fitness
Choosing the best cardio class for you
Health & Fitness
November 7, 2010
Choosing the best cardio class for you
Contrary to popular belief, cardio classes are not all the same. Each one of these classes at your local gym…
Deal with the pain: Fitness class injuries
Health & Fitness
October 31, 2010
Deal with the pain: Fitness class injuries
I’ve been taught that if someone attending my fitness class falls off the step or tumbles on the studio floor,…
Doctors orders: When not to exercise
Health & Fitness
October 24, 2010
Doctors orders: When not to exercise
Nothing can stop a good workout enthusiast from going to the gym. No inclement weather, busy schedule or even the…
The ultimate story of the six-pack abs
Health & Fitness
October 17, 2010
The ultimate story of the six-pack abs
Once upon a time, people didn't care much for a six-pack of abs: Movie stars in Hollywood didn't need them…
Fitness homework
Health & Fitness
October 10, 2010
Fitness homework
I have heard so many creative--and uncreative--excuses from clients who stopped coming to the gym or showing up to fitness…
Zen: The first Yoga conference in the Middle East
Health & Fitness
October 3, 2010
Zen: The first Yoga conference in the Middle East
Fitness education in Egypt has taken a huge leap toward introducing the latest international techniques and styles of fitness-related activity…
Running to the beat: Music and sports
Health & Fitness
September 26, 2010
Running to the beat: Music and sports
In our fitness article last week, we discussed using music as a motivation to push one’s self to work out.…
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Health & Fitness
September 19, 2010
Not in the mood: How to inspire yourself to exercise
Trust me, I know the feeling! Every once in a while (read: every other day) I, too, get tired of…
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
Health & Fitness
September 5, 2010
Meeting the personal trainer of your dreams
When planning your workout routine, a personal trainer can make--or break--your plans to accomplish the fitness goals you have been…
Breaking the circle: Fixing fitness redundancies
Health & Fitness
August 15, 2010
Breaking the circle: Fixing fitness redundancies
It is amazing how much information you can get about someone’s personal life when you are their fitness instructor, I…