Diets in Review
Do weight conscious people really need to reinforce the stereotype that they are all lazy? That’s kinda the implication of the chair designed by Atypyk that doubles as a scale. So, if you just can’t muster the energy to stand … Continue reading
Ever wonder what goes through Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson’s mind seconds before she begins her fiery sprint to jump off the vault? She might be singing a tune of one of her favorite singers, British and soloist, Kate Nash. “It helps to … Continue reading
While most people’s memory of keeping a diary is probably during their teen years as they documented the trials and tribulations of puberty, it’s proven to be a very useful tool in winning the war against obesity as an adult. … Continue reading
If you have kids, work with kids or are ever responsible for feeding kids – you need to grab this book. “Eat This, Not That for Kids!” is the second in the series, written by Men’s Health magazine editor-in-chief David … Continue reading
Imagine running across a stage for nearly two hours every night, singing to thousands of screaming fans and working up a pretty decent sweat. For the Jonas Brothers, this is just a typical night and one heck of a cardio … Continue reading
We’ve all heard that fiber can be beneficial for weight loss and overall health. But what’s the big deal? Here are five reasons eating your recommended fiber every day is good for you. 1. Fills you up. Eating fiber helps … Continue reading
We all would love to have defined shoulders like many of the Olympic athletes we have been watching. But most of us don’t have the time or discipline to train like they do. Don’t worry though: U.S. Olympic basketball player … Continue reading
The Oblique or External Abdominal Oblique Muscle is used for torso rotation. There are three main muscles that help with torso rotation: Internal/External Obliques and the Transverse Abdominis. Be very careful and use precise movements while working the obliques. Using too much … Continue reading
So, you think we need to worry about terrorism… try thinking about obesity as the biggest threat to your “security.” That’s not me speaking, it’s the warning of British public health expert Professor David Hunter. As outlandish as it may … Continue reading
As a yoga instructor, dedicated yoga practitioner and a mother, I often get asked if there is one singular posture in yoga that will help firm the muscles in the core abdominal region. This question is often posed to me by … Continue reading
We all have our preconceived image of the ideal athletic body. Watching the Olympics this past week, it dawned on me that even athletes, whom we may think of as having uniformly perfectly-shaped bodies, come in all shapes and sizes. … Continue reading