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October 31st, 2007

Memories of Jumping Rope (aka, a killer cardio workout)

Ever since I took the RealAge test, I’ve been getting the sort-of-daily e-mail updates, and a recent one on jumping rope (or jump-roping, if you prefer) really caught my eye. It catapulted me back to those days of jumping rope on the playground with my little friends, the sing-songy rhymes we chanted and the tricks […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

October 16th, 2007

Resistance Is No Longer Futile

Resistance bands, that is. Whether you’re an expert or a newbie, Vital Juice Daily’s post on how to use them is a great tool.
I’ve been wanting to try a resistance band with my pilates workout, but have found it completely intimidating. And then after seeing what Jaimie did with her resistance band on So You […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

October 9th, 2007

Working Out With Baby

iVillage offers a slideshow of exercises from Lisa Druxman’s Lean Mommy to help you stay fit while having fun with your main squeeze. The take-away?  You don’t need (a) a babysitter, (b) exercise equipment, or (c) an expensive gym membership to enjoy some physical activity that will boost your health. And the bonus is that […]

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October 8th, 2007

Mythbusting: Exercising During Pregnancy

I love WebMD’s in-depth look at what you should and shouldn’t do to stay fit while you’re pregnant, “Exercise During Pregnancy: Myth vs. Fact“. The article gets to the truth of these statements about preg-ercise, and lets you know what to believe and what to dismiss:

Myth or Fact: Never get your heart rate over 130 […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

September 27th, 2007

Getting Started Running

Thanks to That’s Fit for highlighting this great list of the top 10 questions beginning runners ask (along with the answers, of course!) over at Complete Running Network:

How long should my first runs be?
What should I do if I can’t run non-stop for 15 minutes?
How often should I run?
How far should my runs be?
I’m afraid […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

September 20th, 2007

What’s the Right Workout for You?

I’m still trying to figure out the answer to this question (though I’m tempted to say that the “sitting on my butt in front of the computer all day” workout is the perfect fit). So when I came across this fun quiz from iVillage, I figured, hey, what the heck?
Here are my results:
Mind-Body Guru
You’re a […]

By Kristen King -- 5 comments

September 10th, 2007

Is Your Workout Well Rounded?

Are you getting the best results out of your workout time? Incorporate these four elements to ensure maximum health benefits from your fitness routine:

Aerobic fitness
Muscular fitness
Stretching
Core stability

Read more about each of these important areas in a new article from the Mayo Clinic.
What areas will you beef up?
Tags: aerobic, core-stability, Exercise, Fitness, Mayo-Clinic, muscular, Stretching, well-rounded, […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

August 18th, 2007

At-Work Workout Resources

DIY Life put together a great collection of resources to help you stay fit and get energized even when you’re stuck at the office. Check it out.
And for more at-work workout advice to get you through the day, read my article “Avoiding Corporate Spread.”
Tags: advice, chair, cubicle, desk, Exercise, Fitness, office, tips, woman, women, Womens-Health, […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

August 3rd, 2007

5 Critical Health Tips for 20somethings

Ladies, you and I may have our whole lives ahead of us, but if we want those lives to be long and healthy, we cannot put off taking care of ourselves now. Being young is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for health. SO! Do you know what you need to do to make sure you’re creating […]

By Kristen King -- 6 comments

May 29th, 2007

Get a Lively Life: The Perfect Destination for a Great Date or Fun With the Girls

Last night my husband took me to the driving range to hit a few baskets of balls.  It sounds totally unromantic, but it was a blast!  I particularly enjoyed the cheezy romance movie moment when he put his arms around me to help me perfect my follow-through — it was very Matthew McConaughey and Kate […]

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