“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 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 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 MoreWhy is Jane Fonda my all-time exercise role model?
I was reading the last issue of Newsweek ( August 22 & 29, 2011 ) when on page 42 I had the great surprise of finding a great article on Jane Fonda. She has been my exercise icon since she started back in the 90’s with her videos, teaching great aerobic exercises with or without the step. Before her, I used to go to the gym where I had a great personal trainer; I did yoga for the mind and body connection, and I also used to meditate daily. Throughout the years I was doing the same fitness routines until I discovered The method! In this interview of Jane Fonda you can see how...
Read MoreWork out video of the Day: Cordination – Pilates
coordination Work Out – Core Strength [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rA0x93M-cg&feature=channel_video_title] Level: basic if you keep your legs half way down, intermediate if you lower your legs at eye level. Targets: abdominal wall, core muscles, legs and arms. Reps and sets: 4 sets, 5 repetitions each. The first: open and close your legs. The second : tap your heels. The third: criss-cross your legs. The fourth: scissors...
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