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In the News: Bush Tells Parents to Get Their Kids Outside

Last week, President Bush warned that childhood obesity is a problem for both American families and for the country as a whole. The President was meeting with a group of business leaders in order to encourage the idea of advertising that would promote and encourage healthy food and exercise. “One way for this nation to cope with the issue of obesity is to get people outside – whether it be through sports or hiking or conservation.” President G.W. Bush The President’s also signed a proclamation declaring February as the American Heart Month. The First Lady offered her own thoughts on … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review Jan 13-19

What a week – a very long week here. I’m writing these weeks in review ahead of time to give myself some down time this weekend so – if you haven’t had some down time recently and find yourself in the need of it – create the time. We all need that down time here and there and I said goodbye to two old friends this week and I am not afraid to admit – that emotionally, I’m tired. So without further ado – here is a quick cool down of our week in fitness. Saturday, January 13 Great Myths: … Continue reading →

In the News: Radio Station Staff Fired

Last week I wrote about the sad story of the mother who died of water intoxication after competing in a contest at a local radio station. Today I wanted to give you an update on what’s happening with this issue as well as some facts we didn’t have last week, 10 employees of this Sacramento-area radio station were fired including the three morning disc jockeys that were involved in the on-air water-drinking contest. Currently there are no criminal charges being explored by the local sheriff’s department because it was a contest and the contestants were not coerced. However, there was … Continue reading →

Classic TV: WKRP in Cincinnati

What happens when you take a group of ragtag misfits and bring them together at a radio station? In the case of the classic television show “WKRP in Cincinnati,” you get a hilarious sitcom. “WKRP in Cincinnati” ran from 1978 to 1982 and was based on creator Hugh Wilson’s time spent at a album-oriented rock station. What makes a show great is a combination of the writing as well as the acting and “WKRP in Cincinnati” had an abundance of both. Over its brief run, the show garnered 10 Emmy nominations. Three of the characters did a spin off called … Continue reading →

Muscle Soreness Leads to Death

Have you ever used Icy Hot, Ben Gay or Tiger Balm? These are liniments we typically use to treat muscle soreness and muscle cramps. In a report from the Associated Press, a young, seventeen-year-old woman named Arielle Newman died from an overdose of methyl salicylate. That’s an ingredient found in these medicinal liniments. She put the cream on her legs using long adhesive pads because she was sore. Newman ran high school track. Her muscle aches and pains were just a part of the training regimen that she engaged in to keep herself fit and in peak condition. The New … Continue reading →

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

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Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month? It seems very appropriate for this month to be the month that we celebrate and educate ourselves about fitness and sports. There are a lot of things we do know. For example, we know that: Regular physical activity is good for us Healthy habits are important Incorporating exercise into our daily lives is a key to better health Sports teach teamwork, discipline and patience Getting outside promotes good health and physical fitness We all want a more active lifestyle These are the things we know. We may need … Continue reading →

Okay, I Admit It – This Freaks Me Out

I write about fitness and health. I write about working out and losing weight. I write about motivators and tools and much, much more. I write about it because it’s interesting to me and hopefully helpful to you. I am constantly scanning the news reports for the latest trends, the latest discoveries and even the latest research studies available to help people achieve their fitness goals. So this morning, as I was scanning my news alerts and news stories – I found my jaw falling open at the latest round of scientific research that was announced by the GW Pharmaceuticals … Continue reading →

Water Danger: Know the Risks

Water intoxication? I didn’t know there was such a thing and that it could be deadly. Water intoxication is also known as hyperhydration. Jennifer Strange died, recently, because of it. Just drinking water, moderately, doesn’t harm you. However, if you consume large quantities and hold your urine, that’s another story. It can result in hyponatremia, a condition related to water intoxication. Taking in more water than your body can release causes an imbalance of electrolytes. The imbalance occurs when the sodium level in the blood drops significantly (below 135 mmol/L). This eventually leads to swelling in the brain. A person … Continue reading →