Ida Keeling is a 100 year old female who became an internet sensation last week after she became the oldest woman to complete a 100-meter race at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia. Her fitness journey began at the mere age of 67 and she has been going strong since. If she can do what she…
Are you feeling stuck with your current workout routine or are you unsure how to begin a fitness program? Are you in a cold climate where exercising outdoors is a challenge? Are the costs of a gym membership or personal trainer prohibitive?Well the solution to your dilemma just may be at your finger tips. With…
There are a variety of cardiovascular machines in the gym to chose from. One of the more popular machines is the elliptical machine. Elliptical machines have been dubbed by some as either too easy or too boring. It’s a machine that you will either love or hate. When used to its maximum potential, the elliptical…
Chances are if you have been in the gym, you’ve seen someone perform a plank. A plank is a great alternative to traditional core exercises, such as a crunch. Here are some advantages to incorporating the plank into your exercise routine: 1. When done in proper form, it can be less stressful on your back…
‘Move It To Lose It.’ I love this phrase because it is so true. Successful weight loss happens when you eat healthy and engage in regular physical activity. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is as follows: 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity combined with…
Pushups are one of the tried-and-true exercises that you can perform. It’s been around forever. Pushups are performed in a prone position with back flat, stomach in, palms on the floor and balancing on your toes. Benefits of Pushups It can be done anywhere: at home, outdoors or at the gym. It can be combined…
If you know me, you know I love Zumba. It’s one of my favorite aerobic classes. It makes me happy. Not uncommonly you will find me and other participants smiling throughout the class. Why are we smiling? Because its fun. Zumba is the brain child of Alberto “Beto” Perez, a Colombian fitness instructor and dancer.…
Thanksgiving was only five days ago. Now we are back to work juggling multiple responsibilities and planning for the Christmas holiday. Finding time to exercise may be a bit more challenging as you have several obligations to meet this time of year. If you are feeling stressed, or perhaps you have been diagnosed with Anxiety or…
Craving something new? Are you bored with your current workout routine? Have you reached a plateau? Why not try an indoor cycling class, better known as spinning. If you frequent a gym, you probably have seen gym members fiercely spinning the wheels of their bikes. Also, you’ve seen them leave the class dripping with sweat.…
It always seems that there is never enough time during the day to get all of our responsibilities completed. Between work, family and home the day seems to slip away rather quickly. Despite our busy schedules, it is imperative that we make time to exercise. We have no problems scheduling and making time for the…
