For those of you who are short on time (like me today!), grab your mat and exercise ball. Try this fabulous, highly efficient, 15 minute workout. Just don’t forget to fill up your ball so it’s nice and firm – it really helps!
Courtesy of our friends at SparkPeople.com and, of course, YouTube:
Last week, Metro News published a great article submitted by the editors of alive.com . Covering the most popular workout faux pas, here they are compliments of Alive Magazine (topped with Live Lighter commentary:
No matter how much you try to fool yourself, physical activity is a basic element of health. Is there anyone left that believes you can have health without physical activity? My own personal belief is that everyone has their own optimal levels of activity, but nevertheless, all the literature I’ve come across all agrees you need it to live a healthy lifestyle and get the full benefits of health.
The good news is that you don’t need a lot of physical activity in your lifestyle, as long as it is consistent (everyday) and for at least ½ hour. As you get more fit, you’re going to WANT more physical activity (it may be hard to believe, but it IS true). But for now, why not get the maximum benefits from a minimum amount of time? The following tips will help you put a little more ooomph! into your physical activity. Read the rest of this entry »
Just in time for your New Year’s Resolutions!
Strengthening your core muscles are important because all of your movements are supposed to originate here. Strong core = excellent balance.
Here is the first video in a series of Pilates for Beginners. This exercise is called the Front Support Stretch and reminds me of the plank , my favourite core move.
For now, concentrate on perfecting your technique, but remember to have fun!
