Archive for July, 2010

Kids’ Exercise is a Must

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Parents today know their children have a lot of needs. Kids need food and water to stay healthy and grow strong. They need plenty of sleep to recharge after long, busy days. They need positive interaction with friends and family. But just as important as these things are, kids need exercise. In [...]

Exercise Games For Fun and Fitness

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If you are starting an exercise program or if you you need some extra motivation to workout, exercise games may be the answer for you. There is a video game developed by Nintendo that can spice up your regular fitness routine. It’s called “Wii Fit”.
The game has 50 different activities, which include yoga [...]

Senior Exercise – Elliptical Trainer

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Health wise, I was going strong into my early 50s. Lifting weights, running a 10 K every other day, I was feeling and looking good. Then one day after running, I found I could hardly walk. This did not come on all of a sudden, but gradually. I had ignored the early symptoms, [...]

Exercise Machines – Do They Help You Lose Weight and Build Muscle?

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People spend hours on exercise machines of various description. Do they really help you lose weight or build muscle? OR is there a better way?
I own and use a lot of exercise equipment. I really do not like going to a gym to use machines sweated on by lots of people.
However I found [...]

Exercise Ball to Work Your Abs

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Working your abs with an exercise ball can be an exhilarating way to get a great workout! Exercise balls are fun and simple, but they add an edge to a workout. The most basic ab routines to do with an exercise ball are a basic crunch and a medicine ball crunch.
A regular crunch [...]