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March 19th, 2009 -- Posted in exercise workouts |
There are certainly a lot of reasons to be tense, worried and unable to get a good night’s sleep these days. Some simple yoga stretching exercises may be the perfect tonic to lowering your stress level.
Yoga has actually been found to lower the stress hormone known as “cortisol.” It has also been found to lower blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety as well as improve your digestion, beef up your immune system and help alleviate physical pain. continue reading »
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February 3rd, 2009 -- Posted in exercise workouts, senior exercise |
We see the headlines on every magazine at the checkout counter extolling the virtues of exercise. It is an undisputed fact that it can add years to our lives. But now there’s evidence that it can also help our aging brains by taking years off. Studies are showing that brain fitness from regular aerobic exercise might delay or even reverse age-related brain deterioration. That includes the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia. continue reading »
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December 4th, 2008 -- Posted in exercise workouts |
It’s inevitable — those horrid extra pounds we tend to put on over the holidays. It’s so hard not to what with all the holiday parties, yummy cookies and candy at the office, drinks with friends after work.
Then we’re left with that dreaded New Year’s Resolution — lose weight! (again.)
So why not get a jump start on things this year? Instead of starting yet another diet and exercise program on January 1st why not get things in check now and look astounding in a hot New Year’s Eve outfit? continue reading »
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November 1st, 2008 -- Posted in exercise workouts |
Face it, most of us just plain hate to exercise and we look for every excuse to avoid it. But now you can have a little fun, enjoy tv and still get the undeniable benefits of exercise workouts.
If you have exercise equipment that only gets used to hang clothes on or something stashed under your bed that you consider a modern day torture device then you should check out the Gazelle. It is, without a doubt, the most fun you will have exercising! The World Famous Gazelle by Tony Little lets you get a full body workout and still get in your favorite tv show! How painless is that? continue reading »
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September 10th, 2008 -- Posted in exercise workouts |
Exercise workouts are something I still do not look forward to. I can tell myself “exercise” is not a 4-letter word, that it will help me look great and stay healthy but I still have a hard time “psyching” myself up to workout.
One easy way I’ve found to stay in shape is to fit in a few seemingly “effortless” exercise workouts
throughout my day. I do this mostly by incorporating stretching exercises into my daily routine. After all, have you noticed how lean and fit a gymnast is? Even thought they do a variety of exericses for cardiovascular benefits, a lot of their fitness comes from stretching. continue reading »
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