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Fitness Week in Review for November 2-9, 2008

Did you know that women make gyms germier than men; that exercising can reduce the risk of breast cancer; and that very bad things can happen if you suddenly quit working out? You would have if you read this week’s entries in the FITNESS blog. If you missed the information on these timely topics, don’t fret, a recap of this week’s blogs are listed below: November 2nd—–Celebrity Marathon Runners. It’s not everyday that you see some of Hollywood’s biggest names running nearly naked through the streets of the Big Apple. Find out, which celebs toughed it out along the 26.2-mile … Continue reading →

Girls Make Gyms Germier Than Guys Do

Good news for all you sweaty stinky men who hit the gym on a regular basis—-you are no longer solely to blame for spreading germs on fitness equipment. In fact, a new study found that women are germier than men. The new study found that women have a greater variety of bacteria on their hands than men do. In addition, the study also revealed that both males and females have a disturbing amount of bacteria on their hands. “The sheer number of bacteria species detected on the hands of the study participants was a big surprise, and so was the … Continue reading →