The Fitness Blog Week in Review June 2 - June 8

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09 Jun 2007 08:51 AM

Is it Saturday already? This has been a crazy week and our plans were sidetracked hard because the daughter was sick all week. She suffered from a high fever for five days and now she has a full-fledged head cold. Hopefully next week will see us back out on our bikes and swimming again. In the meanwhile, here is our week in review:

Saturday, June 2

Does Becoming a Parent Means Becoming Sedentary? Studies suggest that with the shifting priorities and lack of sleep after a baby is born, parents are less likely to exercise than they were before they became parents.

Sunday, June 3

Did you know that Cheerleading - America's Dangerous Sport? Accidents in cheerleading have been on the rise over the last decade and it's important to be aware of the dangers of this sport that is often dismissed as a bunch of hopping and chanting.

Monday, June 4

How do you cope with anxiety and stress? In Exercise & Trauma we discuss how exercise can help you cope with highly stressful events like 9/11 and more. In Let's Burn Some Extra Calories Today we take a look at some tips on how you can burn a few more calories today.

Tuesday, June 5

Heelys - Good or Bad for Kids? Do your kids enjoy heelys or the idea of them? Here's some information you need to know before you invest in a pair for your kids. Also, did you know that Exercise After Eating Can Be Beneficial? You learn something new every day.

Wednesday, June 6

What Can You Be Doing Right Now? (Cycling) We're going to be asking this question a lot this summer, so be sure to check out our exercise tips and ideas and more. Did you know that Salt Does a Body Good? This is important to know especially in the high heat of summer!

Thursday, June 7

The Day Fitness Changed acknowledges the fact that in 1975, the first videocassette recorder went on sale and the fitness industry was forever changed.

Friday, June 8

As we asked on Wednesday, we're asking again: What Can You Do Right Now? (Strength Training) Here are some tips on how to do a workout that doesn't require any equipment.

What was your favorite article this week?

For more great fitness articles, check out our previous weeks in review.

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Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago.

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