Most government campaigns these days focus on telling people to get out of their chairs and exercise. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing – staying active has numerous health benefits, but it has lead to some serious misconceptions about what people need to do to lose weight. How many times have you seen people...
This workout video from Femme Fatale Fitness is perfect for toning bums, tums and thighs. These workouts will target those stubborn areas to reduce fat and tone muscles. Warning: The sound is not good on this video, the trainer speaks quietly and the music is very loud! Nevertheless, it is worth watching to learn...
Weight Training for women is really no different from any other weight training in principal, it is just that women generally prefer to start with a basic workout to build core strength and tone. Many women are put off weight training because it has a very masculine image, and women fear that they will...
We are finally starting to see a shift in how people get fit. For the last 20 years people have flocked to large commercial gyms after the holiday season to start shedding some post Christmas turkey fat in time to hit the beaches the following summer. This is traditionally the time of year that...
Exercising outdoors is a refreshing and invigorating way to get fit. Some researchers have found that taking regular outdoor exercise provides health advantages over exercising in the gym or fitness classes. During the winter when the days are shorter this is especially true as often people do not see daylight for days at a...
Zuzana is a fitness instructor that has created several excellent full body core workouts for YouTube. She has an excellent figure with near perfectly toned abdominals. Anyone wanting to lose belly fat and tone up the abs should do these exercises. Here we share 3 of her short video workouts. Do not be fooled...
This article provides some advice on toning bums, tums and thighs. For each exercise start with 10 repetitions, then repeat the circuit as many times as you feel comfortable. As you get fitter and stronger, perform more reps each time, moving to 20, then 30. Single arm crunchies Start as with normal crunchies lying...
“There are no truly effective treatments for cellulite.“ Mathew M Avram, 2004. We have started with this quote from Mathew Avram as it is important to know that currently there are still no known cures or effective treatments for reducing cellulite. However, one method that some people have claimed to help to reduce the visual...
When driving you often see women out running at this time of the year. They are often in good shape and it is plausible to think that they have recently lost weight and got into shape from running. This is partly true. Running is a great way to get in shape and for women...
It is time to review at home exercise plans. Since discovering kettlebell workouts I have increased my range of weight loss and fitness exercises that I can do at home. Since many women really are short of time, what with work and family commitments, this home workout is designed to be fast and intensive...