Archive for August, 2008

Struggling With Prenatal Yoga Dvd? Here Are Some Tips

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

Yoga is a meditation exercise that has been around for centuries and came about from the traditions of Buddha and Hindu. There are many people who have let go of the religious aspect of the yoga exercise program, but has used it because the techniques include a lot of benefits. You will find that there [...]

Mountain Hiking 101

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

You love to hike and enjoy nature’s beauty but it’s starting to get a little boring. What can you do to jazz up your routine? Maybe you’re starting to hear that mountain peak calling your name.
Before you start dreaming about making it to the top, you’ll need to get some more equipment than just those [...]

Run for Your Life

Monday, August 25th, 2008

I came to running a bit later than many people. When I turned 45, I realized that I was at close to my fifties as I was to my 30’s. That was a turning point for me.
I could hang up my youthful past and embrace my graying years. It’s only natural to think you’ve got [...]

Pilates for Cross Training

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

Pilates has been around for a century now. It’s a system of strengthening your muscles with special focus on your core - abdominals and back. It first became popular in the United States with the NYC ballet. The dancers quickly learned that they could avoid injuries and gain more strength by incorporating Pilates exercises into [...]

Give Jumping a Try

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Horse jumping is a sport that even non-riders love to watch. Seeing a thousand pound horse propel himself over an obstacle never gets old. Horses are natural athletes with unmatched beauty.
Before you begin jumping, make sure you’ve got the basics of horse riding down pat. You know both your leads well and can hold [...]

Dressage Training Basics

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

I was really happy to see that coverage for the Olympic Dressage was included this year. In the past, it was a practically unheard of sport. Its rise in popularity continues to grow as new converts arrive all the time.
Most of us will never compete at the Grand Prix levels - and that’s ok because [...]