Mark Warrington

Water could be the single most important weight loss aid that most of us take for granted. Our body is made up of approximately 60-70% water and all bodily functions depend on water to continue working properly. For a weight management plan to succeed, most fitness experts would agree that water should play a key role in it. Here are some reasons why.

Weight loss articles are a dime a dozen. Information gets so mixed up that its hard to sift through what is true and what is not. Everybody has something to say about weight loss and how to go about it.

We all know the value of exercise. It is the one thing you can do to minimize the effects of aging. It affects the physiologic, mental and emotional aspects of man.

Myths and misconceptions surround the idea of weight lifting for women. Even young women who go the gym regularly balk at lifting dumbbells heavier than two or four pounds unless what they really have in mind in the first place is to grow muscles.

For most women, getting fit and lean is a battle that's often lost. With so many things to keep your whole day occupied, it's no wonder that most end up depressed after weigh-ins, having discovered a gain of 5 pounds, seemingly overnight. So, how do we fight a "impossible" enemy?

People exercise to get fit. Though exercising may result to mild muscle soreness, pain may indicate injury. Most exercises carry a certain amount of injury risk. There are certain exercises, however, that pose a higher risk to your well being.

As we grow older, there's a good chance we will experience back problems. The most annoying part is that we cannot do as much about about it when we already have it. However, preventing these back problems from happening can be easy. All you have to do is to train your back muscles to be stronger.

Christmas is a time to celebrate. If you're like most people, this means parties, and lots of it. For some, weight gain is inevitable at this time of year. You'd be lucky if you can maintain your weight or just gain a few pounds.

Everybody knows the holidays increase the risk of weight gain. With all the yummy foods and drinks, you can gain as much as seven pounds by the start of the new year. If you are weight conscious, the holidays could pose a major setback. It would be a wise move on your part to plan ahead.

If you're like most people, you're likely to gain at least one pound during the holiday season. It may not be much but adding one pound to an already heavy frame is just one pound too many.