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Renée Hermiz

The Miracle Ball Method: No “Miracle,” but Nice

by Renée Hermiz July 29, 2010

The “Miracle Ball Method” created by Elaine Petrone may be no miraculous cure for those bodily aches and pains that bother us so, however, it’s a respectable guide for leading the way towards a goal of being stress-free … at least, in certain points of the body. Neither the most innovative nor only approach to physical and mental betterment, but a nice one … if you just take the time to give it a chance.

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Cindy Crawford’s Don’t “Shape Your Body” Workout

by Renée Hermiz July 28, 2010

Cindy Crawford’s “Shape Your Body” DVD is an outdated, ill-performed workout to avoid purchasing for the purpose of bettering one’s health and fitness. It is series of exercises improperly executed in a confusing – if entertaining – panorama of images and exciting songs that focus more on the model than on the goals of the participants.

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Zico Coconut Water: A Yuck and a Hmm …

by Renée Hermiz July 23, 2010

Coconut water seems to be all the rage these days with many fitness enthusiasts raiding the supermarket shelves to buy it. Zico Pure Premium Coconut water in particular boasts greater hydration and performance for the active athlete. However, both the not-so-satisfying taste and ingredient facts may make you want to think twice before you join the coconut water club.

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Jillian Michaels’ Fitness DVD Mania: “Kill Jill” in 3,2;1

by Renée Hermiz July 20, 2010

Trainer Jillian Michaels of the TV reality series “Biggest Loser” fame, provides high-level of difficulty exercises in her multiple DVD sets. Her 3,2;1 workout method of cardio, strength, and abs utilizes movements that are a little risky, but refreshing for those looking for a more challenging workout to take them to the next level. There is no time for rest; get ready to superset, explode, and burn that fat away.

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Vibram’s Five Fingers and The Emperor’s New Clothes

by Renée Hermiz July 13, 2010

Running through Central Park, it’s easy to spot a lot of abnormal things. Personally, I’d been on my tenth miserable mile around the 10K loop, cursing the blister developing between my toes when I spied a product that distracted me from my minor agony on a runner platypus-ing by.
I didn’t know what a Vibram Five [...]

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A Spinning Revolution: From “Stationary” to “Leaning”… Better?

by Renée Hermiz July 8, 2010

All the bark about the moving indoor bikes called RealRyders is quite merited. For a more challenging workout with “outdoor” cycling appeal, the RealRyders (dubbed leaning bikes) are the most recent development in a class genre that has mutated from trend to standard within the short span of 10 years. Without a doubt, this latest option for riding indoors, not only provides Spinning with a greater choice of training, but has ensured this class format is not going out of style any time soon.

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The Acquired Taste of Rebounding: An Instructor’s Perspective

by Renée Hermiz July 5, 2010

Jumping on a trampoline for good health may sound silly, but surprising as it seems, the benefits are plentiful and worth a “bouncing” try. Whether it’s in a class or on your own at home, the movement and technique of the tramp need not be performed too long to reap rewards — it’s “to taste” and “to time.” Here’s an instructor’s perspective on an unlikely workout that acquired her liking … after a bit of a rocky start.

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Zumba: Basics vs. Trends

by Renée Hermiz July 1, 2010

While the trendy new workout, Zumba, makes the basics less boring with some shakes, shimmies and shouts, remember: there are no “guarantees” in all around weight loss, fitness, and health. Here’s the basic shakedown of the newest dance-fitness craze.

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A Review of Jeff Galloway’s Run/Walk/Run Marathon Approach

by Renée Hermiz June 25, 2010

Did you know that you don’t actually have to “run” an entire marathon? So you know what that means right? You and anyone else can also complete one!

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