Is Exercise More About “Calories In” Than “Calories Out”?

Most people believe that it is somehow possible to create a sustainable caloric deficit by burning calories through exercise.This is why treadmills and exercise bikes display calories and many folks obsess about burning those “extra calories” (often only to eat or drink them right back).Although exercise is certainly not the panacea for weight loss, there is no doubt that a substantial number of folks may experience very significant weight loss after taking up a regular exercise program.I, however, have long suspected that …

It’s the hot trend, it has come a while back and decided to stick around: you’ve heard Madonna talk about it in her quasi-cockney accent; you’ve seen Sting recite his lines while in a handstand or some other wonderful bend. Aside from which, your coffee and pro-plus addiction is in full swing and you need something relaxing to balance it out. And with your partying/lectures/illicit-one-night-stand, some deep breathing might help, especially if you put down that cigarette and get out of that nightclub. Plus, ever since your new year resolution …

This may be a old video but, ask yourself is true at this present?

Watch out for your posture at work. Here is how:

Do take time to relax. Okay so you cannot be at the beach on a hammock, but do still take time out from the world. ME time. Go on you deserve it.

By Michael Pollan
Every trip to the supermarket these days requires us to navigate what has become a truly treacherous food landscape. I mean, what are we to make of a wonder of food science like the new Splenda with fiber? (“The great sweet taste you want and a little boost of fiber.”) Should we call this progress? Is it even food? And then, at the far other end of the nutritional spectrum, how are we to process (much less digest) the new, exuberantly caloric Double Down sandwich that KFC has …

This workout will get your juices flowing. It is sure to get the sweat on and get you into shape. With your perseverance YOU WILL ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.

Start with a good dynamic mobility warm-up. As an example click here for a video. Should take you approximately 5 minutes.
Then a quick little circuit:
10x Double handed Kettlebell Swings
10x Single handed Kettlebell Swings (Left and then Right)
10x Press-ups (doing these on your knees are okay with me)
10x Lunges (again 10 on both left and right)
10x Crunches
Just complete as many sets as possible in …

Correct Breathing is the Base for a Healthier Life

Life starts and ends by taking a breath and it is obvious that we should fill out lives with good breathing habits. Our bodies needs a lot of oxygen to function properly and to help discard waste products like carbon monoxide. Every cell in our body actually needs lots of oxygen. Today many people are conscious about what they drink and what they eat but very few think about how they breath!
Breathing affects the whole body
It affects the nervous system, the heart, the …