Women's Fitness Trends for 2009

Yes, exercise will get your blood pumping and will actually leave you with MORE energy to get other things done than you had previously. Exercise of any form has been scientifically proven to cause your brain to release more endorphins. These chemicals are released by the pituitary gland in response to stress or pain release within approximately 30 minutes from the start of the activity. These endorphins tend to minimize the discomfort of exercise and are even associated with a feeling of euphoria meaning that physical activity can actually make you happier! Dancing, running, stretching, or any other exercise-based activity can relieve mild depression symptoms and get your mind off of life downers in a healthy and productive way.

Hard economic times means more people will work out in their homes. Gather a few friends together and add up all the money your group is saving over classes at the gym or yoga/dance studio. There are so many to choose from that you are sure to find the perfect one for your stamina and your schedule. Rent from your local library to try a few out before you make a choice. There are also many free instructional exercise videos online.

Not only are there hundreds of workout DVDs available, but now you can actually customize your own workout by mixing and matching clips from multiple sources, such as YouTube videos, fitness DVDs and downloadable workouts that are on trainer and magazine Web sites.

Many women are finding that their favorite part of the gym they joined a few years ago, was actually the dance and fitness classes. Although smaller studios are more popular for activities like yoga and pilates, aerobic dance in all forms will be making a comeback in these venues. Thanks to "Dancing with the Stars," even Ballroom Dancing will be making inroads as a viable exercise form for the smaller studio.

"Exergaming," is a brand new phenomenon made popular by the Wii and Dance Dance Revolution. These new forms will fun and appealing exercise activities right into your home.

Another high tech exercising option is the Expresso Bike, which is a stationary bike with interactive software that simulates the experience of biking outdoors. The experience includes a high-end computer system that is continuously updated with new features, music and courses. In addition, it allows each individual to ride with a configurable Pacer, compete real-time against their previous performance using a unique "Ghost" ride function and view their rank among riders across the country using Expresso Leader Boards.

Now making a grand appearance at selected Lady of America Fitness Centers,
America's First and Only Mind-Body Fitness Equipment, The NeuroActive Bike!

Brain Center America, which is physician owned, pioneers brain-fitness programs designed to improve memory, concentration, multitasking and a complete range of mental abilities. They developed the NeuroActive Bike to enable users to combine cardio workouts with brain workouts on what is, literally, a "brain gym." It comprises a technologically advanced stationary bike coupled with a specially adapted interactive brain-training program displayed on an all-in-one PC screen. Three to four 20-minute sessions per week are recommended to keep both the mind and the body in top shape. This unique fitness equipment is more entertaining and rewarding than the typical alternative of watching TV or reading a magazine while getting your cardio workout in.