Fitness Posts

I have a "Body by Jake" exercise seat with arms that adjust to weights and you can do ab and back exercises on it. You sit on the seat when it is adjusted to the back exercise setting, put your feet behind the ankle pads, grab the arm handles and push back. Start with a few back pushes and then work up. You will be surprised how fast your back feels better. It has 3 weights. You can start with one...

Do you find yourself standing in line at check-out counters with a little time to do some exercises? I like to go up on my toes, hold it for 10 seconds, then go back on my heels, hold it for 10 seconds, and repeat as many times as you can or as time allows. This will help stretch out the calves of your legs and strengthen your feet and toes.

This is a great time to resolve to be a new you. With tough economic times all around us, it might be the best time to start walking. If you don't have a treadmill, or nice weather outside, go to one of your local public facilities and walk. WalMart is a great place to walk. Some of your school facilities are open to the public to walk. Check out what your area has to offer, you might be surprised...

At these hard financial times when everyone is looking for ways to cut back on their budgets and save, we ask ourselves if each purchase is a necessary purchase or not. If you are just starting to exercise and are needing some weights to lift, try filling a couple of plastic milk cartons with water and use them as your weights. You can also use canned goods as your weights. An arm strengthening ex...

Lay on your stomach on the floor or bed or where comfortable. Push up the upper torso of your body with your hands until your arms are straight. Count about 10 seconds to hold the position. Repeat about 10 times.   Remember to consult your doctor before starting any diet or exercise plan.

What motivates people to exercise and stay fit? Some say their children, others say their wedding, and yet others say preventing disease. Motivating people to exercise is a multi-billion dollar business. There are tapes, books, incentives, and etc. to motivate people to exercise. We, as a nation, are working hard to motivate people to exercise and lose weight because of the obesity epidemic that i...

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your feet should be about two feet away from the wall. Place your hands flat against the wall. Step forward with one foot. Push against the wall while leaning into the wall. This will stretch the leg in back if you keep the heel of your foot flat on the floor. Try repeating this exercise 10 times with each leg.   Please consult your physician...

If exercising is hard for you to fit into your schedule, try sitting down and planning your exercise for a couple of weeks and stick to it. Start by listing some of the things you really like to do that includes exercising. Most people really would like to exercise but do not have the time. It is like setting a goal. "If it isn't written down, it doesn't exist."   If you like to go to swap...

This exercise does not take any special equipment.   You either lie on the floor or your bed, lift your right leg with knee bent to your chest or as far as you can lift it, then lower your right leg down to the floor or bed. Alternate the same exercise with your left leg as many times as you can. 10 a day would be a good goal to set for the first week, depending on your capabilities. &nb...

Dancing has been a fun activity and sport for many years. You can dance at home, in classes or anywhere your heart desires. Children love to dance and dancing with them could be a fun teaching moment. Dancing for fitness doesn't have to be exercise, but can be an exhilerating activity. If you love your privacy and want to dance to your favorite music at home, go for it! Make your dance time or exe...