The Ultimate Stairmaster

Forget about those fancy elliptical machines that supposedly place less stress on your knees, if you want a high-intensity, calorie-burning exercise, then find the nearest flight of stairs. Stairs are everywhere, but most fitness lovers tend to pass them by in favor of high-tech gym equipment. But, why? Stairs don’t cost a dime to use and provide a workout that returns maximum value in minimum time. Studies show stair climbing gives you more bang for your buck because of the vertical component still, fitness experts say the exercise doesn’t have a big following. Perhaps, it’s because most exercisers don’t realize … Continue reading

Body-for-Life Workout, Day #4

Taking the Stairs Most of us have a set of stairs somewhere in or near our home. Generally, we look at them as a minor inconvenience but now it is time for us to look at them as a great new opportunity! Climbing stairs is a great exercise for the calves, thighs, hips and glutes. Calves, thighs, hips and glutes just happen to be the biggest muscle group that most women need to shape up. Yes, forget about the abs for now, let’s shape up those hideous hips and bulky booty that we all avoid looking at and try to … Continue reading

Tip of the Day- Take the Stairs

If you were to visit my home you’d notice something. Well, something other than the total disarray and the dishes in the sink. I make little piles of things on the stairs of my home. Little piles of things to go up the next time I have to go up. Little piles of things to go down the next time I go down. Some days this goes down in my book as time and labor saving. I cluster things together instead of distracting myself from the task at hand. Believe me; I’m easily distracted, especially when it comes to housework. … Continue reading

A Few Tips for Home Safety

Many accidents reportedly occur in the home. With falls being the biggest cause of emergency room visits related to injury, it makes sense to help prevent falls in our homes. Here are some tips to help you avoid slips, trips, and falls around your house. Step it Up Always use a sturdy stool or a step ladder if you need to reach something. Don’t balance precariously atop a box or stand on a folding chair. You can pick up a convenient, hard plastic stool at any discount or hardware store for under $5.00. These are perfect for reaching high cabinets … Continue reading

Exercise without Working Out

A lot of us would rather get our exercise in without the physical grind of working out every day. Treadmills, stationary bicycles and elliptical machines get us moving, but we’re going nowhere. Lifting weights can build muscle, but we aren’t getting anything done. Doing stretching can increase our flexibility, but we aren’t producing anything with our labor. That’s the key. As busy as we all are, sometimes as much as we want to be physically fit, our physical fitness isn’t enough of a product to justify the labor-intensive activities. So if you’re looking for a way to improve your fitness, … Continue reading