It is almost that time of year again where we all start attending parties filled will decadent food and plentiful alcohol. It is important that we should not neglect the importance of adding physical exercise to our daily schedule. Exercise brings a lot more positives to the table, than negatives. So, why do we procrastinate and let ourselves get into a slump? Is it because … [Read more...]
Happy to Be Back on Track!!!
Photographer: Melinda Nagy | Agency: Dreamstime.com Happy Monday!!! I am happy to be back on track.... I had a successful workout regimen this weekend doing 3 miles and 90 min of yoga. This morning I did 60 minutes of yoga and stretching exercises. It feels great to be alive and well. Yesterday, I did … [Read more...]
My Last Sunday Morning Jog for 2012…
Well, I must say that I really enjoyed my last Sunday Jog for 2012 this morning... I am happy to say that I successfully completed 5 miles today. It is amazing how great my body feels... I am sure that I will be feeling it tomorrow, but I am going to try a do a quickie tonight on the beach... just 3 miles one last time for a Sunday in this glorious year. I took some time … [Read more...]
What is the Best Workout For Your Heart?
Is Faster better than moderate longer workouts that have less impact on the joints? According to a recent article from Men's Health new research in the BMJ Open, Working out harder instead of longer could be the secret to warding off metabolic syndrome (MS), a combination of risk factors -- which include obesity and high blood pressure -- that increase … [Read more...]
Getting enough sleep lately? Lack of Sleep May Cause Weight Gain
Sleep does the body good. Despite knowing how vitally important sleep is to the body, I am so guilty of not getting enough sleep. I am a night owl. My best ideas come at night. Just last night, I finally called it a night at 2:30am. It was rough to get out of bed when the alarm clock rang at 6:30am this morning. At 10pm, I promised myself that I had just one more thing to … [Read more...]
2012 London Olympics: Call me maybe Parody – Funny….
The 2012 Summer Olympics is going strong... I have been enjoying swimming and gymnastics, but this post is about non-olympic moments. The ever-so popular tune: "Call Me Maybe" by: Carly Rae Jepsen, has made its way to the 2012 Summer Olympics. First: With the entire US Swim Team - which was really cute.. Second: With a parody of the Phelps v. Lochte rivalry - … [Read more...]
Exercising with My New Samsung Galaxy S3
Today is the first day that I exercised with my new toy: The Samsung Galaxy S3. I am sure that I will be taking lots of photos with this phone. WOW... What a difference from my Blackberry. Although I loved my little red Blackberry, it can't compete with Galaxy S3. The screen size is great and the keyboard works awesome with my new screen cover. I left my Ipod Touch at … [Read more...]
It is never too late to start exercising
Photo Credit: PhotoStock - FreeDigitalImages.Net We all know how difficult it is to exercise when you have a demanding schedule. However, work and age is never an excuse. Despite having a hectic work schedule and being over 40, one of America's most loved Chef's Rachel Ray still finds time to exercise. … [Read more...]
Fitness Ball is great for Core Strength
I just completed a 45 minute routine using my Fitness Ball. My body feels great after my cool down with a few dynamic yoga stretches. It is super fun and easy doing exercises with my Fitness Ball using my beautiful hardcover book "Swiss Ball for Core Strength" by Declan Condron. One of the primary reasons I love this book is the design and spiral coil binding that is … [Read more...]
Great Sunday Workout!!!
OMG!!! Feeling great after my awesome workout... I have no proof, but I think that my IPOD Tunes really helped my work out intensity. Atlthough the tunes are random, today they were all very fast moving songs. When this happens, I tend to push myself harder. Wow!! My legs legs are feeling the 4 miles, I did today. But I can't leave out my Brooks Running Shoes. They make my … [Read more...]