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Washboard Abs Anyone?

July 19th, 2010
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Summer break is just around the corner. For most people that means the beach. To look great on the beach show off that washboard abs. If you don’t have one, do the Tony Horton p90x program. His workout is designed to give you the best possible body in no time.

The Tony Horton p90x is a great program. It is designed to confuse your body so that it will continue to adapt. This will prevent you from getting bored from your workout and your body from going into plateau. It also has a nutritional plan to make you loss more weight. Washboard abs is just around the corner. Do the Tony Horton p90x workout and get ready for summer.

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Exercising Without the Use of Heavy Equipment

June 11th, 2010
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We don’t have to say a lot about exercise. I don’t think there is anyone not convinced about its benefits. Regular exercise helps ward off diseases. People suffering from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis have benefitted from the effects of regular exercise. The same people also benefit from psychological benefits which are described as a euphoric feeling, resulting in warding off depression and being able to cope with stress.

For people who don’t have the time and resources to go to the gym regularly, home exercise videos are the solution. Kathy Smith aerobics videos feature fast-paced moves that raise the heart rate. They range from simple marches to dance routines. They are a great way to mobilize the body without the need of heavy exercise equipment. Just an open floor and a set of videos will take you closer to your goal.

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Lifting at Home

May 21st, 2010
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Do you live far from the local gym? Are you sometimes busy at work that you don’t have enough hours to spend for a complete workout? Are you sometimes too tired to dress up in your gym attire just so you could look decent inside the gym? And when you get there, do you sometimes have to wait until someone finishes the weight you need to lift? For sure you have experienced one or more of these scenarios at some point.

When these instances happen, a good solution is to have some of the equipment in your house. You wouldn’t have to drive far to get to the gym. And the equipment will be yours alone. You don’t have to wait for your turn. With some simple equipment like dumbbell sets, you would still get the results you want when you go to the gym.

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Tips on Doing Senior Workouts

May 13th, 2010
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The elderly can get started with some basic exercises. But before doing so, they should be aware of general safety measures while doing senior workout exercises. They should check with their doctor before any vigorous activity especially those suffering from chronic diseases. Another tip is to start slow and build on it. They must stop if there is any kind of pain. And then consult their doctor.

This simple exercise will help strengthen your shoulder muscles:

As you gain strength, you can start using weights with the exercise.

  • Sit in a chair with your back straight.
  • Keep feet flat on the floor even with your shoulders.
  • Hold hands straight down at your sides with palms facing inward.
  • Raise both arms to side, shoulder height.
  • Hold the position for 1 second.
  • Slowly lower arms to the sides. Pause. Repeat 8 to 15 times.
  • Rest. Do another set of 8 to 15 repetitions.

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Seniors Can Do Workouts at a Lesser Pace

April 19th, 2010
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People in their 50s and onwards must realize that at this point in their lives, there are very noticeable changes in their body condition. A lot of these people have worked sitting in their offices the whole day. They have lived sedentary lives. They may have also neglected their health by living abusive lifestyles. At this age, muscle mass will have deteriorated somehow, bone density is dissipating and energy is not in a level that you will feel happy about.

However, these are not reasons to think that you should completely shy away from workouts. There are senior workouts that will work for people in this age bracket. It only means that they should go for relatively low and medium intensity exercises. Frequency should be toned down to maybe 4-5 times a week to give enough time for recovery. Workout duration of 30 minutes to an hour with rep range of 6-12 should be just right.

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Aerobics, anyone?

April 15th, 2010
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Kathy Smith provides yet another exercise video on DVD. She has developed 44 workouts in 21 videos and 2 audios. It covers many workout types including aerobics, step workout, dance exercises, yoga and fat burning classics. Kathy Smith aerobics routine begins with a warm up that includes energizing, breathing and stretching exercises. It prepares the body for the toning segment.

Instant workout is a complete routine designed to get you the toning, cardio fat burning and stretching you need for your new body. This is a one hour workout that includes 20 minute routines that work on the arms, legs and abs. It also includes a low-impact cardio-aerobic routine that will burn calories and maintain weight loss. For best results and to avoid plateaus, the workouts should be rotated throughout the week. Finish up with a stretching routine that will leave your muscles feeling more flexible and relaxed while zapping daily stress away.

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Be a Well-Rounded Person

April 2nd, 2010
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Some people don’t have time to regularly visit the gym or afford costly gym membership fees. If you are one of them, why not consider purchasing home exercise equipment that you can use at home instead? Start small by buying only what you can afford one at a time.

Overall health is very important in prolonging one’s life. It is not enough that you eat a good diet and get enough sleep. You also need to get regular exercises to maintain your body’s flexibility and keep your weight down. Aside from workout out on home exercise equipment, consider walking or running around your village at least three times a week.

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Chalean Extreme

February 26th, 2010
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Losing weight while sleeping? That is what Chalene Johnson promises in her new workout series, Chalean Extreme. The system mixes weightlifting and cardio to jumpstart your metabolism. The weightlifting builds muscle. New routines and dynamic moves melt the fat off your body. The 90 day program builds new body strength and muscle tone.

The goal is to challenge the muscles’ response to the ‘push’ phase by shifting to a higher level of strength, range of motion and tone. Having significant muscle mass allows the body to burn calories. The higher muscle mass allows for a higher basal metabolic rate, the number of calories burned at rest. So, can you lose weight while sleeping? Yes, but you will have to push your muscles to the limit first.

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senior workout exercises

January 13th, 2010
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Any exercise program for seniors should be consulted with a physician first. Once your doctor clears you to perform senior workout exercises, you will be on your way to reaping the many benefits of getting fit despite your age. Improve your health through healthy living and senior exercises. These will not only prevent muscle loss but can also prevent the onset of physical conditions and diseases associated with aging.

Some of the benefits of engaging in regular senior workout exercises include:

~Increased muscle strength and balance which can decrease the risk of falling
~Maintenance of an active mind that minimizes risks associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s
~Release of chemicals in the bloodstream that can improve sleep quality and mood while decreasing the risk of depression
~Reduction of health risks such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and bone loss

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Pilates ball

December 28th, 2009
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An ordinary inflatable ball can be a great tool for performing many exercises. However, a Pilates ball is more ideal when doing Pilates, a special kind of exercise that emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength and flexibility to support efficient and graceful movement.

A weighted Pilates ball is a safe and fun way to build hand and forearm strength. Its soft vinyl exterior and flexible sand core is designed for comfort, durability and safety. It is not only great for Pilates activities but can also be used for yoga and light resistance or rehab workouts. It has a user-determined handgrip for more comfortable and flexible use.

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