One of my favorite pieces of equipment is the BOSU, which means Both Sides Up, or Both Sides Utilized. There are probably a hundred or more ways to use this thing if you’re really clever. I like how it challenges stability while standing, laying or sitting on...
…only bad clothing. I’ve said this in a previous post about cold and rainy weather, so today, given the Austin climate du jour, I’ll address hot weather. Barring any particular health issue precluding you from exercising outside, I say never let the...
A way to exercise and break a sweat is to play with your pet! Chase your cat, romp with your dog. Many of you romp with Chloe here and know how those few minutes bring a sense of well being and stress relief. Your pet will love it and your body and brain will...
As most of you know, one fitness tool I like very much is the Polar brand heart rate watch and chest strap. I prefer this particular model for the watch face number size, its accuracy, and pure ease of use. Simple. No whistles and bells. It reads your pulse/heart rate...
Okay, guys, this one doesn’t apply to you so much, although you should take that fat wallet out of your back pocket when sitting; it’s bad for your low back and posture! Okay, gals, to those of you who carry everything but the kitchen sink in your bag:...
Okay, so the second you read that title, I’m sure you knew what was coming. I love the fitness ball, also known as a stability ball, balance ball, swiss ball and exercise ball. Same thing, different name. There are such a wide range of exercises that this ball...
