
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Saturday, November 5, 2011

BETTER BODY
If you're like many, you've found the one activity you love to do. And you do it—over and over again. That's great, especially when you're just trying to get into the habit. But once you're exercising regularly, adding variety to your routine can take you to the next level."When you do just one thing, you're only training the muscles you need for that particular activity," says Janet Alexander, an exercise specialist in Encinitas, CA.
"That can leave you very strong in some areas, but pretty weak in others, leading to muscle imbalances and overuse injuries from performing the same motions day in and day out." And as you already know, the more muscles you use, the more calories you burn, and the slimmer and fitter you'll feel. "Plus, cross-training keeps you from getting bored!" she adds.You should always aim for a balance of aerobic activity and strength training to keep your heart fit, your muscles toned, and your bones strong. "Strength training twice a week is essential," says Alexander.
"It's the only thing that keeps your muscles strong enough to do the activities you love. And strength training keeps your metabolism high, so you avoid gaining excess body fat as you get older."Otherwise, try to vary your aerobic workouts so that you're not doing the same activity every day. Below are some ideas to help you spice up your routine.
Quick TipIf your workout's not working, try a new activity to boost calorie burn.
If your primary exercise is:Jogging/RunningTry YogaKeeps muscles and joints strong and flexibleGolf or TennisTry Swimming Moves joints through a full rotation and stretches themCycling/Spinning ClassesTry African or Jazz Dance
Impact is good for your bones and improves posture WalkingTry SwimmingStretches you and works your upper bodyAerobics Class (e.g., dance, step, kickboxing)Try Biking on TrailsLow impact is easier on joints.
Adding hills works your upper body and improves balance.Swimming/Water AerobicsTry Walking Especially on hills Weight-bearing exercise adds impact to build bones and improves lower body strength.
Friday, November 4, 2011

The fitness program regularly relies on strong determination and should follow a regular and right training program right from the start. Some mistakes may appear to be negligible, but is a matter of serious concern as they cause hindrance in the fitness program as well as in accomplishing the desired fitness level.
The most significant mistake that needs to be avoided is eating once or only twice a day. Restricting to a meal or two daily is not recommended as it results in building ripped abs, and any fitness program is appropriate only when your body is adequate with nutrition. After performing the fitness program, it is essential to replenish the muscles, and obviously eating less meals results in triggering muscle loss and also in decreasing the metabolic rate. Eating the right food timely is highly recommended as a successful diet comprising of protein-rich food that is low-carb, especially after yoga body fitness workouts is appropriate. Subsequently, avoiding eating unhealthy fats such as potato chips and deep fried foods.
Another great mistake deals with yoga fitness performed even with perfect DVD instructions. Practicing it demands time and as life is hectic, you may practice once a week for minimum 60 minutes. It is observed that some people perform yoga body fitness when they are highly stressed such that their back hurts or they experience a disturbing sleep. They start practicing by default and take rigid poses that is tough and end up with adverse effects. Performing yoga body fitness with commitment even during hectic days at least for 10 minutes is more beneficial than doing it for 60 minutes once a week.
The don`ts also include struggling to fit poses that may be nearly impossible for you to perform, leading to a feeling of failure. For instance, sitting with crossed legs may be painful or even sitting up straight may be uncomfortable, and can be rectified by accepting the uniqueness of the yoga body fitness or modifying the pose to fit your structure of the body. This may lead to breathing problem owing to the struggle in maintaining the pose that makes you breathless and also causes chaos in performing the yoga body fitness. It is a must to connect the flowing movements while holding the pose, thereby creating movement with the association of the breath.
The don`ts also include neglecting inner workings as people believe yoga body fitness deals with physical exercise besides yoga breathing. In reality, yoga exercises strengthen and tone the body, but certainly learning the inner workings helps in clearing any sorrow accumulated and this allows to breathe better and to support a good posture.
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Exercisers have usually only been available direct from a distributor or from a health professional.Just after giving birth or during the menopause, many women may suffer a deterioration involving the pelvic floor muscle tissues that can lead to bladder control problems – an upsetting situation that can result in humiliation and worry to the individual struggling.
Thursday, October 27, 2011

The Benefits of Exercise
I could (and will) go on and on about all the things exercise can do for you, both physically and mentally. The great thing about it is that you don't need much to get the benefits. Even just a few minutes a day can improve your health, well-being and help you:
Lose weight
Reduce stress
Relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety
Reduce your risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer
Boost your mood
Give you more energy
Help you sleep better
Increase bone density
Strengthen the heart and lungs
Improve your quality of life
Remind yourself of your weight loss goals
Think of a future event to get ready for (a wedding, a vacation, etc.)
Consider how much energy you'll have to get more things done
Imagine how relaxed you'll feel after a workout
Think of your exercise time as the only time you may get to yourself all day
Remind yourself how good you'll feel by following through
Promise yourself a reward for completing your workout
Think of all the diseases and illnesses your workout could protect you from
Remind yourself that this workout is necessary to reach your goal .
Monday, October 24, 2011

Body Talk works on the premise that the body works as a symphony. Much like the parts of the body, if any instruments of a symphony are “out of tune,” or under communicating, performance is compromised, and all you are left with is noise. All of the systems and parts of the body need to be synchronized and communicating efficiently to perform well and be at optimum health.
If the body is not balanced, this may lead to poor body awareness and inefficient movement, as well as destructive and emotional patterns. By using biofeedback testing, Body Talk determines what lines of communication within a golfer’s body are underperforming and need to be enhanced. Utilizing the philosophies of western and Chinese medicine, quantum mechanics, and yoga and vedic philosophies, Body Talk determines what the body’s priorities are to achieve maximum performance.
Monday, October 10, 2011

2. Stair climb with bicep curlFunctionality: Whether you have stairs at your house or have to climb them elsewhere, using stairs as part of your fitness program will keep your legs conditioned – not to mention toned. Partnering stair climbs with bicep curls will strengthen your arms and improve your ability to carry things up the stairs. This exercise will also boost your cardiovascular fitness. Exercise: Stand at the bottom of a flight of stairs holding a 5- to 8-pound dumbbell in each hand. Climb the stairs while performing bicep curls. Walk or run down the stairs holding the weights but not doing curls. Repeat 5 to 10 times. Increase the dumbbell weight as your arms get stronger and mix up your climbs by taking two steps at a time for a flight or two.
3. Hip extension with reverse flyFunctionality: This exercise improves your balance and coordination as well as strengthens your upper, mid and lower back, shoulders, glutes and legs. Exercise: Stand tall with a 5-pound dumbbell in each hand. Extend your right leg back and place your toe on the floor keeping your right leg straight. Lean forward slightly at the hips. Lift your right leg behind you as you bring your chest towards the floor and lift your arms straight out forming a T at your shoulders, squeezing your shoulder blades together and keeping your head in line with your neck. Return to start position. Repeat 10 to 15 times for each leg. As you get stronger, increase dumbbell weight and strap 2- to 5-pound weights on your ankles.
4. Diagonal reach with medicine ballFunctionality: When you reach for your boots off the top shelf of your closet, pay attention to how your body moves – one arm reaches up while the opposite leg slightly lifts to the side. This exercise works all the muscles – arms, shoulders, legs – involved in lifting something diagonally overhead as well as lowering it. Exercise: Stand tall holding a medicine ball at your chest with both hands. Lift medicine ball diagonally overhead to the right, straightening your arms, while extending your left leg to the side, making a diagonal line from the medicine ball to your toes. Lower to start position. Repeat 10 to 15 times for each leg. Increase the weight of the medicine ball and strap 2- to 5-pound weights on your ankles as you get stronger.
6. Knee lift with lateral raiseFunctionality: This exercise improves your core strength and balance as well as strengthens and tones your shoulders. Exercise: Stand tall with a 5-pound weight in each hand, arms to your sides. Lift your right knee until it reaches hip level while simultaneously lifting your arms straight out to the side to form a T at your shoulders. Hold for 2 seconds making sure your belly button is pulled back towards your spine then lower to start position. Repeat 10 to 15 times for each leg. Increase the weight of the dumbbells as you get stronger.