Did you know that iron is a trace mineral (a micronutrient), and its deficiency causes fatigue and tiredness in the gym? If you find you lack energy to lift weights or to sustain cardio till the end of the class, then it could well be iron deficiency. Muscle soreness and post workout fatigue are also […]
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Smoked Fish.. Good or Bad?
Ooo.. Chunks of delicious smoked haddock and herring… fat slivers of smoked Salmon. All rich in Omega3, yes. But, is the smoked component in these cold water fish, good or bad for me? Everybody knows that fatty fish from cold waters, are rich in omega3 and good for the heart.. but what if it arrives […]
Why do Pull-ups ?
Pull-ups are the ultimate test of whether you are a fit, balanced, all rounder. You see, this exercise only relies on bodyweight and therefore does not need special equipment nor machines for you to do them. You just need a steady grip on a over head bar, or even a branch in the park, so […]
Batty over the Bosu Ball
Some people are born sure-footed. Not me. I’m actually a little clumsy. I found that by working out with the BOSU ball, I’ve increased my ability to be more sure footed, not only that, but to also increase the difficulty of certain exercises that I normally do, and in the process strengthen my core. Single […]
Water … the spring of life!
At its most basic, water is a molecule with one oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms, bonded together by shared electrons. In general terms, the human body can go two to three days without water and, it is often said in survival guides, 30 to 40 days without food of any kind. When it comes […]
Healthy Options in Las Vegas
While Las Vegas is well known for roulette and blackjack, at the end of the day some of us want to take some time to ourselves and relax, get pampered, or even have a good workout to burn off some of the adult beverages we indulged in earlier. If you are looking for other activities […]
Winner for the Cikipedia PJ Hilton Staycation!
And the WINNER IS … LILIAN CHEN! A rather cool winning entry we thought.. and I do fancy myself a bit of Fitness Whisperer.. LOL, thanks for putting it so aptly 😉 “You’re the Fitness WhispererThe “wikipedia” on fitness and healthSharing your secrets unselfishlyYour tips so easy to digestRemoving the boring from healthYou […]
I want to Win a Healthy Weekend Holiday with Cikipedia!
Calling all fans of Cikipedia! Here is a cool prize for all you die hard fans of Cikipedia.. why? Because we want to reward you for being such cool fitness freaks and your never say die attitude. At Cikipedia, we love your dedication to fitness and health, and we want to present you with some […]
Natural Remedy for Liver Detox
How do you know, that your body needs a Liver Detox..? In this busy day and age, stress is a common denominator in everybody’s lives. We all have it. Some to a greater extent than others. And stress, is the precursor of all sorts of harmful physiological changes that can exert its effects on the […]
Meditation.. for health and well being
“THERE’S a whole lot of craziness out there, and I’m just sitting here. Calm.” Does that mean this man facing awful hurdles in life is apathetic? No. He’s simply in a state of equanimity which is this deep calmness you get when faced with truly difficult situations. He meditates, and so does Dirty Harry actor […]