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Ever since last years’ hit film Black Swan proved to the masses that dance-inspired fitness regimes could re-shape bodies, a slew of ballet-based workouts have hit the market. Cardio Barre, Tracey Anderson Method and barre3 all come to mind, along with numeroous less successful competitors. The originator of the dancer workout, however, is The Bar Method.
The Bar Method was started in the 1970’s in San Francisco by former ballerina Lotte Burr. Combining isometrics, ballet, pilates and light weight work the workout is a low impact way to reshape muscle groups and improve flexibility. Bar Method studios have begun to spring up all over the country, but at $250 a month, keeping your tush in perfect shape can get expensive. Luckily, Bar Method offers a series of DVD’s
for busy, long-distance, or financially strapped potential students. At just $20 on The Bar Method website, you can keep your wallet and your thighs happy.
Here at Glam Damn It, we have been thinking a lot about our New Year's Resolutions. The first month of the year is nearly over and unfortunately, a lot of us have already thrown in the towel on some of our more lofty goals. But sticking to a healthy lifestyle is something that has proven to be rewarding, and while it can be tough to find the time to work on your fitness, the payoff is always worth it. With these cute new workout gear options from GapFit and Active by Old Navy you’ll look just as good as you feel, without breaking the bank.
New year, new you, right? Every January, millions of people pledge to take on a challenge to better themselves. But according to the online Goal Setting Guide, 20% of people drop their resolutions after the first month and by July it's estimated that over half of the remaining resolution-keepers give up. Often times it's easier to keep a resolution when you have someone, or something, to hold you accountable. Try out some of these highly recommended apps to keep you on track all year long.
When it comes to Winter, the word “healthy” seems to vanish from our vocabulary. Second helpings seem like second nature, Ben & Jerry become the only men in our lives, and the extent of a “work-out” is when we get up off the couch to grab another Snickers. This could be the result of seasonal depression, it could be the shorter days, or perhaps we are just plain lazy. Whatever the matter may be, it’s time to get up and start moving. Here are 5 tips that will surely shed some of those extra pounds and leave your body bikini ready by Spring.
Ever wanted a workout that was not only efficient but also fun? Well, coach David Cabral, owner of Hoboken Boot Camps, sat down with Joonbug this weekend- after a vigorous workout of learning to walk walls, pounding a truck tire with hammers, and Burpees- to tell you all about his innovative new 35 minute workout. From the warm-up you’ll already feel the burn and by the end, your heart is racing to catch up with the glory you feel for finishing that last lap. He uses freestyle combinations and fun props to give his studio a unique style with results like no other. You can be sure to see anything from a truck tire to resistance bands- the props are always changing so that his clients get the best variety of exercise possible. And that’s not even the best part. Remember, all this is done in 35 intense minutes.
For those of us who were shocked to discover that Vitamin Water is actually nothing more than a graduated form of fruit juice comes a new scandal. The trendy name-brand of coconut water, Vita Coco, may not actually contain the amount of nutrients featured on the label, leading people to question its level of sufficiency as a hydrating beverage.
Name-brands of coconut water have become popular as natural alternatives to Gatorade in order to replenish electrolytes during a hot day or after a strenuous workout. The taste is, erm, questionable but apparently enough celebrities, hangover sufferers, and fitness-folk love it (or pretend to).
He used to say "I can't die. It would ruin my image..."
America's fitness guru took his last breath Sunday at his California home in Morro Bay, surrounded by the ones he loved: "He was surrounded by his family and passed very peacefully and in no distress ... and with the football game on Sunday, so everything was normal," his daughter Yvonne LaLanne told Reuters.
LaLanne was one of the first to spark America's interest in physical fitness and nutrition. He opened his first health center in Oakland in 1936 and began in the 50's The Jack Lalanne Show, a TV morning exercise show where he encouraged housewives and their children to stretch and jump jacks...
Have you ever been to the gym and seen those guys with the guts that have hardened from years of over-indulgence? The ones that have a bowling ball underneath that t-shirt, but it looks like it’s made of rock and will never, ever go away? Ever stood there and thought ‘God I hope that’s not me in 20 years time?’
The FitBit is today’s latest gadget to remind you to stay in shape. Slim, sleek and subtly designed, the FitBit can slip into a pocket, or attach to any item of clothing, all the while being easily mistakable for a new phone. Based on the same motion system as the Nintendo Wii©, the FitBit tracks your daily motion, and even your sleeping pattern. From these readings, the FitBit can then give you a day-by-day, step-by-step breakdown of your exercise patterns, how many miles you walked, how many hours a day you were in light exercise, heavy exercise, etc. Cleverly, it comes with its own docking station. Walk within 15 feet of the station, once a week, and all your data is instantly uploaded for you to review.
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