Men have been doing it for ages, so it’s about time that women began leaving the office for a productive round of golf with other like-minded colleagues. There’s no reason why women should limit their talents to the inside of boardrooms, conference rooms, office or cubicles. Many a major deal has been settled on the glorious greens of the golf course.

Not only does golf offer an acceptable way of getting out of the office for a bit of fun, it’s also a great form of exercise. Golf also helps to reduce stress as you meander along the golf cart path through manicured greens set amongst natural areas like creeks and lakes.

Swinging a golf club takes practice. There are lessons available and driving ranges where you can hit ball after ball until you get good enough to play a round of golf. This is a game of many rules, and you need to learn them before going out to play.

Perhaps the rules of golf are one of the many reasons that golf has always been a favored sport amongst business people. Comparing one person’s skill against one or three others is challenging and exhilarating. It helps to build self-esteem and character and should always be engaged in a restrained and sophisticated manner. Those who lose control by throwing their clubs or cursing out loud, serve to diminish the game and compromise the enjoyment of those players around them.

It’s always good to mix up your activities as much as possible. Learning a game like golf will only add to your enjoyment of outdoor sports. On days that the course allows it, try walking through your game rather than taking the golf cart, when playing a round. This will help you to burn more calories and provide a better cardio workout.

Now if you start playing often, you’ll probably want to invest in a set of clubs. Make sure that the golf clubs you choose fit your arm length properly. You many have to order them to get the ones best for you. Don’t get in a hurry when choosing your ideal club. You’ll also need a couple of accessories like a glove, golf shoes and of course some balls.

Many golf courses require groups of four to keep the players moving through the golf course, especially when it’s busy. If you come alone or with just another person; you may be paired off with another odd person who is looking to play. It’s a great way to get to know a complete stranger through a round of golf.

Be sure to wear sunscreen and bring along some insect repellant because you are out in the open surrounded by trees and grass. Bring a hat that will protect your scalp, forehead and ears from the sun, too. It can get really hot on the golf course.

Above all, whether on the course to make a business deal or out to get some exercise, have fun with golf and your game will get better and better. The more relaxed you become the less intimidated you will be and that’s half the battle when it comes to mastering the twists and turns of one of the most complicated sports in history.

Almost every woman I know has cellulite on her body. You know, those fat deposits that appear on the thighs, hips and butt? Although it can be hard to look at when it shows up on your body, you don’t have to worry—it’s not anything serious.

The fact is that cellulite is very common and shows up on young women after puberty. It appears as lumpy or dimpled skin that resembles an orange peel or cottage cheese. For some women, it only appears when the skin is pinched, but for others it can be easily detected not only in the common areas but also on the stomach and breasts.

Most doctors are not concerned and consider it a normal occurrence, but for the woman who is plagued by cellulite it can become an area of self-consciousness. So much so, that a girl might not want to wear a swimsuit or shorts because she is ashamed of the way the cellulite looks. When this self-consciousness stands in the way of everyday life or keeps her from attending social events, then cellulite becomes a real problem that needs to be dealt with.

Unfortunately, there is no quick cure for cellulite. Although more prevalent on women who are overweight, it can appear on skinny women too. However, eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, exercising regularly and getting an adequate amount of sleep, will help to alleviate the symptoms of cellulite.

There are many products on the market that claim to reduce the appearance of cellulite. These work minimally and will help the appearance somewhat. However, no topical cream has been determined to actually remove cellulite.

The same is true of exercises that concentrate on bouncing the fatty deposits from the skin. Exercises do not work that way. The best method is to get regular exercise that works all areas of your body. One day work on the upper body, the next day, engage in an aerobic activity such as walking or swimming. The third day do exercises that concentrate on the lower body, the following day choose an aerobic activity such as tennis or golf. The fourth day do exercises that work both the upper and lower body, the fifth day, choose jogging, walking or racquet ball. All you need to stay fit is 30 minutes of exercise each day. If you can exercise for a longer period of time, then by all means, go for it.

You might find that getting massages helps to minimize the appearance of cellulite, too. Other women find that a tan gives their body a better look and helps to hide the dimples in their skin.

Remember that you are beautiful with or without cellulite. Don’t let it impede your social life or keep you from doing something that you enjoy. Stay active, eat healthy, stay hydrated and participate in a little rest and relaxation, these are all good ways to stay your healthiest and that’s what is mostly important.

If you are looking for an easy way to exercise and lose weight, consider walking the weight off. Just 30 minutes of exercise each day along with a sensible diet may help you lose up to two pounds a week. Sound simple enough? Why not give it a try.

Walking is one of the most inexpensive physical activities that you can engage in. All you need is a good pair of athletic shoes that are designed for walking. Since you will be putting in a lot of miles over a period of time, you will want a pair of shoes that give you the support you need. Spend time picking out your shoe and ask a shoe specialist to help you choose the right one for you. Don’t be shy about walking around the store in the shoe before you make the decision to purchase. Wear the thickest sock that you might possibly wear with the shoe, too.

Choose an area to walk that is safe but offers pleasant scenery. You might want to bring along an iPod or other MP3 so you can listen to music. You might even find a walking buddy to keep you motivated. But don’t be disappointed if you can’t find someone to join you, just get out there and get moving.

If you have a dog, remember that they love to walk, too. Usually your pet will make a great companion for walking and will help to keep you motivated, as they like to remind you that it is time to go, each day.

Begin walking for 15 minutes in one direction. Wear a watch and a pedometer if you have one. Once you return from your walk, you will have walked for 30 minutes. Now, you have started your 30 minutes of exercise a day.

Of course if all you do is walk for 30 minutes every day, you might begin to get bored. So I suggest for the best weight loss and fitness results to alternate your days with strength training exercises. Also called resistance training, these types of exercises will increase flexibility, build endurance and help to strengthen your muscles. The better developed and stronger your muscles, the less impact to your joints and bones when doing cardio or aerobic activities, such as walking.

One of the great benefits of walking is the ability to simply clear your mind. I believe it helps to lift my spirit and I return refreshed after a 30-minute walk, then I’ll follow that with about 10 minutes of stretching. It’s a great way to start the day.

Now you don’t want to start an exercise program without first getting an okay from your doctor. Always follow your physician’s advice before beginning any diet or exercise program.

It used to be, if you wanted fab abs, the formula was simple. Do a hundred sit ups and leg lifts. Only problem was that theory resulted in an aching back for some flat ab seekers.

Recent studies have found exercises that build the core muscles help to alleviate back pain and will even help to strengthen you back muscles. They tone the muscles without damaging the spinal disks which as ever so fragile. Plus, core exercises give you a lean, long, appearance like that of a dancer’s body.

There are 29 core muscles in the torso that provide a stable midsection, vital to all of your motions. The core muscles connect the actions between the lower and upper body, as nearly every action you take is transferred across the core muscles. That’s why it is so important that these muscles are strengthened, but done so wisely.

Your center of power lies in your core strength. The best core exercises maintain a neutral spine and most movements occur at the hip rather than the back. You will see quick results when you begin working out with Pilates’ specific exercises.

Another proven method for relieving back pain is fast walking using a vigorous arm swing. If you have back pain, begin by walking on a regular basis. Walking will actually strengthen your core. As you become stronger, step it up by slowly adding jogging, cycling, or elliptical training to your routine.

Seven Ways To Avoid Injury When Exercising:

1. Perform most core exercises on a solid surface.

2. Muscle endurance is more important than muscle strength; muscles must have good endurance before concentrating on core strength.

3. Avoid core training first thing in the morning. You must warm up your muscles, then stretch before putting too much stress on them.

4. When you first begin exercising, learn to handle your own weight resistance before adding any weights to your work out. Adding weights too soon can lead to injury.

5. Aerobic exercise is important for building core muscles and reducing fat, especially around the stomach area.

6. Engage your core muscles when lifting weights or performing total body workouts during exercise or sports to protect your spine.

7. Always use good form when exercising. Bad form causes muscle fatigue, which destabilizes the spine and can lead to injury.

Follow these tips to keep you safe when strengthening your core muscles. You’ll begin to feel the difference as your core becomes stronger. Your range of movement will improve drastically and it won’t be long before you see the visible differences. Fabulous abs, that make you look younger, sexier and better than ever.

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Women today have all the advantages that our ancestors only dreamed about. From having the right to vote, to being able to own land and manage our own earnings, modern women have come a long way.

Women today don’t settle for old myths about not being able to keep up with a changing body. Times were, that as women aged, they gave up on any thoughts of physical fitness, sports competition or losing weight, for that matter. We now realize that as we age, it is as important as ever, to stay physically fit.

Regular exercise is vital to our bodies at any age, but as we get older, our joints become stiffer, muscles are not as flexible and our range of movement begins to slow a little bit. However, with regular exercise, you can strengthen your muscles, avoid injury and be able to regain the flexibility that you once had.

It doesn’t matter if you are 17 or 77, exercise can improve the way that you feel and look. It’s not unheard of for women over 40 to still be modeling or even competing in the Olympics. Look at Dara Torres, an ageless wonder, who at 42 is still winning medals for swim competition, and looking forward to the 2012 Olympics.

There’s no reason to throw in the towel just because you’ve hit a certain age. Surprise everyone you know, by getting back into the swing of things. Start exercising for about 30 minutes a day, and repeat it for six days every week. The seventh day, take a day off and rest your body for complete rejuvenation.

When you begin your exercise program, reserve three days each week for resistance or strength training workouts. These exercises will strengthen and train your muscles so you can perform day-to-day activities and to assist you in doing aerobic or cardio exercises. You’ll need this training because the other three days of the week, you need to concentrate on doing aerobic exercises that raise your heartbeat.

Cardiovascular exercises that raise your heartbeat work to strengthen your heart and lungs and help to build your endurance. Together strength training and aerobic exercises will give you the perfect workout for your best-looking body.

Fit after forty doesn’t have to be just a dream. It can be a reality for any woman or man, for that matter. Best of all, being physically fit and living a healthy lifestyle can make life so much easier. Sure, it doesn’t guarantee you won’t have any disappointments in life, but it does mean, that you will feel healthier, have better movement and will love the way you look. And that really counts for something!

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