January 2012

Bulgarian Squat – Thigh Toning Workout

by Kodjo on January 31, 2012 in HOME WORKOUTS

The Bulgarian squat is an excellent hip and thigh workout routine that activates your glutes, quad, and hamstring muscles. To do a Bulgarian squat workout, you will need a bench, a low-rise chair, or a slightly elevated step. Make sure that whichever object you pick is not too high. This will make the Bulgarian squat [...]

Candida Diet – What You Need to Know

by Kodjo on January 31, 2012 in HEALTHY EATING

Many patients often question the effectiveness of the Candida diet. What you should know is that Candida diet plans can vary from one person to the other. If a Candida diet plan works well for you, it might not provide the same benefits to someone else. There are some general dietary rules that should be [...]

Eye Laser Surgery and Sport – Am I Safe?

by Kodjo on January 30, 2012 in HEALTHY EATING

If you are a reader of this blog, I believe it is safe to assume that you enjoy exercising or playing sport to some degree. If you have problems with your vision and currently wear glasses or contact lenses then no doubt you must have at least considered having laser eye surgery. The aim of [...]

Secrets to Having a Flat Belly During Menopause

by Kodjo on January 30, 2012 in HEALTHY EATING

Menopause can bring about many unpleasant changes that happen, seemingly overnight. One of the biggest complaints I hear from women, is the shifting of weight from the hips and thighs to the abdomen. Couple this with the fact that the average women gains 1 to 2 pounds each year after hitting menopause and you have [...]

Should I Have a Tummy Tuck Procedure or Exercise?

by Kodjo on January 29, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

In recent years, tummy tuck procedures have become a “quick-fix” option for many people. In fact, the number of tummy tucks performed in the United States has increased 84 percent from 2000 to 2009. The idea of a relatively straightforward surgery that can remove unwanted fat is clearly an attractive one, but is it the [...]

Cardio vs Strength Training – Five Considerations

by Kodjo on January 29, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

The new year rings in with resolutions that usually involve fitness; Chances are, if you are reading this article, you either said, or heard someone say: “this year will be the year that I get in shape”, or “this will be the year I finally get those firm abs“. But, where do you start with [...]

Tips to Improve the Quality of your Sleep

by Kodjo on January 28, 2012 in HEALTHY EATING

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? If so, ask yourself this one simple question – are you getting a good night’s sleep? If you can’t sleep, or your sleep is fitful, broken, or uncomfortable, then that will be having a negative impact on your health. Here are a few tips to [...]

Five New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Body & Mind

by Kodjo on January 27, 2012 in HEALTHY EATING

We’ve all done it; we’ve all contemplated the on-rushing year ahead convinced that this is going to be the ONE; this is going to be the year where great things really start to happen. We carefully plot and plan with a wealth of positivity usually brought on by far too many feel good films and [...]

How to Pick Quality Workout Shoes

by Kodjo on January 27, 2012 in Abdominal Workout

As New Year’s festivities are forgotten, leaving just those pesky resolutions to be honored, health clubs, gyms and weight loss centers are swelling with new members trying to shed holiday pounds and turn the corner towards healthy living. One of the most critical steps one can take to make this goal a reality, is to [...]

Spice up your Fitness Regimen with Extreme Sports

by Kodjo on January 26, 2012 in HEALTHY EATING

Sticking to a regular fitness regimen is a worthy goal, but sometimes it can be tough. Human beings have a natural tendency to look towards the interesting and novel, and doing the same things every week can get boring. One way to keep yourself interested in fitness is to vary up your routine from time [...]

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