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Determining Exercise Intensity  * By Blair Henderson If you are new to exercise and are looking to begin a new workout program, you may be wondering what intensity level is appropriate for your goals and your fitness level. Many people aren't sure what intensity levels are defined by and avoid exercises labeled as vigorous intensity due to the fear of injury or lack of ability.  As a personal trainer and exercise physiologist, it is my job to help explain these terms and concepts in a more understandable way. In this article, I will break down, light, moderate, and vigorous intensity, so that you, as a physically activity individual, are more educated and comfortable with what it is you are doing in your day to day exercises.  It is recommended that a combination of moderate and vigorous exercise be done by most healthy adults, while light to moderate exercises, be performed by de-conditioned persons. Intensity is individually based, meaning your intensity le...

-- Product Review --  When I was asked to review an interesting and unique exercise known as "Wu Tao", I was certainly intrigued. when I looked into it further, it looked to me like a cross between Tai Chi and yoga put to dance format. Since I'm already a fan of yoga and interested in Tai Chi, you know I had to accept the invitation. First, let me give you a brief look at what I was sent, a little about the lady behind all of this, and then I'll tell you how I felt about it - okay? Included in the Home Study Course package were: A dozen or s o meditation MP3's, varying time from ??? to ??? minutes e-book: Dancing The Elements, 139 pages DVD: Dancing the Elements with Wu Tao; 25-30 minutes DVD: Surrender To Heart, 35 minutes e-book: 5 Elements Eating Guide, 28 pages e-book: Self Massage Guide, 18 pages e-book: Return to Love, workbook, 9 pages This course usually retails for $397 (or 3 monthly equal payments of $115)...

-- Shazzy Workout DVD Set - Review --  Jill Caporizo of Shazzy Fitness Outreach LLC ( www.ShazzyFitness.com ) invited me to do a review of their family friendly exercise DVD series in early March – the product arrived in the mailbox in the last week of March in a padded yellow envelope. Each DVD had been sealed in plastic wrap, which can be difficult to remove without a sharp knife however the plastic wrap is recyclable in most areas. The DVD’s fit a little snug in the 100% recycled content case, however I was intrigued by the high energy hip hop without the typical theme of violence or hatred, sex or acting tough… these are Christian themed songs within the hip hop genre. I watched the DVD’s separately, taking notes and digesting the moves before trying the workouts. Each DVD uses the same format – offering two 10-minute workouts, each workout has 3 parts.  The DVD’s both explain the importance of the warm up and cool down, and close with the three i...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Today I have grown taller walking with the trees."   ~ Karle Wilson Baker -- The Benefits of Walking -- Walking and the Environment   By: Phil Bilzon - author of The Walk Right Book - How you can develop body and mind and help make the world greener by learning the basics, and secrets, of effective walking. http://www.greenersteps.com We all know that exercise is good for you. And walking is probably the easiest form to get into. But did you know that walking plays a part in helping improve your environment? Walking improves our quality of life because it helps to protect the living environment and natural resources. It can also be built into transportation systems. Added health and environmental benefits come from the fact that walking is a pollution free activity. It's also a quiet pastime. So we benefit from cleaner air and there's a reduction in traffic noise too. "Walking is highly e...

* Today's article was sent to us by Imal Wagner on behalf of: Katie Boyd, star of Style network’s hit show, Wicked Fit, which takes place in her gym, The Miss Fit Club www.KatieBoydsMissFitClub.com , is taking women to a new level of fitness and feeling good with exercise and strategic nutrition tips and so they can reach their goal of becoming fit and healthy in 2012 .  Katie, a personal fitness trainer and certified nutritionist, says, “ You can go out and have a life and still be fit for Spring. It’s about getting your thinking in shape for success and know choosing   in favor of being healthy and happy with yourself .”   4 Tips for Getting in Shape for the Spring Spring Fever is right around the corner! You know that feeling where it gets a little warmer, the sun starts shining brighter and while outside you close your eyes, take a deep breath and welcome it! Crocuses are popping up from the soil, the snow is melting away and so should your fat deposits...

-- Conscious Discussions -- President of Super Sized Cycles, Joan Denizot, shares how plus-sized people now have the opportunity to access bicycles that easily support heavier weight, while providing a comfortable and safe ride - encouraging healthy lifestyles rather than undermining their efforts. Did you know that 1/3 of the US population is obese... and another 1/3 is overweight? Similar numbers can be found for the UK, Australia and Canada. Super Sized Cycles allows bicyclists of all sizes and physical abilities to do their part to improve the environment and save money on commuting while spending time with their family and friends and improve their health. Find out more by clicking on the hyper-linked show title here or look to the right for the link to the Conscious Discussions talk radio show. Click "play" beside today's episode... -- Events this Week -- This week we are celebrating - Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an international campaign that began in 1996, t...