Spot Moves: Abs, Butts, and Thighs On A Ball
Spot Moves: abs, butts and thighs on a ballBall Crunch Move 1Ball Crunch •Sit on a fitness ball with your feet flat on the floor hip-width apart. •Walk the ball forward until your lower back is supported. •Your chest should be above knee level. •Pull your navel in toward your spine. • Rest your head on your fingertips and let your elbows fall to the side. • Contract your abs, bringing your ribcage closer to your hipbones. Ball PikeBall... Read More
Nudging Your Guy Toward Healthy
Trying to help the man in your life be healthier and live longer is like trying to wrangle a herd of house cats with a feather. For nearly 30 years, I’ve picked doctors, made appointments, kept medical record folders and asked questions. There was no big “Tah da! Today I am taking over.” We have an unspoken agreement that I take care of him now so he doesn’t get all broken down later. It sounds easy, but if you’ve ever tried to take a triple-decker cheeseburger out... Read More
Find Your Inner Adventurer
Terrapin Adventures is all about fun! They’ve created a new world of adventure using only wood, rope and cable. You’ll be sure to feel like Indiana Jones at this hot-spot all while using every single muscle in your body. Check them out in Savage, MD – only 20 minutes outside of both Washington, DC and Baltimore… and tell’em Sonya sent ya! Watch My Adventure:Take your own leap of faith at: www.terrapinadventures.com Follow me on facebook: www.Facebook.com/WorldNextDoorTV : Read More
Keep It Moving!
Can’t get motivated to exercise? Check out the Heart & Soul staff’s workout playlist, guaranteed to catapult you off the couch and into action! Jacqueline Brooks, Research Editor “B.O.B.” by OutKast, “Tambourine” by Eve, “Let Me Clear My Throat” by Chuck Brown “I have to have a beat that moves my body before my brain even has a chance to react, and all three of these do that for me.” Kendra Lee, Executive Editor “Mercy” by Duffy It gets me... Read More
Your Must-Do List for March
Spring forward with the new season, which begins on March 20. Make the most of the extra daylight by spending more time outdoors and trying a new activity. It’s also a good time to spring-clean your life and surroundings. Here are other things to add to your March must-do list: March is … … Women’s History Month. It’s also the 100th anniversary of International Women’s History Day, which we celebrate 24/7. Join the celebration by paying extra attention to your present... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: Let the Music Move You
The right music can turn a slog around the park into a revved-up workout that makes you wonder where the time went. What’s the song you love to move to, the one that helps you find your second wind, dig deep or settle into a relaxing groove? Then make a playlist that will make your workout more fun. Find the beat in your favorite song, and count the beats over 60 seconds. That’s the beats per minute. Use Best Workout Music to find more songs like your faves by BPM and music... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: Restore Pop to Summer Workout Clothes
If sweat, grime and remnants of your post-workout snack have taken the pop out of your summer white workout clothes, hit the bleach for the 100 percent cotton stuff that’s sturdy enough to withstand it. But that will only make stained fitness duds made out of wicking fabrics look worse. Instead, try this trick: Use a three- to five-gallon bucket large enough to hold the garments. Cover the fabric with the hottest water it can withstand. Add enough laundry detergent to wash... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: The Bra Must Fit
After the shoes, your bra is the most important part of your workout ensemble. You may be wearing two compression bras–the stretchy ones that flatten and create the uniboob effect–and that can be find for A and some B cups. But there are plenty of good reasons to get a better fitting bra:You do higher impact workouts, like running, jumping rope and hiking. You wear C cup or larger. You want more comfort and a smush-free shape.We’ve seen all the tricks. Buying... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: Best Stretches for Walkers and Runners
Keeping your whole body limber is a good idea, but walkers and runners often need to pay extra attention to their hips, hamstrings and calves, especially when just starting out or adding more distance or speed to a workout. Warm up. March in place. Do the electric slide. Try a simple standing yoga pose (see the chair pose below) to get those muscles, tendons and joints warm. Don’t bounce. Bouncing tells your muscles to tighten. If you want to expand or deepen a stretch, take... Read More
Walk New York to L.A.: Warm-Up Tips
Warm it up, cool it down, stretch it out Stretching is not how you warm up. The idea is to get your core body temperature up a bit by using the large muscles of the thighs and butt and loosening those joints in preparation for a workout. It needn’t be a big deal. Walkers can start with a 5- to 10-minute stroll. Joggers can start with a power walk. And runners often start with a light jog. If you’re preparing to lift weights, march or do a little dance in place, skip imaginary... Read More
