Body Part Isolation vs Complex Movements in Strength Traini Working as a fitness professional, there is one type of question I get all the time that shows that many people are missing the big picture regarding the benefits of strength training This popular question usually goes something like this: “What exercise can I do to isolate my (insert your muscle of choice – abs, quads, biceps, triceps, etc)?” It doesn’t matter which muscle someone is asking about, they always seem to be ...

You39;re sick and you MUST work! What do you do when you work from home (your own business) and you come down with the flu? Is there a number you can call and let them know that you're sick and cannot come in today? If only!Since Saturday I've been hit by one of those dreaded winter flu's (mind you this winter marks the very first time I ever got the flu vaccine) Feverish, headache, entire body hurts and my throat ...

Why Get Angry? If there’s any emotion that gives us trouble it’s anger Experiencing it is hard on bodies It raises our blood pressure, causes our hearts and heads to pound, makes us sweat and shake, and separates us from reasonWe don’t need medical studies to tell us this We know it makes us feel bad All that adrenalin rushing around with no outlet for release It’s a call to action, and often there’s no outlet We just have to ...

Aromatherapy's Mind-Smell Connection Why is smell so strongly linked to memory and emotion?It is not fully understood, but this is no surprise as the complexities of brain activity are still far from being unravelled and understood The brain holds far more secrets than we have discovered What is known is that the sense of smell is registered in a part of the brain which was already developed in our earliest ancestorsThe limbic area of the brain was well developed before ...

Art of Flirting Flirting is the way most people determine whether or not a member of the opposite sex is interested in them Following is a quick outline on how you should go about the complex, sometimes fun, sometimes not so fun, task of flirting It all beings with your approachThe ApproachOne person approaches the other They move into closer physical proximity This much is clear: NO approach equals NO possibility of initiating contact You must approach!Example: A woman sits ...

Are you addicted to your acne trigger? An acne trigger is any thought, location, feeling, food, emotion, response, drink, drug, memory and/or experience that sets off a series of hormonal reactions in your body that ultimately result in an acne formationIf a food or drink is the culprit behind your acne breakouts you may actually be addicted to your preferred culinary delight The allergy addition could stem from the body’s response to frequently consumed allergens During an allergic response, the ...

What Are You Resisting? If you are stuck somewhere in your life, the chances are you are stuck because you are resisting something Many people grew up with one or two controlling parents or caregivers, and therefore learned numerous ways of overtly or covertly resisting being controlled Who or what are you resisting? RESISTING BEING CONTROLLED BY ANOTHER PERSON Noah fell madly in love with Celia It had been a long time since he had felt in love and he was ...