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Climbing Stairs to Stay Fit

by Michele Cheplic

04 Jul 2009 03:09 PM

When was the last time you took the stairs instead of the elevator? A new study claims that even a moderate increase in the use of stairs could play a role in helping to solve the nation's obesity problem.

Can You Be Fit Forever?

by Michele Cheplic

09 May 2009 02:27 PM

According to fitness experts, yes, you can--provided you keep working out well past retirement.

Staying Fit in Space

by Michele Cheplic

08 Apr 2009 05:22 PM

Have you seen the movie "Space Buddies?" The Disney flick follows five puppies as they wander onto a space shuttle and are "accidentally" shot into orbit. After the dogs blast off they hook up with a Russian cosmonaut who has been in space for a very long time.

Steps in Santa Monica

by Michele Cheplic

11 Mar 2009 12:28 PM

It's one of the most popular fitness destinations in the United States. The "Steps in Santa Monica" provide runners, walkers and climbers with a workout that's second to none.

Spring Into Spring with an Outdoor Workout

by Michele Cheplic

07 Mar 2009 03:11 PM

With the weather warming up (at least in some places), you might consider moving your fitness routine outdoors. Whether it's a bike ride around the neighborhood or a hike at your favorite state park, the opportunities to burn calories in the great outdoors are seemingly endless.

Banishing Back Bulge

by Michele Cheplic

25 Feb 2009 07:27 PM

Most people complain of bulging bellies and buttocks, but there are just as many individuals who are self conscious about back fat. Unfortunately, like its stubborn counterparts, there isn't one specific exercise that will make it go away.

Updating Your Exercise Routine

by Michele Cheplic

19 Feb 2009 12:41 PM

You'd never know it by looking out my living room window, but according to the calendar, spring is on its way. For may fitness buffs, this means switching up the ol' exercise routine and adding more outdoor calorie-burning activities.

Why You Should Get Your Kids to Jump Rope

by Michele Cheplic

16 Jan 2009 06:26 PM

Did you know that 15 percent of American children are overweight or obese? Even more alarming is the fact that according to the Centers for Disease Control, that number has doubled in the past two decades.

Get Fit By Jumping Rope

by Michele Cheplic

11 Jan 2009 11:36 AM

Skipping rope is no longer just for kids. Rope jumping is considered one of the most effective cardiovascular workouts available for adults. The simple movements can be done by both beginners and advanced exercisers.

Who Benefits the Most from Exercise?

by Michele Cheplic

27 Oct 2008 11:34 PM

Attention couch potatoes: According to a new study, the people who stand to gain the most from exercise are those who go from doing nothing to doing something.



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