Kettlebell Workouts
Sunday, June 5th, 2011Simple designs tend to be the best and the Kettlebell is a great example of that principle. The humble kettlebell is a cast iron ball with a large handle that is used in a variety of strength training and conditioning exercises. Also known as a girya (the Russian name), the kettlebell has been used by [...]
Stay fit while charging your phone
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Nokia has a new accessory that will have you working for that precious juice for your mobile phones. The Nokia Bicycle Charger kit will let you recharge your Nokia mobile phone while you’re riding your bike. It’s a great greener way to get a charge, but it also encourages more exercise, which is a good [...]
Dance Exercise DVDs will make you move
Thursday, April 1st, 2010Fitness experts Jill Ross and Lindsey Emery give you the low down on popular exercise dance DVDs. If you want to get in shape, you might want to hit the dance floor and get moving. It’s the latest fad in exercise DVDs. These DVDs feature swing, jive, cha-cha, samba, hip-hop and other dance moves, capitalizing [...]
Does Wii Fit really get you fit?
Thursday, December 17th, 2009According to a recent study, the Wii Fit may not get you very fit after all. In the study, a Wii Fit was loaned to eight families and their usage and fitness impact were tracked over time (specifically three months before they got the Wii, and three months after). The final verdict? Well it looks [...]
Fight Prostate Cancer With Coffee And Exercise
Thursday, December 10th, 2009It seems like an odd combination, but drinking a few more cups of coffee and exercising each day can reduce a man’s risk of dying of prostate cancer, according to two studies. Now this isn’t a proven treatment, but data shows a clear association with both activities. Of almost 50,000 men in one study, spanning [...]
