Very Easy Exercise

Month ago I started to go to fitness club. It seems I have scoliosis. This means my backbone is bent a little. I heard that fitness exercises strengthen a backbone… But I think lifting weights isnt good for me…

I know someone who had scoliosis and the doctor told him to climb rope. He got so strong that he could climb it several times using just his hands. It strengthened the muscles in his back and he no longer has scoliosis.

I have good mechanics with throwing a football. I have a pretty tight spiral and i have accuracy but i need to throw it far. What exercises can i do to improve my throwing distance?

Push ups, one arm

I do different kinds of exercise – cycling, jogging, step aerobics and circuit training.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any good playlists/songs/CDs for any of these kinds of workout? Maybe rhythmic songs with a steady (and fast) beat?

Thanks very much

I don’t know if you’re into pop/rock/alternative but if you are try The Last Goodnight’s new CD, Poison Kiss-awesome songs with invigorating beats and funky tunes. Also, the new song by Finger 11, Paralzyer, is great too.

It’s still ice cold outside, and I don’t belong to a gym- What is a good exercise routine i can do at home? I have 2 forty pound dumbbell weights….I need to lose weight- shoudl I do jumping jacks? Running in place?

Just pick up some 3-10 pound dumbbells at Target or Walmart – they’re fairly inexpensive. Use those for toning your upper body. For your lower body you don’t really need any equipment, you can do lunges and squats for your legs and buttocks, and do crunches for your abdomen. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1G…

Here’s a set of dumbbells that go from 2.5 pounds to 12.5 pounds:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N9E…

You will also need to add some cardio exercises. There are a lot of exercise shows on TV, or you can buy DVDs, or just go for a walk. A fun way to do cardio is by getting one of those mini trampolines and running on it while watching TV. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q6J…

Here a great article on portion control and exercise:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4683899_lose-wei…

Hey, I am a woman currently researching ways to get myself back into shape. However, there just seems to be SO MANY out there! In your opinion, what have you found the best way? Any recommendations? Anything I should stay away from?

Thank you very much.

a lot of people recommend eating 5 to 6 small meals each day… I agree with this because it does raise your metabolic rate, but at the same time I dont follow this always, mostly because my schedule doesnt allow for it.

The most effective thing I’ve done is simply listen to my body…. eat when i’m hungry, stop when i’m satisfied. If I really listen to my body then normally i’ll stop at one slice of pizza, or only eat half of my meal and so forth. I try to eat healthy most of the time, but i’m not going to order a salad while everyone else eats pizza… it just makes me look like a dieter… instead I just eat with moderation. If you really eat when you’re hungry and stop when satisfied you’ll usually get hungry more often as well.

Also I exercise…. I feel my best when i’m exercising 6 days a week for at least 1 hour each session. Sometimes i’ll do two sessions a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. Not only does it reward you with looking better, but you feel so much better as well.

Drinking lots of water is important for digestive reasons…. also i’ll usually drink tea as a late night snack… around 9 or 10 i’ll usually have some chai tea or green tea.

Stay away from fad diets… they just dont work… if you’re going to want to lose weight and get in shape then stick to whats tried and true…. eating healthier and working out. Diet products steal time, money and put you through great heart ache!

what is the best long-duration aerobic exercise to do at home without having to buy any epuipments? and how long should i do it?

There are a few basic guidelines to follow in order to minimize the risk of injury and get the most out of your home exercise workout.

• never perform the home exercise workout two days in a row

• start with 2 laps of the home exercise workout and build up to five

• never perform the home exercise workout if you are feeling any muscle soreness

• proper form is most important

• the last few reps of each set should feel difficult

CIRCUIT WORKOUT

Pushups 10 repetitions (full or modified-keep body straight from knees to shoulders)

Squats 25 repetitions (feet wider than shoulder width, toes pointing out)

Ab Crunch 25 reps with knees bent to 90 degrees followed by 25 with legs straight in air

Standing Straight Leg Raise 25 reps each side (lift leg out to the side)

Ab Crunch (same as above)

Stationary Lunges 15 reps each side (keep front knee directly over your toes)

Standing Calf Raise 25 reps each (keep legs straight & hips still)

Dips 15 reps (using a chair, hands next to hips)

Ab Crunch (same as above)

Stationary Wall Sit 1 min. (knees bent to 90 degrees)

Low Back Extensions (lie on stomach with arms and legs straight in superman position, lift both arms and legs about 6 inches off floor, pause, lower and repeat)

Regardless of how many laps you do of the home exercise workout, only perform 1 set of the low back extensions at the very end of your workout. This is to minimize the risk of back injury. For fit individuals this workout may seem a little less intense than their regular resistance workouts but remember that something is better than nothing. This home exercise workout will prevent significant loss of muscle strength and endurance while you are away from the gym. Others may find this home exercise workout to be quite a challenge. Start slow and don’t give up on yourself. Keep trying and within a half-dozen workouts you will notice huge improvement.

http://www.fitnessdiet.info/homeexercise.php

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