Category — Physical Health

Happy Holidays everyone!

As the temperature continues to drop over the winter season, the less active we become. Snow shouldn’t be a reason to slow down and hibernate in front of the TV. For this reason, I’m sharing the article below, as a means to help you live a healthier and happier life.

Do you get winded by simply walking up a flight of stairs? Are you straining to pick up a gallon of milk? Do you crawl into bed shortly after arriving home from work? If so, you shouldn’t expect to have the energy for a sexual marathon. But with proper exercise, one can get on the right track to feeling young and energetic in bed again.

One of the best ways to achieve all of these desires and a whole lot more is exercise. Unless you’re a cold fish, there’s a great deal of body movement during sex. Together as a couple, go running or bike riding. This is a great way to spend quality time together while building physical endurance. Having healthier arteries will allow the blood to flow better to the genitals. With a healthier blood flow, men will develop a harder erection, and women will be more easily aroused.

With a conditioned body, one is able to last longer in bed and have sex numerous times. After climaxing once, break the habit of falling asleep afterward. Pleasure your mate for a while, instead. When the blood gets flowing again, “round two” can commence. This will keep both of you interested, and make your mate go wild with anticipation during intermission.

With endless positions to choose from during intercourse, don’t stick to the same routine. If you work your upper body, it will be easier to grab your mate with authority and try a new position. Different positions will keep the spark alive. Use each muscle. Guys, this doesn’t mean you should just lay back and let the woman do all the work. You need to be engaged, as well. Sexual energy will increase exponentially if both bodies thrust towards one another. Exercising your legs, arms and chest is great, but working the hidden muscles will help build stamina, as well.

Kegel exercises work for both men, and women. This exercise will thoroughly help each partner to gain control of his or her body. To do Kegel exercises, participants must tighten the muscle as if they are holding back urine. This is not about squeezing your stomach, or rear end. Next time you are going the bathroom, try holding back the stream. This should give you a feel of where that muscle is. Once you have found it, try working the muscle with reps of about 10 to 30 times. Then try repeating this at least 50 times a day. Once you are able to do 50, step it up to 30 reps at 200 times a day. It may seem like a lot of work, but you can do these while reading the paper or typing on the computer. If you are faithful to the routine, you should feel results within a month. A woman who does Kegel exercises can control and tighten her vagina. To help stimulate the male, she can use this muscle to get a firmer grab on the penis. Men who are going to climax should tighten their pubococcygeal (PC) muscle and release as desired. This will help them develop a skill to control ejaculation. Every time you hold back an orgasm, try to last a little longer than the previous one. Remember, practice makes perfect and the ladies love a man who can hold his own.

Climb the stairs to your bedroom without feeling exhausted. Pick up that gallon of milk after a glorious morning of sex. After work, you should plan on another sexual marathon. Sex is a great stress reliever and an amazing way to show the teamwork of a couple. Although exercising may seem hard at times, your body and your spouse will thank you.

I, for one forgot that Sweetest Day was today,October 17, 2009.  Wasn’t this holiday made up about five or six years ago?  My take on this is, If it takes this day to bring out the best in you for your “sweetie” then you obviously haven’t been paying attention.  For this reason, I don’t celebrate the Hallmark holiday.  The plan after work will consist of dinner with the wife and keeping each other “warm” in bed.

There’s nothing like a good workout just before going to sleep to release stress and help relax.  Sex is good for your physical, emotional and mental health.  It’s a way to bond.  And if you’re not getting enough action then you need to talk.  The only way the relationship can get better is by you communicating what your needs and wants are.

I’m not saying that sex is everything in a relationship but it plays an important part.

Happy Sweetest Day everyone.

1.  Start Today.

When it comes to getting a flat tummy, you’ll need an attitude adjustment: Fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and other healthy foods are what you need to fuel your body to get through the day, run that extra mile, and lift those extra weights! What it comes down to is - get back to basics; eat more fresh wholesome foods, eat less junk food, drink less sugary drinks and be active! But try not to be obsessive about eating strictly healthy foods, you have to give yourself a treat now and then to stay focused.  The hardest part is starting, so stop procrastinating and make it happen!

2.  Cook at Home.

Now this is how to get a flat stomach fast - Eat less take outs, junk foods and start cooking more to get rid of belly fat - the more you do it, the better you will become at it and the more healthier you will be.  Studies show people who eat at home frequently are more likely to stick with the weight loss plan than restaurant goers.  The best way to get into cooking is, look for easy to use recipes from books, magazines and websites.  And ask friends for their healthy meal ideas.

3.  Hydrate.

One other way to lose belly fat is to drink plenty of water - this is an old one but a GOOD one.  Not only does it flush out the bad toxins from your body, it’s calorie free. So cut down on the sodas, the diet sodas and the booze - and drink more H2O.

4.  Run.

Time to ‘Huff and Puff’ with the best cardio workout: the Interval Method. Start out at an easy pace for 90 seconds (about 40% of your maximum effort), then increase your speed to the fastest pace you can maintain for 30 seconds (about 95% of your maximum)- that’s one interval.  Repeat 5 times, for a total 6 intervals.  It is short but intense, and the best part is - it will save you time away from home or work.  Unlike traditional aerobic exercise, it will keep your body burning fat at a higher rate for hours after you are finished.  You can do this in the park or on a treadmill, but if you are packing more than 20 extra pounds, opt for an exercise bike to minimize the stress on your knees.

5.  Hit The Weights.

Get into strength training, three times a week - not only does it strengthen your bones, it controls body fat.  Muscle burns more calories than fat at rest, thereby increasing your resting metabolic rate.  So the more muscle you build through weight training, the more calories you burn, minimizing the amount of fat that is available to deposit.

- Working the entire body creates balance. Working just the abs will result in an imbalance and may lead to over-use, under-use or injury of certain muscles.

- Working the entire body will add more lean muscle.  Women need to add lean, toned muscle to their body.  They should not be afraid of bulking up or looking like men.  The more muscle we have, the more calories we burn.  Each pound of muscle burns 35-50 calories per day.

Apply these 5 tips for a flat stomach and get ready for results.  Genetics play a role in the over all appearance of your stomach, but just about everyone can benefit from a reduction in body fat.  The simplest way to a tight mid-section is to make a lifestyle change.  Dieting is a quick fix that usually results in frustration and weight gain.  Learn to achieve optimal health by applying positive habits.