Successful Weight Loss
Friday May 30, 2008
There are a lot of people out there who want you to believe they have the secret to successful weight loss. Some of them offer diets, some offer fitness ... Read More
New Video Reviews: Attitude Ballet & Pilates Fusion and SmartBells
Wednesday May 28, 2008
If you're into videos, I have a couple of new reviews up for your reading pleasure.
First is a review of Attitude Ballet & Pilates Fusion which, as you can guess, ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Oblique Knee Drops
Tuesday May 27, 2008
It's easy to get stuck in an exercise rut, especially when it comes to working the abs. How many crunches can you do before you wonder if there's something ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: What Time of Day Do You Exercise?
Monday May 26, 2008
"Maybe I should get up early and exercise like all those crazy people do." This is what my husband said one day as he was contemplating his love handles. ... Read More
Getting Your Kids to Exercise
Friday May 23, 2008
Getting kids to exercise these days can be tough. I hear a lot of people talking about the 'good old days' when we used to ride our bikes all ... Read More
Get Your Body Ready for Summer
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Summer is just around the corner and a lot of us are already feeling the pain of going from winter potato-like behavior to the craziness of warm-weather yard work, bike ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Knee Tucks and Pikes on the Ball
Tuesday May 20, 2008
If you're looking for a new way to work the abs using an exercise ball, knee tucks are great for targeting balance, stability and, core strength. The arms and ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: Do you exercise more in the summer?
Monday May 19, 2008
It's funny how people react to warm weather. Here in Chicagoland, the natives tend to think anything above, say, 75 degrees is roasting hot. When I lived in ... Read More
Can You Be Fat and Fit?
Friday May 16, 2008
Over the years, there's been much debate about whether you can be overweight and still be fit. There are certainly plenty of overweight people who are active and exercise ... Read More
Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women?
Wednesday May 14, 2008
We already know that men and women are from different planets. What else would explain why my husband experiences separation anxiety anytime he can't find the remote control? ... Read More
Exercises of the Week - Stretches for Your Hips
Tuesday May 13, 2008
If you sit a lot during the day, you probably have a problem with tight hips. These muscles collectively include the glutes, hip flexors, inner and outer thighs and ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: Should restaurants have to provide nutritional information on their menus?
Monday May 12, 2008
With obesity on the rise, it seems like having nutritional information provided on menus is a foregone conclusion. New York City is the latest to pass a statute requiring ... Read More
The Myths about Strength Training
Friday May 9, 2008
Which exercises should you do to reduce fat over the abs or thighs? And should you lift lighter weights if you're trying to tone your body? These are ... Read More
Getting Ready for Yard Work
Wednesday May 7, 2008
Every year around this time, a big truck comes to our house, backs up and dumps a gigantic pile of mulch in the driveway. Then, my husband and I ... Read More
Exercise of the Week - Pushups
Tuesday May 6, 2008
One thing my clients universally agree on is that pushups are hard, especially for my female clients. Pushups are a favorite of mine because they make my clients so ... Read More
Vote in This Week's Poll: Are Your Friends Making You Fat?
Monday May 5, 2008
Experts often tell us that having close friends is one way to stay healthy and live happier lives. But, you never knew your friends could make you fat, did ... Read More
Things to Do on a Rainy Day
Saturday May 3, 2008
The other day, the sun came out here in Chicagoland. It was fun while it lasted but, for now, the rain is here and it looks like it's hanging ... Read More
Weight Loss Survival Skills
Thursday May 1, 2008
Why is weight loss such a mysterious process? We all know how it works - eat less calories than you burn and wait for the happy ending. But, ... Read More