The latest craze in athletic footwear is making an awful lot of promises. Can a pair of shoes tone and tighten your legs, give you a perky derriere, burn more calories and get you in shape without setting a foot in the gym? Continued ….
I read, recently, that sinusitus is currently one of the top reasons people visit their doctors in the United States. Considering the increasing levels of pollution and chemicals in our environment, it’s not surprising that the number of people suffering from allergies, asthma and other forms of nasal congestion and respiratory illnesses continues to rise. Continued...
If you’re serious about your yoga or Pilates practice and want to invest in a mat that offers the ultimate in support, stability and performance, then consider the Manduka Black Mat PRO. Known for its comfort and cushioning, it’s reputed to be the mat chosen first by yoga instructors worldwide. Continued ...
There are over 15 million people practicing yoga in the U.S. and that means that there are lots of used yoga mats out there. You probably have one or two old mats rolled up and out of sight in your closet … attic … basement … under the bed … that you no longer use but don’t know what to do with and can’t let end up in a landfill! Continued ....
I subscribe to Shop Smart, a fantastic magazine put out by Consumer Reports. I never make a major purchase decision without checking out their reviews and recommendations.
This month’s magazine reviewed some of the best new home treadmills and ellipticals. One of the machines they mention in a sidebar is the Ab Circle Pro. I’ve seen the commercials for this product and was curious about it. Continued ....
Ever wonder why you’re gaining weight as you age? It doesn’t seem like you’ve changed your eating habits, so what’s the story? Yes, you know you should exercise more, but you’ve never exercised regularly and haven’t had a weight problem before. So why have you slowly been gaining weight? And why is it so hard to lose? Continued ....
Have you noticed a new trend recently regarding the stability ball? These wonderful fitness tools aren’t just being used in the gym — they’re now being used in offices and schools as replacements for standard chairs.
Grammar school teachers have been providing them for their classes. Continued ....
B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of Iyengar yoga, observed that many of his students weren’t able to achieve proper body alignment in their poses due to physical limitations. (Iyengar yoga is characterized by precise focus on body alignment.) He developed props as a means of support so that his students could gently move into and properly hold their postures without strain and injury. Continued ....
If you are the least bit interested in getting in shape and looking fit and healthy, you’ve probably heard about the importance of having a strong “core.” But what does a “core training” mean? Well, let’s define it, understand its relevance, and then look at some of the great equipment available to help you develop and maintain it. Continued ...
Aerobic exercise improves your overall health and is easy to incorporate into your daily life. Consider the benefits that you’ll reap:
1. By combining a healthy diet with 30 minutes of regular aerobic activity 5 – 7 days a week, you’ll lose weight and keep it off.
2. Aerobic activity stimulates your immune system, which leaves you less vulnerable .... Continued ....
If you’re beginning an aerobic fitness program, one of the basic pieces of equipment, besides a good pair of sneakers, is a heart rate monitor (HRM). These devices are a great way to manage the intensity of your workout, providing you with a continuous heart rate reading and notifying you when you exceed your target heart rate zone. Continued ....
