Fitness

Become The Best Version of Yourself With This Ancient Practice

Written by: Best of You Today

rainbeau mars, yoga, body and mind, holistic, ra'yoka

To cultivate beauty inside and out, turn to yoga. Nurturing to both body and mind, the ancient practice also foster beauty, says renowned holistic and fitness guide Rainbeau Mars. Founder of Rainbeau Mars Lifestyle, Rainbeau has taken a lifetime of learning and personal growth to teach and support others so they can “become the best version of the individual self.” We asked her to share with us some insight into her fitness system, called ra’yoKa, leading the yoga lifestyle and her new book 28 Days to YOUR SuperStar Glow. She has produced several instructional and inspirational DVDs about health, fitness and beauty.

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mark sisson, primal blueprint, paleo diet, fitness regime, healthy

Between all the fad diets and exercise formulas out there, are you having trouble finding a regime you can stick to and enjoy? Count yourself among the fortunate if you answered “no.” For the rest, there is an approach taken by author and athlete Mark Sisson called Primal Blueprint that might fit the bill. In his book Primal Blueprint he provides background and guidelines to “reprogram your genes” for weight loss, better health and more energy.

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shoulder exercises, common exercise mistakes, shoulder muscles

The shoulders are among the most important parts of the body in both appearance as well as function. You should always pay special attention to these muscles and if they are not well developed you will experience quite a lot of inconvenience not to mention potential health problems.

Thursday, 17 November 2011 - 6:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

gina lombardi, celebrity fitness trainer, lose weight to meet deadline

When we see a celebrity on film or television we no longer think “How does she do it?” We know why they look so good—hard work and, no doubt, a personal trainer. If you want the inside scoop on just what it is they learn from celebrity trainer Gina Lombardi, just read her new book Deadline Fitness. She breaks down her signature fitness and diet programs used with celebrity clients for whom time is supremely important.

Get Back on Track with Sore Knees

Wednesday, 9 November 2011 - 6:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

joe dowdell, weak knees, sore knees, muscles, fitness, marathon training

I ran Boston in 1991 and New York in 2000. In the years since New York, I have slowed down, the knees get sore, etc. I have decided to find out if I still "have it" for one more marathon. Could you offer a few tips to get my 55-year-old old body started on the right track? --Kevin Kelly, Foxboro, Mass.

Tuesday, 8 November 2011 - 6:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

saddlebags, lose weight, joe dowdell, brooke kalanick

Many fitness professionals and group fitness instructors will tell you to do tons of side-lying leg raises(foot internally rotated, foot in a neutral position and the foot externally rotated) and fire hydrants (on your hands and knees, lifting each leg up one at a time while knees are bent at a 90-degree angle), and you'll get rid of those stubborn saddlebags.

Slim and Tone Your Legs the Easy Way

Monday, 7 November 2011 - 5:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

joe dowdell, brooke kalanick, ultimate you, tone your legs, slim down legs

Like many women, you've got a few trouble spots -- and while it's true that it's difficult to "spot reduce" and that losing fat overall is always the key to getting the physique you're after, where you store fat does give a clue as to underlying hormonal issue that might be causing you to have a difficult time shedding that fat. When in doubt, get back to basics: Training smart and regularly in conjunction with good nutrition habits 90 percent of the time. Also, add in other critical factors: sleep well, manage your stress and drink enough water (three to four liters is usually plenty for most women).

No More Muffin Tops! Lose Them Now!

Friday, 4 November 2011 - 5:00am | Written by: Best of You Today

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Without sounding like a broken record, there is no magic bullet for men or women when it comes to achieving a lean, healthy body. The scientific literature and my experience shows that a combination of total body resistance training, high intensity interval training, proper nutritional intake and sound recovery strategies (which in my book, "Ultimate You," we've dedicated an entire chapter to) are the keys to long term success.