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10 Weight Loss Tips for the Working Man Pt1

2010-06-08T13:43:00.001-07:00

After having many discussions with friends and co-workers about working out, dieting, and plastic surgery, I have come to the conclusion that people are out of shape or over weight not necessarily because they are lazy, but simply because they…

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Understanding Osteoporosis and Bone Loss

2010-06-08T13:42:00.005-07:00

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Osteoporosis is a bone loss disease in which bones lose their mineral density and become fragile, and thus more likely to break. Untreated osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone fractures. In osteoporosis the bone microarchitecture is…

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Improve Success Rate by Tracking Your Progress

2010-06-08T13:42:00.003-07:00

Have you ever started pursing a goal only to stop after a few weeks? From my experience I have found that whenever I did not achieve a particular goal it was because I forgot what I had to do day-by-day…

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P90X vs. Insanity Workout Routine Comparison

2010-06-08T13:42:00.001-07:00

P90X or Insanity Workout Routine, which one is better? Recently, there has been a lot of talk about two popular extreme home workout DVDs: P90X and Insanity. I have done both P90X and Insanity so I would like to share…

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Released WP Minify 0.8.0

2010-04-26T23:35:00.001-07:00

WP Minify version 0.8.0 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Minify has the following enhancements.
Added ability to de-dupe sources
Added ability to manually specify location of minified JS and CSS files.
Fixed XHTML compliance bugs
Cleaned empty lines in HTML output
Where do I download and read documentation?
Please visit the original plugin post.
Where do I file bugs, [...] http://bit.ly/9GIRbI

Slim Down With the Right Treadmill Moves

2010-04-22T13:41:00.001-07:00

Running is one of the most basic forms of cardiovascular exercise. With swimsuit season around the corner, its time to hit the treadmill and get toned all over. Get the basics for running on the treadmill the right way first,…

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Running Shoes: Maximize Your Training with These Tips

2010-04-21T05:46:00.001-07:00

ARE YOUR RUNNING SHOES HELPING OR HURTING YOU?
There are so many different running shoes available on the market today, and there are hundreds (if not thousands) of websites offering advice on which shoes are right for YOU. The…

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Car Comfort: How to Choose the Right Ride for Your Body

2010-04-18T21:43:00.001-07:00

If you are planning to get a new car or are thinking about going for a long drive, take a look at how to make sure your car fits you or the driver. Prolonged exposure to driving cars has been…

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Are You Agile? Increase Agility With These Tips

2010-04-13T16:41:00.001-07:00

WHAT IS AGILITY?
Agility is the ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction quickly and efficiently while under control. Many trainers and coaches focus on agility as one aspect of sport-specific training. Increasing agility can help prevent such injuries as…

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Released WP Greet Box 5.7.0

2010-04-04T16:35:00.001-07:00

WP Greet Box version 5.7.0 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Greet Box has the following enhancements.

Added Designerfix and Web Design News (Thank you Dale Crum!).
Added be_BY translation by Marcis G.!.
Fixed Google Buzz icon file name typo.

Where do I download and read documentation?
Please visit the original plugin post.
Where do I file bugs, make [...] http://bit.ly/c7Zou5

Google Likes Us! We Are PageRank 4 Today!

2010-04-03T12:41:00.001-07:00

TweakFit just got knighted by Google today. We now have a PageRank 4 homepage!
What next?
PageRank is really just what Google thinks about us. What we care about more is what YOU think about us. Because of that, we will continue to work hard at bringing you great fitness articles to help optimize your workout routine ... http://bit.ly/9eSjU8

Average People Can Learn a Lot from an MMA Fighter?s Training

2010-04-02T01:42:00.001-07:00

It’s easy to see the perfect bodies that mixed martial artists have. MMA fighters spend months training to prepare just for one fight and go through the most rigorous workouts that they can handle. They not only train their bodies to take the punishment that awaits them in the octagon, but also build the mental ... http://bit.ly/9eCsuk

Low Back Pain Part 2: Treatment

2010-03-31T12:47:00.001-07:00

In Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins, we discussed possible anatomic sources for low back pain (LBP) and other conditions that can cause LBP. It is important to see a physician for a diagnosis and a good physical therapist or chiropractor to address your particular movement impairments and functional limitations. Depending on the specific anatomical diagnosis, ... http://bit.ly/bhXgx5

Fun Alternative Low Impact Exercise Options

2010-03-25T20:43:00.001-07:00

Everyone is looking for ways to decrease the amount of stress in their lives. Why not decrease the amount of stress in your exercise routine as well and find a new way to have fun. Aerobic exercise has been shown to decrease stress, increase blood flow and improve your psychological disposition. While repetitive, pounding aerobic ... http://bit.ly/8XiABp

Kombucha Detox Tea ? Miracle Drink?

2010-03-23T12:44:00.001-07:00

Have you ever seen one of these bottles selling in Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s? Do you ever wonder what it is and why the heck each bottle cost $4? A few months ago, I decided to find out what it is myself and forked out $4 for a raspberry flavored one. ... http://bit.ly/9VB6oA

Sleep Posture: Better PM = Better AM

2010-03-11T19:49:00.001-08:00

Just because you are asleep does not mean your body is not suffering from poor ergonomics. During the day we all try to be conscious of how we sit or pick things up, but what if you could make sure that your body was properly resting all night long? Millions of Americans suffer from sleep ... http://bit.ly/cQ2bY6

Released WP Minify 0.7.0

2010-03-08T01:35:00.001-08:00

WP Minify version 0.7.0 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Minify has the following enhancements.

Added the following advanced options:

Minification on external files
Ability to place JavaScript in footer
Extra arguments for Minify engine

Removed wp_path option (Thanks Jan Seidi!)
Fixed Output Buffer conflicts with other plugins that use output buffering such as All-in-One SEO and Anarchy Media [...] http://bit.ly/bw4J14

Compression Gear for Performance

2010-02-27T14:45:00.001-08:00

Why is compression gear so in vogue? Is it fact or fad? Is there really something to the new compression gear that enhances athletic performance? How can I use compression gear to add to my workout? These are all questions that we hope to answer. If you have watched the olympics, you’ve seen the major ... http://bit.ly/cCSDcw

Water: Are you Getting Enough?

2010-02-24T16:56:00.001-08:00

Water is essential for life. Water is the most important nutrient and the most abundant substance in the human body. Three quarters of the human body is made up of water; it is a major component in every cell. As simple as the three molecules (two hydrogen and one oxygen) that make up water ... http://bit.ly/9wxj1I

Energy Drinks and Caffeine: Safety and Effectiveness

2010-02-23T11:09:00.001-08:00

HISTORY
Caffeine is a drug that is present in the beans, leaves, or fruit of over 60 plants. History of it’s use by humans dates back to 2737 B.C. in China, when Emperor Shen Nung is said to have enjoyed the fist cup of tea. The Olmecs of the Gulf Coast of Mexico are said ... http://bit.ly/cMNRS3

Circuit Training

2010-02-17T15:43:00.001-08:00

WHY CIRCUIT TRAIN?
There are many benefits to circuit training. It is fun, can be performed alone or in groups, allows for a large variety of exercises/movements, is a great way to get a whole-body workout, and can expedite any training session! Most importantly, circuit training is functional, as it targets both our aerobic and anaerobic ... http://bit.ly/cYhL0a

Released Buy Sell Ads WP Plugin 1.0.0

2010-02-16T15:35:00.001-08:00

Buy Sell Ads WP Plugin version 1.0.0 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of Buy Sell Ads WordPress plugin has the following enhancements.

Upgraded to asynchronous Buy Sell Ads code.
Changed integration method, now you only need to specify yout site key!
Added ability to auto insert into posts/pages.
Changed widget integration.
Disabled Anti-AdBlock for now as this interferes with [...] http://bit.ly/bVbZ6y

Homemade Gatorade Recipes

2010-02-02T04:04:00.001-08:00

Although there are tons of sports drinks out there on the market, I usually cannot find one that is right for me. I have a problem with a lot of these sports drinks because a lot of them pack too many Calories, use artificial flavors, taste gross, or are too expensive for what you get. ... http://bit.ly/cDgeiT

Quick Guide to Supplements and Vitamins for Your Health

2010-01-29T20:04:00.001-08:00

You have probably all heard about the benefits of vitamins and supplements and that they can lead to better health, ward off the cold, and make your muscles stronger and bigger. It all sounds good when they are trying to sell you something, but here is an objective break down of what the vitamins that ... http://bit.ly/9DtTqE

Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins

2010-01-26T16:05:00.001-08:00

THE PROBLEM

Low Back Pain (LBP) is an epidemic in our modern society. LBP is reported as the #1 reason for missed work and #2 reason for seeing a doctor. According to National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Americans spend over $50 billion each year on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment ... http://bit.ly/a2NKhQ

Released WP Minify 0.6

2010-01-24T23:36:00.001-08:00

WP Minify version 0.6 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Minify has the following enhancements.

Upgraded to Minify engine 2.1.3
Added automatic Minify engine cache configuration
Fixed HTML5 conflict
Fixed bug from blog installed in subdirectory
Fixed localization

Where do I download and read documentation?
Please visit the original plugin post.
Where do I file bugs, make feature requests, and [...] http://bit.ly/6AVa9a

Released WP Minify 0.5

2010-01-24T03:36:00.001-08:00

WP Minify version 0.5 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Minify has the following enhancements.

Added option to disable JS or CSS minification.
Fixed a few bugs.
Admin facelift

Where do I download and read documentation?
Please visit the original plugin post.
Where do I file bugs, make feature requests, and get support?
Please visit the support forum.

Advertise on OMNINOGGIN! [...] http://bit.ly/6BeXDg

Released WP Greet Box 5.6.0

2010-01-24T00:36:00.001-08:00

WP Greet Box version 5.6.0 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Greet Box has the following enhancements.

Added support for rounded corners and drop shadow (CSS3 supported browsers)
Added “Debug” mode that will always display messages (ignores most rules).
Updated pt_BR translation (Thank you Isaac Ribeiro).
Updated .pot file.
Fixed admin CSS a bit.

Where do I download and [...] http://bit.ly/4Dehai

Muscle Strains: Rehabilitation and Prevention

2010-01-21T16:31:00.001-08:00

The Anatomy

There is somewhere around 640 skeletal muscles in the human body. Skeletal muscle is a complex network of muscle fibers, connective tissue, nervous tissue, and blood vessels. The connective tissue forms a framework of support by surrounding individual muscle fibers, bundles of muscle fibers (called fascicles), and finally the individual muscles that are ... http://bit.ly/7T4Cmg

2 Minute Toothbrush Ankle Strengthening

2010-01-17T12:32:00.001-08:00

For those of you who have had the unfortunate run in with a sprained ankle, this article is for you. For those of you who have never sustained an injury, this article is also for you. The next time you walk into the bathroom to brush your teeth, think multitask and save your ankles ... http://bit.ly/8lMudj

Released SEO No Duplicate 0.4

2010-01-08T19:07:00.001-08:00

SEO No Duplicate version 0.4 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of SEO No Duplicate has the following enhancements.

WordPress 2.9 compatibility
Canonical URL override box on post edit page
Code cleanup
Added options page

Where do I download and read documentation?
Please visit the original plugin post.
Where do I file bugs, make feature requests, and get support?
Please visit the support [...] http://bit.ly/7js7Wn

Yoga for Beginners: 6 Easy Poses to Get You Started

2009-12-28T23:25:00.001-08:00

Yoga has been around for thousands of years. It has been studied extensively by scientists and has been shown to have great health benefits. If you are interested in learning some yoga for beginners, this article will show you six simple poses you can easily incorporate into your daily life.
Sukasana is translated as Easy Yoga ... http://bit.ly/8RcPwH

Use Music to Regulate Your Workout

2009-12-26T18:25:00.001-08:00

Do you ever hear your sneakers calling you from the depths of your closet, beckoning you for a run, but you just ignore them? If you find it is a struggle to find the motivation to exercise, try using music to guide your workout and get you out the door. As simple as it sounds, ... http://bit.ly/5aaxF5

Exercise Guidelines

2009-12-24T11:25:00.001-08:00

We shouldn’t have to wait until the New Year to resolve to get in shape, eat right, and live healthier. But, here we are again. 2010 represents a clean slate; a new start. Use this guide to reach your goals.

Aerobic Training
Aerobic Training has many benefits, including weight loss, increased stamina, and decreased risk of ... http://bit.ly/8OJGGM

Simple Deep Breathing Relaxation Exercises

2009-12-23T10:26:00.001-08:00

Take 10 minutes out of your day to really focus on breathing. Breathing has been shown to reduce stress and promote full body relaxation and awareness. You can do these exercises almost anywhere, but it helps to have a quiet open space. These exercises are derived from traditional Yoga positions and many of the philosophies ... http://bit.ly/6jGxpO

Incorporate These Natural Fat Burning Foods into Your Meals

2009-12-21T16:25:00.001-08:00

It’s no mystery that dieting does not work. Eating healthy and changing the way you think about foods does work. You can find many fat burning foods that are not only good for you but taste good too. You can have some great meals and be fighting fat in the process.
List of Natural Fat Burning ... http://bit.ly/80qmug

Meditation Techniques to Heal the Mind and Body

2009-12-18T11:26:00.001-08:00

More and more people are reaping the benefits of meditation. Science has shown that meditation can actually reduce stress, ease depression, lower anxiety and reduce heart disease (which can assist you in weight loss). Meditation is one of those activities that anyone of any age or ability level can enjoy. Two especially easy meditation techniques ... http://bit.ly/8vLGQc

ACL Injury Prevention

2009-12-12T16:26:00.001-08:00

THE ANATOMY

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur to the tibia at the knee. It runs from the front of the tibial plateau (top of the tibia) towards the back and inside surface of the end of the femur. The primary role of the ACL is to prevent anterior translation of the tibia ... http://bit.ly/6qfp4h

Exercising at Your Desk

2009-11-26T23:36:00.003-08:00

Gathering the Motivation to Exercise
Ever think that you don’t have time for exercise when you get home? Putting in an hour at the gym after putting in a 10 hour day at the office just doesn’t seem possible anymore, and the laundry and dishes you left in the kitchen sink are still sitting there. Before ... http://bit.ly/7SNyFv

Weight Lifting Workouts ? Good for Losing Weight?

2009-11-26T23:36:00.001-08:00

Contrary to the common opinion and the impression that is given by many infomercials and ads about weight training workouts, many common exercises are not primarily designed to lose weight. Find out about the most common misconceptions in this article.
In general, weight lifting does not necessarily burn a lot of fat. Heart rate and overall ... http://bit.ly/7rCdiw

Book Review: WordPress MU 2.8

2009-11-24T05:03:00.001-08:00

Since I haven’t ventured off into the world of WordPress MU yet, I was quite anxious to get my hands on Lesley A. Harrison’s WordPress MU 2.8 (Beginner’s Guide) book. I have finished reading this book and I would like to share some of my thoughts about the book.
Overview
This isn’t much of an introduction to WordPress [...] http://bit.ly/4sAIS0

Great Posture and Fitness: The 5 Best Core Stability Exercises

2009-11-19T19:58:00.001-08:00

Core stability training is designed to strengthen your torso with its wide range of muscles from abdominal muscles, internal and external obliques and the muscles tat are running along the spine. Why should they need to be strengthened?
A balanced training program to strengthen your core will not only improve your overall fitness and feeling fit, [...] http://bit.ly/ydumc

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Treatment Guideline

2009-11-17T22:37:00.001-08:00

What Is It?

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a term used to describe pain and inflammation in the front and outside of the shoulder, which is a result of repetitive micro-traumas to the rotator cuff (supraspinatus tendon), biceps tendon, or subacromial bursa. All of these structures are considered to be “soft” tissue. In an efficient shoulder, when [...] http://bit.ly/2wPrd5

How to do an Ergonomic Assessment of Your Workspace

2009-11-16T17:38:00.001-08:00

Have you ever had a sore or stiff neck and shoulders after a long day of work, but were just sitting at your desk all day?
Long sustained postures are stressful on the body and do not allow the muscles that hold your body upright a chance to rest, even in a sitting position. Many work-related [...] http://bit.ly/3oJMiu

Finding the Best Core Stability Exercises

2009-11-16T16:39:00.001-08:00

Having strong and healthy core muscles is one of the keys to helping you get and stay in shape. The only problem is that Core Stability Exercises are often confused with or mistakenly reduced to abdominal exercises, so many people do not get the results they desire. This might be a widespread misconception because the strong, sexy [...] http://bit.ly/8C2Ra

Released WP Greet Box 5.5.0

2009-11-09T04:00:00.001-08:00

WP Greet Box version 5.5.0 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Greet Box has the following enhancements.

Added ability to not show greeting message to logged in users.
Added “About this plugin” section in admin area.

*Note* I’ve also already released version 5.5.1 with the following enhancement I forgot to include in 5.5.0:

Added wpgb_has_greet_message() for theme [...] http://bit.ly/3CpOH0

How to Lose Belly Fat

2009-10-30T02:37:00.001-07:00

Most people will agree that the hardest part of the body to sculpt is the abdominal area. In my quest to achieve my fitness goals, I have lost 4 inches in my abdominal area so far and I will show you how to lose belly fat in this article.
What Causes Belly Fat Build-up?
Excess belly fat is [...] http://bit.ly/3xEAEn

Think you have Carpal Tunnel?

2009-10-29T21:35:00.001-07:00

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the most common nerve compression disorder of the upper extremity. Carpal tunnel syndrome results in the highest number of days lost among all work related injuries. Almost half of the carpal tunnel cases result in 31 days or more of work loss.- National Center for Health Statistics.
Musculoskeletal disorders, including [...] http://bit.ly/psNQZ

Shin Splints

2009-10-28T09:58:00.001-07:00

Among recreational runners, “shin splints”, technically Medial Tibial Stress Sydrome, is one of the most diagnosed injuries. Shin splints are a periostitis (“itis” = inflammation of) of the lower 2/3 of the leg, usually along the inside edge. The periosteum is a connective tissue membrane that lines the bone and serves as an attachment site [...] http://bit.ly/B1GZw

What You Can Do About Knee Tendonitis

2009-10-24T13:40:00.001-07:00

What is knee tendonitis?
Tendonitis of the knee refers to inflammation of the tendons that surround the knee joint. In general, the patellar tendon, or the tendon that connects your patella (knee cap) to your tibia (shin bone) can become irritated when asked to meet the high demands of physical stresses and loads. The patellar tendon [...] http://bit.ly/wXgfo

Released WP Minify 0.4

2009-10-24T04:01:00.001-07:00

WP Minify version 0.4 is here!
What’s new this release?
This version of WP Minify has the following enhancements.

Automatically exclude CSS conditionals.
Automatically exclude CSS media != all, or screen.
Automatically exclude https URLs.
Added sanity checking for buffer start & stop.
Moved buffer start to init with priority 99999.
Fixed “strpos()” warnings when settings have empty lines.

Where do I download and [...] http://bit.ly/20AlR1

How to Hack Google Analyticator Plugin to Display Page Views

2009-10-01T03:41:00.001-07:00

If you haven’t noticed, I have an advertise page on this blog that displays various OMNINOGGIN statistics for any interested advertiser to see. If you visit that page, you will also notice a little section under “View Counts” that displays the number of page views on my blog in the last 30 days. [...] http://bit.ly/YxgOB

2008-11-26T03:45:00.000-08:00

shares Released WP Greet Box Version 4.2, http://ping.fm/EOe7F

Are You Ready to Deal With the U.S. Economic Crisis?

2008-11-20T01:26:00.001-08:00

As you may know from my about page, I am a full-time software engineer working in a startup company of about 50 other people. To my surprise, eight of my close colleagues were laid off today. I shouldn’t have been that surprised given the current economic conditions, but it is still shocking to see some of my close friends leave without being able to shake their hands. (continue reading ... http://ping.fm/gBozH)

2008-10-30T02:03:00.001-07:00

shares Released WP Greet Box version 3.1, http://ping.fm/5jsLR

Employees Versus Office Filled with Random Things

2008-10-29T10:47:00.001-07:00

What’s a programming blog without office humor posts? A boring blog that nobody reads. That being said I would like to share a few office pranks pulled at my workplace (Coral8)....(continue reading...)

Programming for Halloween 2008

2008-10-24T22:48:00.001-07:00

To get into the 2008 Halloween programming spirit, I would like to share an email my co-worker, Russell, sent me this morning. Here is what was in the email:

One of my friends down in LA likes to put on a "light show" every Halloween... of course l... (continue reading...)

Ways to Increase Visitor Activity on Your Blog

2008-09-04T00:44:00.000-07:00

The goal of this post is to help you increase visitor activity on your blog. First let me define the term "activity" as anything your visitor does to interact with your blog. An activity can be a variety of things, but the ones I ... (continue reading...)

3 Web Design Mistakes That You May Need to Fix Right Now

2008-08-13T02:46:00.001-07:00

In this post I will discuss some of the web design mistakes that I have done on this blog, and what I did to fix them.

A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to get free advice from a friend of mine, Emily Luong, … (continue reading…)

Released WP Greet Box version 3.0

2008-08-07T22:28:00.001-07:00

I’ve been quiet for the past week for many reasons, but the most important reason is that I’ve been working on WP Greet Box version 3.0. It turned out that there we so many positive responses (and feature requests) on the WP Greet Box plugin…(continue reading…)

Weekend Links #3

2008-07-25T21:19:00.003-07:00

Weekend Links for the week ending on 07-25-08

Enhanced Sidebars with Dynamic Content: Visitors tend to ignore the sidebar because most of sidebar content do not change. I've been experimenting with this myself and I was planning to write a similar post but Vande... (continue reading...)

WP Greet Box WordPress Plugin

2008-07-23T22:07:00.001-07:00

This plugin lets you show a different greeting message to your visitor depending on their referrer url. For example, when a Digg user clicks through from Digg, they will see a customizable message reminding them to digg your post if they like it. Another example, when a Google visitors clicks through from Google, they will see a customizable message suggesting them to subscribe to your feed if they like your content. Professional bloggers know that having these targeted suggestions on their blog increases their blog exposure and loyal readership. Best of all, this plugin is compatible with various WordPress cache plugins so you do not have to sacrifice speed. (continue reading...)

Weekend Links #2

2008-07-18T12:10:00.001-07:00

Weekend Links for the week ending on 07-18-08

21 Ways to Make Your Blog or Website Sticky: All of us bloggers have experienced traffic spikes before from social network sites like StumbleUpon or Digg, but how... (continue reading...)

Upgraded to WordPress 2.6

2008-07-15T01:34:00.001-07:00

WordPress 2.6 was officially released yesterday so I upgraded this blog immediately. Here are some things you need to know about WordPress 2.6:

New features in WordPress 2.6

Plugin authors should read over PlanetOzh's quick tutorial... (continue reading...)