Fitness

Exercise Ball Chair

May 22nd, 2009 at 06:29am Under Fitness

I’m always writing on how busy people with full-time jobs can lose weight at the office. I encourage people to replace their office chair with an exercise ball, which forces your core muscles to tighten and stabilize as you type or work on other tasks. Now, Gaim is offering a Balance Ball Chair, which has [...]

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Lose Weight Realistically

May 19th, 2009 at 10:05am Under Diet Advice+ Fitness

Many people say “oh my gosh I am so fat, I just don’t know what to do anymore.” They want to lose weight but just don’t know how to approach it. People think if they set goals for themselves to lose 20 pounds in a month, it’ll work just like that, but they’re wrong. Realistically [...]

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Fitness Boot Camps

May 18th, 2009 at 06:28am Under Fitness

Over the weekend, a couple of local trainers were offering a free “boot-camp” style fitness class in the park. Hundreds of people signed up for this initial class, a good portion of which then registered for a month-look commitment. Fitness boot camps are quickly becoming one of the most popular workouts this year. Many follow [...]

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High Heel Workout

May 8th, 2009 at 02:22am Under Fitness

I’m not really a high heel kind of girl. I like the look of wedges and lower heels, but right now, I only have one pair of heels that I ever wear. Most days, I wear the same pair of comfortable Clarks. Nonetheless, I’m intrigued by this new High Heel Workout, developed by trainer Rosalind [...]

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Get More from Your Workout

April 27th, 2009 at 04:31am Under Fitness

If finding time to exercise is difficult, you want to maximize the effects when you do work out. Simple changes can really make a difference. Make sure you have a light meal or snack, which is high in fiber and has a low glycemic index before you exercise. Examples include muesli, yogurt with granola, fresh [...]

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Creating Your Own Home Gym

April 9th, 2009 at 10:19am Under Fitness+ Health

Like many other penny-pinchers in these horrendous economy, I too decided that my gym membership was expendable. Even though my membership fees were low, I started to think it was a waste to pay to go for a run and lift a few weights. I have since started running on a nearby trail with my [...]

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Five Common Exercise Myths

March 26th, 2009 at 08:33am Under Fitness

Don’t fall prey to these common fitness myths: 1. No pain, No gain. Many people believe that a high intensity workout is the only way to stay in shape and lose weight. Moderate-intensity exercise is key and is equivalent to a walking pace of 3 to 4 mph. The advantage of high-intensity workouts are that [...]

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Lose Weight at Work

March 17th, 2009 at 09:06am Under Diet Products+ Fitness

With many Americans spending 8+ hours a day at a desk and rushing home to care for their children, loved ones and pets, it can be tough to find time for the gym. Now there is a way to lose weight without even leaving your office. Enter the treadmill desk. Invented by Dr. James Levine [...]

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Get Michelle Obama’s Toned Arms!

February 27th, 2009 at 12:00pm Under Celebrity Diets+ Fitness

I think all of us ladies can agree that having killer arms like Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, or the latest super-fit celeb, Michelle Obama. Style experts are up in arms (ha!) about Michelle going sleeveless, but why shouldn’t she show it off? She looks great. It has been reported that Michelle works out for 90 [...]

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