pads in their sessions are just a couple of examples of how martial arts training is being used in cardio workouts for fitness and weight loss. Because martial art training is typically high intensity and usually lasts for at least an hour in most cases, it burns a maximum number of kilojoules or calories per workout and is therefore great for anyone who wants to lose weight and lose it fast. 2. Doing martial arts for fitness Most martial arts incorporate exercises and drills that improve cardiovascular fitness and endurance, help build muscle strength and improve muscle flexibility so they are perfect for anyone wanting to improve their overall fitness. Cardiovascular fitness improvements require us to regularly elevate our heart rate for extended periods and most martial arts training can help us do that. Improving the strength, size and shape of our muscles requires us to regularly subject them to some form of resistance training. Martial arts training helps provide this training by requiring us to perform exercises like push-ups and squats using our own body weight for resistance. Improved flexibility is a natural byproduct of martial arts training because most, if not all styles of martial art incorporate stretching exercises in their workouts. As a result of providing all of these fitness benefits, martial artists like boxers and kickboxers are widely regarded as being among the fittest athletes in the world and practitioners of karate, judo, etc are considered among the strongest pound-for-pound and most flexible athletes in the world. 3. Doing martial arts and self-defense One of the most obvious benefits of doing a martial art is that it provides us with the fitness, strength, skill and techniques necessary to protect ourselves from being attacked by others who are out to harm us if the need should ever arise. Like an insurance policy, we hope you're never in a position to have to use your martial arts training to defend yourself, but it's great to know this ability is there just in case. Because they are primarily concerned with elevating our heart rates to burn energy and improve our fitness, many of the workouts listed above like Tae Bo, Boxercise, etc don't really provide this benefit to the same extent as doing martial arts training with a dedicated teacher in a martial arts school that only provides one service - to teach you a specific martial art. Many people mistakenly believe that because they punch a focus mitt 50 times during a session with their personal trainer that they know how to punch properly and can therefore defend themselves if they need to. This is a big mistake and we hope these people never find themselves in a situation where this belief is tested. Unless they've had many years of martial arts training themselves, most personal trainers and gym instructors will not be able to offer advice about your punching and kicking technique, they are only really qualified to hold the focus mitts or kick-pad for you while you punch or kick them. Remember, while probably great at what they do, these trainers are more like aerobics instructors than specifically qualified martial arts instructors. 4. Doing martial arts and self-confidence In addition to providing us with the ability to defend ourselves, one of the greatest personal benefits that martial art training provides is a high degree of self-confidence. This self-confidence partly results from the knowledge that we are much better equipped to defend ourselves given that we have done some martial arts training, but it also comes from a sense of achievement once we begin to master the techniques taught to us and the new confidence that results from feeling fitter and stronger and looking fitter and stronger. Given that one of the first things to suffer, and one of the hardest things to reestablish afterwards, when we become overweight is our self-confidence this benefit is of particular value to those of us who have a weight problem. 5. Doing martial arts to improve body balance and coordination As well as helping us to become fitter and stronger, martial art training typically involves the mastery of a range of techniques that requires us to be well-balanced and have superior body coordination. In learning to master these techniques we naturally improve our balance and our coordination which helps us with other aspects of our daily life. 6. Doing martial arts for variety Martial art training provides great variety in two ways. Firstly, martial arts training sessions themselves have great variety built into them by including warm-ups and cool-downs, stretching exercises, strength building exercises, cardio exercises and exercises designed to improve and teach us a wide variety of techniques. This variety is great for our mind as well as our body. Secondly, there are such a wide variety of martial arts to study that we should be able to easily find one that suits our particular goals and interests. Whether we prefer to do a martial art that primarily revolves around striking or grappling techniques or a perfect mix of both, or we want to study a highly technical or very simple style, the choice is great. 7. Doing martial arts teaches discipline and provides motivation Everybody knows that studying a martial art requires and teaches discipline. Because it is also goal orientated, training in one of the many martial arts also provides a great deal of motivation. Lack of discipline and motivation are the most often quoted reasons for weight loss failures and for this reason, doing a martial art for weight loss and fitness may help many of us who lack the required discipline and motivation to achieve our weight loss goals to overcome these common barriers to success. 8. Doing martial arts for spirituality One definition of spirituality is "Activities which renew, lift up, comfort, heal and inspire both ourselves and those with whom we interact." Martial art training has been practiced by millions of people over many centuries because among other things, it has a great ability to spiritually uplift us. As well as forging a better connection between our mind and body, it also has the ability to forge a better connection between us and our world and us and others. 9. Doing martial arts training is relatively inexpensive Compared to joining some gyms and hiring some personal trainers, training at a martial arts school or dojo is relatively inexpensive. Many martial arts schools charge a very modest monthly fee for training and the beauty of this is you can train when and as often as it suits you. In addition to low ongoing training costs, buying a uniform and any equipment you may need to train in most cases will be relatively inexpensive as well. 10. Doing martial arts has a social aspect Many people who start doing martial arts training for weight loss, improved fitness or self-defense end up enjoying it most for its social aspects. As well as training and learning with others with similar goals, many martial arts trainees help encourage and motivate each other and end up becoming very good friends. Many martial arts instructors too have very friendly dispositions and foster a fun and friendly environment in which to train which endears them to their students who typically also become close friends. Conclusion If your goal is to improve your fitness or lose weight but you need to do something more exciting than jogging on a treadmill to keep you motivated, perhaps you should consider doing a martial art like boxing, kickboxing, karate, or judo. In this article we listed the top 10 reasons to consider doing a martial art for fitness and weight loss to help you decide if doing one is right for you. Scott Haywood is the editor of Australia's leading weight loss and healthy lifestyle website weightloss.com.au Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Scott_Haywood/5488 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/188403

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Cut The Fat With Fish - Omega 3 Makes A Major Play In The Weight Loss Industry

You’ve heard it all before. The industry is huge, and everybody has their own little “catch line”. The definition on those catch lines all point to the same page in the weight loss dictionary - eat less calories, do less fat, loss more weight. “You’ve discovered the revolutionary weight loss program that’s rich in good carbohydrates, while still low in fat.” “Lose 2-5 pounds per week without counting calories, carbs or points.” “The weight loss program that allows you to lose weight quickly and keep it off. This unique program allows you to eat as much as you want and exercise less!” (Yeah, Whatever!) The industry wants you to believe that restricting your calorie intake, partnered with a new and specific exercise regime, is all that is needed to reach your goals. For a long time the thinking surrounding the cause of overweight has been simply defined as consuming more calories than are being burned. And, possibly the greatest misconception of all, that all calories are created equal. We are learning now that this is not so. Severely cutting calories slows the metabolism & puts the body into starvation mode. Trying to exercise on a severely restricted caloric intake is not only unrealistic, but can be dangerous to one’s health. Furthermore, all calories are NOT created equal. For example, protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates, and thus is beneficial in regulating blood sugar, whereas starchy carbohydrates are quickly turned into sugars which in turn feed infections such as candida, and cause inflammation in the body, which leads to weight gain, and can be a contributing factor in most conditions and diseases that afflict us. It has become evident that inflammation is a significant factor in being overweight. Inflammation shows itself in several ways: * Inflation/gaining weight in the abdominal area * Intense cravings for sugar * Moodiness/depression * Fatigue More and more, it is being shown that starches such as pasta, rice, potatoes, corn and bread should be avoided in one’s efforts to lose weight, especially inflammation affected weight. Also to be avoided are processed foods, as they are laden with preservatives and have a high ratio of processed Omega 6 due to large amounts of vegetable based fats such as soy bean oil. Current thinking is that these foods send the body signals that encourage the process of fat accumulation, increasing the number of fat cells in the body, and boosting the conversion of carbohydrates into fat. The closer to its natural state a food is, the more nutritionally beneficial it is in terms of health and weight loss. Processed foods in addition to their inflammatory effect, also bring very little benefit in terms of nutrients, and are low in volume, high in empty calories. Superfoods, which have the biggest nutritional bang for their buck, are usually a high volume, low calorie choice, having the most benefit in weight loss and maintenance of good health. The authorities at http://www.level1diet.com describe the three levels of inflammation health, from a healthy, non inflamed state, to chronic low level inflammation and insulin resistance to the extreme of inflammation that causes hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As part of their anti-inflammation diet, they have a suggested food list, which can be found at http://www.level1diet.com/foods-to-eat.html An exciting development is that Omega 3 (especially when derived from fatty fish) is being shown to reprogram the body from being in starvation mode, cut down inflammation, and decrease insulin resistance, thus evening out blood sugar levels. This then reduces intense cravings for sugar and carbohydrates, making a sensible eating program much easier to stick to, adds to a general feeling of wellbeing, and helps to increase and steady energy levels. In the next article, I will be discussing an exciting new product, the very best, purest, high quality Omega 3 product on the market, and how it can help you on your weight loss journey, gain or maintain good health and assist you in achieving your financial goals! If you are determined to sneak peak, feel free to do your own research at. Here a few articles that touch on the subject: [http://healthdiva.aseaofhealth.com/omega-3-weight-loss.php] [http://healthdiva.aseaofhealth.com/Omega3-fatty-acids-in-the-news-again.php] And for the purest Omega 3 on the planet: [http://pureomega3.aseaofhealth.com] Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Susan_Richardson/114028 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/746923

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Dance Your Way to Weight Loss

Who doesn't want to acquire the preferred figure and lose some extra weight? Definitely anyone especially those who are already enduring the heavy loads of fats in their body would want to have a change. But, most of them don't do any action for most feel frustrated about the results of dieting and the exercise routines can be too much exhausting. The choice of putting themselves on a diet is not too pleasing, so people wouldn't want to shift to the practice. However, people can make losing weight more fun and exciting by doing exercises such as weight loss dancing. Any individual who wants to make a change in his lifestyle and physical appearance should find a proper way to target his problem. Search for something that would excite the interest like doing some weight loss dancing. There are some enjoyable videos to follow that incorporate weight loss dancing in their routine. Through dancing, you will find the aim for losing weight more entertaining. You won't notice that you are helping yourself be revived, tune into a healthier side, burning those body fats when dancing. Dancing is far more stressed free than enrolling yourself in a gym doing some treadmill workouts and other type of workout that utilizes gym equipments. Weight loss dancing can actually help the body burn fast just like when walking and swimming. The food that people consume on a daily basis is the source of energy for the entire day. If you consume more than the recommended food intake, this will eventually turn in to fat stores. Though, there are still some solutions to burn those calories to turn out to energy rather than being stored in the body as fats. As we burn more calories, weight loss will follow. Weight loss dancing is just the same as with any exercise routine. In fact, more and more people are shifting to doing dancing as their exercise because they find the routine more enjoyable. As you get pleasure from dancing, you help your body as well to burn up the extra fats and convert them to energy. On the other hand, if a person chose to employ dancing as his exercise, he should be able to select the perfect practice which he will be able to engage in. There are various types of dancing, and each of them has different levels and speed. The results vary also with how heavy the dancing steps would be. You will be able to burn more calories if you will select the dancing which requires you to do a lot of movement. But also remember that when you select a dancing exercise, be sure that you are capable of doing it, that you can withstand the heaviness of the routines, if you can't do hard steps then don't force yourself. Just switch to other dancing types which you can easily follow and enjoy. Belly dancing and ballroom dancing are among the popular dancing techniques that will help the body to loose weight and make the body slimmer. Are you tired of buying weight loss products [http://www.weightlossactive.com] that don't work? Then get my free report on Fast Acting Weight Loss Pills [http://www.weightlossactive.com] at weightlossactive.com You'll learn how to lose weight without putting your health in danger. Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Staffan_Moritz/84965 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1320959

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5 Things to Consider Before Lap Band Surgery Or Any Weight Loss Surgery

Weight loss surgery is a serious decision to make because it is also life altering. It involves you making lifestyle changes that you have to more or less stick to for the rest of your life. If you don't, then the entire procedure can reverse itself and the weight will come back. That is something you certainly want to avoid. Because of the lifestyle changes that must be made, there are things that must be considered before having lap band surgery. Five of those considerations are: - Anyone with alcohol or drug dependency will not be eligible for the procedure. The doctor may say that small amounts of red wine are okay, but anything other than that cannot be ingested after the lap band has been put in place. This is because individuals with addictions such as drugs and alcohol can cause severe harm to themselves and they can reverse the process. - Thinking of lap band surgery can be quite exciting, but you have to make sure you take into consideration the fact that the lifestyle changes are major. Your eating is easier to control because the band is placed around part of the stomach through a minimally invasive surgery, creating a small pouch. This is why those with lap band cannot eat as much as they used to. You have to be willing to stick with your portions and change the food you eat. This means minimal junk food. - Another important consideration is that you will have to exercise at some point. The weight loss surgery alone can do great things, but exercise can do even greater things. This is because the body needs toned up during and after the weight loss. The weight loss can be so incredible that the body needs to take on a shape. You will also feel more energetic and feel like you can do more things on a day-to-day basis. - Keep in mind that there are complications that can occur with weight loss surgery. Those complications include large chunks of food becoming trapped in the passage between the smaller stomach section and the larger section, constipation, acid reflux, nausea, vomiting, abnormal stools, and there are also complications that can occur with the band. - The band may have to be adjusted. Because there is a small port to the band that is right under the skin, port displacement can become an issue. The port is so the doctor can inject saline into the band and aspirate it if the band needs to be looser for comfort reasons. It may take a while to find the right comfort level. Weight loss is exciting because you can watch yourself transform right before your own eyes. However, it has to be done right. When done right, the results are amazing. You will feel better, look better, you are adding years onto your life, you are doing your family an amazing favor, and life is going to be better in general. When you stick with the plan that your doctor places you on after your weight loss surgery, you will see the best results. Any deviation from that plan can result in the small stomach pouch becoming larger. That is something to be careful of because the stomach is expandable. The stomach being expandable is one of the reasons why so many individuals can eat so much food. It takes so much to fill their stomach. With lap band surgery, that problem is eradicated. As a matter of fact, a lot of problems that exist before lap band surgery are eradicated. Weight loss surgery [http://www.ciboclinic.com] clinic offers the safest sustainable results in weight loss by reducing the amount of food your stomach can hold. Learn how the adjustable gastric banding [http://www.lapband-blog.com] procedure can help you lose weight without hunger and feel full longer. Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Amy_Nutt/71550 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1978063

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