Sit Ups http://www.situps.org Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:25:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Be Active With Your Health http://www.situps.org/be-active-with-your-health.html http://www.situps.org/be-active-with-your-health.html#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:21:18 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=432 It is obvious that working out and staying in shape is beneficial to our health, but how so exactly? What do we avoid by being conscious of our bodies and striving to stay active? First, we avoid the risk of heart disease and stroke. Daily physical activity makes your heart stronger, and greatly decreases your chances of developing these ailments. Next, it lowers our risk for high blood pressure. Physical activity reduces body fat, which is a large factor in high blood pressure. Additionally, regular physical activity decreases the risk of diabetes, obesity, and osteoporosis. What better, easier way to save our own lives than taking the time to be active?

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]]> http://www.situps.org/be-active-with-your-health.html/feed 0 Pilates: The System That Works http://www.situps.org/pilates-the-system-that-works.html http://www.situps.org/pilates-the-system-that-works.html#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:20:11 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=430 If you’re looking for a new exercise routine, give Pilates a try. Pilates is named for its founder, Joseph Pilates. It’s a fitness system dating back to the early 20th century that has gained popularity in recent years. Joseph Pilates believed that his system allowed for the mind to control the body’s muscles. The main muscle groups Pilates focuses on is referred to as the body’s “core.” The core muscles help keep the spine aligned and the body balanced. Pilates’ main objective is to create awareness of breathing techniques and spinal alignment to ultimately strengthen torso muscles.

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]]> http://www.situps.org/pilates-the-system-that-works.html/feed 0 How To Choose a Gym http://www.situps.org/how-to-choose-a-gym.html http://www.situps.org/how-to-choose-a-gym.html#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:16:53 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=427 When it comes to choosing a gym membership location, there are basic things to keep in mind. First, where is the gym located? If it is close to your home, or somewhere along your route to work or school, you will be more likely to visit often. Belonging to a gym that is out of your way can be a waste of money because if it is out of sight, it is most likely to be out of mind. If traveling to the gym seems like a hassle, you probably won’t go as often and won’t get your money’s worth out of the membership. Secondly, is it affordable? Most gyms offer great promotional deals, so do your homework. Find out the monthly rate being offered by each gym before you sign any contract. This way, you can even quote the competitor’s price to try to get a more affordable deal.

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]]> http://www.situps.org/how-to-choose-a-gym.html/feed 0 Mental Plus Physical Health http://www.situps.org/mental-plus-physical-health.html http://www.situps.org/mental-plus-physical-health.html#comments Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:14:40 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=425 Taking the time to work out regularly not only improves your body’s physical health, but can be a huge benefit to your mental health as well. Rigorous exercise leads to an increase in the body’s release of endorphins, which are chemicals that can make a person feel happy and energetic. Additionally, being active, fit, and in good shape can drastically improve self confidence levels. After all, when you look good, you feel good.  Being healthy in mind and body has a strong impact on your self esteem, your demeanor, and your overall attitude about life in general.

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]]> http://www.situps.org/mental-plus-physical-health.html/feed 0 Cardiovascular Endurance http://www.situps.org/cardiovascular-endurance.html http://www.situps.org/cardiovascular-endurance.html#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:12:50 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=423 One of the major health benefits that comes from staying active and physically fit is cardiovascular endurance. Cardiovascular endurance is basically another term for the measurement of your heart’s strength. The heart is one of the strongest and most important muscles in the body, but without regular physical activity, it becomes weaker and unable to fulfill its responsibilities in keeping the body alive. Cardiovascular endurance also refers to the heart’s ability to provide oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. Physical activity increases the flow of oxygen from the heart and keeps bodies healthy and strong.

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]]> http://www.situps.org/cardiovascular-endurance.html/feed 0 High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) http://www.situps.org/high-fructose-corn-syrup-hfcs.html http://www.situps.org/high-fructose-corn-syrup-hfcs.html#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:51:22 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=392 High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) has become a controversial issue as of late. As you can tell from the title of this product, it has a high concentration of fructose…which is sugar. Studies have shown that too much sugar leads to many problems such as obesity which can lead to more serious chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. The manufacturers of HFCS have recently made commercials and a website to calm the fears of the public saying things like, “it’s made with corn,” and “it is fine in moderation.” It’s the “fine in moderation” saying that you really need to look at. Hypothetically, how many of you read the ingredients on the box or bag of what you’re buying? You’ll find that HFCS is in almost everything you consume. So much for moderation…

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P90X is challenging but Tony (the instructor in the videos) encourages you to work at your own pace. You increase how much weight you can use, how many more reps you can do, etc by each different workout. He also keeps the workouts interesting my isolating different muscles for each different day (with “Ab Ripper X” at the end of almost every video to really work on those abdominal muscles). It’s worth a shot for anyone who wants to tone up, fill out, or for anyone who just wants to look good!

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]]> http://www.situps.org/p90x%c2%ae-revolution.html/feed 0 Walking To Your Health! http://www.situps.org/walking-to-your-health.html http://www.situps.org/walking-to-your-health.html#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:49:30 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=388 Alrighty folks, it’s finally warming up which means you can finally start that exercise regime you’ve been planning since the New Year began. It’s swimsuit season which, by default, is running season.

What most people don’t realize is that running doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, each new season, I start out walking. It’s best to improve your endurance rather than push yourself too hard and end up hating and avoiding running for the rest of your life.

Did you know that walking the same distance you’d plan on running burns just about the same amount of calories? Plan on walking the same route you plan to run and don’t start running until you’re ready. And when you’re ready, don’t feel bad if you need to stop and walk. Also, to keep it interesting, always make sure to have more than one route with varying intensities.

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]]> http://www.situps.org/walking-to-your-health.html/feed 0 Zumba® Ditch The Workout, Join The Party! http://www.situps.org/zumba%c2%ae-ditch-the-workout-join-the-party.html http://www.situps.org/zumba%c2%ae-ditch-the-workout-join-the-party.html#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:47:58 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=386 Zumba® is a workout revolution taking the exercise world by storm! It features Latin dance steps and fun, upbeat music to make you want to MOVE! According to their website their goal is to make you “want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked.”

“The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.”

Not only are these classes helping you burn calories and lose weight, they’re FUN! For more information go to http://www.zumba.com/us/. Check out this revolutionary workout today!

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]]> http://www.situps.org/zumba%c2%ae-ditch-the-workout-join-the-party.html/feed 0 Are Organic Foods Really Better For You? http://www.situps.org/are-organic-foods-really-better-for-you.html http://www.situps.org/are-organic-foods-really-better-for-you.html#comments Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:46:43 +0000 admin http://www.situps.org/?p=384 According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States: You betcha! Not only do commercially grown goods hurt the environment because of all the energy requirements, pesticides and cosmetic fertilizers leave residue on the plants and foods that end up in your body.

Although there is controversy over whether the nutritional content of organically grown goods is actually higher than non-organic goods, the risk of the harmful effects of pesticides and cosmetic fertilizers is not worth it.

However, it is important to note that, although your food may be free of harmful pesticides, it is still possible for the foods to have other harmful substances such as e-coli and salmonella.

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