Oblique knee drops are a great way to target the obliques as well as the rectus abdominis and the back. The key to this move is to use your abs to control your legs as you lower them down and then contract them to pull them back up. Avoid arching or straining your lower back by keeping the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2008
Are You Self Sabotaging?
I've seen it a million times.... a person starts working out to feel better about themselves and to get healthy. They are going along great, losing weight, shedding pounds and inches. Then something happens! Everyone starts noticing! Then the person who was once on a roll with their diet … [Read more...]
Weight Watchers New Pedometer
Weight Watchers has been around for years. They have evolved over time into a HUGE company that has centers all over the United erStates, as well as, their own food line. Now they have developed a new gadget to help their marketing even more! Although, pedometers aren't anything … [Read more...]
Get Lean While You Walk
In the past, I did an article on "Fit Flops." Now a new company has designed a some what "decent" looking shoe that does even more! The "Spring Boost" shoe is designed with "dorsiflexion technology (meaning your heal is always lower than the ball of your foot). The Spring Boost … [Read more...]
The Best Oblique Exercise
There are tons of exercises you can do for your Obliques (the sides of your abs). However, some could just be a waste of your precious "gym time." I'm sure you have tried many of the machines for your "love handles," as well as many of the ab gimmicks out on the market. However, studies show … [Read more...]
Toss It- Hoodia Patches
It hasn't been long since the supplement companies released hoodia. This natural occurring plant from Africa has been shown to decrease hunger. However, not every brand is made equal. Some people have great results with hoodia, while others seems to be unaffected. There is some … [Read more...]
Buy It – Frog Bra
A good friend of mine told me to check out this sports bra. Finding good sports bras is a very challenging task. I am curious to check out this bra for myself. Write in and give your input on this "amazing" sports bra. The Frog Bra - No Bouncing Ever! This pullover bra got the highest … [Read more...]
Stop Eat Stop Diet Review
Today, as I was doing my cardio at the gym I watched a local program do an overview of a new diet called "Stop Eat Stop Diet." This new weight loss diet uses the age old "fasting" technique to help you lose weight. However, every diet his its own critics. On the left side of the screen was … [Read more...]
Mood Boosting Solutions For Fall
As the seasons change, so do our moods. Fall usually means that people begin to hibernate and stay inside. So here are some tips to keep you moving during the Fall season!. Get a workout buddy. A 2008 Australian study found that women who exercised with friends or family were happier … [Read more...]
Fit Tip ~ Bank Your Calories
Weekends can be a rough time when you are trying to stay on a healthy eating plan. Things like parties, weddings, and outings with friends and family can ruin your overall calorie intake. The main goal of any diet or weight loss plan is to eat LESS then you burn. In a sense, you are … [Read more...]
Fit Fact – Move It Or Lose It!
By age 65, if you haven't exercised regularly you could lose up to 80 percent of your muscle strength. ~ Oxygen Magazine … [Read more...]
Mercury Versus Omegas
The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice weekly to help reach the recommendation of consuming 1.1 grams of omega-3 fats a day. Although fish is a great source of these healthy fats, you have to be careful about ingesting too much mercury, especially if you're … [Read more...]