Fitness Blog | 2008 Olympics

31 Aug 2008 05:58 PM

Fitness Fanatics Visit Oprah

by Michele Cheplic

Not just any group of fitness fanatics... we're talking about the best of the best. The world's most decorated elite athletes are heading to Chicago this week to meet up with someone who knows a thing or two about working out and losing weight--Oprah Winfrey.

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20 Aug 2008 09:03 AM

Have You Been Pulling Olympic All-Nighters?

by Michele Cheplic

I don't know how Michael Phelps is feeling, but I'm exhausted. The live drama at the pool and in the gym during these Summer Olympic Games has kept me up later than my days as a college student (or at least since those foggy nights breastfeeding my daughter).

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16 Aug 2008 07:38 PM

Olympic Diets--The Method Behind the Madness

by Michele Cheplic

Even if you haven't watched a single second of the Summer Olympic Games in China you likely know the following: A.) Michael Phelps is an American swimmer. B.

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14 Aug 2008 10:48 AM

Michael Phelps' Olympic Size Diet

by Michele Cheplic

I don't envy Michael Phelps' exercise regime, but who wouldn't love to adopt his diet? The 23-year-old swimming sensation recently revealed what fuels his intense daily workouts in the pool... and to say that the Olympic athlete puts away a ton of food is an Olympic sized understatement.

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13 Aug 2008 12:23 PM

Olympians Sizzling Bodies May Be Too Hot for China

by Michele Cheplic

If you needed incentive to get your body in shape then the Summer Olympics came just in time. Good gracious, have you seen the killer bods these elite athletes are sporting? Seriously, U.S.

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11 Aug 2008 11:54 AM

Michael Phelps... A Son and Brother First

by Michele Cheplic

Two down and six to go for U.S. swimming sensation Michael Phelps.

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10 Aug 2008 06:09 AM

A Hamm-less Olympics---A Lesson in Humility

by Michele Cheplic

In the world of gymnastics Morgan and Paul Hamm are known for being fierce competitors. The twin brothers from Wisconsin are former world and Olympic champions and both are considered legends in the sport. However, you won't be seeing either tumbling for gold in Beijing this week.

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08 Jul 2008 07:48 AM

Olympic News: Dana Torres is Going to Beijing

by Heather Long

Dana Torres is a swimmer. She participated in the swimming trials for the U.S. Olympic team in Nebraska over the weekend, securing not only her place on the Olympic swim team, but setting a new American record in the 50-meter freestyle.

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02 Jul 2008 12:37 PM

Mom Fitness: So Moms, What Do You Think?

by Heather Long

Newsweek features an interesting article this week that found moms who have kids are not necessarily happier. In fact, it showed that stay at home moms and moms who work have a lot of things in common when it comes to what makes them happy.

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20 Jun 2008 03:29 PM

Laura Wilkinson (2008 Diving Hopeful)

by Heather Long

Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer. Before every dive, Laura recites "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." from Philippians 4:13.

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