Doing A Lot of Walking? Make Sure You Choose the Right Shoe

Take an inventory of your shoes and determine how many pairs are most comfortable for walking. How many did you choose? One? Two?  Choosing the right walking shoe is essential in preventing foot injuries and other problems.
Sure, buying a pair of the latest styles might be fashionable, but can you honestly wear them all day [...]

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Looking for a New Form of Exercise? Try Dancing!

Are you getting bored with your traditional workout?  Is going to the gym just too bothersome?  Well then why don’t you get your next great workout at the local dance hall?  Dancing is not only fun to do; it’s great exercise too.
There’s nothing that gets your heart pumping like dancing.  You don’t have to be [...]

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7 Tips for Lowering Your Risk for Heart Disease

Heart disease is one of the number one killers of women. Though women suffer fewer heart attacks than men, they are less likely to survive when they do have a heart attack. Men and women should be mindful of the risks of heart disease and take steps to reduce their risk.

Stop smoking. Smoking increases the [...]

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Benefits of Riding a Bike

Everybody rode their bike as a kid. It was a means of transportation and just a good way to get from here to there. As we age, we realize that we need some steady form of exercise and bike riding can be just the ticket! Read on to see just how great [...]

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7 Tips for Controlling Your Blood Pressure

So, you’ve been to the doctor and they’ve told you that you have high blood pressure, now what? The bad news is that high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. The good news is that most people don’t even need medication to lower their blood pressure; they just need to [...]

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Mom and Baby Can Exercise Together

If you’re a new mom, you probably know that getting exercise can be tough. Taking care of a baby takes up a lot of your energy. It’s often difficult to find someone to watch the baby while you go to the gym or you may not want to leave baby with someone yet. To stay [...]

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Get Ripped! with Jari Love: Slim and Lean

Considered a fantastic workout DVD, Get Ripped! With Jari Love: Slim and Lean is suited for people of all fitness levels. This DVD comprises squats; lunges; chest presses; pushups; curls; and a multitude of exercises designed to tone and work on all muscle groups.

While some users found this DVD to be more advanced, most found [...]

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Tai Chi for Expecting Mothers

Sometimes, exercise requires a different and unique approach. Tai Chi for Expecting Mothers is one such DVD. Highly rated by consumers, this DVD provides a way in which pregnant moms can become less stressed, have more energy, and allows for a buffer against some of the side affects associated with pregnancy.
The DVD contains a complete [...]

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Exercising AFTER You Have the Baby

During pregnancy, it’s good to gain a certain amount of weight. This is used to support your growing child and to provide the extra calories if and when you start breastfeeding. New mothers naturally lose weight after the birth; however, if you don’t lose the weight because of gaining too much weight, or [...]

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Say Goodbye to Crunches…There is a Better Way!

If you’re like me, you’re probably not a really big fan of sit ups and crunches. They’re awkward, show mediocre results, and if your don’t do them properly, they can cause severe strain to your neck and back. Raise your hand if you’ve experienced this!!
Is there an alternative…or are we destined to do this exercise [...]

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