Rest is just as Important as Exercise When you get started on a workout, you want to keep it going strong, but you have to remember that you can do too much. Working out as much as you can, for as long as you can, and as hard as you can, is more likely to get you injured than in shape. Our bodies require regular rest to heal and to function … [Read more...] about Rest is just as Important as Exercise
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Isometric Exercise
Isometric Exercise Before bodybuilding became popular, a different muscle building routine, called isometric exercise, was all the rage. These exercises are static, meaning you apply pressure and the hold it. For instance, you could push your arms up against the wall and hold it. While these exercises aren't as popular as they used to be, they … [Read more...] about Isometric Exercise
Find Your Motivation to Exercise
Find Your Motivation to Exercise We've all started an exercise program, gotten all excited about it, but then gave up on it a week or two later. While we start out super motivated, that excitement fades quickly. They key to sticking to an exercise program is finding a way to keep that original motivation. Find a role model. Many women get … [Read more...] about Find Your Motivation to Exercise
Outdoor Exercises for Spring
Outdoor Exercises for Spring Every year we spend the winter cooped up where it's warm. When spring rolls around, we can't wait to get outside. Getting outdoors can not only battle spring fever, it can also get you up and moving. Exercising outdoors can give you a better workout and burn more calories than the machines at the gym. As spring … [Read more...] about Outdoor Exercises for Spring
Using an Exercise Ball
By now, you've probably seen an exercise ball. They're those things that look like giant playground balls that you see people rolling and stretching on at the gym. If you're like me, you're probably hesitant about using one of these balls. You may be worried about looking silly or can't actually figure out how they work. Well, next time you're at … [Read more...] about Using an Exercise Ball
Pilates and Yoga Improve Abs and Lower Body
If you're like me, you're probably not a really big fan of sit ups and crunches. They're awkward, show mediocre results, and if your don't do them properly, they can cause severe strain to your neck and back. But if you want strong, toned abs, you have to do crunches, right? That used to be true, but now you have several options that don't involve … [Read more...] about Pilates and Yoga Improve Abs and Lower Body
Exercise and Fitness for Your Child
Exercise and Fitness for Your Child Childhood obesity is becoming a growing problem in many countries. Some situations are so bad that children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, a disease that used to be isolated to older, overweight adults. As parents, it is our responsibility to help keep your child's nutrition, weight, and fitness in … [Read more...] about Exercise and Fitness for Your Child