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Getting Fit in Your Own Backyard

by Michele Cheplic

23 Jun 2009 09:20 AM

Give your wallet a break this summer and trade your gym membership for a workout in your backyard. With summer here, not only will you be doing your body good with fresh air and sunshine, but you'll also be doing your yard a favor.

In Pursuit of Michelle Obama's Arms

by Michele Cheplic

29 Mar 2009 09:05 PM

They're everywhere! First Lady Michelle Obama has bared her toned biceps, triceps and shoulders at several Inaugural Balls, on the covers of Vogue and People, at her husband's first televised address to Congress and in her official White House photograph.

Tips to Avoid Becoming a Dirty, Smelly, Rude Gym Rat

by Michele Cheplic

13 Mar 2009 10:42 PM

Yesterday I used this blog to vent about a particular member of my gym, who constantly hogs the TV remote, and forces other cardio equipment users to watch reruns of "Everybody Loves Raymond." (P.S. I despise Raymond almost as much as I do his biggest sweaty fan.

Debunking Fitness Myths

by Michele Cheplic

17 Dec 2008 01:33 PM

I always wonder about those sweaty guys I see in the gym who do dozens of crunches, then stroll over to the vending machine to down a bottle of Mountain Dew. Unless that's the only high calorie beverage they consume all day, I would think they would be better off drinking a bottle of water.

Fitness Reminders

by Michele Cheplic

14 Oct 2008 10:00 PM

I don't know about you, but I struggle to squeeze in daily exercise. Whereas I do have a fitness routine (which is punctuated with several hours per week of marathon training) I also mother a child, work, run a household, and basically try to keep my head above water on a daily basis.

Tips for Toning Your Tummy

by Michele Cheplic

11 Oct 2008 10:40 PM

Who can forget the amazing abs Mark "Marky Mark" Wahlberg flashed while baring almost all for those incredible Calvin Klein ads? Wahlberg's ripped abdomen had thousands of wannabes trying to tone their tummies in an effort to look half as good as the singer turned actor.

Sleeping Fit Tips

by Heather Long

13 May 2008 12:15 PM

One thing about having sleep apnea is that I am learning a great deal more about adjusting my sleep schedule and habits. Sleep is vital to our every day activities whether it's working, parenting, writing, excercising or just living -- we need to sleep.

Fountain of Youth?

by Heather Long

03 May 2008 02:38 PM

Wanna stay younger longer? Keep up your aerobic exercise or so the British Journal of Sports Medicine advises.

Holiday Fitness Tips

by Heather Long

04 Dec 2007 11:55 AM

The holidays are here and with literally just 3 weeks left to get all your shopping, wrapping, cooking, travel and more plans taken care of, one of the last things you're going to want to think about is your workout.

Five For Fighting Fitness

by Heather Long

02 Jul 2007 09:04 PM

As busy as we can be, it's important to keep track of how you can squeeze more fitness and healthy choices into your daily habits - because remember, it's all the little things that add up and mean something in the long run.



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