Effective Workouts for Weight Loss and Muscle Toning

Gym workouts for losing weight fast often incorporate opposing muscle supersets and high-toning movements like scissor kicks. Learn why you might feel nausea after exercise and how to safely resume training following surgery.

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My Lower Back Hurts After Sitting on a Stability Ball

Published Nov,08 2011 | By Judy Fisk

Stability balls are a popular tool among rehab professionals, who have long understood and appreciated the ball's therapeutic value. Fitness instructors now use balls in group fitness settings, enjoying how they challenge the core muscles while adding variety to their classes.

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Hand Exercises for Morning Stiffness in Fingers

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Judy Fisk

Waking up to stiff hands and fingers makes it tough to cope with your morning routine. Even the simplest of tasks -- grasping your toothbrush, buttoning your blouse or opening a jar of instant coffee -- can be exasperating.

Judy Fisk has been writing professionally since 2011, specializing in fitness, recreation, culture and the arts. A certified fitness instructor with decades of dance training, she has taught older adults, teens and kids. She has written educational and fundraising material for several non-profit organizations and her work has appeared in numerous major online publications. Fisk holds a Bachelor of Arts in public and international affairs from Princeton University.