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Balance balls
What to buy? – Balance balls are large plastic inflatable balls that are used for sitting upon and for exercise. Here are some tips for choosing the right ball for you: measure – The distance from the floor to your knee converted to centimeters (inches x 2.54) is the approximate size ball you should buy. [...]
Continue reading...Resistance Bands
20. December 2009
Use resistance bands to keep your muscles in shape when it’s not possible to follow your regular exercise routine. The bands – Use a five foot length of medium-resistance latex. Tie a small loop on each end to slip onto your hand. The body position – In a sturdy chair without wheels, sit tall with [...]
Continue reading...How to Simple exercises in the car
20. December 2009
Simple exercises that can be done in the car, air, or anywhere. Posture – Sitting tall is the best position in the car. Head up, neck straight, shoulders down, stomach in, thighs parallel to the floor. Adjust your car seat for perfect posture. Neck rolls – Keep your eyes on the road and lower your [...]
Continue reading...Keep Active During Holidays
19. December 2009
Physical activity is important all year, but it can be especially helpful during the holidays when you may be eating more than usual, according to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames. “In addition to burning calories, physical activity helps build muscle,” Reames says. “The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn.” Physical activity is [...]
Continue reading...Workout At Home
14. November 2009
Too many people think that creating a home workout gym is either too intimidating or too costly. So, often they instead invest their money in a health club membership not realizing that for the same amount of money (or even less) they can create a very effective gym right in their own home. For an [...]
Continue reading...The Best Abdominal Exercises
7. November 2009
The truth is, it is never too late to start abdominal exercises. Regardless of your current condition, abdominal exercises can be done by people of all levels. Do you want to sport the perfect six-pack? Perhaps just a little toning would suffice? Maybe you’re trying to lose weight after pregnancy. Either way, abdominal exercises can [...]
Continue reading...How to Transform Your Body in 30 Minutes or Less
29. October 2009
The days of long, slow running or gliding along on the elliptical trainer are gone. These are very ineffective ways of burning body fat and getting lean and tight. While many people believe that more is better when it comes to training and working out; the results of very fit people will speak otherwise. As [...]
Continue reading...The Many Benefits of Walking!
27. October 2009
You probably always hear the expression ‘take a hike!’ You know what? Health experts are actually encouraging you to follow that particular advice. Walking, or the art of traveling by foot, is human’s natural means of transportation. However, with today’s society full of vehicles, walking is slowly becoming a lost art. And this should not [...]
Continue reading...Post Exercise Carbohydrates
8. September 2009
Post Exercise Carbohydrates May Be Counter-Productive At this time the consensus in the literature is that the use of a balanced amino acid mixture along with glucose or high glycemic carbohydrates taken immediately after exercise and then again a short time later would seem to optimize the immediate anabolic effects of exercise. There’s no doubt [...]
Continue reading...10 Tips to Get You Exercising
4. September 2009
If – deep-down – you really don’t want to exercise, then don’t bother reading further. You will need to get to the bottom of those feelings before moving on. Ambivalence and double-mindedness will only lead to a constant cycle of disappointment. But – if you want to reap the many mental and physical benefits of [...]
Continue reading...High intensity interval training
2. September 2009
Changing your speed and pace are effective ways to maximise your workout. Here’s how to do it. Hands up anyone who wants to get fitter and burn more fat without any extra trips to the gym. We thought that would get your attention. The way to kick-start your metabolism and burn more calories is through [...]
Continue reading...Easy Exercises to Lose Weight Quickly
15. August 2009
Exercise is essential to lose weight quickly if at all. There are many harsh and strenuous exercises you can do to accelerate your weight loss… But there are also ways to exercise without actually feeling like you are exercising and I am going to explain how you can do it very easily. Before I continue [...]
Continue reading...Most Important Beginner Running Tips
11. August 2009
Apparel Tips Wear spandex shorts under your regular running shorts so you don’t chafe “down there.” Cotton socks will only lead to blisters; invest in socks designed for running. Ladies, do not skimp on a bra. Even if it costs more than your shoes it’s still a bargain. Buy running clothes you look good in [...]
Continue reading...Run
11. August 2009
Make sure your body is loose and relaxed, but not hunched over. Keep your shoulders relaxed. Run on the balls of your feet. Your heels should only lightly touch the ground. When the ball of your foot touches the ground, your toes should be pointing forward, not down, and the foot should be directly below [...]
Continue reading...Using Simple Exercises
11. August 2009
Warm up. You should always get yourself pumped the right way before you begin any exercise to avoid any tearing of the muscles. (i.e., jogging in place, jumping jacks, etc.) Stretch. First start off with your legs working your way up through your body’s muscles. (toe touches, stretching of the quadriceps, butterflies, etc.) Go out [...]
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20. December 2009
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