Having spent some time (possibly an understatement) on various fitness and bodybuilding forums, it is clear quite a few trainers have an issue with muscle imbalances and symmetry.

The athlete Caster Semenya has recently caused headlines the world over since her gold medal in the Berlin World Athletic Championships caused the IAAF to order tests to ascertain her gender. I personally find it outrageous that the tests could not have been arranged discreetly rather than in the…

Part of the reason is simply that the more variety you include in a workout, the more it’s likely to keep your interest. And, studies show that boredom is a major reason many people drop out of weight lifting programs. But there’s another reason you want to tweak your strength training that has…

With New Years now underway may people are hard at work trying to accomplish their goal of weight loss. Luckily, more individuals are also realizing that strength training can be one of the best methods for losing weight out there. Why is this so? Here are the top 5 reasons.

Generex Biotechnology Corporation and Presspart Group Limited have entered into a commercial supply agreement for a key component of Generex's RapidMist device. Under the agreement, Generex will purchase its requirements of pharmaceutical aerosol cans used for the buccal delivery of insulin from…

Stress occurs when we feel threatened or cannot cope with a situation. Life is busy and it is important to take time out to deal with influences that may be causing the stress. Some things that make people feel stressed…

The time has come for some sort of introspection and revolution in the field of medicine. People have become lethargic with the old age problems and maladies. The time has come to introduce new supplements. Clenbuterol has come up with ways which not only helps to give a shape to the body rather…

Midlife and Menopause There is little doubt that hot flushes and vaginal changes can be directly linked to the hormonal changes of menopause.

Here's what you need to know. In the beginning stages of learning a weight training routine, it's necessary to take 3-4 weeks to learn proper technique while keeping the weights light. Think of this process as setting the stage for smart progressive strength gains, muscle tone, and muscle density.

GLYCODesign Inc. (GD) has entered into a joint venture with Leo Pharmaceutical Products Ltd. (Leo) of Denmark to develop novel drug candidates for the treatment of selected cardiovascular diseases.

Skiers use their entire body when they’re working a slope, whether in a race, skiing moguls for recreation, or even just noodling around on a bunny hill. And there’s no better way to get ready for the ski season than through strength training for a couple of months before the first flakes fall.

To look charming is the desire of every individual. To keep it going one needs to have good body. The posture of his physical appearance must be proper in respect to his body. The people with fat on their body find it very difficult and daunting for any task to be completed. They are often…

Being familiar with how your body works, what is considered normal and abnormal, will better help you identify early any potential health challenges and allow you to take action. It is important to establish a relationship with a health practitioner for regular check-ups.

Book Review: Iron Man Family Outing – Poems about a transition into a more conscious manhood by Rick Belden. Fathers are important, especially to little boys. The author of this anthology of poems, Rick Belden, describes his father as “angry, abusive” and “unavailable”. To cope with the hurt,…

Approximately 50 percent of men in their forties experience prostate problems while one in 11 North American men over the age of 50 will develop prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

While people are living longer they are not always living healthier. Aging well is about emotional wellbeing, as well as good mental and physical function. Socialising and participating in physical activity and eating healthy foods is good for both your emotional and physical health.

Smell is an important indicator of sexual attraction, and science is starting to understand why. One of the first studies to look at sexual attraction and smell was conducted by Claude Wedekind in the 1990’s. He asked over 40 men to wear t-shirts for three days at a time. The men deliberately…

Invitrogen Corporation and Diversa Corporation have announced the launch of ThermalAce DNA Polymerase, a novel enzyme that improves the performance of DNA amplification for the widely used polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The enzyme is an extremely stable DNA polymerase that improves the yield of…

Strength training, once the exclusive domain of athletes and bodybuilders, has recently acquired a new importance in the areas of fitness, health, and weight loss. For the first time, the Public Activity and Public Health Guidelines, a joint recommendation from the American College of Sports…

Opponents said pre-pubescent children with flexible, growing bones shouldn’t strength train because of the risk of injury, both short- and long-term. Concerns included damaging soft tissue, like ligaments and tendons, stressing “green” bones and accidents due to lack of maturity.

For reducing fat one may rely on steroids , diet pills and various other such kinds of drugs but for sure they also must be aware of its side effects and harms. Having such drugs might give them quick results but what about its negative part , what if they suffer with heart burn, palpitations and…

What is Breast Cancer? Breast cancer is an abnormal growth of cells which, in the breast, starts in the milk ducts. It may grow into surrounding tissues and spread ultimately to other organs of the body. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in Australian women.

About your breasts The primary function of breasts is to produce milk following the birth of a baby. Each breast is made up of 15 - 20 lobes. These contain the milk producing glands and ducts along which the milk travels to the nipple. Fat and fibrous tissue surrounds these structures and gives the…

Mindfulness, through meditation, is gathering momentum in the mental health industry as a treatment that can help in a wide range of mental health problems, particularly depression. I thought I would write a post that explains a simple meditation technique that readers can get themselves started…