My Fitness Tunes - Tune Up Your Body

Summer Prep

Reduce Your Stress Levels

by Kimberly Hays April 18th, 2014

Stress can drain you mentally, and it can also be the cause of serious illnesses. It is important to get regular exercise, which will help to lower high stress levels, but there are other things you can do in addition to this. When stressed, stop what you are doing and take a few minutes to calm your mind, and take several slow, deep breaths. Also take time to do something that makes you happy every day that you find relaxing, even if it is something as simple as going for a walk, reading, or listening to music.

Being aware of

Beachbody Insanity

by Jessica B. April 17th, 2014

If you are looking for a quick and easy fix, keep looking. But if you are looking for a quick fix, this may be the answer for you. Insanity is not an easy workout, and if you are a beginner, expect to feel the pain, but for a fast change, this is one of the best video workouts out there and a great way to get your summer prep in to get you toned up for the beach, help improve your overall fitness and help you prepare for those summer races.

Also Insanity may not be the best option for

Getting Back on Track

by Joan Jacobsen April 16th, 2014

When I was recently asked to return to my former role as "Senior Fitness Expert" at My Fitness Tunes, I was reluctant to sign on again. Since I have ceased writing for Peku those eighteen months ago, I've gained quite a bit of the sixty pounds that I had initially lost, and quite frankly, I do not feel much like an expert in any sense of the word that includes fitness in the same title. So if you happen to see me, or pass me by, I will accept the moniker of a "Senior Fitness Work In Progress" for

The Insanity Workout

by Kimberly Hays April 15th, 2014

The Insanity Workout is so intense it is being called “the world's most insanely tough workout” that promises that in only 60 days, you will have the physical results of one year of workouts! It is a 45 minute DVD that will help you shed pounds quickly, and gain muscle tone like never before.

The routine consists of three to five minute blocks, and after each block you only stop

Movement is a medicine for creating change
in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.

Carol Welch