Archive for the ‘Fitness’ Category

How to Workout Like a Man

Posted: 26th April 2012 by admin in Fitness

There are guys out there who think they know how to workout like a man, but the truth is that all they do is puff up their bodies and make themselves look bigger while not getting one bit tougher.  What good are those muscular bodies doing, besides attracting shallow ladies?  Nothing.  You would think that [...]

The Truth about Crunches

Posted: 12th April 2012 by admin in Fitness

  So it’s almost summer time again, which means it’s time to head out to the swimming pool or to go to the beach or to the lake.  For some of us this is a time for fun and enjoyment, but for others, it is a dreaded time where we have to wear a bathing [...]

I Want to Ride my Bicycle! I Want to Ride my Bike!

Posted: 8th February 2012 by admin in Fitness
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Haha I love that song! So today we are going to focus on the benefits of cycling. I found this awesome site titled The Health Benefits of Cycling and it has a great list.

Clean Your Room. It’s good for you!!!

Posted: 9th January 2012 by admin in Fitness

Haha, how many times have we heard that one while growing up? I know I have, at least the first part anyways. But I was just thinking about how much of a workout cleaning is sometimes! Think about it. You spend all that time bending over, lifting things, and generally moving around. So after thinking [...]

Work Out Music

Posted: 17th November 2011 by admin in Fitness

I think everyone has their own preference for exercising music. Some people like hip hop, others like rap, and some like movie soundtracks (I love you mom). There’s such a variety of music out there, everyone can find something that suits their tastes. But all of these different styles of work-out music have one thing [...]

Fitness During The Cold Winter Months

Posted: 14th November 2011 by admin in Fitness

I think we all know that exercise is more limited during the winter. The cold weather makes outdoor exercise extremely unpleasant or downright impossible (depending where you live). Not to mention all of the good food during this time of year! With these two dangerous risk factors, it’s no wonder everyone gains weight during the [...]

Healthy Habits Through the Holidays

Posted: 11th November 2011 by admin in Fitness, Nutrition

I love this time of year. Thanksgiving reminds us of gratitude, Christmas reminds us to be generous, and the New Year reminds us of our goals. It’s such an uplifting time of year, but there is one setback. Generally, with all of this giving and celebrating, we tend to eat like pigs. I mean, think [...]

Aerobic Exercise: What’s That?

Posted: 28th October 2011 by admin in Fitness

Well, I’m sure we have all heard that swimming laps and going for a run are aerobic exercise. But that’s only scratching the surface! There are lots of other aerobic exercises available. So before we figure out what those are, let’s talk about the definition of aerobic exercise.

Quick and Unusual Ways to Work Out

Posted: 24th October 2011 by admin in Fitness

So, today I was thinking about some different ways to get exercise into my schedule. Everyone knows that going biking, lifting weights, or playing a sport are all great ways to exercise. But what about those of us who don’t have time to play basketball for an hour or swim laps in the morning? Between [...]

Early to Rise….

Posted: 13th October 2011 by admin in Fitness

They say “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise”. Well, a lot of people get up early to exercise. Does exercising in the morning burn more fat than exercise in any other part of the day, or do you just become more wise and wealthy? Let’s find out