Rant on Writing and Life for Sunday, May 11, 2008

Using a Stability Ball A fitness trend is sweeping the nation that involves balancing on an oversized inflated ball while performing simple resistance movements. Whether it's called a "physioball" or "Swiss" ball or stability ball, this low-impact equipment can be a fun, comfortable addition to your... Sign in to see full entry.

Keep the Weight Off with Daily Weigh-Ins Sometimes the hardest part of weight loss is keeping it off. It can be daunting to know that within two years, most dieters regain two-thirds of what they lost! But researchers at Brown University Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island studied 291 people... Sign in to see full entry.

Bridge Up Starting Position Begin seated on floor, knees bent, feet flat, arms bent with hands on floor below shoulders. Action EXHALE: Straighten arms (don't lock elbows), allowing butt/hips to rise off of ground until your body from your head to your knees is in a straight line parallel to the... Sign in to see full entry.