Archive for April, 2009
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Monday, April 20th, 2009I have been teaching Spin/ Cycle classes since 1999 and pretty much always play the music I like because honestly, if I am not motivated, I am not going to teach as motivating of a class. Lately, I have a participant who likes to bring me music. He is a new “Spinner” and is really into [...]
Another fad diet or a real breakthrough?
Sunday, April 19th, 2009Yes, most diets do fail and most of us who shed the pounds will put them back because we did not change our lifestyle, we adopted possibly odd or very low calories eating habits for a brief time and that’s simply not a great method to keep the pounds off.
Dr. Alan Hirsch (doctor of psychiatry [...]
Sand Bags - My New Favorite Exercise Toy
Saturday, April 18th, 2009I was doing some research this morning for my workouts and was reading about the sandbags. Certainly, not a new apparatus but what a functional one. It incorporates the best of many fitness accessories. It is soft so you can place it on your shoulders, it is pliable so you can throw it, its contents [...]
When every moment in your life is precious…
Friday, April 17th, 2009If you are at all like me and I believe we all are - or at least in our minds we all are - you feel like there are not enough hours in the day to all the things you want to get done. One trick I recently incorporated into my day should save me [...]
A New Reason the Grapefruit Diet May be Hazardous to Your Health
Thursday, April 16th, 2009I may write from time to time about funny, light matters but this time I want you to really read this blog and pay attention. I am not a fan of fad diets, in fact, I find them to be ridiculous. Listen to your body and you will usually be okay. When I say listen [...]
Walk Yourself Fit? Yes You Can
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009There is finally a way to measure if your walking pace is good enough for your fitness needs. I was actually conducting a workout class yesterday and sent the group off for a jog between weight sets and two of the participants set off walking. As I watched them saunter by I thought, “How can [...]
Best Leg Strengtheners
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009My legs are one of the first things people notice about me and it is normally because they look strong. Strong legs are a means to get around and make daily living easier. You need to have strong legs if not just for aesthetics then for functionality.
Upper body yoga strength exercises
Monday, April 13th, 2009I was recently reading an article about creating shapely arms and the author referred to Madonna’s arms as “scary.” Are you kidding me? Madonna has amazing arms and it blows my mind that anyone would call her long, lean, well defined arms scary. I suppose that’s why they say there is a rear end for [...]
A Little Workout Goes A Long Way Against Addiction, Depression, Stress and Dementia
Sunday, April 12th, 2009We all know the benefits of exercise but sometimes it’s good to revisit them. Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, detoxifies the body, adjusts your cycle of physical behavior, and relieves stress. Additionally, working out improves thinking, mental functioning and helps to reduce addictions.
New exercises to make your workouts better
Saturday, April 11th, 2009You ever get tired of doing the same exercises each time you teach Group Exercise or personal train your clients? Here are a few new exercises to help you break the routine and get yourself and your clients re-motivated:
Glider Cursty with Curls - You need a Glider Disc and a dumbbell for this exercise - [...]
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