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WuTao is a dance exercise program that incorporate s Tai Chi, Yoga and other fitness programs that are geared towards toning , stretching and lengthening the muscles. Ima g e from GenerationTao As some one who gets easily bored with redundant fitness routines, incorporating alternative programs such as this, makes working out F.U.N. Image from CentreTao   Image from CentreTao  It differs from other high intensity , loud fitness dance programs like Zumba in that its elements of yoga call for quiet meditation while performing the routines . Image from Doctossimo Image from Wutao Image from CentreTao  Before buying a workout DVD, I suggesting heading to a YouTube and trying out some of the Wutao videos and workout routines.

There's a new trend of weekly, monthly, yearly fitness challenges being posted on instagram. People commit to the challenges and validate their commitments with pictures of them performing the  workouts.  I think its a great way to spice up your workout. It also allows you to set small measurable goals. Signing up for weekly or monthly challenges seem more feasible than 1 year commitments. Also , for me, seeing pictures of others performing the same tasks makes me think....IF THEY CAN DO IT, I CAN! For 2013, I decided to incorporated more YOGA into my lifestyle. Therefor I will be doing the yoga a day February challenge.  Here are a few out of 100s of  pictures of some of the challenges floating around instagram and pinterest.                                             Does any catch you interest? ...

Active Voice: Commentary on Doping in Sports By Gary I. Wadler, M.D., FACSM Viewpoints presented in SMB commentaries reflect the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of ACSM.   Gary I. Wadler, M.D., FACSM, FACP, FCP, FACPM, chairs ACSM’s Communications and Public Information Committee. He is a clinical associate professor of medicine at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine and past chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Prohibited List Committee. The Lance Armstrong scandal sits among the most high-profile, unprecedented doping scandals in United States sports history.  The evolving story is about more than understanding the complexities of banned substances, drug testing and prosecutions. The real story is about the regrettable messages that this scandal sends to our youth who seek nothing more than fair and ethical competition.  It is more than the tragic story of a gifted athlete—Lance Armstrong—who finally has admitt...

FRUGIVORE Magazine 3 Body Weight Workouts To Try Today Inchworm Stand tall, and bend over until your fingertips are on the floor. Next, walk the hands forward while keeping the legs straight until you’ve reached a traditional push-up position. Finish off the move by taking tiny steps to get your feet back up to your hands. Repeat for 4-6 reps. High Knees Standing in a long holiday check out line? Make use of the time by getting a quick leg exercise in. Stand tall with your feet hip-distance apart. Raise up your right knee as high as it’ll go, and then place the leg back down. Alternate legs and start picking up the pace. Try this for 30 seconds straight. Butt Kicks Since you’re going to be running around anyway, why not kick your butt into shape at the same time … literally. Jog in place while kicking your heels back towards your glutes. Make sure the movement is being driven from your hamstrings and keep it up for a min...

You CAN NOT spot reduce FAT But you CAN perform specific exercise to target specific MUSCLE groups.   I use to be  one of those people who though t the only way to "loose" weight or cut down my % body fat was to run aka cardio every day, 24/7.  But now we know that  if you want to burn fat more effectively, you gotta muscle up aka strength training. Cardio still has a role to play in addition with proper nutrition.  None of these elements work alone.  Are you aware of the muscle groups you are working as you exercise? Images are from Prozis