Crazy Legs

Ozzie Jacobs, Health and Fitness Expert, presents a fun and effective workout to sculpt your thighs!

Train: Push Ups!

Ozzie Jacobs, Health and Fitness Expert, presents a variety of Push Up modifications to help you get washboard abs and tighten your glutes and thighs!

Love & Fitness: In the pool

In this economy, being frugal is a must but that doesn’t mean that romance and fun have to go out the window. Lounging in the pool under the California sun can be an amazing way to connect with that special someone.

There are certain benefits to a fitness date in the pool: the attire, the conversation and the water aerobics.  Most fitness enthusiasts would agree that it is refreshing to see a fit/toned physique, bathing suits have a tendency to show off one’s hard work in the gym.  Lounging in the pool gives you ample opportunity to learn more about each other as it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to spend hours in the pool (floating in the water can be quite relaxing).

Let’s not forget the “fit” part of the fitness date, as there are many activities that you can do to burn calories and enhance the fun factor. The traditional lap swim may not give you the opportunity to talk as much but holding a floating device in your arms (requiring the lower body to tread water) will allow you to get a great cardio workout while entertaining your date at the same time.  Some additional pool activities include:

• Beach ball toss. Take a beach ball and toss it to your partner.
• Beach ball dodge. Take a beach ball and throw it at your partner, be sure your partner understands that he/she should make the effort to “dodge” the ball (this type of “horse play” may not be appropriate for the first date or for the hyper competitive as your partner must trust that you won’t “take their head off”)
• Water walk. Walk the length of the pool; if you’re short you may find it necessary to tread water as you get to the deeper end of the pool. Your partner can always give you a helping hand.
• Tag “You’re It”. This classic game is great for a fitness date.  One player is “it” and chases his/her partner around the pool to “tag” them.

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Looking for more ways to spice up your workout and social life, check out the following:

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Workout: The infomercial complex

During a Saturday afternoon or a late night TV indulgence it is quite common that one may come across an infomercial that provides a “quick fix” to the achievement of a fitness goal. 

The product may offer results in “as little as 5 minutes a day” for the busy individual that doesn’t have time for exercise or it may reduce the size of your dress or jeans with NO exercise.

Why not, exercise is a dreadful experience anyway……

When did exercise become the bad guy? When did it become the goal to avoid exercise at all costs? When did exercise become a bad investment?

Exercise is a great way to reduce stress, elevate your mood, improve health and look good! Exercise can be a chore if that is the perception the individual brings to the table. Quite often what prevents us from viewing exercise as an enjoyable experience is our reluctance to find an activity that we enjoy.

Exercise is movement, any movement will do. If you are struggling with finding an exercise activity you enjoy try the following:

• Try a fitness buffet. Explore a variety of fitness activities (i.e. dance, martial arts, yoga, mountain biking, team sports, etc.)
• Get a workout buddy. One is the loneliest number so bring a friend along to pass the time.
• Change the scenery. Take a jog on the beach, the buzz of activity around you can be inspiring.
• Fitness and love. Enjoy a fitness activity with your loved ones (walk the beach with that special someone, play a family game of soccer or take a hike as you catch up with an old friend).

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If you enjoyed this article, check out the following:

Workout: Shape yourself

Workout: Staying focused

Workout: Spicing it up

Workout: Exercise Euphoria

Workout: Breathe

Gorgeous Arms: Biceps/Triceps Part 2

Ozzie Jacobs, Health and Fitness Expert, presents Part 2 of Gorgeous Arms: Biceps and Triceps!

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