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Resistance bands, that is. Whether you’re an expert or a newbie, Vital Juice Daily’s post on how to use them is a great tool.
I’ve been wanting to try a resistance band with my pilates workout, but have found it completely intimidating. And then after seeing what Jaimie did with her resistance band on So You […]
iVillage offers a slideshow of exercises from Lisa Druxman’s Lean Mommy to help you stay fit while having fun with your main squeeze. The take-away? You don’t need (a) a babysitter, (b) exercise equipment, or (c) an expensive gym membership to enjoy some physical activity that will boost your health. And the bonus is that […]
I love WebMD’s in-depth look at what you should and shouldn’t do to stay fit while you’re pregnant, “Exercise During Pregnancy: Myth vs. Fact“. The article gets to the truth of these statements about preg-ercise, and lets you know what to believe and what to dismiss:
Myth or Fact: Never get your heart rate over 130 […]
I’m still trying to figure out the answer to this question (though I’m tempted to say that the “sitting on my butt in front of the computer all day” workout is the perfect fit). So when I came across this fun quiz from iVillage, I figured, hey, what the heck?
Here are my results:
Mind-Body Guru
You’re a […]
Are you getting the best results out of your workout time? Incorporate these four elements to ensure maximum health benefits from your fitness routine:
Aerobic fitness
Muscular fitness
Stretching
Core stability
Read more about each of these important areas in a new article from the Mayo Clinic.
What areas will you beef up?
Tags: aerobic, core-stability, Exercise, Fitness, Mayo-Clinic, muscular, Stretching, well-rounded, […]
DIY Life put together a great collection of resources to help you stay fit and get energized even when you’re stuck at the office. Check it out.
And for more at-work workout advice to get you through the day, read my article “Avoiding Corporate Spread.”
Tags: advice, chair, cubicle, desk, Exercise, Fitness, office, tips, woman, women, Womens-Health, […]
That’s why I took my Schwinn out for a 6.2-mile ride this morning. I had originally planned to go jogging, but when I got outside I just couldn’t bear the thought of only making it about 1 mile and then being so exhausted that I’d have to turn around and would end up missing the […]
You know that using an exercise ball can help you strengthen your core muscles and improve your balance and posture, but are you getting the greatest benefits out of this inexpensive, highly effective tool?
For instance, are you making sure your ball is fully inflated? Are you positioning yourself properly to avoid injury and maximize your […]
Bally Total Fitness must be hurting for membership despite their 30-days-before-and-after commercial campaign, because now they’re busting out the vacation giveaways. (Granted, membership isn’t required to enter, but that’s right up there with Coke’s “no purchase necessary to win” policy. But who wins? Someone who drinks Coke. I digress.)
So what’s the […]
Don’t let a tight budget keep you from having a tight body. There are lots of great ways to reap the benefits of having a personal trainer without shelling out the big bucks for it. iVillage offers three suggestion for “shrinking your waistline, not your wallet”:
Team up with a friend to split the […]
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