A Cure for Obesity
Friday July 30, 2004
Need a laugh today? Well, I found one for you over at The Onion. Their report 'Scientists Still Seeking Cure for Obesity' brought a tear of hilarity to ... Read More
Guide Review - Total Pilates for Beginners - Rael System 7
Wednesday July 28, 2004
I'm not a huge fan of Pilates videos--many of them seem boring to me, although I actually enjoy Pilates workouts. So I was excited to find a series of ... Read More
Burn Extra Calories with Plyometrices
Tuesday July 27, 2004
As you no doubt know, if you want to lose weight you need to be burning some calories. One way to add more calorie-burnage is to add some high ... Read More
In the Forum - Losing the Ab Flab
Monday July 26, 2004
If I were queen of the universe I would eradicate our infinite need for six-pack abs. Until that happens, I guess I'll have to put up with never-ending ab ... Read More
Understanding Weight Loss Plateaus
Friday July 23, 2004
It's frustrating when you're losing weight and, suddenly, you hit the wall--the weight loss wall. It happens to all of us from time to time and there are any ... Read More
Exercise for Obese People
Wednesday July 21, 2004
We hear a lot about obesity these days and the usual solutions range from gastric bypass surgery to the inevitable plea for diet and exercise. But with all this attention, ... Read More
In the Forum - Bowling Pin Syndrome
Tuesday July 20, 2004
You've heard of apple and pear-shaped bodies, but what about the bowling-pin shaped figure? Enjoy the interesting visual as you ponder one forum member's question: "I've always carried ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Hammer Curls
Monday July 19, 2004
I have to admit--I loathe working biceps.
I'm not sure what my problem is with that little muscle, but I have a hard time getting enthused when I get to bicep ... Read More
Around About
Thursday July 15, 2004
Man, I'm having a crazy week. My husband and I are house hunting and we're staying in a hotel with the slowest Internet connection ever. Here are some ... Read More
Teenagers & Exercise
Wednesday July 14, 2004
If you're a teenager, you might be wondering the best way to exercise so you look good and feel healthy. Is it safe to weight train? How many ... Read More
In the Forum - Is Pilates All It's Cracked Up to Be?
Monday July 12, 2004
One forum member asks a great question: "I am interested in Pilates, and I have heard so much about this exercise's ability to lengthen muscle and slim the body ... Read More
Keeping Exercise Simple
Wednesday July 7, 2004
I'm selfish. That will be obvious when you read this week's article, which is all about getting back to basics. I think all this information about exercise--from TV, ... Read More
Around About
Tuesday July 6, 2004
This week, I've been dealing with a few issues: Allergies, soreness (from a long hike over the weekend), headaches and adjusting to the blasting furnace-like heat of a Northern ... Read More
In the Forum - Shame on Shape Magazine
Monday July 5, 2004
As a trainer and exercise enthusiast, I've read a lot of fitness magazines. Sometimes they're helpful and sometimes they're full of it. One forum member notes: ""fitness" ... Read More