You don’t have to be super-human to perform this core exercise. This advanced move will work your arms, legs, rump and abdomen. Let’s begin! Step 1: Lie facedown with your body completely extended, arms parallel to one another and legs straight. Step 2: Breathe slowly as you simultaneously lift your arms and legs through a […]
Vitamin C plays a very important role in muscle recovery. This essential nutrient helps your body produce collagen, a major structural protein found in connective tissue that holds muscles, bones and other tissues together. But that’s not the only reason you need vitamin C to build healthy muscles. During exercise, as your breathing increases to […]
Every journey worth taking starts with a single step in the right direction. And once you’ve embarked on the road to a healthier new you, you’ll never want to turn back. But what’s the secret to keeping the forward momentum? Knowledge about health and fitness – it’s the ammunition that will fuel the lifestyle you want. It’s kind of like the […]
Walk, don’t run, to the nearest sporting goods store, and buy a pedometer. This handy little device is an inexpensive way to keep track of how many steps you take in a typical day. And while running may be a great calorie-burner, simply increasing your daily number of steps can help you lose weight. Aim […]
Since abs workouts can seem too labor-intensive at times, I thought I’d let you kick your feet up… on a Swiss ball, that is! This move is your basic crunch, but with a twist: Your feet are elevated, which makes it a little more challenging, but it’ll give your upper abs a stellar workout! Elevating […]
In almost every case, you should steer clear of store-bought, packaged salad dressings. Simply put, the salad dressings that you find on the grocery store shelves are almost always filled with these fat-storing, health-damaging ingredients: 1. Denatured and trans fats. Most store-bought salad dressings are made with cheap, denatured and highly processed fats. If you see […]
Due to excessive rain the Kick Boxing Boot Camp has been extended for 2 weeks. So came and join us in Fort Green Park. ANYONE interested should contact me 347-909-0914 for more information and email kickfever@gmail.com to sign up. Fort Greene park in Brooklyn http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/FortGreenePark, Myrtle Avenue entrance between St. Edwards and Washington Ave. Saturday […]
While there are plenty of BAD carbs out there (think white bread, sugar, desserts, etc) you don’t have to completely eliminate carbs from your diet in order to burn fat fast, especially when you choose the RIGHT sources. Having said that, below are my top 4 choices for belly-blasting carbs that will leave you full […]
This move will strengthen your abdominals, back and shoulders. Be sure to breathe normally as you perform the Side Plank. It’ll test your balance skills, but most importantly, it will stabilize your trunk, helping you perform simple tasks such as lifting items and opening doors. And doing Side Planks will also improve your performance in […]
