Spot reduction- targeting workout in order to lose fat on a specific part of the body. For instance, people will do a zillion sit ups in order to reduce the tummy. Or a thousand push ups for a firmer arms in order to fit into that evening sleeveless dress only to find that your abdomen …
Workout in last Thursday nite: Last Thursday, did my workout at night. Connected to the net and retrieve from my own Resource list of exercise videos: Pilates for Abs (10 min) —very good for the stomach- you can literally feel the core burning. Pilates Burn Fat (10 min) —quite interesting but not as straining as …
Today, I read a very motivational real life story in the Runner’s World (Nov07) magazine. It’s about a news anchorwoman from Orlando by the name of Wendy Chioji. Wendy initially felt a lump on her left breast 2 weeks before she was about to compete for the 2001 Boston Marathon. A year ago, she just …
Even though gym is the ‘in’ thing nowadays, it is not for everybody. Therefore, I dedicate this post to those who do not intend to sign up for gym but wants to be fit: 1. Conduct your own research If you have cable TV that has exercise programs on it, check it out. You can …
Feeling that afternoon slump & exhaustion at work? Yesterday afternoon, I just felt so tired (I have active dreams for years and tend to make me wake up feeling like I’ve never slept at all). Was supposed to make it to the gym after work but ended up almost falling asleep in the couch. So …
Last Update: Sunday, 2 December 07 From Videojug How to Perform a Tricepts Workout Without Weights Pilates to tone your arms Pilates: How to Achieve Great Abdominals 5 Invigorating Exercises Using Balance Ball Pilates- how to prevent & relieve lower backache Videojug also contains videos in other health & exercise categories. From YouTube Hatha Yoga …
First, it’s ok to slip up once a while. Nobody’s perfect. It does not mean we are useless or is a failure. Don’t hate yourself. Before I started eating sensibly, I used to feel guilty about my sweet tooth and food addiction, not realising it is attributed to the way the food I take react …
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4 important steps in a proper workout. Step One: Start with a warm up. Warm-up is not stretching, as what I had been taught during my school days. It consists of light cardio work to warm up those muscles. Maybe 5 to 10 min of lighter workout at the bike or treadmill. When you stretch …
Yesterday, I wore a pair of jeans that was 2 inches smaller. And it fitted- comfortably. I had actually brought the jeans about at least 3 years ago- and even then, it was a bit tight. Actually I had bought it as a motivation to drop a little weight but I could hardly remember ever …
Here’s what would probably happen to a typically sedentary person who does not sweat much once she takes up exercise (guys normally do not have this problem coz generally guys sweat very easily): Initially, it’s very difficult to exercise- your body which is used to your bad habits, will put up a strong resistance. It …
