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[14 Mar 2009 | One Comment | 1,193 views]
4 Tips to Help You Cycle 100 Miles

As a cyclist myself I’ve been searching for good training tips in order to be more efficient at riding long distances. I landed in this great article the other day and I thought I could share with fellow riders.

Tip 1: The 80:20 rule
The mistake most people make is simply going out and riding hard all the time. What can happen is you do not allow your body enough time to recover. Instead you simply slowly wear yourself out over a period of time, causing a negative effect on your performance. …

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[12 Mar 2009 | 3 Comments | 1,293 views]
Butter or Margarine?

 
Butter has been around for millenniums, dating back to 8000-9000 B.C.! It has been referred to as cow’s milk or goat’s milk (depending on the animal) and can be made out of many different animal’s milk : cows, goats, sheep, buffalo and yaks. Through the years butter had been thought of as a barbarians food, a lower class person’s food, even though some people thought butter had some medicinal purposes. In Europe this trend was especially true in the earlier part of the middle ages (around 12th …

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[8 Mar 2009 | 9 Comments | 1,559 views]
About Aspartame

In this day and age, we are all aware of the global health issues around us: from a nationwide weight gain, to supposed scandals with « health checked food items ».  Although some of the products we consume are surely safe and healthy, like most fruits and vegetables (yes there can be debate over pesticides being used during growth), we shall look at one case worth discussing.
With the ever growing popularity of energy drinks and caffeine enriched drinks on the market, and our yearning for …

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[7 Mar 2009 | One Comment | 1,208 views]
Bikini Body Workout

When it comes to wearing a bikini, self-confidence is a big thing. For the ultimate confidence boost whats better than a great body to fit your bikini. But you don’t endup with a great body just because you’re thinking about it. You need to hit the gym and good eating habits.
In this video from watchmojo.com a personal trainer will teach you how to get your body ready for the heat. Learn exercises that will work every muscle from your arms to your thighs. This ultimate routine will help you slip …