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Burning The Scale

Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category

July 15th, 2008

Should We Wii?

 
So the hubs and I have been contemplating getting a Nintendo Wii since last year. For Christmas we don’t buy each other gifts, we just choose one thing for the house or for ourselves to splurge on. It was a really tight race between a new digital video camera and a Wii. Capturing our son’s precious […]

By noelboehm -- 4 comments

July 2nd, 2008

10 TV Stars’ Fitness Secrets From TV Guide

TV Guide’s June 30th issue, out in stands June 24th,  have the 10 TV Stars that shared their secrets for having the best bods in the business. Well, let’s see if we can learn from a couple of them :
Mario Lopez (host of America’s Best Dance Crew and Extra’s weekend edition co-host) tells TV […]

By DEXIE -- 0 comments

June 19th, 2008

ABC’s Of Sit-Ups

The alphabet doesn’t necessarily come to mind when you’re trying to work out, no? But I found an article today about the ABC’s of Safer Sit-Ups which I thought was really enlightening. I know one technique when doing sit-ups and that your chin, when you pull up should be aligned right below your neck […]

By DEXIE -- 1 comment

June 18th, 2008

Summer Work-Out Is On The Go

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When I told my husband yesterday, at about 7pm, that I was going for a walk, he was like, “really?”. Yes, he was surprised. I guess it’s been a while since I actually went out there and took advantage of the peaceful farm land that we live in. I […]

By DEXIE -- 0 comments

June 13th, 2008

My Top Five Toning Workouts

I thought I’d compile a list of all the exercises so far that have really worked for me. . . and then let you know what didn’t go quite as well as I thought it would. Probably my most amazing toning activity so far has been jumproping, but trust me: there are some really hot […]

By meielisawy -- 0 comments

June 11th, 2008

I’m Sore And I Can’t Walk

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Well I can walk but  right now I wish I don’t have to. After a hardcore work-out yesterday I’m feeling everything. From the arms to abs, to buns, thighs, and legs. But of course all I’ve done today is bend down to pick up toys, animal crackers, […]

By DEXIE -- 1 comment

May 21st, 2008

Jamie King : Rock Your Body DVD

I bought this Jamie King : Rock Your Body DVD late last year and I’ve completely forgot to write a review so here it is. If you’re not a dancer, this workout will be VERY hard for you. I consider myself a good dancer but even I had a difficult time following the routine. […]

By DEXIE -- 1 comment

May 9th, 2008

My Great Inspirations

There are ways to make yourself feel better when you are feeling like you’re in a slump. I hate those times when you’ve been working out for a while and you start to feel less motivated. Either you’ve reached a plateau or you’re just sick of the gym: this time is supremely frustrating because you’re […]

By meielisawy -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2008

Fun Summertime Workouts

I might be doing the Self Challenge, but I could always be doing more! I want to find summer workouts that get me outside…here are some of the very best out there for the warm weather.
Water Squats: Start with your legs separated at shoulder’s width. Bend your legs a little as you begin to “sit” […]

By meielisawy -- 0 comments

April 21st, 2008

Finding Hidden Ways to Exercise

Check out my hidden exercise secrets! These are my personal ones, and if you have any more, add them below in the comments, please. I want to build up my repertoire.
1. Dog walking. Instead of taking your dog to the corner, how about all the way around the block, or even two blocks?
2. Clenching. Hear […]

By meielisawy -- 2 comments