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Fitness Footwear

by Michele Cheplic

I once drove 120 miles to get my hands on a pair of discontinued running shoes. For some reason Nike constantly gets rid of the shoes that I perform best in. Seriously.

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Bursting Fitness Balls and Fat Flyers

by Michele Cheplic

Fitness ball fanatics beware... those large, inflatable balls that you use for crunches and other exercises are popping at an alarming rate. EB Brands is recalling about 3 million of its fitness balls after getting dozens of reports of balls bursting because of overinflation.

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Do You Protect Your Eyes When You Exercise?

by Michele Cheplic

I once doled out $120 for a pair of sunglasses designed specifically for runners. I wore them once during a marathon and haven't used them since. I bought them after reading several articles about the importance of eyewear for long distance runners.

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Super Bowl Champs Reveal Secret Fitness Weapon

by Michele Cheplic

Now that the Lombardi trophy is in their possession and their championship rings have been fit, the Pittsburgh Steelers are revealing the fitness toy that helped them win Super Bowl XLIII.

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Christmas Gift Ideas for Fitness Fanatics

by Michele Cheplic

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the fitness guru on your holiday shopping list? Then, you've come to the right place.

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How Often Do You Use Your Home Gym?

by Michele Cheplic

Remember when you bought that new treadmill, a set of free weights, and the aerobics step, and you vowed to exercise every day? How's that working out for you? Have your fitness investments paid off?

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How Your Cellphone Can Improve Your Fitness Routine

by Michele Cheplic

Good news for cellphone addicts, according to researchers at the University of Washington, your mobile device may soon be able to help you maintain your exercise routine.

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Running: It's All About the Shoes--Part 2

by Michele Cheplic

Now that you've determined that you need a new pair of running shoes (the forefoot is shifted medially and laterally or you're always suffering injury) and you've found the best place to shop, consider the following tips to get the right fit: Work the Shoe.

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Running: It's All About the Shoes

by Michele Cheplic

It is for me anyway. I am a severe overpronator and I sustained a nasty injury as a result of not wearing proper shoes when training for my first marathon. That was nearly a decade ago and since then I have spent countless hours researching running and other sport specific footwear.

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Preparing for Fall Workouts

by Michele Cheplic

In a previous blog I encouraged you to take advantage of fall's cooler temperatures to exercise outdoors. After all, there is nothing more invigorating than taking a bike ride or a simple stroll on a crisp autumn day.

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