Here is what I hear week in and week out from women all over the world: “I’m going to go out for a walk and get some exercise.” This concept, that going for a walk, even a brisk walk, will solve all of your fat loss problems is what’s keeping most women from succeeding at fat loss.  Read More →

Are you trying to lose fat? You can say that cardio exercises are the best to lose fat and in this article we will talk about the 3 best cardio for fat loss. These 3 exercises can really make a great change in your fat loss journey.  Read More →

Whats all this talk about cardio workouts, and what does cardio have to do with ab workouts? Well let’s start with what traditional “cardio” looks like to the average Joe/Jane. You go to the gym and there are people walking on treadmills watching a wall mounted TV or they ride stationary bikes or work on an elliptical.  Read More →

Is aerobic exercise needed to get lean? The answer is yes and no. It’s widely accepted that we need to establish a caloric deficit to loss fat. This can be accomplished with or without exercise. More exercise means we can eat more. No exercise means we must consume less to meet our caloric restriction.  Read More →

Most people think that fat burning exercises must necessarily be difficult and painful. Yet, this is not true. You can burn the fat by doing physical exercises you like the most. Thus, you will have fun, relax and enjoy your activity and at the same time do something useful for your body: burn the fat and build the muscles.  Read More →

In this article we take a look at the benefits of running at home, using your own treadmill. Find out how to save money, stay motivated and discover why running at home is not as expensive as people think.  Read More →

I moved into a new office building several months ago.  I love the place. It has all the amenities; great reception area, floor-to-ceiling windows, a kitchen to die for and covered parking.  But one of the things that continues to make an impression on me is the restroom. Specifically, the air-powered hand dryer. I’m sure you might wonder kind of miserable life I lead when a hand dryer gets me so excited.  Let me tell you, this thing... 

It used to be that Pilates generally pulled from a pretty high income demographic of professionals in finance jobs , insurance, banking, and sales with a few corporate honchos and artists thrown into the mix. Now the demographic has changed (in a good way) and become a bit more open, with students and lower to middle income folks appreciating the pain free strength and more studios and teachers willing to teach groups and offer lower prices. A win-win!... 

As we start to contemplate moving back to the US, health care and insurance are very much on my brain. We are so lucky here at Parrot Cay to have full private health as well as National Health insurance, and I remember how much our HMO premiums were 5 years ago! So I am also researching health savings account s, as even just as a side thing it will allow us some tax free savings to put towards co-pays or expenses that are not covered by our  Read More →

An interesting question: Hi, well to begin with I heard that Pilates really helps in making the calves thinner. I’m very very slim and have big calves, and it’s really really putting me down. I haven’t worn a skirt since I was 11. I’m in college now, going to uni next year and I reallyyyy want to be able to wear a skirt/dress/shorts from time to time. I’m always in trousers and it’s really upsetting me. I see... 

My Yoga Online has posted a new yoga tip video featuring Jesse Enright: Yoga and the Neck Smart Yoga Tip. Enjoy this new Yoga Anatomy workshop in which Jesse explores the nuances of the neck and how it relates to your Yoga practice. Click here to watch: Yoga and the Neck Smart Yoga Tip About Jesse Enright : Jesse Enright has been a student of Yoga for eleven years and an instructor for the past nine. He began his studies with Sivananda Yoga... 

The other day, a friend and I got to talking about walking. She enjoys it, I enjoy it, and we both consider it a great way to get our daily exercise. But when a health-minded professional asked my friend if she worked out every day, she told me she sheepishly replied, “Well…  Read More →

Chisel your abs to sculpture them to match the ancient statues of Greek gods. Discover how easy it is to achieve these in just a few short weeks.  Read More →

We don’t have to look old before our time. The reason we start to look old is because we stop exercising. Learn how to fix that problem much easier than you may think!  Read More →

When you first walk into a gym you will often times be greeted by a plethora of aerobic machines. These will range from stair masters, to treadmills, ellipticals and far beyond. It will be easy to give into temptation on the first few days, to enter the gym and immediately begin to push and pull your way to calorie burning activity on these machines.  Read More →