Abdominal Work
Do some abdominal work today. It can help curtail lower back problems you could have due to poor posture and lifting techniques. Try to do at least 25 crunches to start. Work your way up to 50.
Exercise
The Hidden Secrets in ‘Healthy’ Foods
The Hidden Secrets in ‘Healthy’ Foods While there are many foods that sound healthy because they have the word ‘salad’, ‘low-fat’, or ‘fruity’ in them, you should educate yourself on what is actually in the ingredients that make up the foods before you spend your financial and calorie budgets on them. Read these tips to …
Healthy Soft Drinks?
Sound a little oxymoronic to you? Soft drink companies are doing whatever they can to keep your business amongst the bombarding of natural juice and energy drink companies, even down to making soft drinks sound like part of a balanced diet. According to the marketing messages, added vitamins and minerals make the carbonated beverages more …
Easy Motivators for Healthy Eating and Exercise
If you drive a car, you know that it requires regular, routine maintenance in order to perform well. When you miss an oil change or a tune up, or decide that the tires will have to last one more season, you are making a decision by not taking action since inaction is ultimately the same …
Interval Training… Is It For You?
While interval training has been around for years (also known as \”fartlek\” training), few of us really know the real benefits of it and whether or not this type of training fits in with what we are trying to accomplish in terms of our weight loss, weight gain or maintenance goals. Hopefully these few tips …
Makeover for your fridge
Will you make healthier decisons when you make your next trip to the grocery store? For many of us, our busy on-the-go schedules makes it challenging to make healthy choices. Take heed to some of these practical tips for making healther choices when you choose your next lunch or snack item: 1. If you must …
Achieve Maximum Fitness Anywhere!
With over 30,000 health clubs with 45.5 million members, you are probably one of the many millions that have a gym membership. Unfortunately, the average American visits their gym a mere 89 times per year! Since a lack of time is cited as the number one reason (or excuse!) for people not exercising, it is …
Before Your Next Workout….
Many people mistakenly believe that if you exercise on an empty stomach, you will burn more fat and more calories. Would you take a road trip in your car without putting gas in it? Of course not! The truth is that your body needs energy in the form of carbohydrates to keep it going efficiently …
Do What You Love and Your Health Will Follow…
If you loved to play volleyball in high school, then you should keep playing as an adult. Since we all have very busy schedules and limited energy, the precious time we spend exercising should be enjoyed. If you were on your high school or college tennis or basketball league, you should think about taking it …
Super Toned Arms
Many women admire Michelle and Madonna\’s shapely, defined arms and why not? To be over 40 (or 50!) and be able to sport sexy, shapely arms is very admirable. These guidelines will help you understand how to get defined muscle tone, help you set realistic goals, and help you use your resources to \’bear arms\’: …
