Recent Fitness Blog | Mind/Body1 PostsFitness Builds Self-Esteemby Heather Long13 Jun 2008 03:51 AMLow self esteem is a problem that men and women alike struggle with throughout their lives. Many of us are confident kids, but somewhere around puberty, our confidence begins to waver and self-doubt creeps in. How to Build a Better Youby Heather Long26 May 2008 01:58 PMHave you ever looked in the mirror and wished you could be better, faster, and stronger or something 'more' than what you are? The first tip towards achieving that goal is recognizing that you are who you decide to be. If you want to be a better person, then be a better person. Take Back Your 30 Minutesby Heather Long08 Oct 2007 06:06 AMIt seems like every day we have more to do and more to see and more places to go. Yet, we don't add any hours to our day, each day is just 24 hours in length and most of us need to spend at least 7 to 8 of those hours sleeping. That leaves 16 hours to get stuff done in. Make Your Own Funby Heather Long01 Jul 2007 02:16 PMWe talked about making fitness your own personal choice. Now let's talk about making it your own personal fun. Becoming a Parent Means Becoming Sedentary?by Heather Long02 Jun 2007 05:13 PMDon't scoff, that's what a recent study done by an exercise physiologist at the University of Pittsburgh. Apparently, when you get married - your workout habits are not likely to change, but when you become a parent, they change significantly. How Do I Know If I Am Exercising Too Much?by Heather Long28 May 2007 06:06 PMI asked earlier: Have You Ever Heard of an Exercise Disorder? After writing it, it occurred to me that we could go into more detail on how you could know if you are exercising too much. Have You Ever Heard of an Exercise Disorder?by Heather Long28 May 2007 12:32 PMI hadn't heard of one until recently, but the more I read about it, the more sense it made. An exercise disorder is similar in nature to other excessive disorders such as eating disorders. Puh-Lah-Teez - Constructive Contradictionsby Heather Long22 Jan 2007 12:47 PMEverything about Pilates is a contradiction and yet, it's not. It's a difficult and often times troubling workout that really kicks you in the pants. It looks hard and at the same time, it doesn't. For years, I used to dance and I loved dancing - everything from ballet to jazz to modern and more. Pilates - What Do You Need to Knowby Heather Long12 Jan 2007 11:26 AMJoseph Pilates created Pilates (pih-lah-teez) is a mind and body workout that engages the whole body. The former gymnast designed the workout based on yoga and poses based on animals. His goal was to create a workout that helped injured dancers to recover and grow stronger. Pilates - Firm Upby Heather Long24 Jul 2006 03:00 PMWhile I am a huge fan of yoga, I am not as big a fan of Pilates as I am of yoga. Frankly, I think Pilates is punishingly hard. That being said, I never shirk from a challenge. That being said, here is a 5 minute Pilates workout that I have worked my way up to doing. Recent Blog Comments BrooklynGym says... "It's so important to read tips like this, working with a gym that is dedicated solely to women's fitness." gspickles says... "I would agree always check that your insurance covers any potential damage to a trampoline." |
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