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For anyone deciding on starting a new exercise cost is a factor. You may want to join a fancy gym but the membership fees are just out of your reach. So what kind of exercise can you do that doesn’t cost a fortune? Well, the first one that comes to mind is walking. It really […]

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant1 large sweet red bell pepper1 small sweet red onion1 clove garlic, finely minced2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oilPinch of fresh ground black pepperMinced fresh Italian parsley leaves for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Stab eggplant all over with the tines of a fork. Place […]

Organic foods are those that are classified as foods which are grown without the use of any type of chemical interference. That is no pesticides are used while the product is growing and no preservatives are added during the manufacturing process. The organic farming movement actually dates back to the 1940s to something known as […]

When you have hit a plateau and your triceps just do not seem to be gaining anymore muscle, grab the cables. Working out the triceps with cables will get you over the hump so you can still build your muscles. There is a difference when working with cables versus working with weights. The cables are […]

A fitness professional goes through 3 exercises that target your trapezius muscles.

Ingredients 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil1 small bunch scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated1 small garlic clove, finely chopped4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps thinly sliced4 cups water1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 -inch cubes Directions In a very large […]

A light weight can really increase the intensity of this exercise.

As a resource to help weight loss, printable weight loss charts are up there with the best of them. Anyone looking for as much help as they can to lose weight could do themselves a huge favor by using a simple weight loss chart. This is because charts have been a basic tool used by […]

A trainer shows how to do a bridge plank on elbows, an exercise that is very good for the core

A fitness professional goes through a great ab workout you can do at the gym.