While following my own advice to rid yourself of clutter I decided to donate stuff to Goodwill. I had some ancient exercise dvds that I thought someone could benefit from, so I threw those in with the stuff and hauled it off to the store with me. However, when I got there and handed the man the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2010
Use The Holiday To Get Fit And Stay Fit
It's easy to overeat during a long holiday weekend. However, it's also easy to use the time to get an edge on your fitness, diet, and overall well being. Make the holiday work for you and use your time to get healthy and lean while your getting ready for the summer. Here are some specific things … [Read more...]
Mix Up Your Routine For FAST Summer Results!
Most people change up their weight, they change their sets, they may even change the exercises in their routine. However, not many people think of changing the way they exercise. The average person does 3 sets of between 10 - 15 repetitions. Changing the WAY you work out would be something like … [Read more...]
High Fat Diets Make You Dumb
While looking through one of my favorite magazines, I read some research that suggests that low carb / high fat diets actually dull your ability to think clearly. You don't necessarily need research to figure this out if you know a little bit about the brain and how it works. Carbohydrates are … [Read more...]
Rihanna Talks Body Image
I remember seeing Rihanna back when she sung her first album. Over time, we watched as she got smaller and smaller. Her now extremely slender appearance seems to be about 20lbs less then her original size. This star is now speaking out about unrealistic goals for women to be a size zero. Our … [Read more...]
Back Exercises For Tank Top Season
A defined back can add a lot to a tank top or swimsuit. The "V" that the back creates when exercised has the ability to make your waist look smaller and your shoulders a tad broader (don't worry you won't look like a guy). Here are some exercises to help you get that bikini body for this … [Read more...]
Aren’t You Glad You Have Your Fitness!
Most people today exercise for health reason's and to look good. However in the past fitness was to stay alive and only the "fittest survived!" So what if your fitness was put to the test? Would you be able to survive based on your current physical state? Watch these extreme videos that make … [Read more...]
Beach Body Move For Great Abs
Oxygen Magazine was one of the first weight training magazines I ever bought when I was in high school. Over time, I have seen the magazine evolve and get better and better. Now, It's a "must have" for many female weight trainers and an awesome source for exercises, health, and nutrition advice. … [Read more...]
Give Your Water Some Zest With These Great Recipes
Even health nuts get tired of always drinking water with no flavor. So, we decided to dig up some great recipes to give your water a fresh taste while keeping all the hydrating benefits. Jillian Michaels Special Detox Water One gallon of water (distilled or filtered) 4 Tablespoons of … [Read more...]
Link It Up! Get Slim With Yoga, Kate Hudson And Body Image, Healthy Berry Recipes, Fight Fat In Your Sleep …
Get The Figure You've Always Wanted With YogaWorks - Get - Slim (That's Fit) Kate Hudson Talks About Having A Healthy Body Image (Fit Celeb) Get All The Benefits Of Berries With These Antioxidant Rich Recipes (Healthy Bites) The True Fat Fighter .... SLEEP! Get Some ZZZZ's To Avoid … [Read more...]
Do You ” I Gallop?”
The fitness field is one of the best at creating some crazy off the wall products. Ellen is always really good at trying them out and making fun of them! Take a look at this invention that mimics riding a horse as exercise. I'm a pretty positive person and I love to invent things so I … [Read more...]
Are Your Bones Trying To Tell You Something?
While looking good is a plus for people who are aging, even more important is the structure that holds your body up. The architectural master piece that lies within muscle and tissue is important to your health and well being. Osteoporosis is a huge factor as people age, especially women. 28 … [Read more...]