I’m on a big “fit kick” right now (the Spring weather will do that to a girl!) so it is with interest that I caught this article on the right and wrong ways to work out. For example, I LOVE reading while on the exercise bike or treadmill, but did you know you can burn 15 percent more calories if you listen to music instead?
Apparently the music keeps you on the right pace to get fit, while reading a book might distract you into working out at too low of an intensity. (And if you’re going to do …read more

Scenario: In a random moment of spontaneity, you find yourself naked with the object of your affection…and suddenly realize your couch-potato evenings and liquid lunches are TOTALLY showing.
Great.
If this has happened to you, and you’ve made the pledge to be fit and gorgeous the next time you get under the sheets, you should totally check out the Fit4Sex DVD.
“Fit 4 Sex” is a DVD marketed to work on fitness and body image, and is a hybrid of a sex position guide and fitness DVD. It includes body-forming exercises slinky leg extensions that tone you up to lusty lunges to build …read more

For getting (and staying) in shape there is no better exercise than walking. It’s easy on the joints, you don’t need special equipment, and you can do it anywhere. You can even do it in the comfort of your home with some of the walking DVDs that are on the market. (Like the one we’re giving away here at Blisstree.)

To show you just how easy it is to walk for your health, the American Heart Association has started a National Start! Walking Day. The day is April 8th, and you are encouraged to participate!
The movement has …read more

This month’s theme day at the Science and Health Channel is men’s health. Gloria over at Cancer Commentary was gracious enough to host it.
I am writing this post amongst my excitement for the LPGA Championship that is right in my backyard. Yup, up the street at Bulle Rock the ladies will chase that little white ball around. Yes, I appreciate and play golf, even though I know that most golfers my age are men. It is great exercise and a bit like meditation, don’t you think?
How many of you men out there play on a regular …read more