Does Laughter Yoga Work?

Yoga has been around for at least 5,000 years, but has only become popular recently in the U.S.  One of the newest forms of yoga is laughter yoga, which did not develop until 1995.  Since…

Jillian Michael’s Fitness DVDs: Are They Any Good?

Jillian Michaels is well-known for her role as the toughest trainer on the TV show, "The Biggest Loser."  She’s a personal trainer with a proven history of getting results!  Her workout routines are intense and precise…

All About Pilates What is it and Are…

In the early part of the 20th century, a German man named Joseph Pilates created this form of exercise.  Pilates is similar to yoga, but these exercises are more aimed at strengthening the core and…

Is Pilates Exercise Good for Overall Fitness?

When you look in your local newspaper for exercise classes, there is one word that is cropping up more and more.  Pilates.  Because it is often grouped with yoga, there are many people who believe…

Should You Keep Working After Retirement?

When you are getting close to hitting retirement age, you may think that all you have to worry about soon will be relaxing and enjoying yourself.  For a while, retirement is one of the greatest feelings in the world,…