whole body market

A dog is a hidden secret to a better physical you. Want a new workout? Get a dog. Not only are there ample opportunities for long walks, there is a certain mental benefit that might not be immediately apparent. Perhaps you have heard of how people with dogs live ten years longer than people who [...]

Before your next workout give yourself a little warm up on a fitness, stability ball, or in some cases viewed as a Swiss ball. These balls generally range between 55cm, 65cm and 75cm. For the average height person a 65cm one would be ideal. If you hover around 5ft tall you may want the 55cm [...]

Being shaky on your feet is no fun especially as you age. If you’ve been neglecting your lower body for some time now, maybe it is the right time to get your power muscles in shape. And I’m talking about your legs and glutes. A good start to become stronger starts with squats exercises. [...]

Why should the youth have all the fun and benefits of balance boards? They may enjoy these boards more but lately dads of these youths are trying their skill sets on these boards too. As seniors age they no longer do the daring feats of athletic leaps and such as their children, but it doesn’t [...]

The answer to this question depends on whom you are asking. Some people who do not workout would tell you that they do not like to exercise. And those who like to exercise would tell you that without a doubt being physically strong does matter to them. So who is right? Maybe the [...]

We all have done it as kids. Walk along street curbs toe-to-toe balancing to see how far we can stay on the curb without falling off.  As adults we might not want to be caught dead doing this, but if you have young children why not. Kids think it’s fun and in a way it [...]

Exercise balls for the most part are round with an exception. The FitBall Peanut Exercise Ball is shaped well, like it says - a peanut. Then there is the Ledragomma Egg Exercise Ball. You know where I’m going with this right? This ball has an oblong shape. Sort of looks like a large pill. Why [...]

As we age, our chances increase of having a fall that results in an injury. Typically, a broken wrist, foot or hip are the injuries we hear about most. Why do we lose our balance as we age and what preventative measures can we take? Part of aging includes possible diminished eyesight, painful feet, loss [...]

If you are looking for ball exercise dvds, today’s marketplace has them for both young and old, active and the not so active individuals that want a way to keep their muscles strong.
The FitBALL Great Expectations Pregnancy Exercise DVD helps expectant mothers have a safe and healthy exercise workout. The FitBALL Kids Fitness Exercise DVD [...]

An exercise ball is saving my back. At the end of a tiring day, I can lie over them on my stomach, or on my back, and stretch out all the muscles of my spine. I can also use my big red stability ball as an adjunct to my Pilates workouts. I can squeeze it [...]

What is functional training? Why is this the big buzz word in fitness? Because doing a hundred bicep curls may give you big strong biceps, but your back still goes out when you pick up a heavy load of laundry. Bicep curls do help you to be strong, and I am a big proponent of [...]

Exercise tips from health and fitness magazines jump at you off the rack for one reason - to get your attention. These short sound bites promise a lot, but are they telling the truth? Sometimes. Buy a copy, bring it home and give the articles a test run. Where to start? Fabulous Thighs in 2 [...]

Balance training is something to be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. It’s never too young or too old to start. Just take a few minutes each day and soon you’ll have more energy and stamina to face the day. Good balance training can help in the prevention of injuries. Kinesthetic awareness is important in [...]

The Rotational Flexor is a wonderful balance training product that will help your sports conditioning. It isolates specific muscle groups similar to an athlete’s technique found in a golfer’s swing, or a tennis player’s stroke or baseball player’s ability to hit a baseball. As a rehabilitation tool, the Rotational Flexor helps patient’s hips and knees [...]

Medicine balls are good old-fashioned strength training tools. They vary in weight, but make sure the ball you choose isn’t too heavy so you’ll be able to work through a full range of motion. If the ball’s weight is too heavy for you, you will risk injury, so start with lesser weight and increase your [...]