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Are you addicted to Fitness?

We can be addicted to alcohol, smoking, coffee, etc...But why those when we can choose a more healthier choice of all, Fitness. Here are some tips and sharing to achieve the most out of our addiction to fitness. Good luck to achieving your goals.

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  1. Fitness Glossary
  2. Fitness Bookmarks
  3. Top 5: General Fitness Articles (Vote)
  4. Anything and Everything about Abs
  5. Proven! Top 5 Resources for Instant Six Pack
  6. Must Buys! Top 5 e-books for the PERFECT body
  7. Perfect! Top 3: Model Fitness Programs
  8. Nutrition Articles
  9. Body Building
  10. Fitness Tools
  11. Product Reviews: Nike Triax C6 HRM
  12. Product Reviews: Lab Series Ab Rescue
  13. Great Stuff on Amazon
  14. Reader Feedback
  15. Advertisements

Fitness Glossary

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the post-absorptive state...
Body Composition
In physical fitness, body composition is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone and muscle in human bodies.
Body Fat %
An animal's total body fat percentage is the total weight of the animal's fat divided by the animal's weight and reflects both essential fat and storage fat.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
The body mass index (BMI), or Quetelet index, is a statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height.
Maximum Heart Rate (HR max)
Maximum heart rate (also called STD, or HRmax) is the highest number of times your heart can contract in one minute, or the heart rate that a person could achieve during maximal physical exertion.
Visceral Fat
Visceral fat, also known as organ fat, is located inside the peritoneal cavity, packed in between internal organs,...
VO2 Max
VO2 max is the maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and utilize oxygen during incremental exercise, which reflects the physical fitness of the individual.

Fitness Bookmarks

AskMen
This is one of my favourites. Regular updates and interesting topics. No subscription required. Definitely a must addition to your RSS subscription.
Men's Health
Information on fitness, health, relationships, nutrition, weight-loss and muscle building.
Shape Fit
We are dedicated to providing you with health and fitness information to lose weight and get in the best shape of your life.
Runner's World.Com : Running, Racing, Training and More.
News, information, and advice for runners, from running equipment reviews to training techniques to races and marathons, at Runner's World
Peak Performance
Sports science research to improve your sports training and avoid sports injuries. Thousands of free sports training articles, workout videos, sports blogs and groups.
Sports Fitness Advisor -- Sports Training Tips for Athletic Peak Performance
To perform at your best you must develop excellent sport-specific fitness. The sports training tips and programs at Sports Fitness Advisor will help you achieve exactly that...
Men's Fitness - Sports, Fitness, Health, Nutrition, Style and Sex
Improve your strength, muscle growth, endurance, health and style with expert fitness and lifestyle tips from MensFitness.com
Men's Fitness UK
Men's Fitness has the best health, exercise, nutrition, muscle and fat-loss advice,plus free video workouts and an online personal trainer service.

Top 5: General Fitness Articles (Vote)

These are the articles that I find most useful in helping me achieve my fitness objectives.

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How to Lose Weight Fast

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AskMen.com - Easy 3-Day Workout Routine

Get fit with this easy 3-day workout routine.0 points

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AskMen.com - How To Get Ripped

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Anything and Everything about Abs

High Impact Lower Abdominal Exercise Workout
Looking for the skinny on tough lower abs. Look no further this routine will have you able to take gut shots and impress babes in no time flat...
How To Get Ripped Abs Quick And Fast
Are you in hurry to get ripped abs quick and fast? Did you think it is possible get it? Yes you can get it fast but You have to consider many thing before going to get ripped abs. You have to work hard to achieve this milestone because it's not an easy task other wise every one would have it.
Get Rock Hard Abs With These 6 Step Instructions For Lying Leg Thrusts
Have you had enough of being told about the next great exercise to help you achieve rock hard abs, but not knowing how to perform the exercise correctly? Well this article will show you step by step how to perform your abs exercises for maximum results.
Flat Tummy Secrets To Get 6 Pack Abs
I've ready many books demonstrating how to supposedly get 6 pack abs. The flat tummy secrets provided in many of those books are unfortunately the same old recommendations that have been preached for hundreds of years. There's no wonder why everyone is still searching for the truth on how to get a six pack.
Getting started on your abs
An easy-to-use guide to building a solid six-pack. and strengthening your core. You've decided the time is right to flatten your gut and bring out the six-pack that you know is hiding down there, all you need is the right advice and the right exercises.

Proven! Top 5 Resources for Instant Six Pack

Did you know that most women think that the sexiest part of a man's body is his abs?

How to Get Ripped Abs
Written By World Renowned Fitness Expert And Adviser For Mens Fitness Magazine, John Alvino. Master Trainer Blows The Lid Off The Fat Loss Industry And Reveals The Shocking Reasons Why Most People Can't Lose That Last 10-20 lbs Of Ugly Belly Fat%u2026And How YOU Can Lose Yours With Ease And Finally Unveil Your Six Pack! His unique method burns belly fat 357% faster than ever before! without long boring workouts, starvation diets or useless crunches.
How to Get Six Pack Abs
Step By Step Blue Print To Achieving Six Pack Abs By Training Advisor To Mens Fitness Magazine, Todd Scott. Years of In-The-Trenches research finally brought to you for accelerated fat loss to develop the flat sexy belly you've always wanted. Discover how you can whittle your ugly belly fat down into a tight, toned, sexy stomach, carved out rock solid six pack abs and finally say goodbye to your "Fat" clothes once and for all...
Killer Six Pack Abs - How to Get Rock Hard Sexy Abs Fast
Join The Hot Ab, Fat Loss And Fitness Market With A Proven Winner. Discover The Fastest And Easiest Way To Ripped Six Pack Abs In Less Than 6 Weeks...Forget Hours At The Gym... Forget Ridiculous Diet Plans... And STOP Using Supplements and Pills That Don't Work...Do You Want To Use The Same Ab Techniques Used By Models, Professional Athletes, Body Builders.. And Others Who Actually Have A Six Pack To Show For Their Effort...There Is Only ONE Shortcut To Ripped Abs... And This Is It...
Guaranteed! Total Six Pack Abs
DISCOVERED! A 100% Bio-Chemically GUARANTEED Way To Get Six Pack Abs torch body fat fast. "Owner Of Top Bodybuilding Site Reveals The Hidden Blueprint To Rock-Hard Abs; And It's NOT What You Think!"
Firm and Flatten Your Abs
Proven Seller Since 2002. Upsell Converts Like Crazy! Not Just An Abs Workout - Its Core And Much More. Promote To Athletes And Clients With Back Pain And Rehab Needs. Own Rock-Hard Abs Without Using Damaging Exercise Equipment!

Must Buys! Top 5 e-books for the PERFECT body

Discover the proven ways to own that coveted body that everybody craves

Rapid-Fire Body Transformation System
As Seen On Tv. Brand New To CB In Mar 09. High Conversion Rate, Continuity Backend, Sizzling Copy Plus 140 Documented 'before & After' Success Stories Make This Program The Hottest New Weight Loss Product On CB. Watch 120 People Transform Right Before Your Very Eyes! If you desire a shredded beach-body in 2010 then lock the door, take the phone off the hook and watch the video below in it's entirety because you are about to discover...
Look Great Naked At Any Age
How To Burn Fat, Build Muscle, Get Six-pack Abs And Combat Aging, With No Equipment, At Home, In 19 Minutes A Day. Four Hours Of No-nonsense Information, Including Mindset, Strength, Cardio, Nutrition, Clear Demonstrations And Complete Workouts. Research has proven again and again that certain exercise modalities trigger your body to release youthful levels of your own Human Growth Hormone and testosterone (and yes, you need it too, ladies!), while improving flexibility and maintaining bone density. The Look Great Naked At Any Age system is designed to do all that and more.
Revolutionary New Athlete Physique Program
New Training Programme From Athletic Body System Frustrated 'advanced' Trainees Want To Get Leaner, Gain Muscle And Look Great The 'Athlete Physique' Training And Nutrition System Is The Cure. Discover How To Build Muscle and Burn Fat The 'ATHLETIC WAY' And Never Waste Time BULKING Or CUTTING Again!
KettleBelleBody Programme
The Smart Workout For Smart Women - Kettlebells For The Body Of Your Dreams! If you're looking for a QUICK FIX, MAGIC BULLET or a MIRACLE PILL%u2026 You Won't Find It Here%u2026So, if you're still reading, you KNOW you need to TAKE ACTION! Here is the answer for FAST, EFFECTIVE FAT LOSS FOR WOMEN (and men, but let this be our little secret, hey?!)
The Naked Commando System - Do it the Commando Way!
You Are About to Discover the Revolutionary Fat Burning Exercises that Incinerate Body Fat While Cutting Your Workout Time
in Half - Guaranteed! (AND Could Save You Over $527 Dollars a Month in Personal Trainer Fees, $485 per year in Gym Memberships, and $257 in Home Gym Equipment) Introducing...The Naked Commando System

Perfect! Top 3: Model Fitness Programs

You Wanna Look Like A Model, then Workout like One

The Official Fitness Model Program
The Official Fitness Model Program By Fitness Model Jennifer Nicole Lee, Oxygen Magazine Cover Model!
The Bikini Model Program
The Official Bikini Model Program By Jennifer Nicole Lee.
The Celebrity Thin Thighs Program
Victoria Johnson's Thin Thigs Program. You Are Moments Away From Learning How Models, Actresses and Every Day Women Just Like You Achieve Head Turning, Slender, Sexy, Shapely Thin Thighs That Turn Men's Heads When You Walk By! Reduce Those Trouble Spots, Sculpt those Bulging Areas and Remove Cellulite FOREVER...

Nutrition Articles

AskMen.com - Alcohol & Muscles
Here's how alcohol and muscles work together, and how they don't.
AskMen.com - Beer and Fitness
We explain how beer and fitness go hand-in-hand.
AskMen.com - Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Though their name sounds like the title of an intergalactic fighter squadron, the omega-3s are actually a group of essential fatty acids -- essential in the sense that they must be obtained from the diet, as the human body cannot manufacture them.
These are the reasons why your body needs omega-3 fatty acids.
AskMen.com - Healthy Barbecuing
The temperature is rising -- and so is your primal urge to throw a hunk of bloody meat on a pile of hot coals. Before you dive into barbecue season, take heed; gobbling sausages, hotdogs and hamburgers can wreck your waistline -- and clog your arteries in the process. If you want to stay slim and trim (or even lose the winter weight), you'll need to grill wisely, which is the healthy barbecuing way. It'll take a little more grilling expertise and some cooking know-how, but it'll be worth it. Follow these simple tips and you'll be crowned a barbecue gourmet, the king of high-class and healthy barbecuing.
10 Tasty, Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
You get up in the morning, you rush to get ready for work, you rush out the door without a breakfast. Perhaps you grab a bagel and cream cheese, perhaps a muffin, perhaps an Egg McMuffin. If you're lucky, you get a pastry, a hearty breakfast of pancakes and sausage and eggs, or an English fry-up.

Unfortunately, when it comes to being healthy, none of these options is a great way to start your day.
3 Uncommon Powerful Foods To Burn Fat And Build Lean Muscle Fast
Are you looking to burn fat and build lean muscle? Consider including these 3 uncommon in the weight loss and muscle building community foods into your diet for maximum results.

Body Building

What To Look For In A Protein Powder
When it comes to getting in your protein intake on a bodybuilding plan, protein powder can definitely make the weight gain goal easier. For heavier guys who are already in the 170-200 pound range and trying to really push their body to the limits as far as weight gain is concerned, they will be requiring in the neighborhood of 170-300 grams of protein per day. As you can imagine, if you tried to get this all from meat and dairy sources, you'd be running up quite the grocery bill, not to mention feel like you are constantly eating. That said, what should you think about when buying a protein powder? Here are the variables to keep in mind.
Advanced Nutrition Guidelines For Body Builders
In a follow up to a previous article, Basic Nutrition Guidelines for BodyBuilders, this article will cover specific meal details. As mentioned in the Basic Guidelines, your entire caloric intake should be spread across 6-7 smaller portioned meals eaten every 2-3 hours. If you are serious about bodybuilding, and packing on some serious muscle, the days of a simple 3 meal approach of breakfast, lunch, and dinner are over.
How To Make A Super Protein Shake Recipe!
Each of my protein shakes give me a couple servings of vegetables, lots of protein, and complete nutrition from whole foods, and every single shake tastes absolutely amazing. My secrets on how to make the best protein shakes are revealed here.
You Can Only Eat High Protein Diet Food
I throw fastballs, curves and a mean change of pace, but you haven't seen my looptyloop. Get ready to duck. The following technique is hardcore and doesn't follow the rules. Athletes-bodybuilders, in particular-practice this protein-exclusive principle to muscularize before competition. You are going to eat tuna and drink water for three straight days.

Fitness Tools

BMI Calculator
Calculates your body mass index and determine if you're in a healthy weight range or not.
Body Fat Calculator
The body fat calculator calculates your body fat percentage and lets you know if your body fat percentage is on target.
Free online training log
Record your workouts, log your runs, plus your cycling, swimming, and other cross-training activities. For each workout, keep track of your time and distance, route, workout type, race placement, heart rate, weight, calories burned, shoe mileage, quality and effort, interval times and distances, weather, and personal notes.
Calorie Calculator
Find out if you are burning enough calories. The Calorie Calculator determines how many calories you're burning.
Target Heart Rate Calculator
Find out your target heart rate zone and how to monitor exercise intensity

Product Reviews: Nike Triax C6 HRM

Heart Rate Monitor Watch

A simple HRM watch with basic functions which is sufficient for my training and workout portfolio. What I like about this watch is that it has a clear display with crisp and precise information that you would need for your workout. The digits are large enough for you to notice at a glance. Also it has a calorie counter which is pretty useful to track your calories burned every workout. Another thing I discovered with HRM watches is that the its accompanying straps often emit strong enough frequencies that you could pick your heartbeat at any workout machines with a compatible receiver.
The main features are as below:

Continuous Heart Rate Monitoring
You can now do a test called the Personal Zone Finder to determine your own personalised zone limits for four intensities: Easy (Z1), Medium (Z2), Hard (Z3) and Very Hard (Z4).
The results of the test become your own four heart rate training zones. You can override the limits manually if you wish. An audible alarm, if turned on, will beep when your heart rate goes from one zone to the other.
You can see, while still exercising, how many calories you have burnt.
You can also see, while exercising, a bar graph showing your heart rate during the past hour or so of your exercise. You see a number of bars with each bar representing your heart rate average for 2 minutes. Interesting!
Stop watch to start and stop exercise session
After the exercise, you can recall the total time, total calories burnt and the time you spent in each of your four training zones.
Basic Time Keeping - Time, date, alarm
Power Save feature: You can set the time after which the watch will go to sleep i.e. the display goes off. This saves battery life. You can easily wake the watch up by pressing any button.
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Wireless heart rate monitor with an analogue chest strap transmitter and a wrist watch receiver.

For more info on this and other products, visit:
Heart Rate Monitor Watches

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Product Reviews: Lab Series Ab Rescue

Post-workout treatment for better-looking abs. Advanced, energizing formula helps tighten, tone and smooth the look of skin on the abdomen. Energizing, cool gel formula for better-looking abs. Helps tighten and tone the appearance of the mid-section.Soya Protein, Caffeine and Creatine, together with massaging action, helps smooth the skin for a healthier, firmer look. Use as a post-workout formula in conjunction with your daily fitness program of diet and exercise.

Energy-enhanced thermogenic formula for better-looking abs. Helps tighten and tone the appearance of the mid-section. Soya Protein, Caffeine and Creatine, together with massaging action, help smooth the skin for a healthier, firmer look.

Have been trying this product for the past 6 months or so. The cream or should I say gel has a transparent blue color and is similar to the hair gel that we got so used to. When you first use it, you would feel a burning sensation coming from your abdomen within 5 minutes or so. This is normal and you would get use to it in no time. It's as if you could feel your skin tightening at that instant. I guess that could be the caffeine or creatine taking its effect. However do not fret as you won't lose any sleep because of this.

I normally apply the gel after workout in the evenings just before I doze off and also early in the mornings before going to work. Gently rub the gel against your skin at the upper and lower ab areas not forgetting the obliques. Massage the gel at these areas for a few seconds for it to absorb and take its effect. Delay your dressing for 5 minutes until the gel has fully dried up. You don't want to lose any to your clothing as every ounce counts.

Based on my experience, this product really helps if you compliment it with your workout and watch your nutrition. For those who dislike abdominal exercises but still want a decent looking ab, you could try this as an alternative. Of course, you have to be discipline enough to use it daily for maximum effect and stick to your routine workout and nutrition. Enough said%u2026
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