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Is Yoga Right for you?

A lot of women perform yoga exercises not just to lose weight or maintain proper body weight but also because they want to be healthy emotionally and mentally. Yoga is also known to contribute to the decrease of a number of problems during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. There is research to prove this, but it’s [...]

May 15, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Health Benefits of Yoga for Women

There are a number of healthy benefits a women can receive from practicing yoga. Through this form of exercise women are able to build on their strengths and focus on bettering themselves through a calming method of breathing, meditation, and gentle poses. Here are just some of the healthy benefits that women can get from [...]

May 15, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Easy and Effective Yoga Workouts

You probably know this, but the world sees yoga worksouts as painful chains of body contorting poses.  Before you begin yoga you should definitely understand the 3 major levels of it: advanced, intermediate and the beginner levels. This is probably pretty obvious, but the first level we start with is the beginner level. When first [...]

May 15, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Pilates and You

                                                                                                           Pilates is a wonderful system of exercise and strength training developed by Joseph Pilates. In recent years, it has become one of the most popular exercise systems in the world. Pilates studios have opened in cities all over America and beyond. Pilates training consists of over 500 individual exercises, all designed to help the [...]

May 12, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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30 Minutes Of Yoga

How 30 Minutes Of Yoga Each Day Can Have A Positive Impact On Your Life by: Clare Swindlehurst    Yoga is one of the world’s most ancient forms of exercise and it carries  a certain air of mysticism about it. You might be put off by some of the shapes and poses and think that [...]

May 12, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Stay Motivated: Pick a Clear Fitness Goal

Motivation is one of the main elements to being successful in any exercise routine and having a clear fitness goal is also an important part of that success.  A clear fitness goal will give you direction and remind you exactly what you are reaching for fitness wise.  If your goals are not clear, it is [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Exercise makes women hot

If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle to exercise in the heat while your man seems just fine, research shows men and women respond differently to heat and exercise. Have you ever noticed that men seem to drip sweat, throwing off veritable puddles of water from their skin as they exercise? While women aren’t immune [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Benefits of Physical Exercise

Exercise is important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute positively to maintaining a healthy weight, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing surgical risks, and strengthening the immune system.  Reduces the risk of Heart Disease and Stroke: Daily physical activity can help prevent heart disease and [...]

May 10, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Physical Exercise

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons. These include strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance and for enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system, and helps prevent the “diseases [...]

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