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7 Reasons Why People Fail at Both Diet and Exercise Many people try diet and exercise and after a short time get frustrated, decide it doesn't work and quit. There are many reasons why people drop out from diet and exercise plans. Many of the dropouts could be prevented with a little common sense and preplanning. Read on to find out the top seven reasons people fail at diet and exercise. Exercise Eases Menopause Changes A woman can expect to live one-third to one-half of her life past menopause. Symptoms of menopause can be very distressing to include depression, hot flashes, osteoporosis, increased cardiac risk, diabetes, insomnia, anxiety, joint pain and more. Exercise has recently come into the limelight as it is seen as a way to manage many of symptoms all in one package. Read on to find out how exercise can help menopausal symptoms and what symptoms it is best at treating. Cut the Body fat with Exercised-Induced Growth Hormone Growth Hormone (GH) has been used in the entertainment world and by older adults for it's fat cutting, muscle toning, energy increasing and overall youthful effects. The only way to take (GH) is by injection and there can be some serious side effects. One of the most overlooked ways to substantaily increase you GH levels is by exercise. Read on to find out what kind of exercise works best to get the greatest GH response. Exercise for Epilepsy Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, affects about 2.5 million Americans. Many epileptics shy away from physical activity for fear they may have a seizure during exercise. If seizures are conrolled, epileptics can particpate in most fitness activities. Read on to find out which activities are recommended, which aren't and a few more interesting facts about exercise and seizure disorder. Can Vibrational Plates Make You Stronger Faster?? Vibrational platform or plate training has been around for 40 years but is just now making it' way into mainstream fitness. Research indicates it can benefit many populations to include the athlete and the senior citizen. Read on to find out the many ways vibrational training has been found to be useful and what populations it seems to work best on. Soy Protein may be Superior to Whey for Strength Training Most weight lifting experts recommend whey protein as their preferred protein source for training. Soy protein has always been seen as second best. New research is shedding some light on an already healthy source of protein. Read on and find out why soy is superior for increasing body mass as opposed to the traditional whey protein. How Often Should I Work Out I'm sure you've heard many answers to the question "How often should I work out?". There are many factors to consider such as what your goals are and your present fitness level. However, new research is stressing the quality or intensity of a workout over the duration of the workout. Read on to find out what the suggested guidelines are for the average healthy person with fat loss as their goals. Exercise Reduces the Chance of a Second Heart Attack Most people accept that exercise is good for your health, especially your heart. Most people understand that regular exercise is a good way to prevent heart attacks. Read on to learn some new facts from the "Journal of the American Heart Association" which indicate that patients who continue to exercise after a first heart attack may have a significantly less chance of suffering a second heart attack. Yoga May Provide Pain Releif Yoga fans are quick to praise the flexibility and stress reducing benefits of this ancient art form, but new research suggests yoga may be effective at pain mamagement and pain relief. Read on to find out what yoga techniques help reduce pain and the biological changes that occur during yoga to lessen both acute and chronic pain. A Total Workout in the time it takes to read this article. Science has now proven that you do have time to get a total workout, get in tip top shape, and all of this in just 4 minutes a day Tips to remember: Exercise-Induced Asthma Approximately 7% of the population, or about 20 million Americans are reported to suffer from asthma. One specifc kind of asthma occurs during physical activity and is called Exercise-Induced Asthma (EID). Many with EID think they cannot fully participate in a fitness program. If you have EID read on and find out what key things you can do to benefit fully from your exercise program. Women Who Lift Weights Won't Look Like Men Their has been a long prevailing myth that woman cannot and should not train the same in the weight room as men. Women are afraid if they lift hard they will become muscle bound. Find out why women should do the same basic weight routines as men and why their hormonal makeup won't allow them to pack on as much muscle. How and When to use a Weight Training Belt There are a variety of weight training belts on the market today. They vary in size, shape and color. Read on to find out why you may want to use a belt, what exercises are best for using a belt, what shape of belt is best and when not to use a belt. Prevention of Low Back Pain Most of us experience low back pain at some point in our life. Some is genetic but in many cases it is acquired and can often be prevented by simple flexibility or strengthening exercises. Read on to learn why low back pain often occurs and what you can do to prevent it. Men Do Pilates Too Pilates is an exercise mode both men and women can benefit from. Men, however, have certain anatomical conditions that require proper modification to avoid strain to the lower back area. Find out what special physical conditions a man should consider before participating in Pilates and what modifications can easily be made so the Pilates experience is successful, enjoyable and safe. Kick It Up We walk, run, jump and swim our way to fitness. Now you can kick your way to new fitness heights! New cardiokickboxing classes combine boxing, kickboxing and the martial arts to intensely train all components of total fitness. But before you jump into one of these high powered classes there's a few things you should know. Read on and get some tips on choosing the right class, learning proper form, avoiding injuries and more. The Slide is Back The slide is back! Lateral motion training has many advantages to include increased cardiorespiratory fitness, increased lower body strength and endurance and reduced body fat. It also works those hard to target inner and outer thighs and teaches lateral fuctional movement as it applies to everyday living and sports. Read on to find out just what the slide is, how it is used and how to get the most out of your slide workouts. Go Ahead: Take the Plunge Water exercise has something to offer everyone. It's a great low impact activity that both the healthy and those with chronic health conditions can participate in. Read on to find out why aquaexercise works, who's doing it and all the physiological benefits. Are You Ready for Indoor Cycling? Want an intense, fun, low impact group fitness class? Try indoor cycling. These classes are booming across the nation and are proven effective, challenging and high intensity. Read on to learn tips and questions to ask yourself before beginning an indoor cycling class. Choosing Your Personal Trainer Hiring a personal trainer may be just the ticket to boost your fitness results. Choosing the right one can be a bit confusing. Read on and learn more about certifications, compatibility, fees, references and experience. Exercise Promotes Strong Bones Poor bone health affects all ages and fitness levels. Bones stay healthy by performing impact exercise which stimulates their growth. Because we have such a sedentary society diseases like osteoporosis are becoming all too common even in children. Find out how you can add a short weight bearing or resistance training workout that will keep your bones strong and healthy. Exercise Triggers for Sciatica The sciatic nerve is a bundle of nerves that passes down towards the glutes, then breaks up to various destinations in the leg where they can become painful and irritated. This is called sciatica. While well prescribed exercise can be of benefit to those with sciatica it is as important to know which exercises to avoid as which to do. Spot Reducing Doesn't Work Anywhere Many exercisers believe that if they spend hours working a "problem" area the fat will melt rapidly off that area. This is an old outdated term called spot reducing. I'm afraid I have to burst your bubble and say that spot reducing doesn't work. Read on to learn why it's all hype and what really works. Performing a Balancing Act Few individuals incorporate balance training in their fitness program. Like most fitness components the use it or lose it rule applys. Fortunately balance training isn't difficult and doesn't take a lot of time. Best of all it improves all your movement skills and reduces your chance of an injury. Common Sense Calisthenics In daily life, muscles work against the resistance of your body weight. This is the natural way your body is intended to build strength. Lifting weights and using fancy equipment may make you strong but it is not nature's preference. This is especially true of body part isolation training .Learn how your body was meant to gain strength and muscle balance. Find out how body weight exercises and calisthenics can improve functional strength, muscle balance, coordination and build up tendons and ligaments to reduce injuries. Motivation: Keys to Staying Active You know you need to be physically active. Unfortunately, many of us get caught up in the "how to" mode of thinking but take no action. Read on and learn how to go from just thinking about starting an exercise program to actually putting one into practice. Lower Blood pressure with Exercise Over 65 million Americans, mostly age 55 and over, have high blood pressure. Preventing and treating high blood pressure requires lifestyle changes and possibly medication. Find out why exercise is one of the most important and effective means of lowering blood pressure. Tai Chi for Seniors The ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi is an excellent form of exercise for senior citizens. Learn how Tai Chi can dramatically improve balance and coordination in older adults enhancing their everyday living skills and fitness. Bella Vita Retreat – The Fitness Retreat with a Personal Touch Bella Vita Retreat, a new concept fitness spa, offers something other than just classes, a personal touch. 10 Fit12 Fitness Secrets to Slow the Aging Process When you were young you probably said you never wanted to grow old. Research is showing that much of the aging process is a function of our lifestyle and doesn't have to happen so quickly or severely. Find out why exercise is the single best kept secret to feeling and staying young. Family Fitness For All Today, the majority of both kids and adults have low fitness levels or are overweight. Family attitudes toward exercise have a profound effect on every family members health. Find out how to get your family more active and involved in exercise and on the way to better fitness. A Walking Log Will Keep You Motivated! Keeping a daily record of your fitness walking activity may not be for everyone. But if you do, you can really track your progress from one month to the next. This can be a great motivating factor to help you achieve your fitness goals. This article discusses what to record in your log, and where to find some walking log resources. Making The Right Choices Will Help You Get In Shape Many people want to lose weight and get in shape but never succeed because they don't make the choices necessary to get what they want. People can choose what they think and the key to getting what we want is making choices consistent with our goals. This article looks at how our decisions can help or hinder our efforts to lose weight and get in shape. A Proper Diet Should Be An Essential Part Of Your Fitness Training We tend to think that exercise alone will keep us healthy. Of course this is not true, and you need to pay careful attention to your diet. This article looks at the basic requirements of a proper diet to complement both your aerobic and anaerobic fitness training. Safety Tips For Joggers A frequent error that joggers or runners make is that they become so preoccupied in their physical activity that they fail to be alert and pay attention to their surroundings. The following are a series

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