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Articles by Ainsley Laing

• To Stretch or Not to Stretch
  When working out, is stretching really necessary? If so, which is the best time to stretch?
  Published 05Mar2009, viewed 239 times

• Exercise for Physical, Emotional and Intellectual Fitness
  Have you ever thought about the different ways that exercise engages and develops the brain and contributes to emotional, intellectual as well as physical health? This article explores some of these concepts.
  Published 20Sep2008, viewed 310 times

• Fitness: The Great Equalizer
  One of the most rewarding things about being a fitness trainer is empowering someone to accomplish their goals and watching them do it.
  Published 16Aug2008, viewed 336 times

• Let's Compromise...Aerobic vs Anaerobic Training
  As a trainer, I often get this question: don't I need to do long duration aerobic training to burn fat? The answer is (drum roll please) both aerobic (low intensity) training and anaerobic (high intensity) training will do the trick
  Published 08Jul2008, viewed 588 times

• Seeking Purpose vs. Happiness
  If you look closely, you will find that the most meaningful things in your life involve giving your unique gifts to others in some way. Real joy comes from giving.
  Published 16Jun2008, viewed 233 times

• Dietary Fats...The Good, Bad and the Ugly
  We have all been hearing a lot lately about our Omega-3 fatty acid to Omega-6 ratios and how the typical western diet has "flipped" the ratio backwards. Basically, we eat too many omega-6, not enough omega-3 and too much saturated and trans fat.
  Published 12Jun2008, viewed 246 times

• Truth: Dads are Sexy
  Ok guys out there, it's unofficially official. Hollywood is right. Involved and caring Fathers are major "Babe Magnets".
  Published 05Jun2008, viewed 366 times

• Green Cleaning Ideas for Your Home
  Through trial and error and speaking with other parents who have gone in favor of "green cleaning", I have learned that pretty much all household cleaning can be done using a bit of creativity and things you already have in your kitchen.
  Published 15May2008, viewed 255 times

• High Protein Vegetarian Lifestyle?
  This article discusses vegetarian eating for people who also want to follow a high protein diet for muscle building.
  Published 30Apr2008, viewed 232 times

• Achieving Your Goals - Words Make a Difference
  To achieve a goal, it's crucial to decide to do it. It doesn't matter really how or whether you feel that circumstances are outside your control. The means to accomplish this goal will present themselves after you decide.
  Published 20Mar2008, viewed 270 times

• How to Use Criticism as a Learning Tool
  When you are feeling emotional from someone's criticism, it's helpful to try and remember that most criticism is meant to help. Learning to evaluate it objectively will lead to many opportunities for growth and improvement!
  Published 17Mar2008, viewed 500 times

• Apologies, Forgiveness and Empathy
  We live in a world where when someone wrongs us, often we are told "I'm sorry" and the reply is usually "never mind", "forget about it" or "it's nothing". This works 99.9% of the time. But what about when someone has hurts us intentionally - obviously premeditated and/or repeated over a long period of time?
  Published 06Mar2008, viewed 251 times

• Valentine's Day Resolution: Take Care of Your Heart
  Here's an idea: why not take care of your real, blood pumping, heart and appreciate it on Valentine's Day? For without it, we would not be enjoying this or any other day! Or better yet, why not get together with your honey and make a plan to make sure that both of you are in good health to celebrate many more Valentine's Days?
  Published 16Feb2008, viewed 95 times

• The Gym Grunting Controversy
  Why would a fitness facility ban grunting? What is the purpose of grunting when weight lifting anyway? A humorous look at this issue.
  Published 09Nov2007, viewed 280 times

• The Focusing Illusion
  Have you ever been so excited about a life change that you exagerated the effect it would have on your long term happiness? Here's a discussion of that phenomenon.
  Published 01Nov2007, viewed 306 times

• The Longevity Diet?
  This article discusses the benefits that researchers are beginnin to uncover by eating a nutritionally rich yet very low calorie diet.
  Published 26Oct2007, viewed 533 times

• Pets and Stress
  Do pets really help us reduce our stress levels? Find out about one woman's "experiment" to see.
  Published 13Oct2007, viewed 252 times

• Is it Perfume or Poison?
  Did you know that perfumes and colognes contain many chemicals that are considered toxic or carcinogenic?
  Published 04Oct2007, viewed 328 times

• Lifestyle Behaviors and the Risk of Death
  A discussion of the major lifetime risks of early death for both men and women and differences between the two.
  Published 03Oct2007, viewed 279 times

• The Many Disguises of Mono Sodium Glutamate
  What is MSG and is it good for you? What kinds of foods contain it?
  Published 26Sep2007, viewed 440 times

• Sugar Feeds Cancer?
  This article discusses the controversy surrounding whether sugar and other refined carbohydrates contribute to the devolopment of cancer.
  Published 30Aug2007, viewed 250 times

• Accepting Responsibility is Powerful!
  The ability to make a difference starts with accepting absolute responsibility for your own behaviors. Find out more...
  Published 29Aug2007, viewed 273 times

• Slim People at Risk for Fat Related Health Problems?
  Do you think that slim people are fit and healthy? Not necessarily. Find out more.
  Published 01Jun2007, viewed 521 times

• Rising Blood Sugar and Pre-Diabetes
  Are you developing signs of pre-diabetes? Read this.
  Published 18May2007, viewed 324 times

• It’s Not Just What You Eat, Its How You Cook It
  Did you know that you could be damaging your health by the way you are cooking your food? Find out more.
  Published 17May2007, viewed 300 times

• Your Lifestyle Changes and Your Family
  What happens when one person in a relationship decides to get fit and the other doesn't share their enthusiam? Find out more.
  Published 10May2007, viewed 319 times

• The Science of Lust and Love
  Have you ever wondered why you are attracted to some people and not others? Find out more...
  Published 05May2007, viewed 4062 times

• Words Do Hurt. Stop Bullying from Affecting Your Health
  Bullying affects everyone's health: the recipient, the bully and even witnesses. Find out what to do if it happens to you.
  Published 27Apr2007, viewed 426 times

• Dating Again After 20 Years – An Internet Fairytale
  Have you suddenly found yourself single at middle age? Dating again? Check out one woman's experience!
  Published 13Apr2007, viewed 335 times

• Taking Charge of Your Own Healthcare
  Are you taking charge of your own healthcare? Do you ask a lot of questions when visiting your doctor and research conditions and medications?
  Published 31Mar2007, viewed 313 times

• Not All Carbohydrates are Created Equal
  What is the difference between the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load? How do we use this information?
  Published 29Mar2007, viewed 426 times

• Every Body is Beautiful
  Do you ever have moments when you say "WOW! Life is truly wonderful"?
  Published 21Mar2007, viewed 349 times

• Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Fitness?
  Neuro-Linguistic Programming is all the rage in self-help circles. Here's a simple overview of what it is and some ways it is used.
  Published 04Mar2007, viewed 424 times

• The Myth of the Work Life Balance
  What does the term "work-life balance" mean to you? Do you feel like your life is not balanced? Try this..
  Published 03Mar2007, viewed 368 times

• Fitness as a Metaphor for Life
  Why does this author see fitness as a metaphor for living a full life? Check it out.
  Published 02Mar2007, viewed 395 times

• Wellness and Making Good Choices
  What does the word wellness mean to you?
  Published 10Feb2007, viewed 426 times

• Type D Personality?
  Research is beginning to show the effects of positive emotions on our health. Here's a discussion of them.
  Published 24Jan2007, viewed 414 times

• Are You Fit…Emotionally?
  What is emotional fitness and how does it affect your physical fitness?
  Published 22Jan2007, viewed 433 times

• The Vitamin D Debates Continue
  Are you getting enough Vitamin D? What is enough Vitamin D? Research is fueling many debates.
  Published 17Jan2007, viewed 569 times

• New Year’s Resolutions? Ask for Help
  Have you had trouble keeping New Year's Resolutions? Try recruiting loved ones to help.
  Published 16Jan2007, viewed 362 times

• Fitness, Friends and Core Values
  Have you ever noticed that fit people tend to more fit friends? Maybe its because fit people have chosen to make fitness a priority in their lives.
  Published 01Dec2006, viewed 452 times

• Are Exercising to Burn Fat and Exercising to Burn Calories the Same Thing?
  This article discusses the ways in which the body processes energy during exercise and gives tips on how to optimize fat burning.
  Published 30Nov2006, viewed 478 times

• Lessons From a Boomerang
  Long term fitness requires resilience. What does this mean?
  Published 20Nov2006, viewed 445 times

• Kids Don’t Work Out, They Play
  Have you watched kids playing on a playground? Now that's a workout!
  Published 11Nov2006, viewed 427 times

• What’s Right for Aunt Sally Might Not be Right for You
  How often have you tried someone else's fitness program only to find it didn't work for you? Why? The answers might surprise you.
  Published 03Nov2006, viewed 438 times

• Fairy Tale Fitness
  There is no "fairy tale" when it comes to attaining a fit body and keeping it. It's all about the process - eating right and exercising smart over the long term.
  Published 30Oct2006, viewed 467 times

• Fitness is a Gift to Others
  Have you ever thought that keeping yourself fit is not only gift to yourself, but also your family, your friends, your community and the world?
  Published 18Oct2006, viewed 451 times

• Is It Just a Mid Life Crisis?
  Are you having a "mid life crisis"? It might be your hormones.
  Published 17Oct2006, viewed 544 times

• Funny, I Don’t Feel Like a Master Athlete!
  Are you an older athlete or fitness enthusiast? Here are some ideas of how to stay in the game and improve performance.
  Published 10Oct2006, viewed 459 times

• Have a Six Pack!
  This article discusses the philosophy of core body training and suggests ways to include exercises in your workout.
  Published 28Sep2006, viewed 341 times

• Experience is a Great Motivator
  This article is a discussion of how the emotions associated with past fitness or sporting experiences can affect motivation to stay with a fitness program.
  Published 27Sep2006, viewed 322 times

• Men, Muscles and Menopause
  Just how much weight gain and general loss of fitness can be attributed to menopause...REALLY?
  Published 21Sep2006, viewed 419 times

• Get Fit, Not Hurt
  This article contains tips on how to improve fitness performance without injury.
  Published 11Sep2006, viewed 360 times

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