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Motivation Trees

by Heather Long

26 Sep 2007 10:06 AM

I went to the doctor a couple of days ago because I wasn't feeling great, I'd had a persistent cough I couldn't get rid of and it was really messing with my workout and my plans.

I Want to Know How to Build My Own Exercise Program

by Heather Long

12 Sep 2007 04:21 AM

Last week, I asked and you answered. One of the things you wanted to know about was how to build your own exercise program. An exercise program needs to consist of three basic elements: cardiovascular exercise, strength training and flexibility.

Taking Back 9-11

by Heather Long

11 Sep 2007 04:02 AM

It's the 6th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Like Pearl Harbor before it, September 11th is a day that will live in infamy for our generation. My daughter, who will be 7 in November, has no real clear cut idea of what today means. She just knows that today is a sad day.

Maintenance: I Want To Keep The Weight Off!

by Heather Long

09 Sep 2007 05:35 AM

The worst thing that happens to someone who loses weight is that they gain it right back. I know so many people who literally torture themselves to get the weight off, then six months later, they are back to the same grind.

I Want to Know How to Keep the Weight Off

by Heather Long

07 Sep 2007 06:38 AM

I asked and you answered. Today, we're going to talk about keeping the weight off. In the world of fitness this is called "maintenance" - much like your car - you have to keep up your regular maintenance or you're going to have problems.

I Asked & You Answered

by Heather Long

06 Sep 2007 11:18 AM

Yesterday, I asked and you answered.

What's the Right Question?

by Heather Long

05 Sep 2007 12:02 PM

You know, as I write my fitness blogs I often wonder what's the right question to ask? What's the question that will engage -you- the reader and get you to respond to me? What do you want to know? How do you want to know it?

The Back to School Challenge

by Heather Long

03 Sep 2007 08:07 AM

Are your kids back in school? Last week was our first week back after a very long summer (14 weeks) and I honestly don't know who was happier about school kicking off again! But with the kids back in school, now is a great time to take inventory on where you are in your fitness program.

I is for Indoor Cycling

by Heather Long

13 Jul 2007 05:50 AM

Indoor workouts are a great thing - especially during inclement weather. Spring, summer, winter or autumn, you can perform your indoor workouts no matter how hot, cold, rainy or otherwise the weather is outside.

What is the Fitness Blog About?

by Heather Long

04 Jul 2007 09:29 AM

You know, it's been 18 months since the Fitness blog launched here at the Families.com. When I first began writing for it, I didn't want it to be just another ubiquitous blog that told you how to exercise.



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