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October 19th, 2009 - 3:53 pm § in Core Strength, Diet, Top Tips, Weight Loss

Best Weight Loss Tips #9

Never rely on Live TV! There are some great Yoga shows in the mornings. In Australia, men everywhere tuned in at 6am to watch Gloria and the girls on Mats outside the Opera House. In the US, there are a tonne of Live Exercise Programs that radiate over Networks at all hours of the day and [...][...]

October 16th, 2009 - 10:51 am § in Core Strength, Flexibility, Top Tips, Yoga

Yoga for Seniors

As we age, the world takes its toll on our bodies. Our flexibility decreases, we are more prone to illness, our bones become brittle, and injuries take longer to heal. All these things can make a person want to slow down and not exercise, but there are mild forms of exercise that can be enjoyable [.[...]

October 7th, 2009 - 4:23 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss

Change up: Don’t Get Stuck in a Workout Rut

Humans are creatures of habit by nature, and all too often we will let ourselves slip into the same old fitness routine day in and day out.  The problem with this, is not only are we soon simply ‘going through the motions’ and sometimes zoning out and not putting in the effort we should[...]

October 6th, 2009 - 10:46 am § in Top Tips, Weight Loss

Kick-up Your Workout With Plyometrics

Plyometrics are exercises that are explosive movements that will not only build muscle but torch calories. They specifically target fast twitch muscle fibers and improve your power and agility.  They are great for athletes looking to improve their times and performance, but can be an excellent addi[...]

October 5th, 2009 - 1:11 pm § in Core Strength, Flexibility, Top Tips

The Power of the Core

Your body’s central powerhouse lies in your core and all the muscles that comprise it.  Your core is more than just your abs, and while many of us strive for that elusive six-pack, if you neglect the other muscles making up this region you are setting yourself up for injury.  Your core inclu[...]