Search Results for 'Fitness'

Zumba, strength training highlight 2012 fitness trends

One of the most popular things to do at the end of the year is predict what the upcoming trends will be popular the next 12 months. This is true for almost everything, from fashion to marketing, and fitness as well. The American College o [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Fitness benefits from a month of yoga

My lack of flexibility was discovered in primary school. I struggled to sit cross-legged during assemblies, with my knees closer to my shoulders than the floor. Gymnastics was horrible - I barely mastered the forward roll. Teasing fr [...]

Posted On : Nov, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Fitness: For men, yoga is a bit /health/of a stretch

Despite the popularity of yoga and its reputation as a good-for-you, feel-good type of workout, men have been slow to catch the bug. In fact, given a choice, most dudes will watch reruns of Sex and the City over sweating it out on a yoga [...]

Posted On : Sep, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

Aerial yoga craze catapults fitness to new heights

Fitness workouts have gone airborne. With aerial yoga, participants leave the floor, trusting a piece of fabric -- a "silk" made from synthetic nylon tricot -- suspended from the ceiling. "Aerial yoga is very popular in oth [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

‘Animo’ for fitness–think chair yoga routines

As the school year opens, in addition to celebrating its centennial, De La Salle University will be charging ahead with a health and wellness program for its faculty, administrators and staff. “Our ‘Animo Wellness’ campa [...]

Posted On : Aug, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Fitness enthusiasts join in cancer fight=

People were doing downward dog and dancing to Latin music Sunday in the name of finding a cure for breast cancer. The third annual Yoga in Motion event saw hundreds of participants turn out for a full-day fitness marathon of Yoga and Zum [...]

Posted On : Apr, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

AntiGravity Yoga a fun approach to fitness

An AntiGravity Yoga class looks more like circus play than an ancient practice, as people dangle head-first like bats or flip weightlessly through the air. But if the anti-gravity component stands yoga on its head, as an exhilarating gro [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

AntiGravity Yoga a fun approach to fitness

But if the anti-gravity component stands yoga on its head, as an exhilarating group fitness experience, it has legs. "AntiGravity Yoga involves a mix of yoga, Pilates, calisthenics, aerial arts, dance," said Illaria Cutol [...]

Posted On : Mar, 29 2011 | Comments : 0

How Yuvi did yoga to improve fitness and Zak focussed on bat...

The Indian nets may have been low on the intensity quotient, but there was one man working really hard on his fitness and that was Yuvraj Singh. The left-hander who has now got a tubby look was seen doing yoga with the specialist in one [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

How to: Add yoga to your fitness routine

Studies have shown yoga has many health benefits, including increased flexibility and strength and reduced stress. But starting a program can be intimidating. Here are tips from yoga instructors: Check with your doctor. Yoga postur [...]

Posted On : Jul, 08 2010 | Comments : 0

Running store launches eco- friendly Yoga and Fitness sectio...

Innovative sportswear retailer Advance Performance of Peterborough and Cambridge, has recently launched a dedicated yoga section, aimed at a new customer group to complement its successful portfolio of running shoes and performance wear. [...]

Posted On : Apr, 23 2010 | Comments : 0

Yoga Health and Fitness

Yoga is a type of an exercise anyone can enjoy. It does not matter if you are a male or a female, old or young. Yoga is truly one of a kind for it contributes everything into one. For instance - yoga is known to decrease stress level [...]

Posted On : Apr, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Dance, yoga, fitness in one workout

Point, flex, plie and releve . . . looking for something to add some grace to your fitness routine? You may want to experience a Sole Synthesis class. What Is It? Sole Synthesis is a workout that combines fitness exercises with [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Yoga, fitness cement wellness theme at Westport plaza

The owner of a Westport shopping center is hoping that a focus on health and wellness will continue to grow as the Post Road facility adds yoga and fitness to its offerings. Westport Yoga will lease 9,276 square feet at 1200 Post Road E., a [...]