Category: Yoga/Pilates

(ARA) - The challenges of being a Gen X mom are more demanding than ever. Whether it’s alternating between soccer practices and ballet recitals or library nights and professional careers, keeping all the balls in the air can take a toll on a mom’s state of mind, as well as the state of her appearance. In response to these everyday challenges, moms are finding ways to feel better and look younger with new exercise trends, fashion, nutrition and even medical procedures.

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“Consumer trends show that women in their 40s are becoming more and more focused on looking and feeling good. With a higher disposable income than ever, American women are seeking new ways to maintain a youthful lifestyle and appearance,” says Finola Hughes, host of The Style Network’s “How Do I Look?”

But Hughes says you don’t have to win the lottery to have a more youthful appearance. She says there are simple practices anyone can do everyday — for a lot less money. Here’s her top ten list of easy and inexpensive ways to keep moms looking and feeling young:

10. Play with your children — it will make you feel like a kid again!

9. Download new music and podcasts — there’s no better way to stay fit, while also keeping the kids active, than dancing with your children to your favorite new mix!

8. Your mother might have been stuck in bifocals but you don’t have to be! Try Bausch & Lomb’s PureVision Multifocal contact lenses to lose the bifocals and the years they add on.

7. Mentor a young child. Inspiring someone else will help you feel inspired, too.

6. Exercise! Disciplines like yoga and Pilates relieve stress and improve physical health with a minimal impact on bones and joints.

5. Surround yourself with youthful people — whether in age or in lifestyle, having young friends will keep you young, too!

4. Take care of your skin — develop a simple regimen and use it every day.

3. Enjoy yourself — take time out of each day to do something fun.

2. Keep up with fashion and have fun with it!

1. Drink plenty of water — restore that natural glow from the inside out.

Practicing a few of these tips can help anyone walk out the door feeling more youthful and confident. Pass the tips on to a friend or try them yourself to turn back the clock today. For more information on multifocal lenses visit www.bausch.com or your eye doctor.

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(ARA) - For 68 percent of baby boomers, exercise is an important consideration in their lives. However, many of them face the challenge of not having enough time to exercise, according to the results of a survey from BoomerTowne.com.

Denise Austin, physical fitness expert and member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, understands the struggle Americans face in finding time to stay physically fit. Austin has partnered with BoomerTowne.com, an informational Web site for baby boomers, to help them learn how they can fit physical fitness into their daily lives.

“Many people are under the assumption that in order to achieve a physically fit body they must dedicate hours a week at a gym or constantly watch what they eat,” said Denise Austin. “While that’s not a bad way to stay physically fit, there are simple things anyone can do to improve their diet and maintain good fitness.”

Following are some of Austin’s suggestions for fitting fitness into an active lifestyle.

Watch what you drink

Many people don’t think about it, but every time they drink a soft drink, gourmet coffee, fruit punch or an alcoholic beverage, they are adding on substantial calories. A recent study by the American Institute for Cancer Research found that about 20 percent of the average adult’s daily caloric intake comes in liquid form. An easy way to reduce these calories is by switching to low calorie drinks, such as diet sodas, unsweetened teas or water.

Water is one of the healthiest things you can put into your body. Increasing water intake helps the body set fat cells free and clears out other impurities. If it is difficult to drink eight glasses of water a day, try eating things with a high water content. Fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, strawberries, squash and cucumbers are excellent starters.

Increase your metabolism

Some people have naturally high metabolisms. But by altering eating habits, anyone can naturally increase their body’s calorie burn-rate. Eat small meals throughout the day to help keep your body running at a steady pace, instead of being slowed down by digesting big meals at fewer intervals. Avoid skipping meals and small snacks. Skipping meals or eating too little throughout the day activates the body’s starvation response and actually slows the metabolic rate.

Multi-tasking fitness

With work hours getting longer, many Americans can find it hard to fit fitness in their schedules. But there are simple exercises people can do in their everyday lives that won’t take up as much time.

For example, while talking on the phone to a friend after a day at work, instead of sitting on the couch, try “pretend sitting.” Simply find a wall and lower your back against the wall until you are in a sitting position. Hold it for as long as you can, or for up to 60 seconds and you will firm your thigh muscles, all while catching up with your friend.

Elevators are a great invention, but they don’t help burn calories. Whenever possible, take the stairs instead of the elevator. At work, instead of sending an e-mail across the office, take a break and walk over to update your co-worker. Choosing to walk instead of taking the easy way out will help boost your physical and mental health.

To learn more fitness tips from Denise Austin, visit www.BoomerTowne.com.

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Even though I know I am not doing each pose perfectly, I know I am still gaining a tremendous amount of benefit in terms of strength and flexibility. I love that my body is learning every day (shall we say its actually getting smarter?) and is now starting to tell me when I am doing the positions wrong! As an added bonus, I feel calm, relaxed, and clear after the workout, which often continues into the next day.

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