Fitness

Overview Elliptical trainers and exercise bikes have a lot in common. They’re both relatively accessible exercise machines; odds are very good that you already know how to walk or pedal a bike, which is all you have to do to…
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Spending a lot of time sitting at work can create tension and discomfort in the neck, upper and lower back. These are the areas of the three spinal curves: cervical (neck), upper mid-thoracic and lumbar (low back). You can do…
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There are several exercises for lifting and shaping the butt that you can easily do at home. In order to get a lifting effect exercises need to focus on the larger glute muscles, which make up the majority of the…
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Browsing through the tent section of the local outdoor gear store can be a little overwhelming. Four tents may look the same with four vastly different price tags. Or it’s uncertain what kind of tent is needed for a first…
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Camping can be a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy time with family members and friends whether you hit a large campground or set up a tent in the backyard. Along with relaxing by the campfire and roasting marshmallows, games…
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1. Aim for Swing Dance Sport Support Swing dancing is a fast and athletic dance. Dancers need strength and endurance and good shoe support. Select swing dance shoes that not only support the feet comfortably but that are also snug…
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The Door Gym from Creative Fitness is a portable piece of exercise equipment that can be mounted in a standard door frame without the use of any tools, screws or nails and without damaging your door frame. In 2010, Door…
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Saltwater fishing is popular in a variety of locations, from saltwater flats to the open water of the ocean. The rods and reels you use must be able to handle large game fish as well as the harsh weather conditions…
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Overview The American Council on Exercise named kettlebells as one of the top fitness trends in 2009. Formerly used as training tools in the Russian military, kettlebells are now common sightings in gyms, sports training centers and even clinical settings….
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1. Be a Participant in a Skiing Event The Winter Paralympic Games has three different skiing events that you can compete in. Alpine skiing, biathlon and cross country skiing. These are all individual sports. To prepare for these activities, look…
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Many of us aren’t at all happy about our love handles or muffin top, and may find slimming the waistline a challenge even at a healthy and appropriate weight. A toned waistline will help your clothes fit better and a…
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Overview Basketball is a great cardiovascular exercise by itself. Anyone who has played in a recreational basketball league or gone to the park to play full-court basketball for two hours in the summer knows that it is an intense calorie-burning…
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1. Offer a Course in Integral Yoga To teach integral yoga, you must read “The Synthesis of Yoga” by Sri Aurobindo. This book provides a deep understanding of the core concepts of this school of yoga. Use the concepts from…
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1. Chest Fly Aquatic exercises, which are done in a pool or other chest-deep water, are a popular choice for toning muscles due to their low-impact nature. There are several ways to tone chest muscles with aquatic exercises. The chest…
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In recent years, golf, once thought to be a hobby for retired people, has become increasingly popular with children and teens. And even the youngest golfers need to dress the part. Although many municipal golf courses do not have strict…
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Fishing for bass in the summertime—successfully—is largely a matter of fighting against the effects of heat. Bass run for cover and cooler waters in the heat of the day and a smart fisherman will go after them in strategic locations…
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Overview Losing a pound requires burning 3,500 calories more than you consume, over some period of time. A treadmill provides you the opportunity to burn a good number of calories in a workout to get you closer to that goal….
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Hybrid cars are becoming more visible on the roads and most car companies are jumping on the bandwagon and producing cars that are better for the environment and don’t rely so much on gas. There are several types of hybrid…
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One of the most common reasons to lift weights for exercise is the desire to pack on muscle mass. While any routine will work reasonably well for the novice, the best workout routines to pack on muscle mass build lean…
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Abdominal workouts for women should target the upper and lower abdominals that may have been stretched during pregnancy. Although your stomach may now lack strength and muscle tone, those muscles can be strengthened with patient, consistent workouts. The lower abdominals…
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As technology continues to evolve, more options become available for using alternative fuels to power our vehicles. These alternative fuels typically offer an advantage over gasoline, such as better efficiency, fewer emissions or renewability. Today, there are several viable options…
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Your inner thigh muscles, also known as adductors, help bring your legs together. Your abductors, the gluteus minimus and gluteus medius, perform the opposite motion. You can isolate these muscles at home using ankle weights or resistance bands, while some…
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Ice fishing can be challenging because it forces you to catch fish by dropping your line and hook through a small opening in the ice. Using a fish finder while ice fishing can increase your odds but the wide variety…
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1. Do a Simple Stand and Stretch This is an easy calf stretch you can do almost anywhere. Stand up with your legs shoulder width apart. Lean down toward your left leg and clasp your hands around your ankle. If…
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Spinning is a trademarked name for indoor cycling classes. Participating in a cycling class can burn between 300 and 600 calories per session, notes the American Council on Exercise.In these classes, imagery and the group’s energy add interest to the…
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The best exercises for the waist are ones that are functional, challenging, and don’t require any equipment to perform. Functional exercises are ones that make the body work in a way that the body is used in everyday life. These…
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If aerobics instructor Gin Miller had not injured her knee in the 1980s, there’s a chance that step would never have become an exercise trend. Gin’s physical therapist suggested stepping up and on a milk crate as a form of…
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1. Learn All the Moves Jazzercise is an upbeat, dance-inspired workout that teaches you the moves to get a total body workout. Learn the different types of moves to get your body up and burning calories. This is one workout…
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Overview Cricket was invented in the 1600s in England. It features pitcher vs. batter confrontations so it often is considered a predecessor to baseball, but rounders was a more likely contributor to baseball’s invention, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. Cricket…
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1. Reformers, Trapezes and Wall Units The half trapeze is a combination of the Pilates reformer and the trapeze and the wall unit is a compact version of the half trapeze. Joseph Pilates invented the trapeze for bedridden patients who…
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