“Can you touch your toes?” at the 2012 Book ExpoAmerica New Title Show
What an exciting opportunity to be part of this great book expo in New York City! Lulu is presenting my book ” Can you touch your toes” which is under the category of health, fitness and exercise. If you are in NYC and if you love to read don’t miss this great occasion to find new exciting titles. Lulu publishers booth is #3476 http://newtitleshowcase.com/book_details.php?bookid=132554
Read MoreTop ten tips for a healthy family.
Defining good health is easy, it’s a sense of well-being, a balance between your body, mind and spirit. As a mother of two grown ups I feel that parenting has been a great experience. Easier said than done being a good parent takes plenty of time, effort, commitment, knowledge and sacrifice. I had the fortune to have two great parents both very different from each other but with the same determination to help me evolve into the best person that I could be. Despite their differences, there were three things that both shared in common that I also implemented as I was raising my kids:...
Read MoreWork out video of the Day: Shaving the Head – Pilates
Pilates Training – Shaving the Head exercise [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4eApJSYZz0&feature=channel_video_title] Level: It depends on how much tension you can have in the springs. The more tension the harder. Targets: your arms, your back and your core as you keep your torso stable. You will feel the most effort in the back of your arms (triceps). Repetitions and sets:Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions each. This exercise is one of my favorite Pilates routine, because it targets one of the most important body part in a women’s body : the back of the...
Read MoreWork Out video of the Day: Core Training – Part 3.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKBYR1LodQ4&feature=channel_video_title] Level: intermediate if you roll half way down. More advanced if you roll all the way down. Keep your chin close to your chest, lengthening your neck. Targets:core muscles, abdominal and back muscles. Also stretches the back side of your thigh and your back. Reps and sets: do 2 to 3 sets of 10 repetitions in both sides. Tips: if you have a sensitive tailbone use pads to cushion the area of your back. If you feel any discomfort in your back do not roll back too much, always avoid lower back...
Read MoreWhy is your desk giving you a headache?
The main reason for having headaches is your bad posture as you type, answer the phone or read while seated at your desk. Your head weights up to 10 pounds; holding up your head is not easy as you do your tasks in the sitting position. You tend to slouch which can strain your neck and lower back. Therefore you will suffer from headaches, neck and lower back pain. Also check if you are able to keep your elbows, hips and knees in a 90 degree angle, (I call it the ergonomic rule of the 3 nineties). If you want to ease the discomfort in your neck and to prevent headaches and lower back pain,...
Read MoreFive time saver tips for the busy women
Okay busy women no more excuses I will give you some tips on how to organize your daily workouts. I gave you this week the most important tip to begin your journey to health and fitness: reprogram your mind. Put your wellbeing first, you need to understand that exercise has to become one of your first priorities. Once you have understood how important is to keep your body strong and flexible you will be mentally ready to start. Tips: 1-Plan ahead of time the menu for the week. I usually do it on Thursdays and I go grocery shopping on Fridays to get everything that I need. 2-Pre-cook your...
Read More
Recent Comments