Tomorrow for most kids, the 2010-2011 school year begins. As I was roaming the somewhat bare shelves of the local Wal-Mart with my inspiring and creative genius of a second mother, we came upon a topic for My Fitness Tunes. Getting back on track to being healthy when returning back to school.
During summer, it's all about having fun in the sun and because of that, parents tend to disregard what goes in the kids' mouth. Now that school is about to start, kids need to focus on getting the grades and making sure that they study and comprehend everything
Archive for August 2010
Mind vs. Muscle: Workouts for Body and Brain
August 26th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Yoga
Fitness is a goal that many of us share, and for most people today, the emphasis goes beyond just the physical. Complete fitness is about finding balance in body and mind. Several types of workouts now focus on the mind-body connection. These include yoga, tai chi, and Pilates - including the newer Windsor and Stott methods. Each of these programs has its own unique elements, but they all have a few things in common.
Pilates, tai chi and yoga all focus on balance. These methods teach various techniques that correct and enhance posture while developing lean muscle through slow, flowing
Pilates, tai chi and yoga all focus on balance. These methods teach various techniques that correct and enhance posture while developing lean muscle through slow, flowing
Hooping it Up
August 24th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Exercise Equipment
One of the newest fitness crazes involves an ancient piece of fitness equipment. And when I say ancient, I don't mean pre-21st century equipment, like that vibrating abdominal belt machine that was all the rage in health spas in the 1950s; I mean training for the Greek Olympics ancient. Most of you, however, will remember it as a favorite childhood toy.
The hula hoop was made popular by the Wham-O company in the late '50s. So popular, in fact, that 20 million of them sold in just the first six months of production. Nineteenth century British sailors are credited with
The hula hoop was made popular by the Wham-O company in the late '50s. So popular, in fact, that 20 million of them sold in just the first six months of production. Nineteenth century British sailors are credited with
Meditation in Motion
August 19th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Yoga
Tai chi was originally developed in ancient China as an art of self defense. It was not long after the development of tai chi that the many health benefits of repeatedly performing the slow, gentle movements in conjunction with deep and focused breathing became clear. Today, tai chi is practiced in various forms by people all over the world for the purpose of improving their overall well being.
Among the myriad of physical benefits of practicing tai chi are increased muscle strength in both upper and lower body, improved flexibility in limbs and joints, enhanced balance, and gradual aerobic conditioning.
Among the myriad of physical benefits of practicing tai chi are increased muscle strength in both upper and lower body, improved flexibility in limbs and joints, enhanced balance, and gradual aerobic conditioning.
Kettlebells
August 12th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Cardio, Strength Training
A kettlebell is a cast iron weight with a handle. Developed in Russia, the original kettlebells weighed approximately 35 pounds, but with the advancing popularity of kettlebell training in the US and abroad, the weights can be found ranging from 5 pounds to 175 pounds each. Used properly, kettlebells provide a great cardio workout and can also build strength and bulk.
What is unique about kettlebells as weights is that their center of mass is not fixed. This, and the handle, allow for swinging and releasing movements that are just not possible to do with traditional barbells. Because of the
What is unique about kettlebells as weights is that their center of mass is not fixed. This, and the handle, allow for swinging and releasing movements that are just not possible to do with traditional barbells. Because of the
