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- Suck it Out or Work it Out? - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Gina JacksonI can't tell you how frequently I coach and remind students and clients of the need for building consistency in a daily fitness regimen and program. Using the principles of Pilates for active movement, I admonish people to heed and act on Plato's statement, "lack of activity destroys the good ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Taking Your Fitness Routine on the Road - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonOK, so you have been working out regularly-–on your own or with your trainer--for a few months now. You like the results you are feeling in your body and really do not want to let the upcoming out-of-town trip [or vacation for that matter] stop your progress. You have finally moved away ...
Views: 1338(3 votes) - Tips To Work The Abdominals For 60 Full Minutes! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonSixty minutes? Work my abdominals for a “full 60 minutes?” I’ll bet you are thinking Jesh! Isn’t that too much time? Actually, if all you were doing were crunches and sit-ups, it would most definitely be a bit too much and you would probably see diminishing returns as ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Want Longer, Leaner Legs? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonAn area of concern for many women - no matter what age - is the shape, tone and length of muscle of our legs. The suppleness of front, back, sidelines of the legs and surely the curve of the derriere are the parts of our bodies that get a lot of focus and attention in everything we do, every way ...
Views: 3051(1 vote) - Are You Standing Tall? A Few Posture Pointers - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonThe quality of your posture can make a big difference in your life. Good posture can make you look and feel younger, stronger and more confident; and can help improve your breathing, advance your sports performance, decrease your risk of injury and improve your biomechanical efficiency. And, ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Can I (Should I) Start With Pilates Mat? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonPilates mat workouts account for much of the work done in a Pilates routine for the general public. It’s the most common way for a beginner to get involved into the program, and at the same time, it’s one of the hardest parts of the exercise to fully develop. Pilates exercises are ...
Views: 929 - Do It Big with Balls! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonWe Do It Big with Stability Balls - that is! Stability balls challenge and therefore, help to develop core strength, balance and control. I like to use them for all my workout routines but find particular good use for the tool when doing lunges, hamstring curls, pushups, planks and abdominal ...
Views: 1374 - More Consciousness in Fitness - Thoughts on Nutrition for the Over 40 Crowd - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonWe are fortunate to live in the age of health and technology. A century ago, the life expectancy of the average adult was just 42 years of age. Now, we age and acquire not only wrinkles and grey, but wisdom and a consciousness to our fitness regime and program that can carry us to more than 2X ...
Views: 992 - Snacking: For Strength And Stamina - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonTo build, strengthen and tone your body and specifically your muscle, you want to eat to feed the muscle. We all understand the need for small meals frequently throughout the day, yet many clients I speak with still find it difficult or confusing as to what constitutes a good snack for strength ...
Views: 1290 - The Hardest Part is Eating Right - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonThe hardest part of training the body for every client I work with on a daily basis is what and how to eat on a regular basis. I get more questions on this topic, see more puzzled faces, find more hidden secrets about what they are really doing from every good intentioned person on this topic. ...
Views: 1615 - Twenty Minutes To Longer, Leaner Legs! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonAn area of concern for many women – no matter what age - is the shape, tone and length of muscle of our legs. The suppleness of front, back, sidelines of the legs and surely the curve of the derriere are the parts of our bodies that get a lot of focus and attention in everything we do, ...
Views: 1273 - Use Pilates To Build Strength For Your Back - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonA Pilates workout – either on the mat or on the studio equipment – is one of the best known healing disciplines for the back. Sure, a Pilates workout focuses intently on the use of the abdominal center. The deep “scoop,” “lifting in and up” of the abdominals ...
Views: 1243 - Weight Maintenance Controls - Fantasy Or Reality Based? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonThe obesity epidemic in America has created huge challenges for our culture and the fitness community of professionals. The good news is that more and more eyes are opening to the problem, the challenge and the long term outcomes. Many of our grandparents were challenged by the thought of ...
Views: 1188 - Working Hard And Seeing No Results? - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2009 from Gina JacksonDo you feel like its “2 Steps Forward but 3 Steps Back?” Is your fitness program caught in the land of “in-between?” Do you feel like you are doing all you can to squeeze the best results out of your body, but not seeing the results you want and expect? It’s ...
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