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Posts Tagged ‘Health’

In The Square Too!

By Gina Jackson • Jul 29th, 2007 • Category: Outdoor

We did it again! Another great Saturday morning in Braddock Park, this time we were Jammin’ In The Square.
In addition to the regular Upper and Lower Body work using the resistance bands and balls, a Pilates Mat inspired workout was used



Jammin’ To Burn

By Gina Jackson • Jul 21st, 2007 • Category: Outdoor

After I finished my morning work with TheStrengthClub.Net Summer Fit Camp (see the video below), I ran two loops around the outside perimeter (4 miles) of Braddock Park to get my cardio burn and followed with a few push-ups, bench tricep dips and chest presses as well as some leg work with the ankle [...]

 
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Those Dirty Habits

By Gina Jackson • Jul 19th, 2007 • Category: Health

I have a couple of clients that are working hard to make the necessary transitions to a healthier lifestyle. Hell, we all have a habit or two we need to break, adjust or get under control. How many unhealthy habits have you developed over the years?



Running Jump Rope for Cardio

By Gina Jackson • Jun 23rd, 2007 • Category: Health

Check out the new way to jump rope designed especially for the Summer Fit Camp in Braddock Park.
You see the images of the camp participants - strictly for grown folks - in my Flickr images, so see the group in action at TheStrengthClub.Net



Shaking it Up: Summer Fit Camp

By Gina Jackson • Jun 10th, 2007 • Category: Health

Summer Fit Camp in Braddock Park had quite a few heads turning this past Saturday.
The inclement weather at the 7:00am hour forced us to set up right along the lake’s edge. As a result, many passersby wanted to get in on the action. Check out why….go to the videotape!



Something Different for New Results

By Gina Jackson • May 3rd, 2007 • Category: Health

I had an absolutely great 50 minute workout this afternoon! I pulled out my in-line skates, (replaced the wheels last season before I put them away in storage) put on a baseball cap, popped in my 45-minute CardioClub Mix and hit the road for some moving and shaking of my legs, butt and [...]



Announcing: Body Ball Rolling Workshop at Palisades Fitness

By Gina Jackson • Apr 17th, 2007 • Category: Health

Have you ever wished you could get a massage every day of the week? Want an easy way to get rid of the knots and sore muscles you feel from everyday life? Now you can!
By using just Three Little Balls and this special Intro Workshop offered by Gina Jackson of ThePilatesClub.Net to [...]



Exercise Helps Kick Cigarette Cravings

By Gina Jackson • Apr 8th, 2007 • Category: Health

March 13, 2007 — Exercise may curb cigarette cravings, even if you’ve only got five minutes and don’t want to get sweaty.
Walking briskly for five minutes or doing some stretches may help kill cigarette cravings. Longer, more intense exercise sessions also help but aren’t necessary. That’s according to a review of 12 studies [...]



Mix it Up with Cross Training

By Gina Jackson • Feb 10th, 2007 • Category: Health

Work different muscles by varying your
routine

(HealthDay News)
– Cross training involves varying the type of exercises you do in each workout, to work different muscles.
For example, you might combine a cardio routine and weightlifting in one workout, for example use the elliptical and jump off the machine to perform some walking lunges, use the [...]



What is Responsible for Abdominal Bloating?

By Gina Jackson • Oct 15th, 2006 • Category: Health

Some causes can be easily controlled (HealthDay News)

EEEEech! What an awful thing to talk about!! But oh so uncomfortably common in my experience working with clients in strength training or pilates mat.
While the sensation is sometimes caused by a tumor, irritable bowel syndrome, obstruction or other significant condition that affects [...]