Fitness & Exercise Archives
The Unexpected Benefit
of Soy!
This article examines the reasons that soy should be part of any weight
loss plan and how it can help you get leaner,
and stay that way.
Six Ways
to Work Out on the Road
Is traveling disrupting your fitness regimen?
Whether you travel for business or pleasure, it
pays to take your fitness
routine on the road. Here are some tried-and-true
tips for doing just that.
Circuit
Training in the Garden
Have you ever tried the two-handed wheelbarrow
relay, the weed squat and pull, or the compost
shovel shuffle? Gardening provides a terrific benefit
package, burning an average of 300 calories per
hour and challenging the body with resistance training
for muscular development and endurance. Read on
to discover the
simple and convenient workout
to whip your garden and body into shape.
Bored with
the Same Old Exercise?
There are many reasons why people have trouble
sticking to their exercise routines. One of the
most common is boredom, due to a lack of variety.
Here are several alternative
forms of fitness to spice up your routine and
keep you motivated.
Fitness
for Families
If exercise is usually the first item bumped from
your to-do list, you may want to reconsider your
priorities. Kids emulate their parents, and when
you become a couch potato, your family is likely
to follow suit. Here are some practical
tips for getting your family moving.
Maintaining
an Exercise Program: Setting Yourself Up To Win
Maintaining a workout program over time can be
a big challenge, especially when life pulls you
in several directions. To overcome the many possible
distractions that can take you "off-purpose," taking
the time to set yourself
up for success can be the key to meeting your
goals.
Get
Your Family Moving!
Exercise is not just good for the body. It also
helps to build up neurological connections in a
child's brain. All forms of physical activity can
improve vision,
hearing, tactility, coordination and intelligence.