Fitness and Video Games

Nintendo Wii is now being endorsed by the American Heart Association. Who would have ever thought that video game systems could go to this level? For some time I have been hearing about how great Wii Fit is. We own a Wii system and have a few games but I wasn’t ready to invest in something that I didn’t feel very sure about. A few days ago I ordered Wii Fit Plus and not only am I excited about it but so are my kids. What finally sold me is watching a good friend of mine lose weight by changing … Continue reading

Jillian Michaels-30 Day Shred

This DVD by Jillian Michaels will take you on a total fitness workout unlike any you have had before. Featuring three levels of workouts even Level 1 proves to be challenging. Jillian is no slacker and takes no excuses in her methods for getting fit. The workouts will have you feeling toned and you can almost feel the fat melting off you when she is finished. Each workout is about 30 minutes in length and using aerobics, kickboxing, jumps, push-ups and more this DVD will have your heart pumping. Jillian knows how to get results and she has proven that … Continue reading

Row Yourself Thin

For a super calorie burn off workout aim high and row your way skinny. Are you aware of the amount of calories that rowing burns off in a single minute? Up to fifteen calories in just a single minute! That’s right, fifteen ugly, nasty, calories, which amounts to 450 calories in just 30 minutes of exercise! Talk about a high speed fat burner. I was so amazed to discover this fact. Of course, you can probably guess what I did next. Oh, you are so right and so smart. I immediately researched rowing machines on the web. Actually, I did … Continue reading

Causes of Marriage Break Ups

Opposites attract but only up to a point. According to Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott,one of the main reasons many couples break up is that they have not enough in common. This can happen early in a marriage or even sometimes, as it seems recently in growing numbers, after the children have moved out of home. Couples find they have nothing in common. Nothing left to talk about. A solution to this might be to take up a hobby or sport together. Before I broke my arm which has out me put of action for months, Mick and I played … Continue reading

Working It Off!

Everyone knows just how important exercising is not only for dieters, but for everyone. Exercising has great health benefits in your quest for weight loss or just to stay healthy and in shape. If you are like me you prefer exercising outdoors. Whether it is walking, biking, jogging or what have you, there is just something invigorating about doing your exercise outside in the wide-open space and fresh air. In some parts of the world this is not always possible due to inclement weather. Where I am right now it is 10 degrees and snowing so going outside is not … Continue reading

Fitness Review : Crunch – Fat Burning Dance Party

The Crunch Fitness DVD series offers a lot of different types of exercise for all types whether you are looking for a straight up toning workout, a cardio workout or, as is the case for the Fat Burning Dance Party – a fun workout. I’ll state it straight out that Crunch Fat Burning Dance Party is for the beginner or someone looking more to just get up and move than someone who’s been working out readily or steadily for more than six months. Your intermediate to advanced exerciser is not likely to get much out of this workout. 3 Sneakers … Continue reading