What a week – a very long week here. I’m writing these weeks in review ahead of time to give myself some down time this weekend so – if you haven’t had some down time recently and find yourself in the need of it – create the time. We all need that down time here and there and I said goodbye to two old friends this week and I am not afraid to admit – that emotionally, I’m tired. So without further ado – here is a quick cool down of our week in fitness.
Saturday, January 13
Great Myths: Smokers Like to Smoke and the simple truth is, they don’t and there are a lot of reasons why. I’m still on my quest to quit smoking and this is another step on my journey.
Sunday, January 14
Dance Baby! My Daughter & Dance, Dance Revolution and did it kick my butt. We played with it last Sunday and a couple of other times this week – my biggest complaint – my feet hurt when it’s done. On the bad news front, a Water-Drinking Contest Results in Death for a mother of three. There will be more on this story later in the week. In the meanwhile, Have You Heard of the Burqini? it’s an neat new swim wear option for Muslim women. Avoiding Injury with Your Yoga Practice and I bet you thought that you couldn’t get injured doing Yoga.
Monday, January 15
We take a long look at two fitness DVDs: Leslie Sansone’s Walk Away the Pounds: Power Mile and Dance Fitness for Beginners: Daily Quickies: 10 Minute Workouts. In Setting Up Special Swimming Pools for Muslim Women we looked at a problem that’s being addressed in New Zealand right now and potentially in other areas of the world. When Your Body Needs a Break – Coming to a Child’s Pose gives some great insights into performing well in your yoga class.
Tuesday, January 16
The Bad Attitudes – What You Can’t Afford are the attitudes that can sabotage your workout before it even gets off the ground. Interested in Becoming a Yoga Teacher? Clarissa offers you some insights into how you can do what you love. If you’re working hard on your resolutions, here are 10 Ways to Help You Succeed in Your Resolutions to Get Fit. Want to incorporate yoga into your routine, here are A Few Yoga Flows to Get Your Daily Practice Started.
Wednesday, January 17
The Fitness Fallaces – Mistakes We Make can sabotage the best of our efforts. And if you weren’t aware of it before Amazon’s Having a Big Sale and there are plenty of Fitness dvds on that list of sales. What You Should Know About Inversions when it comes to handstands and headstands in yoga.
Thursday, January 18
Following up more on the water intoxication death of the mother of three following a contest at a radio station in Sacramento, the Radio Station Staff was Fired. In this week’s Dear Heather … Beginning Walkers were looking for information on starting a mall walking program to balance their walking in the winter months. Yoga for Tweens and Teens is a great way to teach them how to relax without the television or video games.
Friday, January 19
Looking for something different for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? We took a look at some new fitness clothing from Doce Vida in Fitness Gifts: My Sweet Valentine. Do you have any physical conditions that may limit your practice? Don’t Be Surprised if Your Yoga Teacher Asks You This.
What was your favorite article this week?
For more great articles, check out our previous weeks in review.