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Best Summer Sports

Summer is just around the corner. Many of us are already experiencing warmer temperatures and thinking about summer sports. Sports are a great way to keep fit. If you are looking for ideas on some of the best summer sports, here is a list for you. Try your hand at volleyball. The great thing about volleyball is when it’s played on a beach. Not only do you get to play but you get to lie out on the beach when you are resting. Volleyball really works your arms and legs. Biking is another fun sport that allows you the opportunity … Continue reading →

DVD Review: Denise Austin: Hit the Spot-Core Complete

Denise Austin has received rave reviews again with her “Hit the Spot-Core Complete” DVD. This approximate 70-minute DVD workout addresses not just one area or two areas like some DVD workouts do, but it rather addresses several areas. There are four workouts on the DVD that targets your buttocks, your arms and legs, your abdomen and core body. The result is an evenly toned body resulting in a healthier appearance. The workout begins with a 5-minute warm-up, and then continues to include a 15-minute session that focuses on your mid-section and upper body. This includes firming up your shoulder, arms, … Continue reading →

Expecting a Little Tiger

Tiger Woods and his wife Elin have announced that they are expecting their first child later this year. The couple became engaged in November of 2003. Tiger began dating the Swedish model after they were introduced by another golfer, Jesper Parnevik, who had briefly employed Elin as a nanny. The couple married on October 5, 2004 and has homes in Orlando, Wyoming, and Sweden. Tiger has been busy this year, including winning both the British Open and the PGA Championship. But, he says that he will spend a few weeks at home with his wife before starting his 2007 PGA … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review for December 23-29

It’s the last week of December and the last full week of 2006. We did our best to cover a multitude of subjects throughout 2006 and as we head into our second year, we are well aware of the fact that January is a key month for many people getting started on their fitness programs and diving wholeheartedly into their New Year’s Resolutions. We’ll do our best to be there for you and to answer all the questions that we can. So what did we talk about this week? Saturday, December 23 The Top Ten Best Fitness Gifts You Can … Continue reading →

Should You Warm Up Before Golf?

Should you warm up before you head out to the golf course? Too often when we think of golf, we don’t think of it as a sport that can get your muscles heated up or actually create a strain on your body that will be worse if you don’t warm up or stretch out before you hit the golf course. But let’s think about this, stretching before a game can help prevent tendon injuries that may occur when your muscles are cold. Golf is a Game of Repetitive Motion You perform a number of repetitive motions when you are playing … Continue reading →

Ease Your Arthritis With Exercise

When it comes to easing arthritis, the relief is what most people want. There are a lot of studies out there targeting how to help your arthritis and target it for relief through exercise. We’ve talked about arthritis and exercise here in the fitness blog before and today we’re going to talk about the different types of exercises and methods for easing your arthritis. Six tips you need to keep in mind for arthritis exercise, include: Applying heat or ice before a workout in order to relax your joints Dress in comfortable clothing Warm up with gentle exercise Wear shock-absorbing … Continue reading →

Exercise in the Water

Who should exercise in the water? Among the best candidates for the exercising in the water are those who suffer from arthritis. Arthritis can affect people of all ages, though we typically see it affecting the elderly. The most specific form of arthritis to affect older adults is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the tissues around the cartilage of the joints is thinned due to wear and tear. While many arthritic individuals are reluctant to exercise because they are in pain, the simple fact is that exercise is good for you. If you work out in the water, it’s even better. … Continue reading →