By Maria Brilaki So you think need to exercise 30, 40, or 60 min a day…to be effective, right? Anything less than that wouldn’t make sense. It’s not even worth the trouble. You won’t lose weight, or reach the government requirements for health. So why bother? You choose to do nothing, and keep sitting on the.. read more →
You go to a gym and the equipment intimidates you. You know you have to do something and so you just hop on that treadmill because hey, that’s all you know how to do. Then you decide, well, maybe I should hire a trainer for a little while, learn the routines and do you it.. read more →
Common in our society today are the brain exercises designed to give our mental faculties the boost they need. There are games, activities and all other cranial calisthenics that claim to be helpful in maintaining our brains functioning superbly. You should know that these things are not just for those who have mental problems, these.. read more →
In today’s world, with so many distractions, you can easily get caught up with your “To Do List” and forget about what’s really important to you. The busier we become within ourselves the more we lose sight of ourselves… Here’s the magic trick – Tadasana, a yoga pose that helps you find your focus. To.. read more →
When was the last the last time you had a day where everything went exactly as you planned it? Not to be negative, but realistically things aren’t always going to go the way you imagine. When that happens, it’s easy to let stress takeover your mind and body. You do your best not to let.. read more →
Increase your heart rate. Studies show that those who go to the gym are happier with their bodies and less stressed then those who don’t work out. You’re busy…so, steal time from sunrise. The best time to work out is in the morning. Exercising in the morning gets oxygen-rich blood to your various organs, including.. read more →
You used to go to the gym. Now, you’re busy. I mean, after all, you do work all day. The last thing you want to do is hit the gym after a long day at the office (yawn). Once you get home, you want to plop down on the couch, put your feet up, unwind.. read more →
Sitting at your desk, staring at your computer, doing some work. You’re on the phone with clients and reading your e-mail. From time to time, you’re checking your latest messages on Facebook and beginning to slouch. Take a moment to get away from it all and take a lift. This exercise is called “The Elevator.”.. read more →
Each day you try to do your best. You do as much as you can – work, run errands, hang out with friends, etc. You attempt to achieve balance and avoid feeling unstable. To achieve stability in life, you gotta make sure you’re on the ball- the stability ball! Doing exercises on a stability ball.. read more →
From Hollywood celebrities to the girl next door- Pilates is a great way to improve your endurance, mental well-being, strengthen your muscles and make your body more flexible. People who do Pilates have better posture and experience overall better health. No need for a gym. All you need is a floor and a mat to.. read more →