The state of the economy is tough on everyone. We are all copiously scouring our expenses looking for ways to cut back and save money. Unfortunately, one of the first things to go are the gym memberships and personal training sessions. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss your exercise r[...]
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The One-Legged Squat (aka ‘The Pistol’)
The first time I ever tried to do a one legged squat was back in 2002. I remember thinking it seemed impossible–my leg quivered, my abs hurt, even the other leg hurt just trying to keep it in the air! After that initial humbling, however, I kept practicing–now they are one of my favorite e[...]
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 [...][...]
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 8th, 2009 - 3:53 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Interval Training to Blast Calories and Improve Fitness
If you’re looking to kick your cardio routine up a notch, vastly improve your fitness and lung capacity, and burn through more calories each session, then you’ve got to add interval training. Interval training entails alternating between bouts of higher efforts (at about 90 percent of [...]
Best Weight Loss Tips #6
Tell Your Family! Never discount the importance of support when exercising and dieting. Surrounding yourself with like-minded people is one thing, going to the gym and exercising, eating right and staying focused are others. But telling your family that you’re trying to lose weight and feel he[...]
October 1st, 2009 - 3:37 pm § in Top Tips, Weight Loss
Best Weight Loss Tips #3
Join a support group!! This should be a no-brainer and yet so few people do it. They’ll try to act the part and go to the gym along or grab their resistance bands and just workout at home alone. But that’s not how you’re going to get fit and healthy! Working out at home can be grea[...]