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DVD Review: Dance and Be Fit — Lower Body Burn
When you just can't seem to dig up the motivation to get moving, the one thing that might give you a push is the possibility of having fun. Kimberly Miguel Mullen is all about putting joy into a workout with her Dance and Be Fit — Lower Body Burn DVD ($15), which consists of a five-minute warmup, two 20-minute sequences, and a five-minute cooldown.
It always throws me off when you're guided by a voice-over and not a speaking person, but once I got past that, I was able to enjoy this fun dance program.
Olympic Fit Tip: Know Your Body Type
I find the Olympic Games inspiring and want to get out and try everything, except the vault because that just seems suicidal. Unfortunately, I don't have the height for basketball or the speed for sprinting (even though I have been doing my sprint intervals almost weekly). Sam Callan, an exercise physiologist and the coaching education manager for USA Cycling, stresses the importance of knowing your body type when dreaming of gold deciding what fitness avenue to take.
Celebs Like to Shake It
At first, the Power Plate seems like another gimmicky weight-loss product, but its website features endorsements from fit celebs like Madonna, Courteney Cox, and Hilary Swank. On top of that, it's used by over 60 college and pro sports teams, and the Police brought one with them on their reunion tour. That's some serious celeb street cred.
FitSugar Total Body Yoga Flow Sequence
Practicing yoga makes your muscles lean, limber, and strong, but that's not the only benefit. You're bound to feel calmer, have more energy, sleep better, and reduce your stress if you practice regularly. We don't always have time to make it to the studio for a class, so here's a fluid sequence you can try on your own.
Fit Tip: Don't Forget About the Rest of Your Body
When I exercise, I tend to go through cycles where I throw myself into one kind of activity. Lately I'm into biking. I love how the breeze keeps me cool in the heat, and the intense burn in my thighs and booty lets me know I'm working hard.
Reebok Promises to Make Your Boobs Jealous of Your Butt — Hilarious or Horrifying?
On its website, Reebok claims that its new line of EasyTone shoes, which are displayed against the backdrop of a naked woman, will help you make 88 percent of men speechless and 76 percent of women jealous. Hoping to drum up some hype for these kicks, Reebok has also unveiled a whole slew of commercials touting the shoes' butt-toning abilities. In this commercial, Reebok pitches the shoes by reducing a faceless woman to two talking breasts.
What's the Deal With Wearable Weights?
The magic pill to weight loss is a mirage in my opinion, but companies continue to design products to help you burn more calories and drop pounds. As if the seven shady weight loss products I recently posted about weren't enough, I just discovered Body Togs Wearable Weights.
At first I thought they were for strength training exercises instead of dumbbells or resistance bands.
Kidoodles: Thanksgiving Turkeys For the Table
It's time to rally the troops for a day of arts and crafts that can be showcased at the holiday table. A win-win, this simple project will have everyone feeling useful, creates decor for the evening, and leaves little mess in its wake.
Supplies needed:
- Small pumpkins
- Peel and stick foam paper
- Small marshmallows and a black pen (substitute googly eyes if you have some)
- Scissors
Sugarbabies: For the Love of Broccoli
This post was submitted by member FitSugar in our Sugarbabies group.
My little one last night asked me to make Brussels sprouts and then proceeded to eat three helpings. This photo is from her early days as a veggie lover.
Fit Tip: Don't Just Work Your Problem Areas
I saw a fitness buddy at the gym the other day running, so I hopped on the treadmill next to her. After about 20 minutes, I asked if she was going to the upper-body strengthening class in 10 minutes. She said, "It's my legs that need work, not my arms."
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