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It’s getting somewhat uncomfortable to exercise outdoors these days – unless you’re able to do this early in the morning, the temperatures go too high up afterwards.

So, what can we do?

One alternative is going to the pool and cool off.

Nevertheless, as long as you’re there, why not try some water walking? We’ve talked about it before, and I’m coming back with details, as you can have a great workout during hot summer days at the pool by walking.

What you need to do is find that area of the pool where your feet (more…)

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I remember when I first went to a gym.

I was so excited. I had just lost a few pounds and I decided it was time to accelerate the process of loosing weight.

So, I asked one of my friends to join me at a gym near home.

I was very glad I did that because by the end of the session I was feeling exhausted that I couldn’t even walk home. I did some of the biggest mistakes a beginner can do.

First of all I didn’t get ready for working out in a gym. I was a complete novice in the area. I didn’t use to do any type of physical exercise at (more…)

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Spring is here, but I still cannot exercise outside yet.

It’s not always as warm as I’d like it to be in order to feel comfortable when working out.

In fact, it’s not exactly the cold that gets to me, it’s more the rain which has been nagging me for a while.

So, I decided to do something, in order not to get stiff: exercise indoors, with the help of exercise program.

I’ve identified several DVDs that might work, they all seem trustworthy:

Lean & Chiseled

I loved this DVD from the moment I’ve seen its cover. Its creator, a woman who is both a dancer and a choreographer, first taught Pilates. Nevertheless, (more…)

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Thank God is spring!

It’s time we venture outdoors and exercise while breathing fresh air and watch the nature at work.

Mountain board

How about some dirt boarding (aka “mountain board”)?

Based on the same simple principles, this sport is the dirty version of the good old snowboarding.

Put on your worst pair of jeans and a pair of boots and hop on a (more…)

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I’ve recently come across this weird looking new workout machine: the Arc Trainer from Cybex.

They dubbed it “The Biggest Looser” because the makers claim it can help you shed out the extra pounds twice times faster than on a treadmill and will less impact on your knees.

Biggest Loser Arc Trainer comes bundled with few top notch features:

• Reverse Arc Motion Technology: higher intensity and bigger calorie burn in the shortest time possible;
• Variable Workouts, with funny named positioned detailed (more…)

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With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, everybody would probably like to be in Will and Kate’s shoes.

Well, not exactly everybody, only just us girls!

So, I thought today we can talk about Janey Holliday and her fitness program.

Janey is the creator of the Fit for a Princess program, which focuses on training within a group and usually outside.

What surprised me about Janey was the fact that she confessed that, before starting the program, she was somebody who hated exercise. So, she (more…)

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I try to walk everyday for at least an hour.

Maybe you know that one needs to walk 10,000 steps (about 5 miles) every day to stay in shape.

Is this scientifically proven? Here are the results of some recent studies I’ve read about walking.

The first one was performed by scientists from the University of Pittsburgh.

They watched for nine years the effects walking has on people. In the end, they noticed that those who walked about six miles every week (more…)

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Fitness always seemed rather boring for my taste: you always do the same work-out routine, you work your muscles in the same order, you lift weights and so on.

So, I decided that I needed to find something different and still benefit from what fitness can provide me with.

Fitball fitness can be a great alternative.

This is because it is an extremely fun and efficient workout routine.

First of all, besides having even more benefits than the original one (more…)

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Spring is finally here.

I’ve been waiting all winter for long power walks around the neighborhood and jumping rope in the garden.

Now I can resume outdoor training, especially after having read a new study performed by the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry.

This study referred to effects of outdoor exercise in comparison to indoor fitness training and was carried out in regard to more than 800 individuals.

It seems that the effects of exercising outdoors were all positive (more…)

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I have a few friends who are preparing for running some marathons.

They are really determined and the few moments they can spare when they’re not at work are used for training as hard and as long as possible.

However, when deciding whether running for the marathon is the thing for you, take into consideration the following:

1. It can lead to heart damage

Running is good for the heart. It’s a great cardio exercise, as long as it’s done in moderation. However, strenuous physical effort – including long, (more…)

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