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Outdoor vs. Indoor Workouts

I sometimes wonder whether I prefer indoor or outdoor workouts. Where I live, weather isn’t usually a major factor. I guess it depends on what my schedule is like, how motivated I am, and if I am working out with someone. Outdoor Workouts I enjoy outdoor workouts because I love fresh air. Hiking and biking are great ways to get moving and see the world around. Hiking especially is a passion of mine because I love nature, especially tress and animals. Biking I also enjoy because you can go far in a short time. Walking can be a convenient workout … Continue reading →

Exercise & Your Back

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Does your back hurt? Mine does from time to time. Part of that is I spend hours every day parked in front of my computer, typing like a fiend. I can get caught up in my writing and my back will wait quietly as I spend an hour, then two and even three in a row before it begins to tighten up in protest and when I stand up, I can feel the aching creaks traveling up and down my spine. Good posture can help prevent back pain, but honestly, it’s not always enough. Different Strokes for Different Folks Back … Continue reading →

G.I. Jane – Is it the right track for you?

When I say G.I. Jane, I’m not referring to enlisting in the military, though I know many people who do this and they leave it in better shape than they ever thought possible. Instead, I’m talking about the fitness craze that’s headlined on Oprah and is making waves on the fitness circuit – they call it boot camp. If you want to reinvent yourself and give yourself a body makeover – a boot camp is the way to go. So What is a Boot Camp? It’s not quite about running 50 miles with a pack on your back and dropping … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review for Jan 6-Jan 12

Good morning, it’s a soggy Saturday here. It started raining yesterday and it’s been quite drenching. They are worried about freezing temperatures and there’s every chance we’ll have freezing rain and ice storms today so I have a feeling we’ll be fairly housebound for the weekend. That’s all right; we’ve plenty to do to amuse ourselves. Our daughter got Dance, Dance Revolution for Christmas and it’s time she and I spent some time together dancing our little tushies off. But before we dive into that, here is our Fitness Blog week in review. Saturday, January 6 Personal Fitness Challenge – … Continue reading →

Pilates – What Do You Need to Know

Joseph 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. Like yoga, Pilates focuses on the core of the body (abdominal, obliques, lower back, thighs & butt). It is a flexibility workout, a strength workout, an endurance workout, a coordination, balance and good posture workout. In other words, it does a little bit of everything. Pilates can be a demanding discipline, but like all … Continue reading →

What does exercise do for you?

Regular exercise relaxes tense muscles, helps people sleep well and releases endorphins, adrenalin, serotonin and dopamine. Exercise not only improves physical well being, but it also has been found to: Reduce Stress Relieve Anxiety Enhance Self-Esteem Reduce Depression Strengthens the Heart Improves Lung Capacity Lowers Cholesterol Lowers Blood Pressure Supports Weight Loss Efforts Supports Weight Maintenance Boosts the Immune System The question should not be what does exercise do for you but why don’t I exercise more often? When you engage in physical exercise you are engaging in an activity that is beneficial to the whole concept of your mind, … Continue reading →

Download Your Personal Trainer

Our high speed, high tech world is always looking for ways to make your life easier, faster, better or more connected. Some results are not as we might wish them to be. After all, the ability to shop from home is very convenient but also cuts down on how much time you spend on your feet out walking the store, the malls or the parking lots. So our wins have a way of generating new losses that we then have to overcome. But not to get too philosophical on you here. The latest and greatest we talked about a little … Continue reading →

Better Breakfast Month

According to American Food Holidays website, September is Better Breakfast Month. I think someone make this month for me. Anyone who has read my articles enough will know that I have a strong dislike for breakfast. Waking up and eating in the morning does not lure me out of bed. Perhaps a hot cup of coffee followed by a bagel with cream cheese or a cream filled donut would get me out of bed. So much was wrong with that statement. Sugar is not the best way to start the day. I grew up on Pop Tarts for breakfast. Before … Continue reading →

Exercising with a Friend

I can say with complete truthfulness that exercising is hard! There is however no denying how beneficial exercise is to one’s health. This is even more true for pregnant women as exercise not only benefits the pregnant woman but her baby as well. Yet the difficulty remains. Exercise seems to be an ever present cloud because is something that needs to be done nearly every single day. Symptoms of pregnancy does not make conquering the mountain that is exercise any easier, yet perhaps the knowledge that the baby is reaping incalculable benefits might be a better source of motivation. When … Continue reading →

Top 10 Workout Videos for 2010

In your quest to find that perfect gift for family and friends, don’t forget to think about those New Years Resolutions you will be making soon. You know what I’m talking about, the ones about losing weight and eating healthier. This is probably the perfect time to pick up a workout video so that you will be ready come January 1st. According to Fitness Magazine, the following are the top 10 workout DVDs for 2010. Fitness Magazine actually tested out these videos before they compiled their list. So this way you know that it’s tried and true. Making the list … Continue reading →