When it comes to fitness, most health experts believe that a well-rounded schedule should include strength training, cardio and flexibility workouts. But when our lives are already packed with work, family and social obligations, how are we to find the time for fitness, too? Fortunately, you don’t have to spend hours in the gym to ...
I never thought about my body’s health until I became a mother. I suppose because my body changed so gradually they went unnoticed for the most part. After the birth of my second daughter, I felt like a stranger in my own body and could not ignore the need to get healthier and lose weight. ...
I’m an avid exercise enthusiast but there are times that I can’t go to the gym. Maybe I’m between health clubs, maybe the car is being repaired, maybe the snow is two feet deep. I’m sure you can come up with a few “maybes” too. Finding a good low impact routine that pushes your cardiovascular ...
Like many people who exercise, I think it’s important to change your routine every few weeks or months. I tend to get bored if I do the same thing over and over again, so I change things up to shake up my mind and body. I also like to challenge myself physically. Before I outline ...
There is no such thing as an exercise DVD that will work for everyone. This statement has nothing to do with the content of the DVD; even a DVD that is absolutely guaranteed to contain exercises that will get a person into shape is doomed to fail in many cases. The reason that there this ...
Everyone knows picking an exercise program you can stick with is a big factor in reaching your fitness goals. When it comes to exercise, there are several options, such as working out at a fitness center, attending organized fitness classes and exercising at home. Working out at home has several advantages over a gym membership. ...
When it comes to establishing an exercise program, getting started is the hardest part. And since most people dread the idea of “exercising”, ranking it right up there with a dentist appointment, it’s important that beginners start a routine that doesn’t knock them out of the game after one workout. Often, when a couch potatoe ...
The benefits of exercise are widely publicized, and for good reason. A regular fitness routine is great for your mind and your body. In fact, maintaining a regular fitness regimen improves all areas of your life. Exercise offers a happier attitude, stronger heart and lungs, a better sex-life, increased self-confidence, a more restful night’s sleep, ...
Are you new to fitness and feeling a little overwhelmed by the huge number of exercise DVDs lining the shelves of your local store? Consider the following list of the top 10 exercise DVDs for complete beginners. That means you! They all sell for around $15 through Amazon, they are often on sale for as ...