Recent Fitness Blog | Exercise PostsTrain Like a Trooperby Michele Cheplic21 Jun 2009 10:00 PMDo you know what it takes to train for a job in the military? If you thought your fitness regime was intense, consider what potential pilots for the U.S. Air Force must endure. A fascinating new public release distributed by the Armed Forces details the Air Force's new fitness program. Summer Vacation Exercise Tipsby Michele Cheplic20 Jun 2009 07:02 PMDon't let your annual summer road trip put the brakes on your exercise routine. Traveling shouldn't be an excuse to stop working out. Rather, look at your trip as a way to spice up your fitness regime. Tips for Staying Fit While Travelingby Michele Cheplic16 Jun 2009 04:42 AMSummer's here, and with it comes family vacations and other holiday road trips. However, just because you are away from home doesn't mean that you have to compromise your daily fitness routine. More Fitness Myth Bustersby Michele Cheplic13 Jun 2009 06:25 PMApparently, big muscles aren't all they're cracked up to be. According to a new study, not only does exercise not boost metabolism as much as widely believed, but even more shocking, is the fact that increased muscle mass doesn't speed up weight loss either. Bad News for Fat Burnersby Michele Cheplic07 Jun 2009 11:49 PMI was a believer. One of the reasons I started running marathons and lifting weights was because I wanted to lose weight. I bought into the notion that exercise helped improve the body's ability to burn fat for as long as 24 hours after a workout. It's Never Too Late to Get Movingby Michele Cheplic18 May 2009 12:47 PMA new report claims that people who put off regular exercise until they hit the age of 50 can still benefit from physical activity. That's the good news. The bad news is that it appears to take 10 years for the effects to kick in. Famous Non-Fitness Freak Looking to Become Avid Exerciserby Michele Cheplic06 May 2009 03:38 PMShe famously shed 75 pounds from her 5'8" frame two years ago, and then infamously gained back 83 pounds. Now, actress Kirstie Alley says she is ready to get fit the old fashioned way--by exercising like a "woman possessed." Or obsessed. Getting Fit by Playing Tennisby Michele Cheplic04 May 2009 01:00 PMWho says a challenging fitness routine has to be all work and no play? If you are looking to trim down and tone up, then consider grabbing a tennis racket and hitting the courts. The popular sport is back in the spotlight, now that the summer season is fast approaching. Benefits of Fitness Competitionsby Michele Cheplic02 May 2009 09:45 AMWant to get fit quickly? Then, enter a weight loss competition. I'm not talking about getting on some reality TV show and dropping pounds ala "The Biggest Loser. Headache Sufferers Should Exercise Moreby Michele Cheplic16 Apr 2009 12:15 PMThe mere thought of running with a splitting headache makes me nauseous. However, according to a new study, I could avoid getting headaches all together, if I ran even more. Recent Blog Comments Samual says... "Here you train with your regiment for quite a long time before you take any fitness tests, you don't even need your medical to be completed by then." Michele Cheplic says... "Thanks for sharing your story brate and I am glad to hear that your health is benefitting from your fitness regime!" |
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