posted on October 1st, 2007 ·
For beginner who just joined a gym, one of the easier ways to kick start the workout is to engage a personal trainer, provided if you can afford. Getting a good personal trainer is crucial. In this article, let me share with you the top 8 tips to help you selecting a good solid personal trainer.

1) Has the trainer been certified?
It is true that some trainers learn from their experience, but you should give priority to a licensed instructor than someone who is uncertified. A qualified trainer will not only help you to achieve your fitness goals, but he will make sure your workout are conducted is safe and effective. (more…)
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posted on September 29th, 2007 ·

My aunt has been bothered by arthritis for some time. She has been avoiding exercise lately and her weight has been increasing and making the situation worse. However, after consulting with doctor, she is doing brisk walking again. As arthritis has affected many elderly people, I decided to do some research and below write-up is what I have summarized: (more…)
Category: Health
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posted on September 27th, 2007 ·

We all like to eat. That’s why even McDonald’s is operating 24 hours nowadays because it knows that we enjoy eating all days, be it day or night time. The fundamental reason of overeating is a lack of connection with our bodies and what physical hunger is. Therefore, we get caught up in the visual, psychological, cultural, and social cues about what is an appropriate amount to eat instead of listening to what our body needs.
If you feel guilty of overeating, now, it is time for you to make a change. Here are 7 ways to stop you from overeating: (more…)
Category: Weight Loss
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posted on September 26th, 2007 ·

Most of you have probably watched 300 movie. Many have written about this movie and some are still talking about it. Hope it is not too late for me to write about 300. Not really the review on the movie itself, but something else.
Just in case you wonder what 300 movie is about – it is actually a film adaptation of the graphic novel 300 by Frank Miller. It is about how Spartan King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight to the last man against Persian King Xerxes and his army of over one million soldiers.

Lots of slow motion shots and gimmicky Matrix-style battle scenes. Almost all battle scene features at least one long shot that varies from super slow motion to super fast motion repeatedly. If you like Matrix with lots of blood, you will like 300.
What really impressed me is not so much on the story, but the actors’ body shapes. (more…)
Category: Weight Training
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