LOOKING at the small waists of models and actresses, one wonders whether they have all the ribs or not? To many of us, they look like goddesses in their haute couture walking down the ramp. Hollywood mania has taken over the world. Therefore like many nations, the number of slimming centres and gyms have increased considerably in Pakistan as well.
Pursuing their dreams of getting a “perfect body” men and women of all ages are spending a fortune on miracle weight loss programmes and body-building techniques. Considering what a crazy, illogical, mixed-up world we live in, we don’t feel surprized when every now and then we hear about miracles formulas that can change our outlook forever.
Trying desperately not to be a nation of couch potatoes, one fears that we may be searching for that fountain of youth. Our favoured forms of amusement are no longer passive. And with all the technology at our disposal, you can find a much better and cheaper solution of fitness problems in the comforting privacy of your rooms.
So turn on the soft music and log on to the Internet and treat yourself to the countless possibilities of loosing those dreaded extra pounds.
My first stop was www.howtobefit.com. As the name suggests the site offers tons of information on fitness, health, nutrition, aerobic workouts, strength training and other related topics to get optimum results. You will be able to go through a vast collection of fitness articles and other useful resources. Click on the calorie counter and use the online calorie calculator by simply entering your body-weight and average time you spent during any exercise or normal activity. The number of calories you burn each day will be displayed to you in an instant. A good way to start your plans. Information on aerobic exercise as well as programmes, workouts, advice, equipment and products is also available here. The time lost on the overall look of the site is made up in the rich context that is available here. A knowledge centre for an active lifestyle or so they claim.
If you think your muscles resemble a bowl of jello then www.workoutplan.com is the web site for you. Made for those who are a little bulky and want to get in shape, this site helps you create and follow a practical fitness schedule. It provides a personal exercise planner that is tailored to your lifestyle. The procedure is very simple, you just have to answer a few questions and the site provides you with your very own plan. Unlike other sites, this site targets only the weight loss programmes. With a white background and a few but well placed images this site has a very direct approach to weight loss procedures. Find out what kind of shape you’re in health check calculators. So instead of sitting around all day worrying and stuffing yourself with more junk food, you get the chance to get up and do the dance of life. Perhaps you will also have a waist like Jennifer Aniston. Tempting!
After watching action packed movies like T3 and Matrix, the urge to throw some mean punches and a few hard kicks has become a worldwide passion. Pakistan’s official Ju-Jitsu website www.ju- jitsupakistan.com represents the fast growing Ju-Jitsu organization. The popularity of Ju-Jitsu can be visualized by induction of Ju-Jitsu in Pakistan Army and other para-military forces on regular training basis. Read and be intrigued by the history of this age old and famous form of self-defence. The site provides you with the training videos, world championship updates, events and pictures of PJJF (Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation).
The virtual gallery and online shopping links give this site an interesting touch. The information available on this site is immense. But one thing always puzzles me. How come every Pakistani site has to have green and white colours when there are a millions of colours to choose from? Still the overall look of the site is very impressive.
A combination of flashy colours and tactful images makeup the recipe for www.firstpath.com. Balancing the issues of body, mind and soul, this site deals from fitness formulas to buyer’s guides. So, how do we make exercise pay off more? The sensual experience of any activity that’s fun is always more pleasing than one that’s not. Why not quit worrying about how good we are being, or how healthy this is, or what we are trying to accomplish, and just have fun? And this is what this site offers fun.
There are some very interesting self evaluators. The nutrition news gives you complete updates on the ups and downs in the wide fruity meaty world. You can get sound advice from the panel of experts available here a unique approach and an element of interest for the visitors. Get the scoop of what’s hot and what not in the muscle business. The link, Bookshelf has a vast collection of books that will help you find a new look and inspiration. The site has an impressive look as if you are going through the pages of an e-magazine.
It also features some humorous articles related to stories of people struggling with weight problems.
Click on for more fun and information on www.fitnessonline.com. Rated as one of the top 20 sites on fitness, this site has both the tacky articles and useful resources to shape up your life. You’ll learn to appreciate your body, your fitness and your life. Get inspiration from the workshops, stories, weight loss programmes, health news and success stories of people who’d been there and done that. Tone up and get your ideal weight by following the food plans provided. Instead of being obsessed about your weight and taking drastic measures you can relax and easily follow what your body needs and what suits your daily life routine. You have to give some praise to the makers of this site. Both use of flash and content is good. The site downloads in a jiffy.
Now here is another great idea of sliming down. Make the most of your gum time by logging on to www.efit.com. If you think of physical exertion as an evil, ask the online dietitian for advice on how to control your urges for the sweet divines. What’s different here it addresses the cardio fitness as well, an area not usually explored by many sites. You can master the techniques of yoga and would never probably bother to set foot in any health club. With the weekly newsletters and success stories you can set your own gym. You wouldn’t have to feel your thighs hanging out of the seat of cycling machines. It will help you to pursue your endeavour without feeling the whole idea daunting. Many people who do exercise regularly become obsessive exercisers the advice and plans will help you to follow sensibly. So you don’t have to be an obsessive exerciser to be healthy — in fact it’s healthier not to be obsessive. The groundwork of all happiness is health, you’d be making the right call if you decide to follow this site.
LOOKING at the small waists of models and actresses, one wonders whether they have all the ribs or not? To many of us, they look like goddesses in their haute couture walking down the ramp. Hollywood mania has taken over the world. Therefore like many nations, the number of slimming centres and gyms have increased considerably in Pakistan as well.
