Flying trapeze provides stellar workout for the upper body and core strength.
All eyes on me in the center of the ring, just like a circus…
Well all eyes were certainly on me, but that could be due to the slur of profanities escaping my screaming lips.
My stomach felt as if it had leaped from the trunk of my body to the summit of the arched ceiling at the Trapeze School of New York.
…And the Yoga was hot, hot, hot
I have made my workout preferences clear, stating that I need a major sweat-drenching routine and that I like it bouncy.
However, I might be changing my tune a bit.
Recently, I have felt my flexibility might be dwindling a bit so I decided to focus some of my attention on Yoga and Pilates. Over the past two weeks, I made it a goal to add in some Yoga and Pilates classes as a supplement to my traditional routine.
Over this short amount of time, I have come to see how people get hooked on this relaxing, but challenging, form of exercise.
Spice up your fit life!
Zumba is taking the fitness world by storm – get in on the action!
There is a lot of buzz going around about Latin-influenced dance workouts. I first heard of such classes when I was a student at the University of Kansas. One of the classes was called Zumba.
The name Zumba is sassy and a bit mysterious. I didn’t really know what to expect; I was just hoping I would get my heart pumpin’ and burn it up.
What I actually got was so much more.
[Editor's note: make sure you check out the end of Kimberly's article, where we announce a special Jay Johnson Boot Camp Fitness giveaway for MSF readers.]
Flab and drab are getting the boot in 2010. So heat up your workouts in 2010 by trying something new: Boot Camp Fitness.
The holiday season is over. Our pocketbooks may be a bit lighter, but how ‘bout the bod? It is common and quite often expected to have a chub-tastic holiday and treat ourselves a little too much to the cookies and delectable delights that come with the territory. However, it’s time to whip into shape and take it off; I am talking about the lb’s of course.
Now, let’s not focus just on how we want to look. Instead, let’s focus on how we want to feel: endorphins flowing and energy levels rising.
You don’t need to hear me harp on and on my love for group fitness; however, I just experienced the ultimate group fitness program that seriously left me gasping for air. By my measure, it has proven to be the ultimate workout that I’ve encountered in the last few years.
I am sure a lot of you are searching for that one golden fitness routine that will be the real deal, the one that is going to help you become more inspired, fit, and energized. And I may have encountered exactly what you are searching for.
Whenever you are looking to shake things up and transform your physique, you literally need a change-up. Otherwise, your body will simply maintain and your shape will not change. Looking for my own “shock to the system” I called upon the team from Jay Johnson’s Boot Camp.
Here is a video diary of my first ever Boot Camp Fitness experience:
Burn up those quads and try a spinning class.
I like to think of myself as an open-minded fitness enthusiast. If there is some kind of activity that will potentially tighten up those thighs and trim the tummy, I am game!
Moving past the fear of making a fool of myself (that ship sailed long ago) I decided to conquer a new fitness genre.
Pole dancing is no longer just for the professionals.
A once scandalous hobby is now perceived as a challenging form of fitness.
Could pole dancing be the next Olympic sport? That’s a question you don’t hear raised every day. This may sound absurd and far-fetched but it’s a possibility.
Pole sports are being rallied to serve as an addition to the 2026 Olympics. So there’s your cue to hit up the dance studio and swing your way around the pole.
Now if only it were that simple.
Redefining your fitness limits: A look into the life of an Ironman Triathlete
Regardless of your fitness level, I think we can all agree that triathlons are a gigantic feat. Even more gigantic is the traditional Ironman Triathlon.
Can you fathom swimming 2.4 miles and then biking 112 miles?
Oh, and just in case that didn’t tucker you out, why don’t you go ahead and finish it off with a full-fledged marathon, which is 26.4 miles.
Racing in that order without a break absolutely blows my mind. I am currently training for just a marathon and that is pushing me to the limit. Adding swimming and biking to the mix is a physical marvel.
As difficult as it is to fathom the physical demands of participating in an Ironman Triathlon, why would anyone in their right mind do it more than once?
I am in complete awe of Carlos Lema, a mega-athlete who recently moved from the Big Apple to Dallas in May of 2009.
Lema cannot get enough of triathlons.
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing one of our newest writers here at Midwest Sports Fans.
In this latest edition of the MSF Podcast, I interview Kimberly Westphall on a wide range of topics, including her goals for the new regular feature column she will have here on the site: Blogging Fitness.
In addition to discussing Blogging Fitness, and Kimberly’s obsession with kickboxing workouts, we discuss the subjects of the other articles that she has contributed to MSF thus far.
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[Editor's note: I am very happy this morning to introduce a new regular health and fitness feature here at Midwest Sports Fans: Blogging Fitness, written by our newest contributor, fitness instructor and enthusiast Kimberly Westphall.
Learn more about Kimberly in the About the Author section at the bottom of this post.]
We all have our own motives for fitness — whether we are trying to trim down or tone up. Fitness gurus can argue for hours about the best fitness regime for your body. I have tried many of these regimes, ranging from Pilates and Yoga to rock climbing.
The common denominator I must have in all of these workouts is breaking a sweat.
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