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Big Apple Helping Fitness Fanatics Take a Bite Out of Healthier Living

by Michele Cheplic

If you travel around New York City via the subway you may have been pleasantly surprised to see expletive-free reading material posted in select cars this week.

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08 Oct 2008 09:00 PM

Something is Better than Nothing

by Michele Cheplic

In light of the new recommendations just issued by the federal government regarding the amount of exercise Americans should be completing on a weekly basis I thought it would be interesting to note the results of a new recent study done by researchers at Louisiana State University as it might mak...

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07 Oct 2008 09:47 PM

New Government Study Says You Aren't Exercising Enough

by Michele Cheplic

How many minutes of exercise did you complete today? If you didn't participate in at least 22 minutes of moderate physical activity then health experts say you didn't do enough. The government is cracking down on couch potatoes by issuing new physical activity guidelines for Americans.

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06 Oct 2008 09:02 PM

Exercise Challenges: Big City, Little Income

by Michele Cheplic

Trying to find an affordable gym membership in a large city like Los Angeles, New York or Chicago can be more challenging than running a marathon in less than three hours.

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05 Oct 2008 06:22 PM

Fitness Week in Review for September 29-October 5, 2008

by Michele Cheplic

Whether you're trying to keep your children safe as they participate in fall sports or you are just trying to make the most of your limited workout time this week's Fitness blogs offered a wide range of useful tips to help you achieve your goal.

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04 Oct 2008 12:15 PM

Fall Sports and Your Child

by Michele Cheplic

Now that school is back in session the number of sports related injuries is on the rise. Pediatricians say they are seeing a ton of ankle injuries among young athletes now that football and soccer season has gotten underway.

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03 Oct 2008 03:07 PM

Which Comes First?

by Michele Cheplic

Do you include both weightlifting and aerobic exercise in the same workout? If so, which do you tackle first? If you workout at a smaller gym (like I do) then your answer might vary depending on the day.

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02 Oct 2008 12:22 PM

Is One Really Enough?

by Michele Cheplic

I got into weightlifting when I was a freshman in college. I was dating a guy who was obsessed with bodybuilding. He was competing for Mr. Wisconsin... or was it Mr. Universe? In any event, A.

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01 Oct 2008 08:00 PM

Why am I so Sore?

by Michele Cheplic

Typically, I hit my marathon wall around mile 18. That's when my legs feel like heavy wet logs en route to a paper mill's pulp masher. For years I blamed my pain and stiffness on lactic acid. Lactic acid.

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29 Sep 2008 11:46 PM

9-Year-Old Triathlete Makes History

by Michele Cheplic

If you are looking for motivation to kick-start your daily exercise routine here it is: At just 9 years old Winter Vinecki swam 1.5k (a little less than a mile), biked 40k (roughly 25 miles) and ran 10k (about 6.2 miles) in less than 4 hours.

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