Archive for February, 2009
« Previous EntriesHow Bad is Not Getting Enough Sleep?
Saturday, February 28th, 2009Sleep deprivation, as it sounds, is not getting the sleep you need. If you are not getting the proper number of hours of sleep for your needs you will experience side effects. There are times in our lives where sleep deprivation might occur, for example cramming for tests or waking all night with a baby. [...]
Pole Dancing is for Anyone Looking to Bring to Fun (and Creativity) to Their Workouts
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Anyone can do it, soccer moms, young adults, CEO’s, middle aged, anyone willing to try. Pole fitness gained notoriety when a couple of Supermodels promoted how much fun and effective it was as a form of exercise.
A few of the exercises you will learn in a Pole Dance class are
Medication or Fitness? The Choice is Yours
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009Believe it or not, fitness activities can actually outperform medication (not always of course and do not use this blog as medical advice.) Exercise is actually considered nature’s remedy. A study done on over 45,000 people found that working out is as effective, and sometimes more effective, than prescriptions for some of the common medical [...]
Why are people still overweight and stressed?
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009Becoming thin, reducing stress and improving our health are at the forefront of many American’s minds yet we are heavier and more overwhelmed by life than ever. The problem may lie with the obsession to be thinner, be happier and have more energy; all of which creates more of a problem than it solves. Making [...]
What trends are predicted to shine in 09?
Monday, February 23rd, 2009The American Council on Exercise (ACE) released a report predicting which types of group programs will stand out this year. The findings came from surveying personal trainers, group fitness professionals, and lifestyle and weight management consultants.
Boot camp type of workouts top the list as the workouts that are most sought after followed by any type [...]
The Burpee Workout
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009Here is one I had never heard, The Burpee Workout. Okay, I am always curious about anything new because that, in my opinion is what separates a great trainer/ instructor from a standard one - looking to keep the workouts fresh, exciting and challenging.
The burpee is what I would call a squat thrust with a [...]
Create a circuit around your house
Saturday, February 21st, 2009There is always an excuse or reason why you cannot exercise. There are not enough hours in the day, no where to put the children, gas is too expensive to use to get to the gym, I am embarrassed to be seen in workout clothes and on and on. Okay, let’s say all your reasons [...]
Is there a difference between kettlebell and dumbbell workouts?
Friday, February 20th, 2009Much of the confusion regarding kettlebell workouts comes from simply not understand how to work with the kettlebell. People compare the workouts assuming they are performed in much the same manner when in reality they are nothing alike. The kettlebell is not used at all as a dumbbell would be. Many people make the critical [...]
Spinning Playlist
Thursday, February 19th, 2009Every week I create a new playlist for my Spin/ cycle classes. In a weights, kickbox, or dance class, you can use the same music a few times because there is so much going on, the focus is not the music but the routines or exercises. Indoor cycling is different, the music plays a very [...]
Exercise Band Workout
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009Exercise bands are a wonderful tool for your fitness bag. They are lightweight, come in different resistance levels and very portable. Bands can be used for stretching, strengthening and rehabilitation of injury.
Here are some innovative band exercises that are new and some not so new to me, so maybe, you will also find something here [...]
