17.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
This is a defeatist attitude and one I am familiar with. At one point in time, I was slim, trim and in great shape. I did nothing to maintain it – or at least I thought I didn’t – but what I had was a really active lifestyle. I was always on the go. I was rarely sitting in front of a computer for hours. I went dancing a lot and in a nutshell, my life was my exercise. Read the rest of this entry »
17.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
When it comes to stretching – what’s better? Stretching out in the morning or stretching out at night? Truth be told one is not better than the other and both offer you a great deal. Let’s talk about morning stretching first. Read the rest of this entry »
17.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
The Spring Forward to Action challenge is nearly upon us and it’s important for you to take charge of your fitness and exercise. But how do you do that? How do you take on the challenge now when you believe you may have failed in the past? When you have struggled with fitness and exercise before? You do this by developing your own mental boosters for fitness. Read the rest of this entry »
16.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Welcome to your third day of the Spring Forward to Action 30 Day Challenge! How are you feeling today? Are you experiencing any soreness from yesterday? How about your energy levels, are they lower or higher? Write down your observations in your journal or in the comments here. Read the rest of this entry »
16.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
You should perform flexibility exercises 2 to 3 times per week. Flexibility exercises increase your range of motion as well as increase the support around your joints. The more flexible you are, the more you minimize risks of injuries to your joints. Read the rest of this entry »
15.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
Good morning! Welcome to Day 5 of the Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge and congratulations! If you’ve joined us every day then you’re one-sixth of the way towards your goal. Speaking of goals, how are your goals for this week? Did you have any short-term goals you were trying to reach? Read the rest of this entry »
13.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
It’s Friday and laughter is an excellent fitness tool because when we laugh, we release endorphins that improve our mood, our outlook and our mindset. A positive mindset that uplifts the body and the soul provides you with the support to face the trials of life. So get ready to flex your funny bone and enjoy the following: Read the rest of this entry »
13.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Heather Long | More from this Blogger
As we were discussing earlier, there is a lot of activity that we could participate in that would make us physically active without grinding away in the gym. Our parents and grandparents did a great deal more work by hand regularly than we do. Is it no wonder that we are facing a national crises of activity? Read the rest of this entry »
12.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Gillian Markson | More from this Blogger
For many people who suffer with back pain, there are many exercises which can be done to help strengthen and improve overall movement and flexibility. Just because one person has pain in their lower back while another person has pain in their upper back, does not mean the same exercises will help both conditions. Each person’s body is unique and sometimes the recommended exercises may not help either. Always consult a chiropractor or physical therapists before attempting any new movement. Read the rest of this entry »
10.07.11 / Weight Loss / Author: cyborg / Comments: (0)
by Gillian Markson | More from this Blogger
When you have children everything you do revolves around their every need, and this includes exercising when children want your attention. So what do you do? Simple, give them your attention and include them in your daily exercise. As prohibiting as this may sound, it may not be the worse thing to do, after all children should begin exercising at a young age. Not only do children want your attention, but also they want to be like you and act as you do. Giving your child the attention they need does include exercising with them, even if that seems the only way you will be able to get a good exercise for yourself. Read the rest of this entry »