Recent Fitness Blog | Cardiovascular Posts

Why I Love to Hike

by JuliaRogers

11 Aug 2011 07:33 PM

One thing I am passionate about is hiking. Simply stated I love to hike and would do it every day if I could. One reason I enjoy hiking is it can offer different intensities that you can set to your needs. You can keep your hike mellow and go for a casual nature walk.

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Enjoying My Spinning Class

by JuliaRogers

19 Jul 2011 01:47 PM

Today began week four of my six week summer spinning class. Spinning if you have not heard of it before is a form of indoor cycling.

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The Importance of Cardio

by Stephanie Romero

17 Feb 2011 06:52 AM

Cardio is important because it helps to burn calories. Unlike weightlifting which is designed to build muscle, cardio works off those excess calories. This is why you need to implement cardio into your fitness routine if you want to shed some weight.

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Climbing Stairs to Stay Fit

by Michele Cheplic

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.

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Can You Be Fit Forever?

by Michele Cheplic

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

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Staying Fit in Space

by Michele Cheplic

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.

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Steps in Santa Monica

by Michele Cheplic

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.

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Spring Into Spring with an Outdoor Workout

by Michele Cheplic

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.

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Banishing Back Bulge

by Michele Cheplic

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.

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Updating Your Exercise Routine

by Michele Cheplic

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.

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