http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness Tone up your body with our expert guides. Sun, 05 Mar 2006 17:52:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You’ve heard the stories: weight training makes women look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, exercising on an empty stomach burns more calories, and more. While some fitness myths make sense on the surface, deeper examination proves these stories are simply made up and have little or no basis in reality. Let’s tackle ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/top-5-fitness-myths/ Folliwng is a list of the top activities to take part in to lose weight. Spinning The workout of the stars, spinning is an exercise similar to biking except that, well, you don’t go anywhere. When you spin, you are using a machine similar to a bike but with only one wheel ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/the-top-classes-to-join-for-weight-loss/ Add weights to your routine. Adding weight-lifting to your routine is one of the fastest ways to see results. Your body will respond almost immediately, shaping and toning muscle, and remember, the more muscle you have, the more fats you burn! To determine the weight you should start with, grab a 5-lb. ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/six-weight-loss-tricks/ Shrinking your waistline should be addressed with a two-pronged plan: diet and exercise. It’s not much use to spend hours working on the waist if you go out and eat a burger and fries afterward. The most successful programs to shape up the body address both exercise and food intake ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/waistline-exercises-burn-that-fat/ In today’s busy society, though, many people don't have time for exercise. They simply don't have the time to become physically fit. There are, though, several mini-workouts that can move you toward your physical fitness goal. The first mini-workout takes about ten minutes. For the first five minutes, warm up ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/ten-different-miniworkouts/ Weight-lifting is one of the fastest ways to see changes in your body but too many people are scared away from it by horror stories of women turning into bulky Schwarzenegger clones as well as torn ligaments and other afflictions. The reality is nothing like that; women will firm up, ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/upper-body-strengthening-the-easiest-routine/ Building cardiovascular strength and endurance should be a primary goal for all exercisers. When your cardiovascular system is toned and in good health, even the simplest everyday task becomes easier. The greater your aerobic capacity, the longer and harder you can work out, burning more and more calories. So how ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/how-to-increase-your-cardio-strength/ Oh, my aching back! It’s a complaint everyone hears regularly. The back seems to be the prime target for injuries and stress, and practically everyone will experience a back injury at some point in life. You definitely need something to tip the odds back in your favor and fortunately there ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/strengthen-your-back-foolproof-your-back-from-injury/ For the vast majority of women, shapeless hips and thighs with excess fat are a major complaint. Thanks to female physiology, women’s bodies are simply designed to retain fat in the hip/thigh area to assist with childbearing and be available for energy in case of famine. That was great back ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/toning-up-the-hips-and-thighs/ Time is in short supply for almost everyone these days but it’s still important to include physical activity throughout your busy day. Most people believe that to get a good workout, you must exercise for thirty minutes or more without stopping or else you don’t get anything out of it. ... http://www.newagey.com/physical-fitness/fantastic-five-minute-workouts/