Ali Shuffle Jump Rope Exercise – The cheapest way to lose weight

Ali Shuffle’s jump rope exercise and other Ali Shuffle exercises are basically known as washing machine exercises. Most have proven to be excellent training exercises that help tone muscles throughout the hips and waist and are known to increase an athlete’s flexibility and efficiency. Doing the Ali Shuffle washing machine exercises is one of the

Quick and easy 5 ingredient pasta recipes for kids

Cooking for your children is a pleasure. You are sure that they only eat the delicious and nutritious food that they deserve. But there are days when you simply don’t have time to prepare something tedious in the kitchen. Fortunately, there are recipes that only require a short preparation and cooking time. Try these quick

Shannon Brown Dunk or her training secret revealed

Shannon Brown’s dunks are just as impressive as her vertical. The 24-year-old Los Angeles Lakers point guard has one of the tallest verticals in the NBA (44.5 inches)! And he’s only 6 foot 2 inches (not 6’4”). Of course, Brown was disappointing in this year’s (February 2010) NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He didn’t even advance

What are the 5 benefits of a low carb diet?

Most people in this nation believe that the father of the low carb diet was Dr. Robert Atkins. A Board Certified Cardiologist, Dr. Atkins was faced with a potential heart-related health problem in the 1970s and did not want to continue, relying on medication, often with longer-term ramifications. He proceeded to study around the world,

Living Well Longer: Good Nutrition for Longevity and Good Health

In the United States, the average life expectancy is 78 years; life expectancy worldwide is slightly less than 67 years. However, in Okinawa, the life expectancy is 81 years or more. Research indicates that the reason for this is quite simple: they eat a better diet. Elsewhere, this time the San Blas Islands, which lie

Creating a High Intensity Training Exercise Routine

As a high-intensity training coach for strength athletes, I often, and sometimes daily, get questions about how to create a workout routine, how to progress through a workout routine, or what the next step is in reaching individual potential. I always keep it simple and stupid using basic HIT theory. I wish I could say

Tips for preparing for the APFT

What to eat and avoid 1. Stay hydrated The hardest part of preparing for a PT test is the most intuitive. Staying properly hydrated seems like such a simple task that it is often overlooked. There is much more to staying hydrated than drinking water. The first suggestion is not to drink too much water.

Weight Loss: It’s a Lifestyle, Not a Diet!

Stand in line at a local store and look at the person in front of you, then at the person directly behind you. Statistically speaking, one of you is obese. A growing epidemic in the US, obesity rates are skyrocketing not just in adults, but in children as well. Miracle pills, hormone therapy, special shakes,