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No-Excuses Exercise for Stay-at-Home Moms

Rachel Paxton — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:58:13 +0000

When I was younger (late teens, early twenties), I was good about
incorporating exercise into my daily routine. I’ve never been an
athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I led a fairly
active life.

10 Fun Ways To Become More Active – Every Day

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:22:06 +0000

You know you should be getting some sort of exercise, you know of all the health benefits that come with a more active lifestyle. You’ve tried the whole Gym thing, but it just wasn’t for you. The temptation to just sit in front of the TV, to curl up with a good book, or to spend a little extra time at your computer is just too big. Who wants to head to the gym right now anyway?

What’s A Pedometer And Why Would I Need One?

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:41 +0000

A pedometer is a great inexpensive exercising tool that tracks your progress and keeps you motivated to stick to your daily workout. Let’s take a look at what exactly a pedometer is and why you need one.

Walking for Weight Loss and Fitness - Pedometer Basics

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:03 +0000

A pedometer is a neat little gadget that will help you track how much walking you have done in a day. It can be a helpful tool in getting into and sticking with an exercise schedule. Let’s take a look at how you can use a pedometer to get into shape.

Rev Up Your Metabolism For Faster Weight Loss

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:19:22 +0000

One you first start watching what you eat, the weight starts coming off easily. Then after a few weeks, the scale stops moving downward and you hit a plateau. What’s happening? Your metabolism is slowing down.

I Just Don’t Have The Time To Exercise

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:18:41 +0000

How many times have you said to yourself that you just don’t have the time to exercise? Don’t feel bad; it’s my favorite excuse as well. We all have busy lives and not much time for anything in our schedule. That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite ways to sneak some exercise into everyday activities with you.

Take Your Workout To The Backyard

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:17:59 +0000

Variety is the key to keeping your workouts interesting. If you are already spending a fun afternoon with the kids in the back yard, why now work in a great workout while you are out there. You are setting a great example for the kids and may even get them to join you.

Great Cardio Workouts You Can Do At Home

Susanne Myers — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:17:17 +0000

You know how important cardio workouts are for your health and wellbeing, but it’s hard to get a good cardio workout in when you can’t leave to house to go to the gym or for a run. Here are some great cardio workouts you can do right at home.