Discover the Secrets of Good health

Ladies fitness is its own multimillion dollar fitness industry - after all, women comprise more than 50% of the population and women tend to be more aware of the differences in their bodies than men do.

Why kick boxing? Isn’t that a sport where people beat each other up? Well, yes - but in fitness, kick boxing has become the all the rage. It’s a great way to build your flexibility, increase your stamina and strength train while at the same time enjoying your favorite dance music.

The jump rope is a great piece of fitness equipment. First and foremost, the jump rope is inexpensive and you can pick one up at a Target or Wal-Mart for under $10. Jumping rope is something you can do with your kids and it’s a great way to get a power workout in [...]

Indoor workouts are a great thing - especially during inclement weather. Spring, summer, winter or autumn, you can perform your indoor workouts no matter how hot, cold, rainy or otherwise the weather is outside.

The relationship between fitness and health is well documented. You certainly don’t need me to tell you that. People who exercise regularly tend to be healthier than their more sedentary counterparts. Why is that? Well a person who exercises regularly usually has a stronger heart.

Your glutes are the largest muscle in your body. No, seriously and I’m not telling you that you have a big butt - in fact, far from it. It’s just that the gluteus maximus is the largest, single muscle in your body.

It’s raining again - and again and again. Tonight Harry Potter opens and my husband and I want to catch the midnight showing so we can review it prior to letting our daughter see it. Today’s workout was more about focusing on meeting goals as needed than on doing something fun.

I made these fingerling potatoes a few days ago as part of a composed salad and we loved them so much I made them again tonight just on their own, to accompany steak. These potatoes can be served warm, room temp, or cold. Chilled, they are perfect for hot summer days. Key [...]

The British Food Standards Agency have just released their findings from a large survey of low-income households. They conclude:
For many foods, the types and quantities eaten by people on low income appeared similar to those of the general population.
The findings were unexpected as many believed a lack of cooking skills and access to good food [...]

The quotes from these vintage ads (from the 1940s) proclaim: â??Every woman has a figure problem!â?
These old-fashioned ads (from Corsietere) show great similarities to today’s marketing mix. This advertising brainwashing (complete with ludicrous before and after images) assured women that they were not thin enough or appealing enough for the world . Sound [...]