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#1 Exercise Program For Baby Boomers

Seems like just yesterday you were doing high impact aerobic exercise classes, Billie Blanks Tae-bo Bootcamp or some other quick weight loss workout. But actually yesterday was about 10 or 15 years ago. You are not in your 20′s or 30′s anymore but 40′s, 50′s or even in the 60′s. The VHS tapes are gathering dust, the once body fitting spandex are with the dust cloths and the stepper is now something the kids or grandkids play with. You look at pictures of twenty years ago and wonder where has the time and figure gone.

Now, they tell you your only hope for staying active is yoga and pilates. You know the kinder, gentler workouts. What was once” no pain, no gain”  or “just do it” is now replaced with exercises focused on grace, fluidity, stretching and breathing. But you are not ready to throw in the towel. You have more fight and vitality in you.  After all you are a “baby boomer” not a “baby snoozer”. You have energy and are full of life. Yea, sure your joints, ligaments, tendons, knees, back, etc. may not be what they use to be but they are not ready to retire.

So what are you to do. You want an exercise program to get the heart pumping but not cause a heart attack.  You want an intense program but could do without the jumping, sudden starts and stops, pounding of the body or other joint jarring exercises. Well, you need Chair-A-Cise, a chair exercise weight loss, fat burning, toning and strength training DVD prgram designed to be challenging yet provides comfort and a low injury risk factor. You can get the same results as the major fitness programs minus the wear and tear on your body. Chair-A-Cise uses the most effective standing exercises while sitting and combines them with energetic fat burning movements. For more information visit www.chairacise.com

Top 3 Home Exercise Programs

In these economic times you may not want or can afford to pay the $50 a month to join a gym. So now is the time to consider the home exercise programs. Of course the cheapest and easiest cardio is walking. But it takes forever to see results. You can also run but will probably be winded and dog tired  in about 5 minutes after starting not to mention the aches on the knees.  However, there are 3 affordablble, effective and fun home exercise programs such as:

1.Turbo Jam- a high intensity DVD which tones, sculpts and has great cardio. It’s a combination of dancing and kickboxing. The music is high energy and keeps you moving the entire time.

2. Chair-A-Cise - gives you the ability to lose weight, burn fat and tone all while sitting in a chair. The series of DVD’s are designed to take you from beginner to excellent fitness. Gives the same results as other top exercise programs without risking serious injury or placing stress on the lower joints, tendons and ligaments. This is not your grandma’s slow chair exercise program but a medium to fast paced workout. (www.chairacise.com)

3. P90X- The strength and ab DVD workouts are great. Tony Horton the instructor is fun and really guides but pushes you through the exercises. The program is intense but many of the moves can be modified.

Fall Workout Tips

This is my favorite time of year to exercise outside. Cooler evenings, not to hot nor to cold weather and the sun provides just enough warmth. However, soon we will lose sunlight and the weather will significantly drop which means you will have to be more creative to get those weight loss and fat burning workouts in.

There are several steps to adjusting to the Fall season.

1. Exercise DVD- Have an effective DVD at home, such as Chair-A-Cise. They really come in handy if you are not in the mood to go to the gym or it’s to dark or cold outside.

2. Change your routine- This will avoid boredom while creating excitement and anticipation while providing an extra burst of energy.

3. Lastly, fuel your body with vegetables, fruits, water and lean meats to avoid the stuffed can’t exercise mood which is easy to get in the fall and winter months.

Just because the seasons change don’t use it as an excuse to stop you from obtaining your fitness goals. For more information on Chair-A-Cise visit www.chairacise.com.

 

Busy Schedule:Exercise at Lunch

Lunch time is a great way to incorporate exercise into a busy lifestyle. With kids, work, errands, laundry, etc. it may seem hard to incorporate fitness into your hectic schedule. Many people have now turned lunch time to exercise time. However the million dollar question is, is it possible to have a good workout, eat, shower and get back to work – on time? The answer is certainly.

The key is to have it well planned because every second counts. Have everything in your gym bag, wear work clothes which make it easy to change and have a meal which doesn’t take long to prepare or eat.  Another key is to have an intense, quick workout because of time constraints. There are many options available. Gyms are now offering afternoon classes, you can power-walk around the building or parking lot, walk the steps or do Chair-A-Cise, a chair weight loss exercise program which may be done in your office, cubical or conference room. So with some creativity and dedication it is possible to add exercise and healthy eating during your lunch break. (For more information on Chair-A-Cise visit www.chairacise.com).

Quick Weight Loss Exercise Program For Those With “Knee Issues”

A major issue of people who are overweight is knee pain. The additional weight causes damage or wearing down of the ligaments, tendons and cartilage causing the knee to deteriorate over time.  A way to prevent further damage is to lose weight by exercising. However this can be easier said than done.

Exercising for people with knee issues may be very challenging.  Jumping up and down, sudden stops and starts may prove to be very difficult, painful and uncomfortable.  Although walking is good you are still standing which is applying pressure to the knees.  Additionally, with just walking weight loss may come very slow and the knees will continue to have issues.  A solution is to consider a chair exercise program which removes the weight and stress of your upper body from your knees.  However the key is not to select just any chair exercise DVD but one such as Chair-A-Cise which is specifically designed for weight loss as oppose to just keeping you moving and active. A good chair exercise program may be just as effective as a standing exercise routine with less wear and tear on your knees. (For more information on chair exercise programs visit( www.chairacise.com).




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