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Recent Fitness Blog Posts

At The Gym: The Beginning

by Angel Lynn Diamond

12 Oct 2009 05:27 AM

When you first start out at the gym it may be intimidating to you. You look around and see that almost everyone is in good to great condition. Take a closer look though. You will see those that are working out and are at the same point that you are.

Getting Fit With Your Four-Legged Friend

by Michele Cheplic

26 Sep 2009 04:48 AM

If you have a crazy work schedule, travel a lot or enjoy experimenting with unstructured fitness plans, then it might be challenging to find a consistent workout partner. Enter man's best friend. Fido and Fifi often make ideal four-legged fitness companions.

Exercise With Your Dog

by Michele Cheplic

18 Sep 2009 11:21 PM

Looking for a new workout partner? Why not enlist the help of your favorite four-legged friend? According to a new study, there are physical and mental health advantages for a dog owner and a dog when they exercise together.

Stick With It or Take a Rest?

by Michele Cheplic

17 Sep 2009 09:38 PM

Once you start exercising, keep it up. That's the message from fitness experts, who claim that there is a huge number of first-time exercisers falling into a pit of despair because they don't see marked changes in their body after only a few weeks of working out.

Score Another One For Upper Body Exercises

by Michele Cheplic

16 Sep 2009 03:57 PM

The next time your upper body aches from working all day, consider skipping the massage and heading to the gym to lift weights. According to a new study, exercise may be able to ease a sore upper body more than some expensive ergonomic interventions or a professional massage.

Follow the Trail

by Michele Cheplic

15 Sep 2009 08:10 PM

The vibrant palette of gorgeous fall colors means one thing... winter is on its way. Don't let autumn's mild temperatures and beautiful scenery go to waste.

Lushes Exercise More

by Michele Cheplic

14 Sep 2009 04:01 PM

Newsflash: That guy you see at the gym grunting near the free weights EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. may be hitting the bottle even harder than he does the pec deck.

Do You Experience Runner's High?

by Michele Cheplic

11 Sep 2009 10:50 PM

I run because I have to, NOT because I want to. Running is a relatively inexpensive sport that helps me stay fit. What's more, I can do it just about anywhere. There are many pros to running, but for me, the pursuit of a "runner's high" is not chief among them.

Is Your Daily Drinking Habit Killing Your Diet?

by Michele Cheplic

09 Sep 2009 12:21 PM

You can exercise for two hours a day, but if you are downing thousands of calories during your post-workout meals, then all your hard work is not doing much to help sculpt your physique.

Who Rocks Your Workout?

by Michele Cheplic

04 Sep 2009 05:07 AM

It's nearly impossible to go to a gym these days and not be surrounded by runners, weightlifters and stair climbers who aren't sporting iPods or other personal music devices.



Recent Blog Comments
 
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