Have you ever watched street dancers, whirling, spinning, jumping, and swaying? Next time you see some downtown or on television, notice how they are sweating. Notice also that they seem to be having such a great time that they dont realize that they are exercising. How long has it been since youve looked forward to exercising simply for fun? Ever? Perhaps the street dancers are onto something. Maybe you should be dancing at the gym.People dance...more
One of the newest and increasingly popular fitness programs is Curves, a place and an exercise regimen created especially for women. Women have been quick to recognize this new exercising opportunity, and are signing up. Lets see if the Curves program works.Women generally tend to dislike gyms, especially where both sexes are exercising together. They feel vulnerable showing their bodies under these conditions. Most women would prefer to exercise...more
What exactly is the 4-Day Diet? Can you, as the title implies, go from overweight to slim and trim in four days? It would be nice, but not a chance. Dr. Ian Smith, who developed the 4-day Diet, had a slightly more demanding process in mind.Nutritionists and dietitians are quite familiar with the work of Dr. Smith and his 50Million Pound Challenge. Dr. Smith challenged Americans to fight the burgeoning obesity epidemic and lose weight. His efforts have been very effective in encouraging many Americans to change their eating habits and lifestyle.The 4Day Diet is comprised of seven modules, each one lasting for four days. It is designed to reprogram your body and mind to exercise better eating habits. One of the diets most noticeable characteristics, changing food choices, is intended to eliminate the boredom that is experienced on diets that emphasize eating the same limited types of foods.Module 1: This is the most restrictive module; similar in some ways to the South Beach diet. This module is structured to use only foods that will help to detoxify your body; to rid it of any accumulated toxins enabling you to continue dieting with a clean slate, so to speak. The foods permitted in...more
Those who have been working in the fitness industry for years never cease to be amazed at the ingenious devices that are created for the intended purpose of making fitness training easier and more effective; to provide faster and more efficient workouts. One recent addition to the mix is the Bodyblade. It looks a little bit like a sword, and is...more
There are numerous fitness programs, machines, and exercise aids on market. Some are quite helpful, some are of dubious benefit, some are scams, and some are just plain silly. It must be a marketing rule that no one ever goes broke selling fitness schemes. Its not clear yet into which category the Wii Fit falls. Those who currently own a Wii...more
Cycling is fun, easy on the environment and promotes health. It remains a healthy pleasure that is easy on the joints. Cycling builds up the body because it strengthens the heart and circulation and builds muscles. Its also a great workout for your legs and stomach.Cycling began about 200 years ago, and is still used as a fitness technique for preventing heart circulatory disorders and improving the quality of life.People consider bicycle riding one of the best ways to spare yourself the car rush hour and finding a parking space. Consider the example of a 15 minute drive using 25 calories; and the equivalent time on a bicycle using at least 100 thats an increase of 400 percent.Biking your way to fitness has become more attractive, especially with the development of many bike paths. Cycling, unlike some other sports, is not only very healthy but good for the environment.Anyone who rides a bike has less chance of a heart attack. Studies in Sweden show that men who regularly take their car to work have four times a higher risk of a heart attack than those who go by bicycle.This has to beat congested roads and parking problems, and is the reason why bicycles are becoming more valuable...more
Many people exercise at home without professional assistance, and this is often because a subscription to the gym is too expensive. Others prefer the privacy of exercising in their own home. With discipline and patience, at home exercises can be very...more
Bowflex home gyms are seen as a great solution for home fitness. They include technology that you more often see in a professional gym, but that you can purchase for use in the privacy of your home.Their equipment can be used at your own time, and at...more
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Author: Cristina StoneDo you feel trapped? Do you feel overwhelmingly self-conscious when you go outside let alone to even consider going into a gym? Even if you do have the guts to the gym you can't help feel all those eyes looking at you, judging...more
Author: Cristina StoneQuick But Healthy Weight Loss: A quick but healthy weight loss is to reduce your calorie intake (for most people around 500 calories fewer a day is a good average to aim for) and increasing your energy activity. It seems that...more
Author: Avy BarnesHave you done many things trying to burn abdominal fat fast but it just seems as if nothing works? Well, take just a quick 60 seconds out of your busy day to read this article and learn more about a highly effective online diet that...more