April 2008

Weight or strength training is a very important component of an exercise program. Many people who work out in the gym or start any exercise program always only focus on the cardio. If you are one of those weight machine phobic folks, does any of the below describes you? you have no interest to look [...]

As we age, our muscles, bones and joints grow weaker. If a person stops exercising and becomes sedentary, there are various risks: more susceptible towards injuries because of weak muscles that could no longer support the muscoskeletal structure of the body degenerative diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis starts and progress at a faster rate postural [...]

Exercising When Hard-Pressed for Time

by Yin Teing on April 18, 2008

in Diets,Exercising

These past weeks, in fact, the past few months, I have been very busy. I am currently studying for a certification course- and exams is just 2 weeks away. My day job- busy and filled with challenges that are sometimes stressful- and it looks like more work waiting in the horizon. Earlier this week, my [...]

Enjoyable Exercises You Can Do at Home

by Yin Teing on April 12, 2008

in Exercising,Resources

Here are some enjoyable exercises- where it raises your heart rate, at the same time, it is enjoyable: Paula Abdul Hip Hop Cardio Dance Gospel Dance Aerobics Dance Aerobics (if you don’t understand the language, just follow the movements) Aerobic Dance (learn to isolate body parts when dancing) Arabic Belly Dance Fat Burning: Part 1, [...]

Exercises Using Resistance Bands

by Yin Teing on April 12, 2008

in Exercising,Resources

Resistance bands are elastic bands that you can use for exercising at home. Information about exercise bands from the web: Complete list of exercises with illustrations Sample exercises from American Council on Exercise Here are some exercise samples that I got from YouTube: How to Use a Resistance Band for Exercise Body workout using resistance [...]

Most of us will tend to take our health for granted when we are well and able. When we fall sick or injured ourselves, then we will realise that functions that we take for granted, from having energy to perform our activities to daily mobility is something so valuable. It has been raining for these [...]

If you suffer from the following: sudden sharp pain deep (like a inner area behind your belly button) in your stomach stomach is also experiencing spasms vomiting and diarrhea at the same time. When you go to the toilet, the pain is so bad that you do not know which to do first- vomit or [...]

There are just days when you get up and feel tired. Well, have been busy with work, classes, studies and assignments- all that I need to catch up since I was away. Still, I have known the benefits of exercise- so if I know I cannot go to the gym, I will go up flights [...]

New Eating Plan- STOP after meals

by Yin Teing on April 5, 2008

in Diets,Exercising

I’ve learned to STOP after eating a meal. Did that during my trip. And after I came back, I continue the habit. In the morning around 8am, I will take my breakfast, followed by lunch at about 1pm. After I finish my lunch, I tell myself to wait till dinner till my next meal. Sometimes, [...]