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Yoga & Yoga Fitness Balls

More and more, people are making yoga a part of their exercise routine and you should too. The secrets to yoga are being discovered as more people practice what is considered one of the more ancient forms of exercise. A yoga ball – or stability ball – is a great part of the yoga exercise routine and it helps to make your routine interesting and fun. The right equipment can produce great results and using a stability ball can really provide new ways to improve your routine, enhance your movements and focus your health and fitness. When you use a … Continue reading →

Yoga: How Do You Know Which One to Do

There are a great many forms of yoga available on the fitness market whether you are purchasing Yoga DVDs, fitness videotapes or signing up for a class at a fitness club, yoga health club or other. With such a plethora of opportunities, you might begin to feel a little overwhelmed about what form of yoga is right for you. While I am hardly an expert on yoga, I have studied some of the different forms shopping for the type of yoga that would work best for me. Without further ado, here is a rundown of some of the styles of … Continue reading →

Group Fitness Classes Are Great Options

Too often we think about the group fitness class at the gym with a groan. After all, who wants to be in a room full of spandex wearing women or men or both. Far too often we become self-conscious and we think only toned bodies are going to be on the people in that room, but it’s not entirely true. You may be denying yourself a great fitness option because of how you view yourself. It’s important to remember that plenty of people lose weight, trim up and look toned and firm after working out regularly and those toned bodies … Continue reading →

Tuesday’s Top Ten: A Few of My Favorite Exercises

I enjoy writing about fitness. I enjoy working out. I enjoy learning about fitness. Once upon a time, I was one of those people that bought every fitness fad product that came down the line. I bought books by the tonnage (but I think that has more to do with the fact that I love books) and I bought lots of tools from hand weights to stability balls to resistance bands. What makes it neat is I use pretty much every one of these pieces. Still there are some exercises and exercise routines that I love above all others and … Continue reading →

Personal Fitness – Make it Fit Your Personality

Does not knowing what fitness program is best for you make picking out a regular fitness activity hard? Do you find that the broad selection of workouts, fitness trends and more an almost impossible plethora of ideas? Instead of getting overwhelmed by the options, embrace them. The thing about personal fitness is you can make it fit your personality – that’s why it’s great that we have so many options. Here are some suggestions to help you discover what activities fit your personal fitness personality best. Is variety the spice of life to you? Do you enjoy socialization and group … Continue reading →

More great sleep habits

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Following on from Choosing better sleep habits, we look at more ways to ensure that you get a good night’s sleep. Given the important role of sleep on our mental health and physical performance, it makes to sense to take care of our bodies both by day and night. Try these tips for a better night life. 1. Light exercise such as walking or yoga will help to reduce body tension and encourage a full night’s sleep. Avoid heavy exercise as this has a tendency to actually wake the body up and re-set the body’s internal clock. In either case, … Continue reading →

Four More Reasons to Yoga Today

Were you looking for a few more reasons why you should give Yoga try? If so, you’re in luck. I have four great reasons for why incorporating yoga into your workouts is a great plan. So keep track here and if you’re inspired, go out and get a yoga mat or DVD tomorrow or enroll in a yoga class to give it a try for yourself. Make Cellulite Go Away Yoga can help tighten up your muscles and mold your body into a lithe shape. Yoga can help your body flush cellulite out as it increases circulation and reduce the … Continue reading →

Yogic Walking

When it comes to finding time to work out or attend a yoga class, many moms (especially those with young children or babies) roll their eyes and grin. They don’t have time to have a quiet cup of coffee much less time for a class. There is something you can do that takes into account your need for time and your need for yoga. What is Yogic Walking? Yogic walking asks that you take a walk, striding in natural rhythm to your breathing. You don’t have to pant in order for footsteps to hit the ground at speed. Instead, you … Continue reading →

What Can I Do to Make My Workout Better?

Happy Friday to everyone whether you have to go into the office this morning or take the kids to the park or just getting things done around the house or working in your home office – it’s still Friday and Friday is a great day for most of us. One of the most common questions I get asked lately is how do I jazz up my workout? Do I need to jazz up my workout? What I’ve been doing for the last year has helped me to lose 77 pounds and I feel great; should I be doing something more? … Continue reading →

Your Best Abs Exercises

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As a part of my Sizzling Summer Slim down I’ve been using the Abs Diet to guide my weight loss and exercise regimen. Of the exercises I’ve been performing, there are two that I not only feel like give me the best results but feel great when I mastered performing them. The Double Crunch The Double Crunch is not a type of Cap’n Crunch cereal, instead it is an exercise that utilizes your entire abdominal area. You lie on the floor, looking up. You bend your knees at a 45-degree angle and make sure both of your feet are planted … Continue reading →