Fitness

Battle of the Climber Machines: Maxiclimber vs Versaclimber Let’s be honest, a lot of exercise machines out there can be both bulky and expensive. This is why vertical climbers are becoming such a sought-after piece of home fitness equipment. Not only do they take up less space in your home, but are very effective and more […]

As a runner you’re going to find yourself at a crossroad. Should you work up a sweat outside or do you pay your local gym a visit and run on their treadmill for 30 minutes? This is a question that many runners face and while some may think that both are exactly the same, there

If you ever need to relieve some stress after a frustrating day of work, why not try martial arts? It is a great way to get in shape and offers a high intensity workout that activates your body on a different level. What’s more, is you’re also learning some valuable self-defense moves in case you

If you have suffered an injury or are in need of rehabilitation following a debilitating illness that has left you weak, then your recovery depends upon you having a solid plan in place. To achieve the best results and get back on your feet again, sometimes quite literally, you need to look at your approach

Safety First for Seniors Fitness With 70% of people over 60 in the US not doing enough exercise many are not so much growing old gracefully as growing old unhealthily. However, with exercise combating many of the physical signs of ageing, promoting longevity and lowering risks for many diseases, what’s not to love about keeping

Do You Have a workout partner? That’s not a friend at the gym or a friend that goes to the gym but your very own in-house coach, confident and all-round fitness coaxer? Having a great gym buddy can make all the difference, not only to how enjoyable your workout time is, but also how effective

You’ve likely heard of hot yoga. And if you’re like any sane individual, the idea of performing yoga in a room heated to 105 degrees may not sound all that appealing. So why do people do it? Well, there are quite a few benefits to this relatively new yoga practice. Here are a few of

Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at the power of inversions in yoga, whereby poses put your head below your heart. Though great core strengthening movements, inversions can be incredibly strenuous and are often a real challenge to the novice yogini, that’s why our Kaia girls love them so much! However, even if

Are you one of those women who spends hours on cardio machines each week and refuses to go anywhere near the weight machines at the gym? Do you feel overwhelmed, or even intimidated, by the array of strength machines populated by muscular men? Well the good news that is you’re not alone, and an even

There’s lots of information out there about what makes a good personal trainer and signs to look out for if your one-on-one sessions are not up to par. But  few of them seem to talk about whether you actually need a personal trainer in the first place, or are you following a fad? Trainers don’t

Pilates focuses on developing strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Pilates is not focused on building muscles but rather on overall physical wellbeing. Its creator, Joseph Pilates, wanted a form of exercise that linked mental and physical health, and developed a form of exercise that trained the whole body. Pilates is now practiced by millions of

A flat stomach is a dream for many, yet there are exercise routines that you can realistically do to help build sculpted six-pack abs. Pilates on the other hand focuses on the development of flexibility, strength, and posture. The focus of this form of exercise is on improving the whole body and boosting concentration. Pilates

Hot flashes, anxiety, depression. These are some of the symptoms of menopause. When you’re experiencing them on a daily basis, it can feel totally overwhelming, and many women find it difficult to cope. So what can you do? While it may sound surprising, exercise can really help. In fact, most experts recommend daily exercise as

Spring is here, and that means there’s no better time to add running to your exercise routine. While there are a lot of women out there who hate the mere thought of running, we know there are plenty of others on the fence about it. So if you’re teetering, don’t dismiss lacing up your sneakers

More women have taken to strength training and building muscle to help them quickly lose fat and get a toned body. But what if you don’t want to go to the gym or if a membership is a little out of your budget? Fortunately, there are plenty of strength training workouts you can do by

CrossFit is one of the biggest booming fitness trends of recent years. It is something of a phenomenal success in terms of how it has promoted the idea of whole body functional fitness. But how did it come about, where did it come from and who is behind it? What is the history of this

Perhaps because of the images of pretzel-shaped poses or the connection with more mindful inner workings, yoga, despite its massive popularity, can intimidate many would-be beneficiaries. If you are afraid of yoga then it is probably because you don’t understand what it is about and just how fantastic it is! What do you think of

I’ve been pretty consistent at food-logging since about the end of November. I used to use My Fitness Pal on and off for that purpose but then I would just stop using it seriously and at that point, I gave up entirely because if I wasn’t being honest, there was no point in using it.

You may not find every class at every club. You should be able to find at least one class you like. If not ask your local gym to start one up. Austin Step aerobic classes Step aerobic classes are usually offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels with high or low impact designations. Low

Austin Gym Choices Use this guide to help in deciding what type of gym, fitness health club, or women’s fitness program is right for you. Before you begin comparing and contrasting various fitness gyms, decide what activities, gym equipment, and added extras are important to you in a health club. Gym Memberships Fitness health clubs

Core Strength, Muscle Tone, Flexibility and a Flat Tummy Pilates is now one of the most popular exercise workouts around and many Hollywood stars rave about it. The reason is simple: Pilates works. Pilates lengthens the spine, strengthens the core, builds muscle tone, increases body awareness and flexibility. Many Pilates exercises derive from yoga, gymnastics,

A brief history of Pilates, an overview of three Pilates exercise models, what Pilates exercise and equipment are designed to do for fitness and health. The Teens Health fitness web page provides (author unknown) information, dated and reviewed April 2007, by Steven Dowshen MD, with an overview of Pilates (pronounced: puh-LAH-teez) exercises and health benefits.

Gain Confidence to Join Pilates Mat Classes or Reformer Classes Even seasoned exercisers can find Pilates an intimidating sport at first. However, anyone can learn the necessary skills to enjoy an effective Pilates workout. The nuances of Pilates can be difficult to understand and employ during initial workouts. This can lead to performing exercises incorrectly,

Pilates offers many benefits when it is executed correctly and engages the correct principles. There are six principles that help an individual receive the maximum amount of benefits from Pilates done on a mat, according to Jennifer Pohlman, author of “Simply Pilates.” Pilates Principles The first basic principle of Pilates is concentration. Concentration is important

Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Reiki, Nia, Gyrokinesis As gyms continue to offer an ever-widening array of mind-body fitness options, it might help to have a basic understanding of what “Mind-body” is supposed to mean. “Asanas have been evolved over the centuries so as to exercise every muscle, nerve, and gland in the body. They secure

Mind and Body Meets Core Stability Understanding the principles is fundamental to any Pilates workout and is the difference between getting the most out of your routine and just doing a series of exercises. A Pilates workout revolves around the eight principles of control, breath, flowing movement, precision, centering, stability, range of motion, and opposition.

A Yoga Student’s Opinion About the Swerve Studio Fitness Craze Fun and lighthearted “YBB” is a great way to get cardio – NOT the best way to learn Yoga (or Ballet…) Physical trainers often recommend dance classes as a great way to change up your workout routine and still get your cardio in for the

Adding Cardio to a Pilates Workout Aerobic exercise is essential to any fitness regime but Pilates does not generally give an aerobic workout until you reach an advanced level. Twenty to thirty minutes of aerobic exercise a week is the recommended minimum. Aerobic exercise is any exercise that increases heart rate and breathing rate for

Why Exactly do I Work Out at 5:45 AM? I can tell you upfront it is not because I am a “morning person”. Actually, the majority of my life I was a “late-night” person who was still awake after most people had long since fallen asleep. I think I am still in denial that I

To be successful at losing weight or getting fit you must work from the inside out. Self Love and positive attitude are truly the only way you will be able to make lasting changes to your body. I have used affirmations often to assist me on my journey to becoming the best version of myself

How many of us dream of having a great body with perfectly sculpted abs? Probably most of us do, and if you’re reading this article that means you also have the same dream. But for a lot of people out there, a dream is just as far as they could go for getting six-pack abs,

Shoulders are a fragile area that could be injured quite easily and cause excruciating pain to the sufferer. There are a few different causes for shoulder muscle pain, including: Frozen shoulder This condition is very painful and it will reduce the ability for the shoulder to do its normal movement. This condition is commonly affecting

It’s easy to decide to have a regular workout schedule, but in order to achieve real results that you desire, you need to create the right gym workout plan. One thing you should understand about creating a great workout plan is that there is no such thing as a perfect workout plan that works for

When it comes to finding workout programs, especially free ones, women seem to be luckier than men. There are so many free workout tutorials available from real trainers, whether in fitness blogs or in video streaming websites. While if you’re looking for workout programs for men, mostly you will only find some pricey P90X type

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When you wish to enhance your breaststroke gliding techniques, you can start together with your sides and learn to bring them forward and allow them to ride as you glide forward. For those who have already learned how to maintain your body sleek, you are prepared to operate in your glide otherwise it needs practicing

Things to consider when starting aI see it often. A new member at the gym, eager to jump right in, starts taking every class available. Which is awesome…if you are able to safely do so. What many people don’t consider is that not every fitness class is suited for every person. I love Bodypump, but

Not all of us can go to a gym as much as we want, sometimes we don’t even have time to go at all. This could be quite a challenge for those who intend to build muscles because muscle building usually requires intensive exercises. Fortunately, you actually can still build muscles by doing dumbbell workouts.

Many people know the benefits of a workout, but not all of them realize the benefits of a gym workout schedule. Some people just go to the gym whenever they feel like going or when they happen to remember it. There are even some people who only exercise when they are told to do so.

If you want to be healthy, you need to exercise. Read about exercise variations and techniques. Follow the given rules and techniques, and learn about the Fastest Way to Build Muscle. If you want to gain muscle quickly, there are a few ways to build muscle. Follow the best ways to build up your body