In a nutshell, hot yoga (or hatha yoga) involves performing all the yoga postures in a heated room. There are two kinds of hatha yoga: vinyasa yoga which is characterized by flowing postures, and bikram yoga which involves static asanas. Hot yoga or hatha yoga is very intense, and will leave you drenched in sweat and as tired as if you'd done a three-hour workout. But … [Read more...] about Benefits of hot yoga
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Toning exercises you can do during TV commercial breaks
Are you a coach potato? Then these exercises are for you. You can watch your favorite shows and have a healthy workout too. These exercises are so short and easy that you can do it during the commercial break. It seems too good to be true, but it's very do-able. A show can have as many as 20 minutes of commercials in a one hour show, you'll be able to meet your minimum … [Read more...] about Toning exercises you can do during TV commercial breaks
What to talk about in your first meeting with a personal trainer
One of the best ways to maximize your gym workout is to hire a personal trainer. He will develop a routine for your fitness goals, monitor your progress, and help you stay motivated and focused. Many gyms will connect you to a personal trainer. But finding one is just the first step. Here are secrets on how to work with your personal trainer, through clear communication and … [Read more...] about What to talk about in your first meeting with a personal trainer
3 tips from personal trainers on toning muscles
You know why celebrities can lose all that weight and look so toned and fabulous after just months of being at the gym? Two words: personal trainers. Not all of us can have the luxury of an expert who can customize our workout and then bully us into following it every day. But these tips, culled from exercise and fitness gurus, can help you be your own personal trainer. … [Read more...] about 3 tips from personal trainers on toning muscles
How To Start a Food Diary Online for Free
The internet has become a very versatile and malleable tool that people who have different goals can use their own benefits. One of the things that people have been using the internet for is putting up an online food journal to help them monitor their food intake for fitness or health purposes. An online food diary is a great idea because it is something that can be accessed … [Read more...] about How To Start a Food Diary Online for Free