Courtesy: http://www.marsfitness.com/best-toning-workouts/   If you’re trying to find a work out plan to develop general muscle tone and fitness, you will find several ready made, “out-of-the-box” alternatives. Numerous stars who regularly spend hours working on many of these programs’ physiques touts they. Zumba Zumba integrates high energy dance moves to create fitness fun. Zumba joins both aerobic exercise and dancing set into a Latin beat....

A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears. Anne Roiphe We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawaharlal Nehru Life is full of beauty....

Random stories of good and bad times at the gym, inspired by submissions to Reddit. Went swimming and I made the decision to dry off by my locker and this nude man kept walking by and looking at me(I’m 24 and he seemed considerably older) so I was a bit creeped out but dismissed for the most part to him. Subsequently the naked dude...

How fast have you been running? Inquire yourself midrun-no glancing at your GPS!-and odds are, you will get it wrong. Very wrong. Research suggests that recreational runners underestimate or overestimate their rate by 32 to 40 seconds per mile. And many presume that unless they are training for a certain time target, rate does not matter anyhow. For those handling a fresh space or...

Thoughtful and inspiring quotes on the subject of beauty. A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears. Anne Roiphe Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. Confucius We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we...

    Your fitness routine does not need to fall by the wayside when you travel. With a planning and a little training, your life traveling can be enhanced by exercise. Only remember these 5 straightforward to suggestions: 1. Exercise ahead. Acquire some exercise in before your flight, if you’re traveling over several time zones. A 20 minute aerobic session can perform wonders to...

Yoga is more fun when you practice with a partner.

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Yoga and meditation go hand-in-hand. One of the best places to do both is at the beach, preferably at sunrise or sunset. You can reflect quietly, or try some sequences like the Sun Salutation. Yoga is for everyone, not just spiritual or flexible people. Anyone can perform it. You don’t need to be young and skinny to enjoy its many...

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Meditating in the Lotus position in the park. Did you know yoga has many health benefits? According to an article in MindBodyGreen there are seven groups that can benefit directly from yoga. They are: Adults with cancer Children with autism Caregivers Military veterans with PTSD Victims of domestic violence Older adults with cognitive impairments Adults with substance abuse/addition issues Of course we can all...