Okay, I know what your thinking. Sounds pretty disgusting doesn’t it? Well it’s not exactly what it sounds like. It seems the creative folks in New York City are going to provide it’s residents and tourists a chance to dive into one of these unique dumpster swimming pools this summer. It’s part of a city summer street initiative that will provide needed relief from hot summer days. The pools will be lined so don’t expect to see rust.

These clean mobile pools will be installed for three weeks on Park Avenue. Not a bad address. And it will also come with portable changing rooms – think cabanas, showers and toilets. So now New Yorkers can take a dip at lunch hour and have a place to change and shower. There will also be life guards on duty as well.

So if you are planning to visit New York City this summer you may want to pack along your bathing suit. It’s not everyday you get to jump into a dumpster filled with water. And don’t forget to bring a camera. Your friends back home probably wouldn’t believe you without proof.

If you lived in Russia and trained in a sport most likely you would be familiar to kettlebells. Here in the states kettlebell fitness is making a scene in national fitness chain gyms as well as the mom and pop gym on the corner. Why does it appear that kettlebell workouts are so hot? Maybe getting your butt in wicked shape fast has something to do with it. That’s right. A kettlebell workout gets the heart pumping and the sweat beads pouring. Unlike it’s cousin the dumbbell, a kettlebell with its curved handle allows you to do exercises from one to another all in a nice fluid motion. That’s right. Swing that baby between your legs and up toward the ceiling and back again. Then grab it with two hands and take it behind your back and extend the arms to the ceiling. There isn’t much negativity that comes with kettlebell fitness except maybe the price of them. Depending on the manufacturer kettlebells can run upward to $100. Is it worth it? If you are a member of a gym try one out. That is if you can get your hands on one.

Sometimes we just need a little technology to lift our spirits. Baby boomers are hip to the latest in technology. They like to get their information fast whether they sit at their computers or via their cellphones.  And today they have endless choices especially in hand held devices. Facebook the popular Internet site to stay connected to friends is extremely popular with boomers. Motivation keeps baby boomers young too. Maybe its losing weight. Boomers like to buy home fitness equipment or drop a dollar or two on late night infomercial plugs. They like to set specific goals like lowering golf scores. And there are plenty of high tech golf products designed to make lowering scores a selling point. Baby boomers buy products with their eyes. Just look at all those sexy car ads in magazines. There is nothing like the look of a beautiful photo of a brand new car especially one that is well designed. Competition keeps baby boomers young too. The excitement of challenges and new ventures. Staying young for baby boomers isn’t hard these days. There is just too much distraction to think of growing old.

It seems like every lifestyle magazine these days has a section devoted to lifestyle testimonials.  People like to hear what other people do to change for the better. Diet and fitness is a popular topic from celebrities to next door neighbors all spilling the beans about their latest conquests. We learn about their food habits, their workout routines, their favorite piece of exercise equipment and their diet cheats. All this right out as an open confession. Celebs want you to think they are a like normal people. I’m starting to get that warm and cuddling feeling. Celebs have publicists, they get pampered and in no way they are like the rest of us. Yet I still enjoy reading the latest gossip about them. And that said, I’d have to throw in the testimonial read in there as well.

Okay, I’m being a bit dramatic here, but if you are looking for a great fitness exercise for 2010 and you haven’t tried yoga well maybe it’s time you start. Yoga has come a long way from the days of being “too earthy crunching” Remember earth shoes and tie-dye tees? Today you will find all kinds of people, shapes, backgrounds and vocations making it their point to stay in physical shape practicing this ancient discipline. Retail fitness stores are taking notice as well. More and more space is being offered to yoga supplies and accessories. So what are you waiting for?