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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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. …
