September 2007
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By Curtis Penner on September 30, 2007
If you ever want to see a perfect eating “machine”, spend a day with a newborn baby.
They eat only when hungry-not when they’re bored, anxious, depressed, happy, mad or sad.
They eat only as much as they need.
The most important aspect of their food is nutritional value, not taste, texture or smell. (Have you ever tasted breast milk? I [...]
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By Curtis Penner on September 29, 2007
The topic of how to eat for fat loss can easily become complicated and overwhelming. However, like learning to drive, dance, walk, or play the guitar, success comes by mastering the basics then practicing them over and over and over again, until one day they become automatic. Here we look at seven basic fat loss [...]
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By Curtis Penner on September 23, 2007
The stomach crunch has been a staple ab exercise for many years. But when done on an exercise ball, the effectiveness of the exercise is dramatically increased. You’ll find this exercise not only works the abdominal muscles, but also works the legs and butt as you work to maintain your balance. Check out this free [...]
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By Curtis Penner on September 21, 2007
The key to well-developed arms is to work on building the triceps muscles. Here’s a versatile triceps exercise that can be done on a bench, on the floor or on an exercise ball.
The Set-Up
Lay on a bench with your feet up off the floor to take pressure off the lower back.
With your arms straight, hold the dumbbells [...]
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By Curtis Penner on September 19, 2007
The overhead dumbbell shoulder press is one of the best shoulder exercises for beginners and advanced trainees alike. It provides flexibility in how you perform the movement, making it a great exercise for people with past shoulder injuries.
The Set-Up
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointing either straight ahead or flared out slightly.
Lock your knees, do [...]
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By Curtis Penner on September 17, 2007
This lower ab exercise puts a twist on the regular leg lift. Just like the leg lift, it’s important to do this exercise under strict control to protect the lower back. Watch the free online exercise video to see how to do this lower ab exercise properly.
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By Curtis Penner on September 17, 2007
When you perform the dumbbell curl in the incline position, you take this bicep exercise to a new level. By sitting the incline position, you eliminate “body swing” or momentum to lift the weights and really zero in on the bicep muscles.
The Set-Up
Holding one dumbbell in each hand, sit on a weight bench with the back set [...]
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By Curtis Penner on September 17, 2007
When done properly, the dumbbell curl is one of the best bicep exercises for focusing on the bicep muscles. Unfortunately, the bicep curl is also one exercise that is often done incorrectly. This free online exercise video will show how to perform the curl with perfect form as well as how to avoid making the most common mistakes.
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By Curtis Penner on September 17, 2007
Don’t be fooled by this ab exercise. You may not be moving while you do it, but I guarantee your muscles will be screaming for mercy. See how it’s done by watching this free online exercise video…
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By Curtis Penner on September 17, 2007
This ab exercise really challenges the stomach muscles by not allowing you to relax them throughout the entire exercise. See how to do it with proper form with this free online exercise video…
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