Walk, Then Run

This time of year, if you go outside for any reason, you will most likely be surrounded by runners. They seem to be everywhere. And most of them are hardcore and determined!

Recession Era Fitness

One of the first things to be pruned from the budget during these difficult times is the gym membership. How can a person justify spending $100 or more at the health club when one is living paycheck to paycheck or trying to save for the little one’s college fund?

The Benefits of Regular Exercise, Good Diet and Plenty of Superfoods

What do you need to do to stay healthy? Eating healthy superfoods while following a well-balanced diet regimen should be on top of your list. Add regular exercise to the mix, and you get the building blocks to good health.

Does the P90X Extreme Fitness Workout Program Really Work?

There is a lot of “buzz” going around about the workout program called P90X. But does this program really work or is it just another program full of false promises?

Carpal Tunnel Exercises for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Why? Part 2 of 3

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when we have poor circulation through the carpal tunnel. Proper balanced carpal tunnel exercises are key in maintaining optimum blood flow and lymph drainage through the carpal tunnel and surrounding tissues. When we repetitively grip in our daily careers, hobbies and activities our body responds by being efficient in that range of motion, but really has no need to be efficient in any other range of motion. The result is muscle imbalance, joint instability and limited circulation. We repetitively grip in our activities and if we choose to train or strengthen our hands, we repetitively grip in her exercises well. This leads to hand, wrist and elbow tissues that are adapted into position of ‘grip,’ instead of ‘balance.’ The result is imbalance conditions at the hand, wrist (and carpal tunnel), forearm and elbow, as well as poor or limited performance.

Starting Your Own Aerobic Boxing Class

Many exercise enthusiasts sell themselves short when they could and should be the instructor rather than the student. I am going to explain how and why you can develop your own class and attain a large following.

Bike Helmets – The Difference Between Life and Death

Wearing a bike helmet when out cycling is the most important thing you will ever do, body armour and padding is optional depending on what sort of cycling you do, extreme cycling for example would warrant a strong case for using all. Regardless of what sort it is, even if its leisurely around a park, a helmet is always required.

How to Workout for the Ideal Male Body: Do You Need an Athlete Workout?

Athletes inspire us all, but do you need an athlete workout for the ideal male body? Find out why you don’t need to train like an Olympian to look like one.

Diet Solutions – 3 Diet Solutions for Busy Lives

We live in a fast food culture, and often we get so busy that the drive-thru seems like the only way we can get anything to eat, let alone finding diet solutions that are actually good for us. However, with just a little bit of planning and creativity, anyone can turn their life into a healthy one, no matter how busy they are.

Look Better, Feel Better, Walk Better

There are countless reasons you may decide to start a new walking routine. Most of us just want to feel good. Many of us have health issues that can be managed by walking. Whatever the reason, there is a right and wrong way to walk.

Strength Training Exercise Is the Key to Active Aging

Beginning this year, 78 million Baby Boomers start turning 65. That’s 10,000 Boomers turning 65 every day! This is not our parents’ “old age”. Are you prepared to thrive for the next chapter of your life?

Simple Exercise Tips For Newbies

Exercise is such a huge part of maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. But it can be really difficult if you are one of the many people who knows you should exercise (and want to), but never seem to get around to it. Here are some simple techniques to ease you into regular exercise.