Stretching is probably one of the most overlooked parts of an exercise routine. But, no matter what your goals are, stretching is important and should be included in your routine. Many things can cause muscles to shorten or become tight including sitting for long periods of time, an inactive lifestyle, exercise and weight lifting, overuse,…
How To Perform Cardio-Boxing For Super Fitness
Ever wondered why most sports scientists agree that cardio-boxing is one of the best forms of exercise, well it is because it conditions the total body and provides a complete workout for your cardiovascular and endurance systems. Lets have a look at the benefits: The major benefits of cardio-boxing include: · Increased Stamina · Increased…
Power Yoga: Great For Core Fitness
Do you have any previous experience in martial arts? Perhaps you once tried a little karate in high school, or checked out a tae kwon do class at your local YMCA. Anyway, you may have dabbled in martial arts a little. That’s a good thing, since most people have never had any experience in a…
Yoga For the Overall Fitness and Health
Yoga is probably not strange to your ear. It is an ancient practice which is still popular until today. It’s getting more popular since Madonna told in public that she practiced it and that’s why she got her awesome shape with no cellulite. Today, more and more people practice yoga because there are also more…
At Home Fitness & Weight Loss – An Alternative to the Gym
A number of people feel uncomfortable exercising in gyms and in the view of other people. They are not also excited about going out to jog, walk or ride a bike around their neighborhood to get fit. If you share the same opinion, then you might consider getting a weight loss video. You can do…
How To Get Moving – Stay Fit And Motivated
When it comes to staying or getting into good shape, motivation may be hard to come by. As the seasons change so do our motivation to stay in shape. Holiday schedules, cold winter days, and all those convenient gadgets that keep us from drudging up the motivation to get in shape or maintain a daily…
Healthy Diet for Happier Living
Many theories or philosophies have been attached with a healthy diet. Some people think that a healthy diet means such food that helps us to get a slim body where as there are others who associate healthy diet with a diet rich in proteins or dairy products. In reality, a healthy diet refers to such…
Healthy Food Choices for Lunch
Avoid the Cook If you don’t want to worry about cooking your lunchtime meals you can still choose plenty of healthy choices. For example, salads are a great lunchtime meal, because they are filling: they are full of complex carbohydrates and fiber and they don’t require anything but being tossed together. If you are out…
Power Pancake Recipe
I’m not a professional cook by any means. But I have collected quite a few healthy recipes from my clients over the years. If you end up using any of my recipes please email me with your comments. I would like to know what other people think. “Power Pancakes” 1 1/2 Cups Uncooked Old Fashioned…
Simple Summer Salad – Three Steps to a Quick, Healthy Salad
As summer heats up, a great meal to make is a nice, simple salad that doesn’t take a lot of sweat in the kitchen. This salad takes three basic steps: marinade and cook the main salad ingredient, prepare the vegetables and make the salad dressing. It’s a great way to use garden vegetables if you…