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
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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
Benefits of Regular Exercise
Benefits of Regular Exercise Everyone has heard about the physical benefits of regular exercise: weight loss, improved stamina, increased lifespan, and much more. But did you know that it can have as much benefit to your mental health as well? Not only does regular exercise make your body work better, it makes you feel better too. These are just … [Read more...] about Benefits of Regular Exercise
Running for Weight Loss
Running for Weight Loss We all know running is a great way to lose weight, but did you know that running at 10 mph can burn almost 1000 calories per hour? That makes it one of the most efficient ways to rid yourself of excess calories. Before you get started you must remember that if you’re serious about running for weight loss, you need … [Read more...] about Running for Weight Loss
Walking for Weight Loss
Walking for Weight Loss There are a lot of fad exercise programs out there. They show up, get really popular, and then you never hear about them again. But one plan that keeps showing up over and over again is walking. The reason? It’s easy to do and it actually works. The key is knowing how to do it right. The first step is to walk … [Read more...] about Walking for Weight Loss
Strengthening Your Core Muscles
You’ve probably heard a lot of hype lately from fitness gurus about strengthening your core. Before you dismiss these exercise regimens as simply the latest fad, you should find out exactly what your “core” is and how important it is to overall fitness. The “core” of your body is a set of 29 muscles that surround your torso; specifically your abs, … [Read more...] about Strengthening Your Core Muscles
Benefits of Bike Riding
I loved riding my bike as a kid. We would ride all around town and back and forth to school. Bike riding kept us lean and healthy. As an adult, bike riding offers many benefits for the body, as well. Purchase a bike today and feel like a kid again. Bicycling is a good cardiovascular exercise. Bike riding increases the health of your heart. Every … [Read more...] about Benefits of Bike Riding