Fitness

Top 10 Natural Ways for Moms to Lose That Annoying “Pouch” and Have More Energy
by Frank Villani
1. Avoid the Bloat—Try to limit carbonated beverages, eat more slowly and chew your food to almost liquefied. Also avoid drinking through straws and chewing gum. Read More

Arm Trio: This exercise is great for toning the upper arm muscles – one of those dreaded “problem” areas. It also helps improve posture by strengthening the muscles in the upper back. Learn from working mother and fitness expert on upper arm muscles>>>

Step Ups:
This exercise uses all the large muscle groups in the legs and glutes, which in turn raises the heart rate. Read more from working mother and fitness guru>>>


Melissa Peretz, Certified Fitness Instructor, shares her expertise:

Don't let Temptation get the Best of You During the Holiday Season
It is that festive time of year again when there seems to be a party around every corner and the temptation to over-indulge not too far behind. To help you stay on the right side of the scale this year, I have put together a few helpful hints to keep you from straying too far! Read More

How might women find the energy to work and play?
One of the most important things to start with is fuel. Are you treating your “engine” in the most optimal way? Are the foods you are taking in working to your advantage? Are you drinking enough water? Are you getting an adequate amount of rest? If those questions are being taken into consideration (as much as is possible) then exercise has to come next. One of the ways we get more energy is by “spending” energy. I have many clients who start their sessions sluggish and tired, but by the end of it feel awake and recharged. It will not happen after the first session (usually) but after a few times, your body will start to respond and then you will feel more tired when you don’t exercise. It has to become part of your lifestyle to make a difference in your life. If it is seen as a task to “get out of the way” it will always feel like a burden and not an empowering/centering part of your day. Read more on how working moms can find energy >>>


Cheryl Whalen, Group Fitness Manager proves that working moms can “work it” too!

What is the best 20-30 minute workout you can recommend for busy moms?

It would have to be alternating cardio and weight training. If you only have 20 or 30 minutes a day, that's all you need. Go on the treadmill, stair climber, or go for a walk one day and the next, do weights. Light weight training hitting all of your body parts (biceps, triceps, back, chest, shoulders, legs, and abs) can be done in 30 minutes. As we creep in to our 30's and 40's it is imperative that you start incorporating weights into your workout routine! Read More >>>