SWIM YOUR WAY TO A GREAT BODY

Swimming can be one of my favorite things to do in the hot summer weather. I prefer pools to beaches but many disagree. I’ve been to many over my 20 years on earth, and ill just say I’ve got my favorites and my least favorites. Growing up in both N.S.W and Victoria I have been too world famous beaches, including Coogee, Bondi, Bells and St Kilda, as well as an endless amount of public and in home pools, and all have provided entertainment for me at one moment or other in my life. Swimming is great and not only does it offer entertainment value but it’s a great fitness source much like running, rowing, and even Gym, which brings me to the main point of this entry.

Ever watched an Olympic swimmer about to dive of their bored and race to the finish line? Ever wondered how they get those slim, trim, broad, amazing bodies? The answer is simply just “swimming”, and yes I know they probably do a tonne of other exercises, but the foundation of those amazing bodies is just swimming. Yep that’s right and you could achieve the same results if you swim on a regular basis. Although maybe not the same level of cardiovascular fitness or the exact same muscle tone as an Olympic swimmer, but you too can have an amazing body much like the ones you see on T.V. Running is a very effective way to burn calories and achieve great muscle tone but there has always been the side effect of strain on the joints especially when running on hard surfaces. Swimming burns calories and gives you great muscle tone without the terrible strain on your joints. Swimming Increases stamina, Improves flexibility, Increases muscular strength, and can heal muscles in a fast and effective way. Swimming also strengthens your heart which prevents heart disease and leads to an overall better quality life.

So if you find yourself trying to gain or maintain a fantastic looking, strong body. Try incorporating some swimming exercises into your workouts because they will have benefits that will take your body to another level.

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SALMON WITH LEMON, CAPERS AND ROSEMARY

Its no suprise eating healthy has a reputation for being tasteless and boring. Boring salads and steamed, dry flavorless cuts of meat can end up being almost as if you'r eating cardboard but eating healthy does'nt have to be dull and boring or burn a hole in your pocket. Heres a recipe that is sure to flip your tastebuds into action and will help you maintain that healthy diet that your looking for.

Ingredients:

4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves
8 lemon slices (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1/2 cup Marsala wine (or white wine)
4 teaspoons capers
4 pieces of aluminum foil

Directions:

1. Brush top and bottom of salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and rosemary.

2. Place each piece of seasoned salmon on a piece of foil large enough to fold over and seal.

3. Top each piece of salmon with 2 lemon slices, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of wine, and 1 teaspoon of caper.

4. Wrap up salmon tightly in the foil packets.

5. Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Place the foil packets on the hot grill.

6. Cook for 10 minutes for a 1-inch thick piece of salmon.

7. Serve in the foil packets with a side of salad or brown rice).

(image by http://www.foodnetwork.com/).

DREAMING OF BETTER SLEEP

Physicians in the US recommend we spend a 3rd of our time snoozing for optimal health but not every ones the same. They say its all up to the individual even though an average adult should be getting at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night, some individuals can function normally on only 6 while others need at least 8 hours.
There's been many studies out there about sleep and how vital sleep is to the human body. Some studies have even proven that restless sleepers are most likely to eat fast food, you wanna know why? People who don't get a good nights rest simply don't feel like cooking healthy nutritious meals and are more likely to crave fatty fast foods.
But just as you restless sleepers think there's no cure to your sleepless nights, here's a few pointers that are sure to help you have that deep, refreshing good nights sleep that you deserve.

TAKE THE TV OUT OF THE BEDROOM: Studies show that the stimulating content and extra light can keep you awake long after you should be fast asleep. A bit like your mind acting hyperactive before deciding to sit down and relax.

EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS: Working out in the morning makes your body more likely to fall asleep allot easier and more peaceful, simply because it makes you more tired before bed so that you don't have all that extra energy when its time switch off for the day.

CUT THE CAFFEINE: No doubt about it and allot of you have probably heard this one before and I'm here to tell you again because it may be a big mistake when you got that early morning meeting to wake up to. Did you know the effects of caffeine can last up to 8 hours to wear off. So if your drinking a nice cup of coffee on your late afternoons while watching the 5:00 pm news i suggest you cut that habit and keep the caffeine for the morning you will sleep allot better i guarantee it.

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ABOUT MY BLOG

Hello and welcome to my blog. Its No doubt the more time goes on the more people become obsessed with the way they look. Everybody knows the way you eat and how dedicated you are to putting the right things into your body determines everything from what you look like, to what you feel like because face it, and I’m sure you have heard this phrase before "you are what you eat".
The management of your Health, Fitness and well being can determine how happy or sad you are, how good you look and feel aswell as how strong or weak your body is. Its all a sense of what you put in, is what you get out and by saying that I mean the more you make an effort to take care of yourself the more joy you will get out of life, and that’s why I have done this blog on health, fitness and the well being of the human body. In this blog you will find out interesting facts and tips about lots of different parts of the health, fitness and well being of the human body.