Articles by Emile A. Jarreau
Does your Fish Oil Make the Grade? -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Those of us who ingest fish oil on a regular basis, either through eating servings of fresh fish on a weekly basis or through taking it in capsules, probably assume that all it is created equal. This is just not the case. The fact is...
The negative effects of having an eating disorder -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Every year, millions of men and women are stricken with the horrible reality of having an eating disorder. Certainly having an eating disorder has negative consequences but many are more far-reaching than most of the outside world could ever know. Sure, we know that having...
5 Signs to look for when Diagnosing Eating Disorders -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Because of our societies focus on beauty, eating disorders in the US are on the rise. It is estimated that close to 10 million women may be affected by some form of eating disorder and these statistics may be on the rise as well. The...
5 Tips you can implement today to help you lose fat quickly -
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Emile A. Jarreau
One of the main reasons folks fail to lose weight when on a diet is lack of motivation. It is so easy for us to just fall back into our old routines rather than follow a consistent steady plan of action to achieve real fat...
5 Days to a healthier and THINNER you! -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Who wants to go on a diet? Who wants to exercise day in and day out and practically kill ourselves to shed those excess pounds? Worse yet, who wants to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on the latest diet programs that promise to...
4 Diet Plans that can Help You Lose 10 or More Pounds Fast -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Diets, Diets, Diets! It seems that’s all we can think about when we need to lose weight! Every time we turn on the TV or look at a magazine it seems there is a brand new one staring us in the face! It can be...
Diet Myths to Avoid and Help You Lose 10 Pounds -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Have you ever been caught up in the hype of a new diet trend just to be sorely let down by empty promises? Most of us can unfortunately say yes. Many people get so excited about all the claims a new diet stands by that...
Stop Overeating and Lose 10 Pounds -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Obesity is a leading cause of death in this country. It causes things like heart disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and many more ailments that can lead to an early death. Obesity is also one of the easiest health problems to overcome because in most...
The effects of diet and exercise on Osteoporosis -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Imagine walking down the street and simply stepping off a curb and hearing an awful cracking sound and feeling pain shoot immediately from your ankle. This scenario can unfortunately be a common one for someone that suffers the later stages of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What is it and does my diet affect it? -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Many Americans are affected by a condition known as irritable bowel syndrome. This is a condition that lists a variety of symptoms among its diagnosis which include unsettled stomach, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. Doctors will usually run a battery of tests to help determine...
How diet and exercise affects my Cholesterol level -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Cholesterol. We hear a lot about it, most of it simply “you have to lower your cholesterol levels or you will get heart disease” but there is a bit more to this substance that needs to be learned in order to truly understand what it...
Who else is ready for an amazing new way to tighten and tone your body? -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Discovering new ways to lose fat and get in shape is obviously big business. It seems that every day there is a new piece of equipment or a new “revolutionary workout” that is being advertised on TV or fitness magazines. Everything from incredibly complex abdominal...
The Turkish Get Up…A Kettlebell Move that is as effective as it is Evil -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Sometimes, the best exercises are the ones you never heard of. We get so into the workouts and habits we have always done that we forget there are other ways to get the same results. Some are more fun, and some are more effective, and...
Variety is the Spice of Life… Pull-Up Variations and Grip Styles -
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Emile A. Jarreau
You might be dedicated to good health by working out, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to the same old exercises over and over again. Why not try to do some interesting variations on a mainstay of the super-fit, the pull-up? You might...
How tired are you of Looking at the Inside of Gym Walls? I know I am -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Let's face it, gyms aren't pretty and they aren't really designed to be. They are filled with rows and rows of exercise equipment and any wall space that doesn't feature a full length mirror is usually covered by a poster of a muscled up bodybuilder...
Visualization-See your goals before you reach them -
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Emile A. Jarreau
There is no question that goal setting is an incredibly important step when it comes to actually achieving the goals you set for yourself in life. You may know what you want in your mind, but by actually writing down specific goals on paper or...
Twisting Crunches for Incredible Core Results -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Sporting a set of ripped abs is just about everyone’s goal. Millions of dollars are spent by companies advertising products that promise this specific result. Having strong abdominal muscles goes beyond just aesthetics though as your core is involved in just about every movement of...
How Cables can work your Core -
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Emile A. Jarreau
When most people grab one of the cables machines in the gym they do so to hit their arms or chest muscles. The fact is cable exercises for your core can also provide some of the greatest exercise benefits of all. One fantastic advantage with...
Pilates for Core Strength -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Until the mid 90’s the core conditioning routine that I had consisted of the typical sit up benches and military training I previously did. In an effort to expand my “toolbox” of knowledge, a Master trainer had a class certification available that included Mat, Chairs...
Body Weight Exercises for Core Development -
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Emile A. Jarreau
Developing a strong functional core should be the goal of any serious athlete. Oftentimes people just want a ripped midsection simply for the aesthetic aspect of it but because just about every movement we make requires the muscles of the core some degree, focusing on...