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
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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
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