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Lead Stories: Saturday, November 22, 2008

Run through the day, but then always dance the night away!

Posted January 2nd, 2007 at 7:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Running & Training, Cross Training, Health & Fitness, Exercise

From pop stars, to pro athletes (to you and I) … taking a dance class is a true power enhancer and morale booster. Exactly the little lift we all need for the cold-n-dark winter months ahead.

There are as many types of dance, as there are types of personalities.

Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hot, Hula, Salsa, Swing, Square, Exotic, Ballroom, Ballet, Break, Belly … to name but a few. I’m most certain you can find a style that suits your profile, mood and/or schedule. Need a little inspiration? Flip on WABC and watch the popular “Dancing With The Stars”, it’s sure to get your toes a’ tappin’.
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What’s the proper way to do sit-ups?

Posted November 8th, 2006 at 4:00 AM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Health & Fitness, Exercise

Sit-ups can strengthen your belly muscles, but doing them incorrectly can hurt your back.

Sit-ups should be done while you lie on your back with your knees bent enough for the soles of your feet to touch the floor. Place both hands on your chest and slowly raise your head off the ground. Raise your shoulders about one foot and then lower them to the ground. Do this slowly ten times, rest a few seconds and then do two more sets of ten.

After a week or two this exercise will feel easy, so add a light weight held on your chest. As you become stronger, you can use heavier weights [and/or include more complex variations of the exercise]. Read the rest of this entry »

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