Why is water essential for a good workout (08/12/2010)
(...) When you are dehydrated, your body loses its ability to cool itself, which may lead to heat exhaustion. In addition to temperature regulation, without sufficient water, your energy level will drop and your muscle function will suffer, causing cramps and fatigue. If you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. (...)

Shoulders and back workout for a great new look and better health (08/11/2010)
(...) The back, one of the most neglected spots on the body when it comes to target toning, is just as important as your legs, arms, and abs. You may not see it, but believe me, everyone else does! Yes, that bulging spot that loves to bubble over your bra strap is back fat! Unfortunately, fashion is consistently taking inches off once modest dress shirts. Sleeves are being torn off, necks cut low, and supposedly supportive fabric in the back are being minimized to a measly string! To follow fashion's trimming trend and feel comfortable in your new, though fewer, threads, it's time to concentrate on the, until now, ignored back! Trapezius Stave off neck and shoulder tension by toning your trapezius - the muscles in the upper center of your back. (...)

Workout tips for chest and arms (08/11/2010)
(...) Triceps Possibly more problematic than back fat is that unshakable underarm flap that makes "pointing over there" an insecurity-triggering gesture. Ahhh, the troublesome triceps! If you find that shaking a saltshaker shakes more than just salt, as your underarm fat bounces back and forth, you know what I am talking about. But, here's the good news. (...)

Short info about the leg muscles and the best legs workout (08/11/2010)
(...) Keep strong quads to prevent knee problems. These muscles are also used for climbing, running, walking, hopping, skating, skiing, and jumping. Quads are typically very strong and developed. (...)

Exercise during menstrual cycle and pregnancy is very healthy (08/11/2010)
(...) Of course, being bloated is never a reason to celebrate. Which is why you should exercise. When done in conjunction with a healthy, lowsalt diet, exercise gets your juices flowing, including the extra water weight that you are carrying around. (...)

Exercise is important for people who suffer from joint or bone pain (08/07/2010)
(...) It will strengthen your muscles, make your connective tissues more malleable, and minimize pains and strains. Unless your doctor recommends otherwise, there is a good chance that exercise will decrease pain, lessen stiffness, and increase mobility. If you have never exercised a day in your life, and the prospect of starting something new seems too daunting, but you want to be healthier, you are beginning from a great place, because the only place you can go is up! Isn't that a great feeling? As long as you do something to move your body, you have already succeeded! You don't have to jump into an intense daily workout routine immediately. (...)

How to stimulate yourself to start a fitness program (08/06/2010)
(...) Identify an athletic goal that you want to achieve: ride a bike one hundred miles, hike to the top of the tallest mountain within a thousand miles, spike a volleyball, carve swooping turns on a snowboard. Say, out loud, that you can accomplish this feat even with big thighs or droopage in the upper arms. If you choose to run a marathon, repeat to yourself, out loud, every night and every morning, "I can and will run a marathon even if my thighs never get any smaller as a result of all my hard training. (...)

How can you make exercise fun and achieve quick results (08/06/2010)
(...) Get out a hula hoop or paddle ball set. Play Wii tennis or Dance Dance Revolution. Sing while you exercise - or at least during the lower-intensity parts of your workout. (...)

Back exercises for a healty and correct posture (07/27/2010)
(...) The great thing about the technique used for the Side Bends is that it works not only the oblique abdominals but also the paraspinals - the long straplike muscles that run down each side of the back. The muscles tighten as they shorten but also tighten as they lengthen on the other side as you bend. Tightening as the muscles lengthen actually strengthens the back the most. (...)

Exercises for back that will improve posture and spine health (07/27/2010)
(...) Most people do abdominal exercise only to the point of shortening the rib cage toward the knees, but the abdominals have deep layers and there are other muscles that help to make the front of the torso concave. "Compressions" find these deeper connections that help you to go beyond traditional sit-ups. What if my neck gets tight in the puppy dog abs? I find that extremely painful. (...)

What to do before starting to workout (07/25/2010)
(...) How much space do I need? The space should be big enough to walk comfortably four steps forward and back, and four steps side to side. Please make sure that there are no obstacles in the way that you could trip over or bump into as you are practicing. The importance of staying hydrated Staying hydrated while exercising is more important than most people realize. (...)

Ballet tips for a great start (07/25/2010)
(...) Why is it important to have my knees and toes facing the same direction? In ballet, turning out from the hips through the knees and feet is extremely important, and not just for aesthetic reasons. By keeping the alignment of your body within your range of motion, you are protecting your joints from wear and tear. If you let the knee roll inward, you would put unnecessary strain on the inner part of the knee joint. (...)

Dance tips for most common dance styles (07/25/2010)
(...) Practice the coordination on both sides. Then, slowly build up so you move faster and faster. Part of the fun in learning something new is the accomplishment of your goals. (...)