24.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
The triceps are located between the elbow and the armpit. As a muscle group, they are among the most neglected and in women especially, this is an area that when neglected ripples like a flag when the arm is lifted. The flabby arm phenomenon is not a sign of poor health or fitness, but it is the sign of an underused muscle group. In women, particularly, this is not a muscle group we use in our daily activity. The following two exercises really target your triceps and help you build a firm, toned look. Read the rest of this entry »
23.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
We talk about cardio a lot. Cardiovascular exercises are fundamental in any fitness program as it helps you to lose weight, build heart and lung strength as well as increases circulation and overall endurance. Cardio is also one of the ‘easier’ sets of exercises to perform because you are using large muscle groups and you can set the pace yourself. Read the rest of this entry »
23.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
The fitness is industry produces a lot of tools that stock aisle after aisle in the local and fitness stores. You can even buy yoga mats at the bookstore now. So what tools are good for what? Well, if you are exercising in order to increase weight-loss, then a heart-rate monitor is a great tool to have. Read the rest of this entry »
21.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Hallelujah! Consumers everywhere can rejoice that marketers are becoming more hesitant to trot out the ‘one size fits all’ campaigns thanks to a recent report “U.S. Regional Trends: Demographics, Attitudes and Consumer Behavior.” The market research publisher Packaged Facts and looked at trends and consumer behavior in six different regions in the United States. It summed up what many consumers already knew: having a great ad campaign is not enough because consumers want their regional and personal preferences addressed. Read the rest of this entry »
20.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
A recent study from Minnesota presented to the American Heart Association’s 46th annual conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention (try saying that five times fast) was called S.H.E. S.H.E. stands for strong, healthy and empowered. Personally, I enjoy the definition, but what does S.H.E. mean? Read the rest of this entry »
20.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Here’s an interesting book to read: Pedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss and Fitness. The book is an inclusive guide written by Mark Fenton and David R. Bassett, Jr. designed to get people up and moving. Read the rest of this entry »
20.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
We see the signs everywhere inviting parents to take a night out to themselves and leave their children at their Church, daycare, dance school or gymnastics school. Time out for parents is a decidedly necessary opportunity in a day and age when so many of us are working two jobs or busy raising families that parents need Parent’s Work Out almost as much as they need a Parent’s Night Out. Read the rest of this entry »
19.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym on a treadmill or lifting weights. But for children, exercise means playing and being physically active. Kids exercise when they have gym class at school, soccer practice, or dance class. They’re also exercising when they’re at recess, riding bikes, or playing tag. Read the rest of this entry »
18.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
It’s time for another List of 10. Today’s list of 10 looks at the top 10 things I love about Springtime. You might think this is an easy list to generate, but I poured careful thought and consideration into this list. After all, springtime comes only once a year and it’s a good time to clean house and get fitness back in your priority list. Read the rest of this entry »
16.07.11 / Motivation / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Your strength training today will focus on the upper body.
Strength Training
You will need free weights and a balance ball for this workout. In the event that you do not have weights, choose two heavy cans from your pantry. Make sure the cans are balanced in weight and easy for you to grip. Read the rest of this entry »