Work Out Now!

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I was working out this morning and I suddenly remembered about a certain appetite suppressant. Don’t ask me why. I guess people who work out also use these? I was recommended by a friend of mine to use it, I just haven’t tried it yet. What do you guys think?

Work out more often guys! It helps you tone out your muscles and increase your strength, little by little! Don’t overdo it, though. Too much of anything is bad for your health.

Water Baby

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I remember this one day when I thought about taking phenphedrine to lose weight when I was 15. I have never been obese but my excess baby fat was bothering me a lot. But then I got introduced to swimming.

In a span of 3 months swimming I was slim. I had always been a water baby. I’ve done a lot of water sports like dragon boat, wakeboarding, surfing, and scuba diving. This is how I managed to stay fit and healthy for a long time and now I’ve been doing yoga which improved my over all mental, physical and spiritual healing. I will be forever thankful for that day that my toes touched the water on that pool. It changed my whole life.

Soaking Up on A Sunny Day!

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My brother and I were in search of the best auto insurance company in the internet for his car. We have been doing a lot of browsing when I told him that I wanted to go and swim as I have been slacking off my laps lately. Having recently been diagnosed with high blood, he immediately agreed.

We made a lot of pool touring ’til finally we picked out our pool for the day. It was a long infinity pool near our village that was on our taste buds for that sunny afternoon. I told him that today there is no stopping my 1 kilometer swim. After swimming for 300 meters my brother gave up and finally started to float around while I did my laps. I told him that his obesity finally caught up with him.

After one hour of getting soaked, I finished my laps. It was a good sunny day. I’ve decided to full on head on my cross training for the next couple of days.

Checkup?

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I’ve been having weird headaches lately, and my nose is bleeding. I hope it’s nothing serious. I’m going to visit a doctor sometime soon to have it checked. If you’re experiencing symptoms that you normally don’t have, please, don’t hesitate to visit a doctor. As I have said, prevention is better than cure. It’s a lot cheaper, I tell you.

On a lighter note, automotive lifts are awesome. They never fail to amaze me. Car freak right here.

Horseback Riding as Therapy and Exercise

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Browsing mindlessly on a magazine while waiting for my turn for a haircut, an equestrian riding apparel caught my eye. It got me into thinking, “Does horseback riding actually have fitness benefits?” I did some research and here’s what I found out:

Horseback riding aside from being recreational sport, is also considered a beneficial form of therapy and exercise for people of all ages. According to one article, “The trotting and galloping action of a horse helps strengthen the rider’s spine and pelvic muscles, improves posture and stimulates seldom-used core muscles, in the dorsal and abdominal regions.” To cap it off, this activity burns approximately 278 calories per hour for an average, 145-pound person (thedailyplate.com). Imagine that!

It is for those reasons and more that there are horseback riding machines in the market today such as Giddyup Fitness Exerciser Machine - Horseback Riding Simulator.

Quite interesting, don’t you think? ^^;

Rapid Weight Loss is Unsafe

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Last December 6, the most anticipated boxing fight of the year took place in MGM Grand in Vegas: The De La Hoya - Pacquiao hundred-million dollar welterweight bout.  According to the news, people were so excited about this event that las vegas hotel reservations were already full the week before.Boxing aficionados were stunned to see De La Hoya turn into Pacquiao’s punching bag!  It ended at round nine because De La Hoya did not have enough strength to fight anymore.  The match was very disappointing considering the high expectations people had in De La Hoya.  They were expecting at least a draw or 12th round.  In fact, there were many speculations about an under the table deal between the two parties.

Health experts say that De La Hoya’s poor performance in the fight was due to his rapid weight loss. He needed to lose weight in order to meet the 147 pound weigh-in requirement. De La Hoya (155 lbs present) needed to shed fats and cut on diet in order to get to this weight. This however was no problem for Pacquiao for he just needed to gain weight from 135 pound.

What happened to De La Hoya during the match is one of the most obvious examples on the effects of rapid weight loss. It can be really unsafe.   Consequently, I strongly suggest that you stick to the old gym routines and balanced diet.  It’s ALWAYS better to be safe than sorry.

Missing Kendo

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I have been dying to get back to our Kendo dojo and gear up with my bogu for a long time now. I miss doing the suburi with my fellow kendoka (not to mention hitting them in the head. Hehehe). Heck, I even miss the required two rounds of cleaning the dojo before the session starts.

*Sigh* I just don’t have the money for it right now. Too many payables… I need to prioritize those first before I should even think about going back to Kendo (and then dream of fighting off those Japanese in the yearly Hong Kong Kendo Competition).

Thanks to my friend Mark, I just might be able to join one of those sessions soon. To be able to pay off my bills (and unnecessary finance charges) asap, he suggested I engage in credit card applications. Once I get approved, I should immediately avail of their balance transfer so I can pay at a much cheaper monthly rate. Isn’t that just brilliant?

One thing’s certain – when I get back to the dojo, I’ll do my utmost to be the best female kendoka (if not best kendoka) worthy of joining the next Hong Kong Kendo Competition. Yosh!

One Week Yogis

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My friend Mark and I decided to try Bikram Yoga last October 24 by enrolling in a one week unlimited trial session. Just so you know, Bikram Yoga, as defined by ABC-of-Yoga.com, “is a series of 26 poses performed in a room with temperature of 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Each Yoga Pose is usually performed twice and held for a certain period of time.”

The short week of doing the 26 poses in the heated studio really did us a lot of good – improved breathing, increased flexibility, corrected posture, eliminated body toxins, lessened back pains, not to mention it gave us a healthy, glowing skin afterwards. If it weren’t for the pricey monthly fee, we would have continued on a one-month session at the studio.

In the end, we decided to take pictures of the 26 poses (thanks to Mark’s Nikon D90) borrow the Bikram Yoga session CDs and book, and just practice at home until we can afford the yoga fee. With its great benefits, we’re definitely going back to being yogis. ^_^

Bicycling - the easiest and most popular form of exercise

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As we grow older, our metabolism rate decreases and we tend to grow fat when we do not exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet. I’ve been recently gaining weight on my stomach and it’s becoming unsightly. Consequently, I decided to do something about it by purchasing a mountain bike sometime this October and using it every morning before I start working.

Bicycling is not only one of the best, easiest and most popular forms of exercise; it also is a lot of fun! Also, compared to jogging or aerobics, you don’t need to worry about joint impacts. Biking is also one of the least expensive because quality bicycle equipment lasts a long time.

Speaking of bicycle equipment, there is this problem of storing my new bike in the garage. I guess I ought to buy a bike rack to make sure it doesn’t get run over by our car. I think I’ll buy an overhead bike rack to make use of the unused space in our garage with ease and safety.

Shooting and Your Shoes

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Target shooting is a very popular sport that can be safely enjoyed by people of various ages. The basic teachings of marksmanship training are better remembered using the acronym BRASS - Breath, Relax, Aim, Slack, and Squeeze. Talking from experience, BRASS is not the only key to win a shooting competition. What you wear from head to foot also matters.

It is therefore a must to consider choosing comfortable sets of sports gear. More so, a pair of comfortable shoes with highest quality and a good life span. It is also important to buy the pair of shoes that fit your shape (narrow or wide), and give the support you need as you move quickly on the next target in the shooting competition. For a selection of shoes from men’s to women’s, visit only the most reliable sports shoes stores. Of course, it would also be great if you opt to have a custom made or made to order shoes.

In your next competition, whether it is shooting or other ball games, be sure to choose the best pair of shoes for you because this will help you in winning.