2014 | My Fitness Tunes

Gruve Personal Activity Monitor

by Kimberly Hays May 13th, 2014| Accessories, Technology

This monitor is easy to use, and it is designed to help you manage your weight while encouraging you to be more active. It shows you your metabolic rate, as well as lets you know how many calories you are burning while mowing the grass, walking to and from

Incline Dumbbell Curls are Superior

by Joe Lawrence May 12th, 2014| Strength Training, Upper Body

To start off this articleâ€¦I love working arms. Specifically, biceps. By no means do I have huge arms; however, they are just fun to me for some odd reason. Mostly, I like them because you can isolate your arm muscles very easily and after a set you have a

Cardio â€“ Building Arm Strength

by Jessica B. May 8th, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio

It isnâ€™t always easy to find the perfect cardio workout that targets your upper body as much as it targets your lower body. It is difficult, but not impossible. Here are a few tricks and techniques to help you develop your cardio ability and your upper arm strength at

Help Losing Weight

by Dean Heller MD May 7th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Medical

Q:Â I exercise 5 times a week, and spend over an hour each day at the gym.Â I have good muscle tone, and I spend at least half my time doing cardio, but I still have trouble losing weight.Â While I feel pretty good, my doctor says I am

Sticking to Your Diet
by Bea May 6th, 2014| Accessories, Diet Plans
As mentioned in a previous article, smartphones have become extremely useful when it comes to sticking to diet plans. People who use their smartphone to aid their diet efforts have proven to be more effective at losing weight than those who do not use a smartphone to help

Looking to Go Strapless
by Bea May 1st, 2014| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
All right ladies, now that winter has come to a close and we are starting to see glimpses of summer, it is time to start thinking about ditching those long sleeved shirts and sweaters. That's right, no more hiding those arms under sleeves! While we are probably already overdue

Is Overtraining Slowing You Down?
by Louise April 30th, 2014| Fitness Expert, Running
If there's one guideline to live by in the world of fitness and health, it is that moderation is key. The notion is easy enough to understand when it comes to nutrition. There is definitely such thing as too much of a good thing with regard to diet; eating

Spring Trends in Yoga Pants
by Kimberly Hays April 29th, 2014| Accessories, Exercise Wear
Yoga pants have become a staple for many women whether or not they practice yoga. They are comfortable and stylish, and are easily matched with cute tops to wear to the grocery store or running errands. Usually black, and sometimes grey, there are now many other choices for this

Promoting Fitness at Work
by Editorial Team April 25th, 2014| Special Interest Section
Promoting fitness at work can be highly beneficial for your business, as well as the health of your employees. Studies have shown that employees who are fit and healthy as a result of regular exercise have a lower incidence of staying at home due to illness, and demonstrate

Summer Cardio Workout at the Track
by Joe Lawrence April 24th, 2014| Cardio, Outdoor
Cardio is without a doubt the most important aspect of any fitness routine and the one thing everyone should do, regardless of age. Your heart health is extremely important. There are some other perks to cardio too. The one we care about today is the fat burning, calorie deleting

Cycling vs. Running
by Editorial Team April 24th, 2014| Special Interest Section
Sometimes itâ€™s hard to know the best way to get fit. The answer isnâ€™t a simple one, as it depends on the type of fitness and the fitness benefits you want to achieve. Two of the most popular forms of exercise are running and biking, so below is a

When a Child Should Start a Fitness Routine
by Tom Seman MD FAAP April 23rd, 2014| Fitness Expert, Medical
I am frequently asked about child health and fitness by parents during a child's physical exam. The most common question is when the child should get into a fitness routine. The answer is, earlier than you think. As soon as the child is moving around, the parents should be