2015 | My Fitness Tunes

The Golden Rule

by Joan Jacobsen May 13th, 2015| Fitness Expert, Senior

When we read about the Golden Rule it is basically an ethical or morality code, you all remember this: One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself. The Golden Rule has been around for thousands of years and has been implemented into the society of

6 Beneficial Superfoods to Work Into Your Meals

by Marnie Bii May 12th, 2015| Healthy Eating, Superfoods

By integrating innocuous ingredients into your meals, you can boost the nutritional value without assaulting your taste buds. If you use ingredients with a huge vitamin and mineral punch, you won't even notice their presence in your meals. Their undetectable nature is a definitely a good thing, since many

4 Cardio Exercises That Build Up Your Arm Strength

by Marnie Bii May 11th, 2015| Assorted Workouts, Cardio

If you struggle with the appearance of your arms, you may try to cover them up with long sleeved shirts and sweaters. Building strength in your arms, however, is a better strategy, as the developing muscles will make you want to show off your guns. Coupling exercises targeting your

So You Can’t Afford the Apple Watch?

by Jessica B. May 7th, 2015| Accessories, Technology

This week marks the launch of the Apple watch. Record numbers of people signed up to order the watch which has yet to be officially released, and they are all hoping it will turn up as announced and not face serious delays as the iPhone frequently does. But the

Getting Rid of a Beer Belly

by Dean Heller MD May 6th, 2015| Fitness Expert, Medical

Summer is coming, and over this terrible winter I grew quite a good sized “beer gut”. What is the best thing for me to lose this before the summer?

You are not alone. Many people gain extra weight in the winter, especially one as long as this one seemed. First

Give Your Arms a 21 Gun Salute

by Joe Lawrence May 4th, 2015| Strength Training, Upper Body

I have said this many, many times in the past…I love working arms. For me there are not many other muscle groups that you can isolate as easily as arms. When you walk away from an arm workout, you know you hit your targeted muscles.

Really there are three major

Exploring the Role of Fear and Anxiety in Stress

by Marnie Bii May 1st, 2015| Mind & Body, Stress

When faced with a difficult task, it's easy to allow overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety to take over. Instead of completing the task at hand, you may spend a lot of time ruminating about these fears and anxious feelings in an unhealthy way. Soon after, you may feel

3 Smart Accessories for Increasing Your Gym Game

by Marnie Bii April 30th, 2015| Accessories, Gym Bag

As you work through your routine at the gym, you might notice certain muscle groups feel weak despite gains in adjacent areas. The muscle weakness may reside in muscle groups that do not activate during your normal workout. The most common fail points in this realm are the muscles

Let’s Talk About Nutrisystem for Losing Weight

by Marnie Bii April 28th, 2015| Diet Plans, Healthy Eating

Losing weight requires an immense amount of discipline and plenty of understanding about how the body utilizes food as fuel. Unfortunately, many people find the finer nuances of weight loss particularly overwhelming when faced with such as drastic life change. Furthermore, it's easy to shift too much emphasis onto

5 Great Workout Towels

by Jessica B. April 23rd, 2015| Accessories, Exercise Equipment

Having a good towel is important for your workout. If you train at a gym, a towel can help protect you from bacteria and germs left on gym equipment from other exercisers. You can use your towel to cover your yoga mat, or just to clean up after a

Teen Fitness Expert: Easy Ways to Stay in Shape

by Sam P. April 22nd, 2015| Fitness Expert, Teen

Staying in shape is far easier than it may seem. Plus, it can be fun! With all the unhealthy habits there are out there, it may seem you are destined to be unhealthy, but it is quite easy to stay in shape. There are many ways to do this, some

Get Inspired With a Great Playlist for Working Out

by Kimberly Hays April 17th, 2015| Inspiration, Mind & Body

Sometimes it’s just the little things that make a difference when you are trying to stay inspired for workouts. For many, just having great music on your phone or iPod can keep you pushing through a hard workout. Take a little time on the weekend or when you have

Archives for 2015

Improving Your Sleep Hygiene to Reduce Stress

Do Not Quit – Get Back to the Basics!

New Beginnings: 3 Cardio Exercises For A Toned Bodye

It is Never Too Late for Fitness

2 Cardio Exercises to Jumpstart the New Year

Flexibility is the Key to Stronger Shoulders

3 Exercises to Tone Your Shoulders

3 Stretches That Prepare Your Shoulders for Cardio