2014 October | My Fitness Tunes

A Moment of Quiet and Peace

by MPK October 31st, 2014| Mind & Body

Last week I wrote about winding down at the end of the day. While I love being able to fit fifteen minutes of yoga into my schedule, it doesn't happen nightly. Sometimes those days when I really crave that relaxation coincide with days that are filled with stress. I

Cardio and Leg Training

by Jessica B. October 30th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio

There is no shortage of exercises you can do to help tone up your legs and improve your leg strength while building your cardio, but it can be tricky to find a type of cardio exercise that won’t also risk causing repetitive injuries and overuse injuries if you don’t

My Holistic Cold and Flu Survival Kit

by Suzanne Foglio October 29th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Holistic

Few of us make it through the fall and winter months without cold or flu symptoms. Following are the tried and true natural remedies that we use in our home for treatment the minute we feel symptoms coming on. Most of these remedies are powerful anti-inflammatories that will

Bulking And Cutting: Diet Plan For Building Muscle

by Marnie Bii October 28th, 2014| Accessories, Diet Plans

Make the most of your lifting program by following a diet that alters your body composition. By occasionally changing the way you eat, you can either build huge muscles or cut back on the pounds. During the muscle-building phase, you'll want to follow the bulking diet to feed your

Wind Down the Day with a Little Stretch

by MPK October 24th, 2014| Mind & Body

During the warm days of late spring, summer, and early fall, I try to add a short evening walk to my schedule a few times a week. This isn't done as a cardio workout but rather as a way to switch from the busy pace of work to the

3 Steps To Perfect Legs and A Strong Heart

by Marnie Bii October 23rd, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio

If you want to make the most out of your daily workout routine, you must focus on the muscles that provide your body with the most strength and support: your legs. Your legs provide a solid foundation while performing both high and low impact exercises. While training your legs,

Avoid Fall Sports Injuries

by Tom Seman MD FAAP October 22nd, 2014| Children's, Fitness Expert

The fall sports season is almost half over and like those professionals we see on the television, there are a number of children out there with sports related injuries. Maintaining a healthy, fit lifestyle means there will be some injuries. Last month we discussed one of the more serious

Using Wahoo’s TICKR to Track Home Workouts

by Jason Lightner October 21st, 2014| Accessories, Technology

I've been doing various Beachbody workouts over the course of the past two years, and I've found nothing more useful in my journey from being a skinny-fat geek to a healthy one, than a good heart rate monitor. I've tried several heart rate monitors, and the one that I'm

Fun Cardio Routine That Targets Your Legs

by Marnie Bii October 16th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio

You can create a fat-burning cardio routine that focuses on building leg muscles to complete two goals with one workout. Powerful leg muscles give you the ability to complete intense fitness movements that better your health. As you gain strength, you'll be able to push yourself harder to build

Running For The Scenery

by Joan Jacobsen October 15th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Senior

Can you imagine training and running every day with picture perfect views around you? Do you think that the landscape has an impact on your willingness to go outdoors and move? I was once in Savannah for a short visit and I was able to run a few mornings

Plus-Size Fitness Wear for Ladies for Fall

by Kimberly Hays October 14th, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Wear

We have all been wearing yoga pants and over-sized tees for working out, as well as just around the house. If you are ready for an updated workout wear wardrobe, but need clothes that come in extended sizes, read on. Thankfully, it is becoming easier to find cute pieces

Warrior Challenge

by Joe Lawrence October 9th, 2014| Cardio

Almost every single week I write about how to institute fitness into your life. Each article is about exercises or routines to strengthen your body or improve your cardio. This week I am going to go against one of my norms. I am going to address a team fitness

Archives for October 2014

The Health Benefits of Black Pepper

The Hot Latin Diet

Healthy Snacks: Homemade Popsicles!

Kayak to Core Strength

A Short Guide on How to Rid Yourself of Belly Fat

Summer Foods

How Posture Affects Health

Upper Body Workout Apps