Fitness

Celebrities and Yoga

I admit: Not everything that comes out of Hollywood is good, but when it comes to Hollywood’s embrace of yoga, they finally got something right! From Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, and Reese Witherspoon to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry Seinfeld, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting, Meg … Continue reading

Swimming 101: The Fitness Benefits

Swimming is an excellent total body exercise and offers no joint impact or any such stress on the body like many other types of activities. Swimming workouts are perfect for any kind of rehab, muscle endurance, burning unwanted calories, controlling breathing, and a … Continue reading

Fitness on the Go

It can be really hard to get your workout in and eat healthy while traveling, but by no means is it impossible. Below are just a few suggestions you might want to consider while planning your next vacation or business … Continue reading

J. Lo is Off to the Races

Jenny From The Block has committed to running a few hundred of them. That’s right, Jennifer Lopez, the new(ish) mother of twins is going to take part in the 22nd Annual Malibu Triathlon next month. Lopez apparently made the commitment … Continue reading

Top 10 Dumbbell Exercises

Dumbbell exercises are a great way to incorporate muscle stability. Machines control the movement or range of motion and are perfect for beginners. Dumbbells, on the other hand, are more advanced and without proper form and technique could lead to … Continue reading

Chair Doubles as a Scale

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

Top 8 Oblique Exercises

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

Britain’s War on Obesity

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