Belly Dancing: A Workout for Mind and Body
It’s a new year and that usually means new resolutions to eat healthy and exercise more. So, why not add some spice to your exercise regime this year.
Over the coming months, we will be profiling some non-traditional ways to get you moving and keep you motivated so those healthy New Year’s resolutions won’t fall by [...]
Is Online Dieting Right For You?
November 11, 2009 by allison
Filed under Diet & Weight Loss, Health
Online dieting is not the weight loss program for every one, but it may be the perfect program for you. Many of them, like startyourdiet.com, offer free basic membership. Of course they have a deluxe package, and they don’t object to the idea of selling you something and making a profit, but at this and [...]
Six Ways to Burn More Calories
October 28, 2009 by allison
Filed under Diet & Weight Loss, Health
When it comes to burning calories we were not all created equal. The simple truth is that some of us have metabolisms that burn at a higher and faster rate. But the good news is that you can do a variety of natural thinks to kick up your metabolism’s calorie burn rate and level the [...]
Hard Bodies and Tight Times
Being in good physical condition is important, no matter what your age, and no matter whether the economy is good or bad. Here are six important reasons why you should exercise during an economic slump.
1. Bad economies mean more stress—and a fit body handles stress better.
Whether you’re worried about your bills, your job, your investments, [...]
How NOT to Run Like a Girl
A couple of weeks ago at the gym, I was on the treadmill blissfully walking the road to nowhere when a woman stopped at a machine next to mine. I notice that she was carrying a large designer bag. I also noticed that she was wearing four-inch open toed platform heels. Out of the bag [...]
Choosing Fitness: Solo, or Social?
You’ve decided to get active and get fit. Or maybe you already are both of those things, but you’re ready for a change of pace. How do you choose an activity that’s both effective and enjoyable? Here is how to start exercising.
First, do you do what virtually every magazine, website, and book says you should [...]
