It’s time for week 6 of the Simple Steps program. Each week (well, actually I’ve taken a little extra time to incorporate some of the steps) the program introduces 4 new habits, one each for nutrition, fitness, home and self. The trick is that they accumulate, so obviously, you have to keep doing the ones […]
I’m a little achy today, especially my abs and thighs. Yesterday I did the Hard-Body Yoga with Tari Rose workout dvd. The dvd has the option of doing the full workout, or separate chapters for warm up, body work, abs, and cool down stretch. I chose the full workout. Tari is an enthusiastic instructor, encouraging […]
The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
e e cummings (1894 - 1962)
Laughter research has been a hot topic in recent years. Laughter stimulates the immune system. A good laugh causes the brain to release endorphins, and can help release potentially harmful emotions. When you laugh, you can let go and […]
Lately I’ve been checking out this new budokon workout, by Cameron Shayne. Cameron is a high-ranking black belt in a couple of different martial arts, and has studied hatha yoga and meditation as well. This workout is 20 minutes of yoga (very similar to the ashtanga I’ve been doing) followed by 20 minutes of […]
On days when motivation is elusive, or I don’t have time for my usual workouts, I have a variety of dvds ready to pop into the machine. Blast away 10 lbs with Denise Austin is one of my favorites, especially the first workout on the disk, because she uses kick boxing which I really enjoy. […]
One of my challenges is keeping motivated. Here are 10 tips for staying motivated in bellydance (but they can be helpful in any fitness routine) by Dolphina.
Schedule workouts: this one really works for me-schedule your workout on your calendar!
Dress up: accessories improve technique.
Make it fun!
Have the right attitude: this is an opportunity to […]
To get great abs, you need a healthy diet and some cardio, as well as strengthening exercises. Which exercises are most effective in tightening and toning your abs? The Biometrics Lab at San Francisco State University did a study comparing 13 various abdominal exercises, ranging from the basic crunch to exercises using specialized at […]
If you are needing some balance in your life, check out ‘Feel Good Naked - 10 No-Diet Secrets to a Fabulous Body’. The author, Laure Redmond, is a fitness therapist and consultant who has worked with many Hollywood celebrities throughout her career. She is […]
If you heard about a product that would give you a better complexion, better sleep, reduce headaches, suppress appetite, lose weight, reduce bloating, give you energy and help you look younger, would you take it? The miracle product is pure water. Simply upping your water intake can make a big difference in the […]
Allure Total Makeover is a free online six-week program that offers diet and exercise tools, as well as motivational support. Six weeks ago I received an invitation from them and signed up for it. My goals were simply to log my exercise on a daily basis, and to increase my water intake. It […]
