Let’s face it, most of us live pretty busy lives and the amount of time spent exercising does eat up what little free time a lot of us have. I don’t like to waste my free time any more than anyone else, so if I am going to use it…
by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you’re planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run,…
You’ve thought about it for a long time and have decided that you’re ready to make the commitment. But before you jump in too soon and find yourself stuck in a yearlong contract, there are a few things you need to consider before joining a gym. Gyms come in all…
While most of us think that burning calories only happens at the gym, the truth is that your body is burning calories round the clock — even when you’re relaxing, sleeping and eating! Your metabolism is running at a specific rate throughout the day, and certain activities only increase this…
The strong muscles of your legs help you walk, run, jump, skip, dance and hop your way through life every day. Finding the best leg exercises to shape and tone the legs can be a challenge. Maintaining your leg shape can be just as difficult. Variety is the key to…
The time-honored virtues of hiking have never been more apparent than during these challenging economic and social times. This activity delivers a targeted stimulus to each department of life: Commerce. Hiking is affordable in that it can be practiced close to home, saving thousands of dollars on vacation airfare and…
By Kim Droze, MyDailyMoment.com Managing Editor For many women (and men), time isn’t on their sides. At least to hear them tell it. A Normal Barinteractive survey took a look at why people do not exercise on a regular basis. More than 30 percent of the 22,000 people questioned identified…
by Anthony Stemke Roughly half of all Americans say they exercise regularly. Want to join them? Maybe you don’t want to join a gym because you lack the time or money — or you are too embarrassed to exercise in front of other people. No problem. You can train at…
The Wii Fit has taken the world by storm, an innovative toy that promises to give you a great workout without feeling like exercise. The Wii Fit is an interactive platform that lets you play different sports on your television and is intuitive enough to register your movements so you…
While the benefits of working out in a gym are plentiful, indoor exercise sometimes leads you down the road to a place called boredom and burnout. When this happens, there’s a simple solution: Reverse direction and take it outside! Participation in outdoor sports can breathe new life into your fitness…