There have lots of the “for dummies” books published over the last two decades. One of the most popular, is of course, Yoga for Dummies. And while you can get a really good overview of the practice in different types of yoga by using a book like Yoga for Dummies, there are also other resources...

Even though walking is a great choice for beginners it is also the preferred choice of many experienced walkers because of the points mentioned above. The main things to remember when walking for weight loss is to talk to your doctor, eat healthy, stay hydrated, and make walking an enjoyable, daily experience. Here...

Training with Kettlebells is inexpensive, fun, and gets measurable see-it-in-the-mirror results faster than any other method of training known today. Modeled after the military’s “get fit or go home” style of training and made popular by the Russian Special Forces, Kettlebells are exploding...

Hot Bikram yoga was invented by yogi master Bikram Choudhury. It is practiced in a hot room at a temperature between 95 to 105 degrees F and a humidity of 50 percent. The hot and humid environment make your muscles stretch more while making you sweat. The theory is that sweating more releases toxins...

Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a resting pose that stretches the hips, thighs, ankles and back. It’s a good pose for relaxation and can be used if you’re tired and need a break, or between poses. Like, Downward Facing Dog, Child’s Pose is another good yoga pose for getting blood to the brain. It...

The body is a machine. It was meant to move about. When it doesn’t move, it gets weak. That weakness can lead to back pain. As technology has propelled us forward as a society, we have taken a step backwards as a human machine. Video games, computers, and remote controls have all lead us and our...

Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) is a very basic backbend that is helpful for folks with lower back pain because it increases spine flexibility. This yoga position for beginners can decrease stiffness in your lower back while strengthening your arms and shoulders. While easy enough for a beginner, Cobra Pose...

Folks looking to start an at-home fitness regime using video games often have the same question: Should I buy the Wii Fit or the Wii Fit plus? Or sometimes, though less often, what is the difference between the two Wiis? Actually, the two video games are pretty similar. They are both designed to help...

There is something about Americans when it comes to exercise. We just seem to love pushing the limits; it’s the no pain, no gain mentality. Now, I’m not saying it’s good or it’s bad. I’m just observing that there are a lot of fitness folks who believe that pushing yourself...

There are many benefits to working out at home — it’s free, you’re not bound by gym hours or trainer schedules, you can do it in your pajamas. The downside is that getting started can be a little overwhelming. With so many fitness DVD’s to choose from, finding the one that fits your...