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How to . . . accept the fact that . . . YOU ARE . . . a senior citizen. ( accepting it gracefully )

By kjv4thee

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I still remember the time that I got my first senior citizen discount. I was only about 55 years old. ( Just getting over the shock of turning 50.) Talk about mixed emotions. I appreciated the fact that I got a four dollar discount off of my ... more »

How to 10 Things You Can Do To Lose Fat Without Even Trying

By TheTrainer

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Fat loss doesn't have to be painful. Try these simple tips and you'll see just how easy it can be... more »

How to Achieve Your Fitness Goals by Knowing How Many Reps To Do

By jmmealer22

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While each rep is very important, how many you do per set and how heavy or light they are, makes ALL the difference. So many people get how to do their reps wrong, but you wont, you have a guide now!.. more »

How to Add 2,000 Steps to Your Daily Routine for Health and Weight Loss

By Desula

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For years I have said with glee, "I'm not lazy, I'm efficient." But lately, I have realized I am a little lazy. I've been making attempts to increase my physical activity. Adding 2,000 steps a day is like walking an extra mile... more »

How to Assume the Sitting Twist in Yoga

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The simple sitting twist, or Bharadvajasana in Sanskrit, is a good way to stretch a sore or stiff back... more »

How to Avoid Exercise Obsession

By mickeyz

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Addictions and obsessions are not limited to drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, and eating. If you cannot live with yourself when you miss a workout, you have issues. There’s nothing wrong with dedication and discipline, but if your day is built ... more »

How to Avoid Slouching in a Chair

By meemee67

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If you work in an office at a computer all day than you know how easy it is to slouch and hunch. This is the worst thing you can do to your spine. This slumping over also effects your cervical spine The muscles constrict leaving you feeling taut ... more »

How to be a compassionate yoga teacher

By LG2737

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As yoga grows in popularity there are also an increasing number of yoga teachers around. Here are some tips that you may not have learned in your yoga training that can help you to improve your teaching abilities and your student's experience in ... more »

How to be a good Yoga Teacher

By meemee67

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The journey of a yoga teacher or student is a never-ending one. You can at no point of time say that you have learned it all, ever. It has been around for hundreds of years. Actually, you will find a life time too short for it. To be a good yoga ... more »

How to Be a great Yoga Instructor

By cherry67

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Yoga unites body, mind and spirit. It is a beautiful practice combining the breath and a various of poses (asanas) When conducting a class, your students feel comfortable... more »

How to Be a Winner. Achieving your Goals

By FrancoisTheo

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When you set your goals, fix your eyes on your them and take steps, piece by piece, at attaining those goals. Never give up... more »

How to Be Happy

By alienangel555

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In order to have overall wellness it is necessary to meet a variety of needs. It is not only necessary to have physical health, but emotional, social, occupational and spiritual wellness is just as important. I have listed below the basic needs ... more »

How to be Healthy and lower your Risk of Cancer

By Susan Golis

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It seems that we are all in a hurry, rushing out the door to work or to school, and with the hectic lifestyle we tend to skip meals. This can cause you to be sluggish. When you skip meals your body doesn’t have the necessary nutrients to supply ... more »

How to be like Mike-- Michael Phelps that is!

By Hotpluto1

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This article is not just about Michael Phelps and his quest to be the best swimmer or even athlete in the world. It is about how you can be the best at whatever you want to do if you can decide, committ, live it, breathe it and do it for yourself ... more »

How to be More Active

By PajamaMommy

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These steps are no substitute for a daily exercise regimen, but they are simple tricks to increase your daily activity and mobility... more »

How to be Motivated to Go to the Gym and Lose Weight

By Kimberly Mathison

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There are many reasons why people dislike going to the gym; some don’t think they have enough time, others are embarrassed by their bodies, or feel it’s boring or too expensive. Wouldn’t it be nice to not have to make excuses on why NOT to go to ... more »

How to be Really Attractive.

By FrancoisTheo

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We all want to be more attractive. Here's a handful of ways to be beautiful and have everyone wondering how... more »

How to beat the heat

By imaqueen1975

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how to beat the hot summer days.. more »

How to beat the Winter Blues

By meemee67

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Saying good bye to Summer isn't easy. The back yard BBQs, the lunch by pool side, the road trips, the camping. Most often the winter is unwelcome. For those of us that experience winter with groans and sighs of dissapointment, here are a few ... more »

How to Become a Certified Yoga Teacher

By meemee67

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If you are considering becoming a yoga teacher you will need to obtain a certificate. Many places offer courses you just have to do some research and see what best fits into your schedule and lifestyle... more »

How to Become a Yoga Instructor

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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With the rising popularity of holistic and alternative medical care, becoming a yoga instructor is a great career choice. Not only will you enhance your physical well-being, you will help others improve their health. Follow these steps to enter ... more »

How to become an olympic athlete in 10 steps!

By briannajeangray

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Don't assume you're too old or out of shape to make your dream of beocoming an elite athlete come true. The oldest Oplympic medallist was 72! Here are 10 steps you can take towards living your dream... more »

How to Begin a Yoga Practice

By Valerie Brooks

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Yoga is such a versatile form of exercise for the mind, body and spirit that it’s easy for anyone to get started. People of any age and fitness level can find benefit in a regular yoga practice... more »

How to Begin Body Building: Tips for Success

By georgelarson

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There are really two different ways of beginning a bodybuilding regime; the easy way and the hard way. Which one of the two you choose for yourself will determine the extent to which you will stick to the regime and thereby succeed... more »

How to Behave at the Gym

By Richard Ferri

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We have all unintentionally been the "jerk" at the gym on occasion. However, regular gym "jerks" are not only annoying—but can prevent people from working out—thus interfering with their well-being. This article is going to touch on some basic ... more »