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Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states. ~Carol Welch “I don’t want to bulk up!” How many times have you heard this? How many times have you said it? Full disclosure: I’ve uttered these words myself. Then I met someone who taught me the error of my [...]
Oh motivation, how easy you are to lose. That’s what I’ve been thinking about this past weekend. After enjoying some time off in Florida, the motivation to work out that I had finally obtained is quickly leaving once again. I had my workout clothes and running shoes in my bags, packed and ready to go, [...]
“Oops… I almost forgot. I won’t be able to make it fellas. Veronica and I trying this new fad called uh, jogging. I believe it’s jogging or yogging. it might be a soft j. I’m not sure but apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It’s supposed to be wild.” -Anchorman: The [...]
In an exercise rut or just need a change of pace? Try a new class. No need to be timid. Some of today’s hottest exercise classes aren’t entirely new. Many combine the best parts of existing exercises, like yoga and cycling, to create a unique spin on the traditional workout. These classes are great for [...]
Findings from a first-of-its-kind study by Indiana University researchers confirm anecdotal evidence that exercise — absent sex or fantasies — can lead to female orgasm. While the findings are new, reports of this phenomenon, sometimes called “coregasm” because of its association with exercises for core abdominal muscles, have circulated in the media for years, said [...]
You’re busy. And, many days, exercise may be the first thing to go. But it shouldn’t be. After all, 30 minutes of daily moderate physical activity can help your body fight off many cancers and other diseases. Luckily, you don’t have to get your 30 minutes of exercise all at once. “You can break your [...]
Despite writing about health and fitness for a living, several months ago — ok, about 18 — I fell off the workout wagon. I’d been regularly sweating it out in yoga and cycling classes for years, but with the appearance of new work responsibilities I quit cold turkey. I gained a few unwanted pounds and, [...]
One of my goals for this year was to try new ways to stay fit and have fun. I’ve always been interested in trying Zumba after hearing so many good things about it. I’ve been reluctant because I’m not that greatest dancer or the most coordinated person in the world. Yet I still wanted to [...]
As of July 2011, ACSM has released new recommendations on the quantity and quality of exercise. Changes are listed below but a notable addition is neuromotor exercise (sometimes called functional fitness training) which focuses on improving and maintaining motor skills like balance, coordination, gait, and agility. According to ACSM, neuromotorexercise can be especially beneficial for [...]
Recently, I was interviewed by Julie Silver, owner of Acupuncture Healthcare Associates of Michigan for her health column in the Jewish News of Metropolitan Detroit. Julie is also on “Our Team” here at Askinyourface.com. Motivation is what gets you started exercising – making it a habit is what keeps you going – forever! Julie: Can [...]
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