Category: Fitness

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – How can you appear instantly younger and slimmer? No, we’re not talking about a rejuvenating cream but an exercise that guarantees even more dramatic results. Back extensions target the erector spinae group, strengthening the muscles that run the length of your spine so you stand taller and straighter. They also improve mobility in the upper and middle back, reversing a forward slouch. As you lift your chest and gently arch your upper back, you open the front of the shoulders to create an open, confident posture. The total effect is more youthful and slenderizing.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – People are always asking me for the best exercises to flatten the belly. Here’s an easy one that you can do anytime by strengthening the transverse abdominis (the deep abdominal muscle) with the obliques, which run along the sides of your waist. In the pelvic tilt, these muscles act together to compress the abdomen and provide a corset- like effect of flattening the belly, narrowing the waist and supporting the low back.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – What is the single most important functional exercise? Without question, it is the squat, an exercise that works the large muscles of the legs to improve our mobility, stability and ability to carry out our daily activities with ease.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The trend continues; it’s a new year, and a new decade with the topic of being fit for our health, here to stay ( of course, I’m happy about this!)! But what about all the fads that abound within the fitness industry? And what is the difference between a trend and a fad?

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY – In the modern technology era, every aspect of a person’s life is now documented on any number of social networking sites. Even small details, such as what to eat or the errands for a person’s day are fodder for “updates” on sites like Facebook and Twitter. It’s no surprise, then, that thousands of users create networks and updates based on their personal fitness achievements.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Asheville, NC – Just in time for the holidays, ChiLiving is proud to announce a new addition to its popular, injury-free and pain-free line of fitness products: the ChiRunning & ChiWalking Daily Exercise Journal. The 14-month log, full of motivating quotes, helpful ChiRunning and ChiWalking tips and inspirational photos, is designed to help people of all fitness levels set goals, keep track of workouts and chart their progress.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – BEVERLY HILLS, CA – By now everyone knows how Pilates equipment can transform your body. The only problem is the lessons are expensive and time consuming. With the new “10 Minute Solution: Quick Sculpt Pilates” DVD, it’s problem solved.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Razor MENLO PARK, CA – Let’s face it: pregnancy takes its toll on your body and not everyone is a celebrity with a personal trainer, chef and home gym. Patrea’s new “RECHARGE IT!” fitness DVD features real moms with real bodies and real schedules. By doing the 45-minute workout three to five days a week, you can trim down and tone up all over, including those postpartum abdominals.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – San Diego CA – Bridgestone Media Group recently released 2 new exercise DVD’s from their first fitness artist, Tonya Larson. This series responds to the growing demand for workout DVD’s offering multiple shorter workouts on one DVD that can be combined for one long workout when time allows or broken up into several shorter segments.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – San Diego CA – Bridgestone Media Group recently released 2 new exercise DVD’s from their first fitness artist, Tonya Larson. This series responds to the growing demand for workout DVD’s offering multiple shorter workouts on one DVD that can be combined for one long workout when time allows or broken up into several shorter segments.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Santa Ana, CA – The Goodwill Fitness Center, specially designed for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses opened its doors one year ago to an underserved population, eager to build strength and endurance to do daily tasks and gain the self-confidence they need to be productive. The 12,000 square foot state-of-the art facility is the first of its kind in the area, complete with a fully accessible gym with specialized equipment and fitness and yoga classes.

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Santa Ana, CA – The Goodwill Fitness Center, specially designed for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses opened its doors one year ago to an underserved population, eager to build strength and endurance to do daily tasks and gain the self-confidence they need to be productive. The 12,000 square foot state-of-the art facility is the first of its kind in the area, complete with a fully accessible gym with specialized equipment and fitness and yoga classes.