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Hmm, I wonder if it’s some kind of strange psychological defense mechanism, but ever since the weather got nicer and my allergies kicked in, I have been feeling compelled to go running. Never mind the fact that I probably haven’t run 10 miles cumulatively in my lifetime. Never mind the fact that I can’t answer […]
Aside from getting our heart rates up, that is…
There’s something about an attractive, charismatic player that gets non-football fans interested in football. For me, it happened with Tom Brady after he appeared on The Simpsons and Family Guy. Now, when my husband sits down to watch the New England Patriots play, I join him, because […]
JUST ONE MORE is a new kind of health resolution, a simple pledge to add just one more healthy food or activity to each day. If you sign up at EatJustOneMore.com, you’ll get a starter kit with coupons for healthy foods, a pedometer to help track your physical activity, recipes for meals and snacks you […]
If you’re beginning or continuing an exercise program this year, take the time to get the right shoes for what you’re planning Whether you’re walking, jogging, biking, or doing something else entirely, the right footwear can help you avoid injury and muscle pain in your feet, legs, and back.
MSNBC’s The Fit List recommends these steps:
Invest […]
Despite evidence to the contrary, most people assume that if you’re at a healthy weight, that means you’re physically fit. But I’m here to tell you that it’s simply not true. There are lots of women out there who may be "fat" but in phenomenal physical condition, and lots of skinny and average chicks (like […]
Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic, 8 reasons to exercise for 30 minutes a day. Here’s the quick rundown with my commentary.
Exercising 30 minutes a day can:
Lower blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, some risks of high blood pressure include stroke, heart attack, heart and kidney failure, and atherosclerosis. High blood pressure triples […]
MSNBC’s "Does It Work?" feature recently took a look at the As Seen on TV product Push Up Pro.
If you’re thinking of purchasing this product ($19.95 plus shipping and handling), best to read the review first.
Personally, I hate push-ups, so I have zero interest in this bad boy. But for those interested in an effective […]
According to Wii News Daily, Nintendo is coming out with additional fitness-related products.
Bandai Namco revealed at the Tokyo Games Show that a Wii version of the ‘Power Pad’ and ‘Family Trainer’ series would be coming soon with ‘Active Life: Athletic World’.
Localisation Producers Naotaka Higashiyama and Sayaki Mori are working hard to bring this special brand […]
Even if you don’t run or engage in other strenuous exercise or activities, you can benefit from stretching daily. Women who stretch regularly enjoy increased flexibility and fewer injuries than those who don’t because their muscles are better conditioned to bounce back and more accustomed to lenthening uses.
Some of my favorite stretches include…
Standing with feet […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the superficial side of exercise. "I want to look hot!" There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be totally adorable in a bathing suit or that special dress. But sometimes those superficial goals are harder to stick with because they mean less to us in the long run. In […]
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