Asics has opened their first stand alone store in the US. This store will carry all the shoes, apparel and accessories a runner would want, as well as “the proprietary ASICS Foot ID system, which includes a 3D scan of the foot along with gait analysis to help determine the best shoe for a runner. ”
Check it out! and Tell me how it is. I cannot wait to go see it myself.
51 W. 42nd Street(42nd & 6th)New York, NY 10036(212) 354-1908
Sitting at a desk job for hours on end can hurt one’s attempt to lose weight. Try these tips and keep active in order to lose poounds.
Commute – Try biking or walking to work. Or if you take the bus or subway, get off a few stops earlier so you are able to walk some of the way. If you drive, well just park farther away!
Stand up – There is no doubt that standing burns more calories than sitting. And sitting can be harmful to your health. So while on the phone, stand up and talk. Or instead of posting an note to someone, walk to their desk. Stand up and stretch every 30 minutes.
Break for Fitness – as you would break for lunch. Instead of taking 10 minutes to hang out by the coffee machine, why not go for a ten minute break, or stretch?
Fitness Ball Chair – Trade in your chair for a fitness, stability ball. Sounds funny, and probably looks funny too, but why not? You’ll be engaging your core so much more. They also make Chairs with stability balls in them.
Keep Equipment near by – this may be odd as well, but if you are trying to lose weight, people will understand. Also, you may start a fitness trend! Keep some weights in your desk, resistance bands or a jump rope. Anything counts
Socialize – Have an hour for lunch? Why not use some of that time to go on a brisk walk with friends? Take 30 minutes to walk around the area and then talk 30 minutes for lunch.
Playtime Meetings – depends on your type of business, but conduct walking meetings or brainstorming sessions. Smilings, laughing, being outside and active all are good, healthy stimulates and help the brain. You may just come up with the perfect idea.
Travel for work – Plan ahead. If you know you’ll be in airports, bring healthy snacks. Also back your gym shoes in your carry on. Lots of airports have gyms, or are close to hotels that you may able to use the gym. Don’t be afraid to ask. Also stay at hotels that have gyms or pools.
Treadmill Desk – This will be very difficult, but it is doable. You don’t have to break a sweat or go fast, but just move. If you can comfortably position your desk over a treadmill, with computer and all. You can walk while working. Brilliant Idea!
Still trying to get those flat abs? Here’s six more methods from Shape Magazine
Pumps: On your back, legs raised at 90 degree angles. Lift your head and shoulders off the mat. Arms are extended in the air by the sides. Inhale, pump your arms five times, exhale, pump arms five times. Do this 10 times (too make 100).
Rolls: On your back, toes and arms pointed. inhale and engage the abs and slowly roll up one vertebra at a time. Once you’re in a seated position, exhale and slowly roll back down. ten times.
Knees-in: On your back, head and shoulders off the mat. Pull one knee into chest. Other leg is pointed at a 45 degree angle. inhale, exhale, switch legs. 20 times.
Double Leg Stretch: On your back, head and shoulderes off the mat. Legs bent at 90 degrees. Arms by the knees. Inhale, legs stretch out and arms stretch by the ears. exhale, bending knees and bring them to the body arms follow to knees. Do ten times.
Ball Rolls: tuck your knees to your chest. (sitting up-ish) Lift toes and balance on your tail bone. Inhale as your roll back until shoulder blades hit the mat, exhale and use the abs to roll back up to the tailbone again. Don’t let toes touch themat. Do 10 times.
One Legged: Lie face up. Knees bent. Feet flat. Extend arms to the ceiling while extending the left leg. exhale and engage abs while slowly rolling up . Exhale roll back down. switch legs, do ten times.
Gyms and trainers are not for everyone. Home DVD workouts seem to be increasing. But there is another way to enjoy your workout: Dancing
Not every one can afford the expensive gym, trainer, dvd, or gear. But everyone can dance – good or bad.
With a good set of tunes and your body stretched out, you can get fit by having your own dance party. I was lucky enough to participate in a few iconic and spectacular dance parties during the holidays (why didn’t we take photos).
Listen too….
LADY GAGA – the whole Fame Moster album. Pure goodness. To dance the weight off.
Also, No Doubt – I’m just a girl, Hella Good, Hey Baby
Paramore – some of their stuff
Check out remixes
also hit the Dance Dance Revolution or WII Fit
I certianly did not make a new years resolution. Why do people make one in the first place? No one really ever sticks with them. Here are a few ways you can change your life, even without stating a resolution.
We all know that incorporating exercise is vital. But how much? everyone says different, so I say 45 minutes of cardio 5/6 days of the week. Remember this can easily be done by taking a walk during lunch, walking to/from work, etc.
Eliminate stress! I know I’m guilty of this. I’m always stressed. So I’m trying to stay more calm. For women, stress can increase our waist line. So banish this stress by, yes, exercising, even try yoga or meditation. and definitely SMILE!
Aim to lose those holiday pounds. The pounds may have seemed to creep overnight, but they certainly won’t come off that fast. Make a goal of losing one pound a week. Be proative about what you eat and fit in some daily cardio (stairs, walking to work). For eating, prepare homemade meals with the kids. This may make you smile –> less stressed –> good for 2010
Sleep. Sleep is so good for you. For your health, weight, energy. Aim to get 8 hours of sleep a night and don’t have caffine after noon. Catching the zzz’s will help you perform better at work or school.
Put you first. Deal with yourself first. When you do, you’ll be able to better help the people around you.
and remember, don’t take your self too seriously. No one else does!
