Exercise

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Women Aren’t The Only Ones Unhappy With Their Boobs

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

A study recently came out that the most popular cosmetic surgery for men has to do with the most popular cosmetic surgery for women. Boobs. Women want them and are paying big bucks for them. No shocker there. But, who knew that men are going under the knife in record numbers to get rid of [...]

A Personal Trainer is Not A Miracle Worker

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Personal trainers are often elevated to deity status among the clients that hire them. I asked the woman who does my hair recently how business is doing in this economy and she said that it’s doing great. “Beauty is the last thing to go.” For many, so is a personal trainer. Someone the other day [...]

The BOSU Sport; a New Twist on a Trusted Favorite

Thursday, May 21st, 2009

I love the original BOSU  Balance Trainer. I try to incorporate it into my workouts as well as the classes I teach.  Unfortunately, not many gyms carry the BOSU and it appears to be because of its size and cost.  At a recent fitness conference I saw a new item called the BOSU Sport.  It [...]

Discover the TRX

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

If you have a new fitness product you want showcased in a BIG way, then you need to get onto the Biggest Loser. Recently, Bob Harper, one of the trainers introduced the TRX and touted it as the latest and best is in fitness equipment. Never tried one?  Visit Fitness Future and read more about the benefits and exercises you can [...]

Belly Dance Your Way Fit

Monday, May 11th, 2009

I have been working out for a billion years but have yet to try a belly dance class. I have watched, giggled, swore to never attend a class, but never actually shimmied.
 
Currently at a fitness conference I had the opportunity to speak to a few ladies who attended a belly dance class and what [...]

Home workouts are gaining in popularity

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Sales of treadmills, elliptical machines, and other traditional home fitness equipment dropped 10.3% in 2008 from the year before. The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association says this decline was caused by the lack of attention towards big-ticket items and a halt in home construction. Gym memberships, especially high end memberships have dropped because people are looking [...]

Stamina Exercise Bike, Economy When We Need It

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Things are tough and people are looking to get more “bang for their buck” and they are looking to save money.  The Stamina Bike is a low cost piece of cardio equipment for anyone who cannot gather up more money, does not want to pay for a gym membership and wants a bare bones exercise [...]

Best Leg Strengtheners

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

My 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.

A Little Workout Goes A Long Way Against Addiction, Depression, Stress and Dementia

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

We 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, 2009

You 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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