What was once a “Russian” piece of fitness equipment is now becoming “Americanized”. It’s called a kettlebell and to advocates it is the best thing to hit the fitness world since the dumbbell. Oh it may seem similar except for the shape but unlike the dumbbell the kettlebell is more functional and working out with [...]
Been having some bad days lately at work? Been slumping in your chair more? Do you feel more pain in your neck and shoulders? If this sounds like you maybe it’s time to get off your butt and do something about it. Now comes the excuses – I don’t like to exercise – I haven’t [...]
Can a sports shoe company build stylish footwear that is “green”, lightweight and provides good support? Sure and the footwear company New Balance has come up a running shoe that can easily be worn out casually with a pair of jeans. How it is made to take advantage of recycled materials is only part of [...]
Does the shape of a piece of chocolate make you crave it? Take a heart shape. It seems to appear around Valentine’s Day. Are you more likely to grab the heart shaped piece of chocolate or are you the type that isn’t that particular? Chocolate is chocolate and regardless of its shape that it comes [...]
If yoga is not part of your fitness plans for 2010 maybe you should reconsider. Getting older up there in age? Is your body breaking down? You can’t roll with your old buddies anymore at the basketball court. Physical problems from years from high-impact sports activities has taken its toll. But you are in luck. [...]