When you spend a lot of time sitting, especially at a desk or computer, it's important to take stretch breaks. A couple of breaks each day will help you stay alert and keep stiffness at bay. This set of stretches is perfect for people who are alr... Read more
The shoulder is the most moveable and unstable joint in the body. The "ball" in the upper arm is actually larger than the socket that holds it, and with the range of motion being so great, it is susceptible to injury.
To remain stable,... Read more
Are you always on the run and running out of time to stretch? Try adding a few standing stretches throughout the day. Whether standing in line, waiting for the bus or watching a soccer game, you can squeeze in some quality flexibility training. You c... Read more
For shoulders and arms, few gym machines are more effective than the Overhead Press. It works the deltoid muscles, or the sides of your shoulders, which are good for lifting boxes from shelves or picking up a small child. If you’ve never used t... Read more
Although yoga has been around for thousands of years, it's become increasingly popular recently and has undergone quite the makeover. There are intense, sweaty styles of yoga that make the muscles of even the fittest people tremble; there are gen... Read more
hello all, i have been doing my program since first week of jan of this year.. to date i have lost alittle over 23 pounds and several inches... the last two weeks i havnt lost anything at all, i have stayed the same... i know good thing i havnt gaine... Read more
The first thing you notice when you start working out is that you’re out of breath and your pulse is high. This is always a bit disconcerting, but it’s perfectly normal. When you begin working out, your body responds by raising your heart rate and ca... Read more
I know how important exercise is to one's overall health and REALLY want to get started.
I am unsure how to start. Baby steps usually work well for me.
I am 64 years young, have Diabetes Type 2, and need to lose a great deal of weight. Have... Read more
Today when I weighed in I saw a message that I needed to go an update my weight in my settings. I thought I did that on my home computer because I just clicked the link it provided. But now I'm at work on the site and I can't find where I am suppos... Read more
I got off track because I hurt my shoulder. It bummed me out since I was so motivated to lose weight and stay focused. This shoulder has been an issue now for 2 weeks. I finally realized I have to move. It is not important that I do the same workout.... Read more
Our shoulders play an important role in helping us live an active daily lifestyle, therefore, by training the muscles that support the shoulder joint this allows for greater strength, flexibility and stabilization. Not only do strong shoulders give o... Read more
Kick Off the CaloriesBlast fat (and stress!) with this easy kickboxing workout, created by TaeBo founder and fitness expert Billy Blanks. JabBilly says: This warm-up also trims your waist and tones your arms and legs.A) Stand with your left leg abou... Read more
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.