Category: 500-Calorie-Workout

Pilates for Weight Loss

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If you’re looking to lose weight it’s important that you find a good balance between and healthy diet and sufficient exercise. Many people struggle to find exercise that they enjoy and can stick to on a regular basis, but consistency can have a massive impact on your success. Many people are turning to exercise classes like Zumba, Yoga and Pilates. While the benefits of these classes are wide ranging, people still wonder “is Pilates good for weight loss?” In this article we’ll look at: Some specific benefits of Pilates How it can be used for weight loss How many calories… Continue reading

Best Exercise Bike? How to Find the Right One for You

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Cycling has long been known as a great way to lose weight and improve your fitness, but you don’t always have time for a long ride out on the road, or you might not want to brave the cold, wet weather. If this is the case, a stationary exercise bike that you can use at home is a really great option. But with so many to choose from, how do you find the best exercise bike for you? In this article we’ll look at: Different types of exercise bikes Things to consider before you buy Pros and Cons of a… Continue reading

How to improve vertical jump height – Exercises and Equipment

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Taking the time to train for ultra-specific parts of your game can make the difference between champions and losers. For many pro athletes and sports enthusiasts that difference can be a few small inches in vertical jump height. If you want to know how to improve vertical jump height, you’re in the right place. In this article we’ll look at: Why vertical jump height is important How to improve vertical jump height Exercises Best vertical jump programs Jump training equipment Scroll down to read through, or use the links below to jump to the relevant section. The Importance of a… Continue reading

Qigong Breathing Exercises for a Healthier and Happier Life

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If you’re looking for a beginners guide to Qi Gong, broken down into bite size chunks lasting just 15 minutes a day you should check out the Qi Gong Secrets Home Study Course. Over 22 weeks the course includes: Over 8 Hours of video tuition 214 pages of written instruction 5 special bonuses The course will teach you 19 of the best Qi Gong exercises, that can help you live a happier, healthier and longer life in just 10-15 minutes a day. The daily pressures of modern life can result in us often feeling like we’re carrying a weight around on… Continue reading

Yoga Block Uses – Yoga with Props

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Yoga is a great way to increase your flexibility, lose a few extra pounds and improve your overall fitness. But when you’re first starting out, some of the positions can seem a little intimidating, especially if you haven’t exercised for a while.  Thankfully, you can use a yoga block to help make some of the exercises slightly easier while you build up your strength and flexibility. This is just one of a number of yoga block uses that we’ll explore in this article. Whether you’re a complete yoga novice, or an experience yogi, the humble yoga block can be an… Continue reading

Tai Chi for Seniors – Keeping Mobile and Strong

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It is important that we keep active as we age, but many people find that their options for exercising decrease, and they struggle to find something they enjoy that also keeps them physically fit. Tai Chi, thought to have originated as early as the 12th century in China, has proven to be an excellent way for elderly people to keep fit, without risk of injury. In this article we’ll look at: Some of the reasons if it important to keep active into old age The specific health benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors Easy Tai Chi movements to get you… Continue reading

The Best Mini Stepper Machines and Why You Need One

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The mini stepper is a really simple piece of exercise equipment that virtually anyone can use to help burn a few extra calories. But with so many to choose from how can you work out the best mini stepper machine for you? In this article we’ll go over why a mini stepper makes a really good purchase, who the main manufacturers are and where you can find them. We’ll also have a look at a few exercises to get you started. Specifically we’ll cover: Exactly what a mini stepper is and how to use it Mini stepper benefits The best… Continue reading

Types of Zumba: Why Workout When you can Party!

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We’ve all seen it right? Whether it’s at the local dance studio, by the pool on vacation or on DVD at your local Walmart, Zumba is everywhere! Easily the biggest dance-fitness craze to happen this century, there are now many different types of Zumba that make getting fit fun again. But what exactly is Zumba and what makes it so awesome? Well, in this article we intend to find out exactly that! What is Zumba? Zumba is a dance-based fitness workout which offers an array of different classes suitable for people of all ages and abilities. Originally created by Choreographer… Continue reading

7 Incredible Health Benefits of Baseball You Never Realized

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This is a guest post by Ryan Spadafora, owner of FiveToolSchool.com, a baseball website devoted to improving all aspects of a player’s game through the best tips, drills, workouts, and gear available. When you think about the potential health benefits of baseball, there are a few obvious ones that come to mind – general body strengthening, cardiovascular health, you know, the benefits that come from most sports. You probably don’t need a blog post explaining those things. However, there are some other health benefits that most people don’t ever think about when it comes to America’s pastime. Those are the… Continue reading

500 Calorie Workout: Easy Ways to Burn 500 Calories

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Exercise is a vital part of any healthy lifestyle. While eating a healthy diet will help you lose weight, building exercise into your daily routine will help you achieve your goals much faster. In this article we’ll introduce the 500 Calorie Workout and some of the ways you can burn calories to help accelerate your weight loss. Simple ways to burn 500 calories Burning calories at home The importance of tracking your progress Recovery days Regular exercise comes with many other benefits including improved flexibility, stronger bones, healthier heart and it gives you a strong immune system; so it is well worth… Continue reading