Dancing Your Pounds Off

An excellent way to lose weight, tone up and have fun all at the same time is through dancing. Dancing requires so many movements depending on which type of dance you are partaking in. It also takes good balance so make sure that you are steady on your feet. Are you a social butterfly? If you are this very well may be just the thing that you are looking to do for a routine exercise program. Get out on the dance floor and burn it up with your friends. Enjoy yourself and feel good that you are getting your exercise … Continue reading

Motivate Yourself to Get Healthy with Fun!

A friend of mine got a Wii Fit as an anniversary present… and her excitement and enthusiasm was absolutely contagious! (Anybody have a Wii Fit they want to let me try?) I’ll be honest — I don’t usually feel excited and enthusiastic about exercising. I know it’s good for me. I know it helps my body stay healthy and flexible and strong. But exercise isn’t something I think of as fun. When healthy choices are chores, you’re less likely to stick with them (whether we’re talking about a diet or an exercise plan). But if you can make your lifestyle … Continue reading

Get In Step with Step Aerobics

Sure, we’ve all heard about step aerobics and we’ve seen the ads. Step aerobics were all the rage in the late 80s and early 90s. It’s a consistent form of exercise that takes place in gyms and home living rooms all over the country. You need a good workout tape or instructor and a step. The step itself is relatively inexpensive and if you are taking a class at a gym, they often provide you with a step for you to use. So what are step aerobics good for? Besides the obvious, what are step aerobics good for? The obvious … Continue reading

Dance – Practice! Practice! Practice!

Every dancer out there can attest to the following statement: dance is something that must be practiced over and over again. Like all forms of exercise, dance requires repetition in order to achieve the desired results. Check out the ballet room and the ballerinas who practice their 1st, 2nd, 3rd , 4th and 5th positions until they can do them in their sleep and that’s just the beginning. Take a Ballet Class More and more dance studios are offering adults a chance to reignite childhood dreams and take dance classes they may not have been able to afford or had … Continue reading

Love At First Sight? Exercise can be a passion

It’s true that you may never find that perfect routine. You may not discover the workout or piece of exercise equipment that fills you with the first flush of success. Love at first sight and exercise are not usually joined at the hip. However, just because you may never feel passionate about exercising and fitness does not mean you can’t enjoy it. First and foremost, no matter what age group you fall in, check with your physician. It’s good to know if there are any conditions that may prohibit you from performing your exercise regularly. It’s a good idea to … Continue reading