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

by Michele Cheplic

09 Oct 2008 07:59 PM

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.

Exercise and Nutrition

by Michele Cheplic

14 Aug 2008 11:31 PM

Now that you know how many calories it takes to swim as well as Michael Phelps you might be tempted to "Be Like Mike" and add an extra 10,000 calories to your diet too. Experts say don't bother.

Bones - They Do A Body Good

by Heather Long

27 May 2008 09:15 AM

Regular exercise isn't about building muscle and staying in shape, it's also about building strong bones. Our skeletal structure, though buried amidst our muscles and soft tissue, is a critical part about living healthy and healthy living. Bone density is increased with regular exercise.

Is Fat a Four Letter Word?

by Heather Long

15 May 2008 06:48 AM

Your body requires moderation in all forms, this includes the fact that your body does need fat - healthy fat. Your heart needs healthy fats. Your brain needs healthy fats. Your joints need healthy fats.

Dehydration = Bad

by Heather Long

10 May 2008 07:49 AM

Every so often, I bring up hydration and dehydration here in the fitness blog. It's important to talk about it, to keep it forefront in your mind and to know what to do or not do with regards to hydration.

Do You Get a D in Your Fitness?

by Heather Long

27 Jun 2007 06:48 AM

Do you get a D? I don't mean a grade, I mean vitamin D - you know the stuff you find in milk? I'm a bit sensitive about vitamin D because I'm lactose intolerant and I just don't have a lot of dairy in my diet.

Are Microwaves Bad For You?

by Heather Long

18 Jun 2007 06:33 AM

I remember when microwaves were being launched into every home. They were the hottest new devices on the market. My parents debated getting one, but they were so expensive. A year later, when the prices came down some, they bought one. It sat in our kitchen and we hardly ever used it.

Salt Does a Body Good

by Heather Long

06 Jun 2007 03:00 PM

We've talked about our body's need for water before, during and after exercise. But during the hot months of summer, regular outdoor exercise can cause fatigue related to a lack of sugar, calories and salt.

Let's Review Hydration Rules

by Heather Long

29 May 2007 01:36 PM

Last summer I wrote an article on hydration and it's time to review those rules especially after the radio show tragedy that occurred when a mom died from drinking so much water during a radio contest to win a Nintendo Wii for her children.

Living in a Potluck & Barbecue Society

by Heather Long

18 May 2007 12:31 PM

Despite the attempts to make society healthier, we still live in a potluck and barbecue society. Potluck has a lot to do with being too busy to fix balanced meals every night and always being in a rush. Part of fitness is keeping your body and mind on a healthy track.



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