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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on November 28, 2007
Knowledge and experience is passed on from generation to generation. We learn from our parents and do as they say, and end up believing that they are right. Surely you have heard your mother saying th...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on November 26, 2007
When we start going to the gym because we "should" and not because we like it we can easily be led onto the wrong track.
Exercising isn't about punishing yourself to go to the gym and ...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on November 17, 2007
Talking about climbing stairs and walking up and down I thought it would be good to explain a bit more into detail what an elliptical trainer is. The elliptical trainer can also be referred to as Stai...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on November 15, 2007
At our local shopping mall there are only escalators and an elevator in the main section of the mall. If you come from one side of the building there are stairs. I don't like the escalators at all...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on November 6, 2007
Do you want to play a sport where you will have lots of fun, that is challenging and you get good looking legs and a toned body from?
Start playing volleyball!
volleyball or beach volleyball is grea...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 29, 2007
Hearing the crowds cheering when you are running on the track or playing football is probably one of the greatest motivations there when it comes to sports.
But what if you are deaf? Then what how do...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 28, 2007
If you love soccer these news are good for you:now you can Shape up with soccer. If you want to get fit fast you can get so by playing soccer.
Research shows that you get into better shape quicker i...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 26, 2007
Looking forward to a relaxing weekend? Worried you won't burn any calories while relaxing? Don't worry, there are several things you can do at home that burns calories without you exercising.
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 26, 2007
If you like to feel the Hawaiian rhythms then look no further. I found this exercise video named Dance Fitness Workout for Beginners: Tahitian Hip Hop.
You will get a workout to the tunes of Hawaii...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 21, 2007
It is so easy to decide to get fit and start a healthy life. We start with good intentions but end up not fulfilling our promises to ourselves.
Having a little list to motivate you can help you to c...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 14, 2007
Inline skating is a great way to burn calories while having fun.
The first few times can be a bit tricky but mostly you will laugh. Skating with a friend makes everything much more fun and you will ...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 9, 2007
This morning by ten o'clock I had already burnt 480 calories. And that was without going to the gym. It was all from moderate cleaning here at home and one hour rather brisk walk pushing my 15 kil...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 8, 2007
You know how good exercise makes you feel and it can even make you feel high.
Not high on drugs but high in a sense that you feel happy and energetic. Runners high is almost like being on drugs only ...
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, Walking
by Linda Hernestal da Silva on October 7, 2007
Sunday is the day to rest for most of us. Resting means we stay inside and do nothing. I really try to rest during the weekend but it's hard. There are always so many things to do that I end up no...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 29, 2007
Do you like kick boxing and a good workout without using machines?
Mardi and sandy have started Goals in Motion, a gym where there are no machines; what you use is your body.
You get a full workout b...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 22, 2007
When you get into the habit of running you start pushing yourself. You want to run faster and farther for longer. But as with all exercise sometimes it´s difficult to continue seeing the results in wh...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 17, 2007
A friend of mine needs to lose at least 15 kilos. I have known her for about three years and during these years she has been struggling with her weight and is always saying she is on a diet.
She alwa...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 15, 2007
I have decided to start using a walking log to keep track of my walks.
Of course I know roughly how far I walk but it is also fun to see how it all adds up every day. Sometimes it feels as if we don...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 14, 2007
I like my walks very much and I am quite happy with them. Though recently I have started thinking I´d like to extend it somehow. To feel that I've had a good workout even though I haven´t been to ...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 12, 2007
Challenges are great for our self esteem, if we go through with what we promised ourselves of course. Competing against ourselves can be too easy. If you don´t tell anyone about your results you are m...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on September 3, 2007
What activities burn the most calories? That is a common question among those wanting to lose weight.
It´s not always possible to say exactly how many calories you will burn but you can get an estimat...
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, Stay Healthy
by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 31, 2007
If you suffer from anxiety or depression you are not very likely to get enough exercise.
When we feel depressed we usually don't want to do anything but stay inside and do nothing. Regular exercis...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 30, 2007
Yes, partying is usually a big thing in college.
When you go to college there are normally lots of parties to go to and little time for exercise.
Time is being spend studying and when the weekend co...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 29, 2007
"Variety is the spice of life".
That is what Jo-Ellen from Curvy Girl Fitness says.
And you have probably heard that expression before. I have talked about varying our workout before and I...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 27, 2007
About three months ago I started walking more regularly with a friend of mine.
We walk twice a week for about an hour. We usually walk quite fast but not so fast that we won't be able to talk.
W...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 27, 2007
It´s a nice sunny day, perfect to be outside. But you have to go to the gym for your weekly exercise so being in the sun will have to wait. Hang on, what was that? You have to go to a closed gym to wo...
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, Pre/Post Natal
by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 22, 2007
Something that is very important for women when they exercise is to use a good sport bra. In the beginning you might not think it is very important but it is actually an essential part of your trainin...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 17, 2007
Too many families spend the weekend at home, doing nothing. They watch TV, relax, eat nice food and do nothing.
These families usually have that little conscience nagging them in the back of their hea...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 14, 2007
You might have seen someone walking with sticks and looked at them like they were´nt completely sane. Walking with sticks, why would you do that?
To begin with it´s called to walk with poles and not ...
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by Linda Hernestal da Silva on August 11, 2007
Have you heard of the one minute workout? This is a great time saver if you are stressed and still want to work out. Basically what you do is different movements for one minute for ten minutes. So the...
