tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86375023762636551892011-07-08T11:31:08.194-05:00Beauty in the definitionElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03686899164778195950noreply@blogger.comBlogger791100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8637502376263655189.post-4431184880019985372009-09-07T10:09:00.003-05:002009-09-07T10:31:39.916-05:00

"Work it harder, make it better, do it faster, makes us stronger" Kayne West, StrongerTime and circumstance forced me into an alternate exercise after I was attacked by a dog a couple of months ago. I had just dusted off my running shoes when *snap* I got bit on the foot. I think more than anything that day I was torqued because instead of running a couple of miles I was now spending my

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Wow, it's dusty in here!*cough cough*I was taking a guilty look around when I realized that I left the impression that I was having a knee replacement surgery last year. Well, I didn't have knee replacement surgery. Instead I had arthroscopic surgery on both knees in one fell swoop. Should you be interested in how that turned out go over and take a peek here where I documented the experience.

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Losing weight, getting healthier and stronger may not be the only effect you'll get from exercising."From surprise orgasms to black toes, a number of strange things can happen to the body when put through its paces. These issues often occur when the exercise is intense, when it lasts a long time and is atypical -- running a marathon, for example."The trick to maintaining a healthy balance,

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I'm all for getting healthy. I'm all for losing that extra poundage that impedes our health. I'm not, however, all for publicly humiliating a client (or, in Alabama's case, state employees) into losing weight. That sort of "motivation" doesn't work. There are better ways to encourage folks to get moving and get healthy:Create walking clubs for employees while on breaks. (Hopefully natural

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Would you make different meal choices if the calorie information was staring you in the face? The New York City health department hopes that you would. Personally, I'm thrilled by the idea of a better informed consumer. I hope that this would become a nationwide trend.

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If knee replacement surgery appears to be in your near future then check out this article. Then invest in your own personal sound effect.

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You know, the gym is like a sandbox....everyone has to play in it, so be nice. Don't assault people and risk jail time over an innocent thing like "Woo Woo-ing". And don't assault a guy in the middle of a spinning class.That's just not cool, man.

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"You got a reaction, didn't you?" The White Stripes, Blue Orchid Whenever I do this exercise at the gym, I imagine myself as The Incredible Hulk. Minus the green skin. And ripped clothes. Oh, and I don't growl. I might grunt now and then (the shame!) but I most certainly do not growl. This cable fly will primarily work your pectorals but you'll also work your deltoids and lats, as well as a small

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There's less surface area to deal with when you shave your legs.Showering for two becomes more roomy. (Remember, you're saving water!)Snap button pants no longer pop in public.It's now possible to hook a bra from the back instead of doing it in front and then twisting it behind you.(Women)Young guys will let a glance linger over you for second longer.(Men)Young gals will let a glance linger over

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What you gonna do with all that junk? All that junk inside your trunk?" Black Eyed Peas, My Humps To squat or not to squat? That is the question you should be answering a resounding YES! to. Squats, if done properly, can be the end all, be all of your butt strengthening moves. Tightening, toning, lifting, sculpting. It's got the potential to do all that and more. One of the best parts about

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"Can he walk at all? Or if he moves will he fall?" Black Sabbath, Iron Man Most folks know that fiber helps keep the inside of your body flowing and, er, regular. Sorry, I just had to go there. But there's other reasons to stock up on high fiber foods, the most important being lowering the risk for diabetes and heart disease. High fiber foods also help you stay fuller, longer. Powerhouse sources

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"Don't let it go away |This feeling has got to stay" No Doubt, New Sometimes inspiration and motivation can come from unlikely places at unlikely times. On my way home from school I see this guy running on the sidewalk. He's looking the part: wearing shorts (check out those calves!), got the tunes hooked up, sunglasses on to fend off the morning glare and to top it off: a gorgeous blue sky in

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"Fully alive | More than most | Ready to smile and love life" Flyleaf, Fully AliveYep, I did it. Not that I set out to do it but nevertheless I did it anyway. I lost 10 pounds in a month. So what's the big secret? What on earth could I have possibly done to effect such a change? I ate better. I moved more. That's it. And I'm down one dress size (almost 2!) as a result.One month ago I made

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"Are you happy, are you satisfied | How long can you stand the heat?" Queen, Another One Bites The DustFace it: most people would rather fill their belly's with food than to exercise them. And no wonder, it's hard work! But if you're going to go for the complete package, you can't afford NOT to have a good ab routine.Here are a few exercises that I've done in "boot camp-like" ab classes. You

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"What I've succumbed to is making me numb" No Doubt, Just A Girl Have I got a salad for you. Wait--did I just hear "boring"? Banish the thought! I do not eat boring food. Indulge in this: 2-3 green lettuce leafs 1 cup baby spinach 1 tbsp thinly sliced red onions 6-8 black olives, rinsed and sliced 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese 1.5 ounces of grilled chicken strips(Tyson has a small bag) 2 tbsp

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I nearly had a heart attack this afternoon when my husband announced that he wanted to bust out the grill and do the "manly" BBQ thing. At present, I am distancing myself from all things Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Candy Bars, French Fries, etc.What's a girl to do during "grilling season"?Bust out the portobellos!After a quick internet search I found a Grilled Portobello Mushroom recipe to

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"It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got" Sheryl Crow, Soak Up The Sun So you can't make it to the gym. Big deal. That's no excuse no to get some exercise on a gorgeous day. Got kids? Chase them around the grass in a game of freeze tag. Not only will you spend quality time with your kids but you'll get a great workout as well (can you say interval training?!). Got a

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"Something better than nothing" White Stripes, Blue Orchid With the onset of school I have GOT to find a way to get a quality workout in during the week. The way I figuire it, the only way THAT'S gonig to happen is by exercising in the morning. Early in the morning, at that. And while my dreams won't last as long, I can take comfort in the fact there there are many benefits of working out in

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I had high hopes this morning for getting out to the gym to make a 0930 Yoga class. But fate interceded and kept me home. What's a girl to do who needs to get her Yoga on? Rely on her own bits and pieces to get the job done, that's what!Unfortunately for me, I haven't practiced Yoga in what seems like ages. So to ensure that I didn't overreach I decided to ease back into the practice gently.

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This is a scary trend: young girls with diabetes purposely skipping out on their insulin in order to lose weight. Parents, keep an eye on your kids and COMMUNICATE healthy living!

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"Those who run seem to have all the fun" Madonna, Hung UpThank goodness we have warmer weather on the way. And that means that it's an excellent time to get out and get in an early morning run with...your dog! Don't have a dog? Make a friend for life and BORROW ONE!My boxer, Harley, is an animal. Ok, so yes, she's really an animal but I mean an animal, like wild and crazy. This dog wants

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"Gonna hang around, wanna get a reaction" Jet, Cold Hard Bitch One of the benefits of me getting smarter by going back to school is that I get to pass on what I've learned to you. Granted, I'm by no means an expert, but I've got my textbook with me so damnit, I've got some credibility. If you want to burn fat through exercise then you will primarily do that aerobically. Your best bets are

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I love it when technology pairs itself up in such a manner that we find ourselves benefiting from it in spades. So imagine my reaction when I saw this story about Nike & Apple teaming up with gym equipment manufacturers to include that technology in their treadmills, ellipticals, etc.Plug in, baby!

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Well, that all depends on how crappy you feel. If you are feeling like I do right now (nasty headache, sore throat from streptococcal bacteria) then probably not. It's best at that point to climb into bed and resurface only when you feel like you aren't going to die anymore. But. If you have a few sniffles, then you probably can continue with your workout if you are that die hard. For more

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"You know it all by heart | Why are you standing in one place?" Gwen Stefani, What You Waiting For?Sometimes it's impossible for me to wring out an ounce of motivation. Really impossible. Cause then I don't want to work out. If I'm at the gym I'll find myself doing things half-assed and that's not doing me any good--or the folks in the pool if I happen to be teaching a class.So what do you do?

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"What comes around goes around" Britney Spears, ShowdownGuess who 80% of the suffers of osteoporosis are? Anyone, anyone? Unfortunately, if you guessed women, you're right. That number is staggering.Guess what the Osteoporosis Foundation recommends as a preventative measure against osteoporsis? Anyone, anyone? If you guessed weight training, you're spot on! And that is fantastic.Get a headstart

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What do you do when you are in a pinch for an entry? Borrow your own work, of course! Below is the research paper I drafted for my exercise physiology class. I feel weird about posting it here, but...what the hell. I need an entry and I've been pressed for time. So here you go. If you're at all interested... I got an A on this paper. ;) Oh, and I can't find my works cited, so ignore all the

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"Don't try to push your luck, just get outta my way" AC/DC, Back in Black I'm not sure why these are called deadlifts. The name doesn't quite inspire me to jump up and perform this exercise but I will tell you this: deadlifts deliver. This exercise is a personal favorite. I've learned something very significant about deadlifts that I want to share. Most people do them wrong.Important things

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Bouncy balls are no longer for kids.Once you've done a set of crunches on one,it's easy to see why exercise balls are becoming quite popular. They give you an amazing area to work from, allowing for a greater range of motion. Your standard crunch has finally met it's match. Try completing a set up crunches on an exercise ball. Seated comfortably, roll yourself down until your low back is resting

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"Can you stand up or will you just fall down?" Hole, Celebrity Skin Are you resting enough when you exercise? This question touches a couple of bases: When you're weight training you should rest your body between 30-60 seconds between sets. This gives your muscles a moment to recover some energy and you a chance to catch your breath. Don't keel over, now! Don't work the same muscle groups two

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Swimming is an amazing way to exercise and blast calories out of the water (sorry, I couldn't help myself!). On average, a 150 pound woman can burn as much as 120 calories in 10 short minutes by swimming just 10 laps in a pool. Not too shabby, I'd say!Read more about the benefits of swimming here.

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What frustrates me to no end is the idea that PE in schools is irrelevant. But in at least one San Diego area school, educators are recognizing that high risk kids need intervention...and they need it now. Way to go San Marco Middle School!

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Apparently more and more men are getting pec implants. Hard work and dedication must not be worth as much these days.That's too bad.

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Busy busy busy. School, work, family. We all have our excuses lined up. Kick them to the curb.New year, new you, right? What have you done for yourself lately?Stepped onto a treadmill? Picked up a free weight? Made a commitment to make 2008 a healthy year?I'm sorry... you'll have to speak up. I've got my workout mix playing in my ear.

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To grunt or not to grunt... that is the complaint.The weight room is a natural place to make a little noise when you're working your fanny off. But come on guys... all out caveman noises is just a little over the top, doncha think?

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"Kick on the starter give it all you got" Start Me Up, The Rolling StonesLast night I had the pleasure of helping teach a boot camp class. The station I "ran" was a set of eight steps that were set up side by side, and each group of people would pass through my station 4 times where I would instruct them on different exercises to perform for that round.I performed each exercise for each of the

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Over the course of the last year and a half I have been studying exercise physiology, biology, strength and fitness training, and biology of nutrition. I'll be happy to espouse to anyone all the nifty tidbits I've learned in that time with detailed descriptions of how your body converts the food you eat into the energy you use to move your muscles during every day tasks but that might get a bit

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You can do anything you set your mind to, man" Eminem, Lose YourselfIf you gotta run, gotta lift, gotta crunch, are you doing in a spot that is truly deserving of such an feat? Are you surrounding yourself with the motivation to kick those crunches to the curb or are you just laying down in the middle of your living room, pushing aside the morning paper and the toys that the kids didn't put away

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"I wonder if I take you home, would you still be in love, baby" Black Eyed Peas, Don't Phunk With My HeartWhen all of these different companies started coming out with 100 calorie packets of cookies, chips and crackers I was among the first to laden my shopping cart with them, eager to indulge in the sweets that I loved. At last! Guilt-free snacking!But after countless dollars have been spent and

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Do TVs, iPods help or hurt your workout?One more example of Duh, I coulda told you that!

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"Kick on the starter give it all you got" Start Me Up, Rolling StonesThere is a woman, at least sixty years old, who comes to the pool regularly throughout the week. It takes her a while, but she makes it into the pool, leans back and just floats for a moment. Just for a moment, and then she's off. She's walking through the water as if she's plowing through 5 feet of snow. Shoulders forward, legs

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Diet, exercise work for older obese adults tooWell, duh. I coulda told you that!!

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I love it when someone debunks weight loss myths. It's almost like debunking an internet hoax. Don't forward those, btw.

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"Cause I bring you that comfort" Black Eyed Peas, Don't Phunk With My Heart I can't believe that I only just found Body Glide. This stuff is amazing. Really and truly. Lest I convince myself that I'm the only person out there who has the occassional "thighs rubbing together so badly that I'm about to start a fire" issue, allow me to impart my new found wisdom upon the masses. Body Glide is an "

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"The number one question is how could you ignore it" Linkin Park, Nobody's Listening It's very difficult to ignore a pool. It sits there, deceptively calm, waiting for me to finally get in and get to work. 9 laps in a pool await me in August so I figure that it's about time for me to get in the water and try out these laps. Back and forth...one...back and forth...two...back and forth...damn,

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Breathing. Stretching. Finding your inner calm. If it's good enough for Marine Lt. Alan Zarracina and Adm. Tom Steffensthen (retired Navy SEAL) it's probably good enough for you. Check out the story here.

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Could a low calorie, low carbohydrate diet slow Alzheimers? Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine think that just might be the ticket.

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A new study suggests that being forced to stop exercising can induce depression and fatigue. You don't say? Well I coulda told you that! Who's gonna fund my research?!

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"Take a chance you stupid ho" Gwen Stefani, What You Waiting For?I gotta hand it to my mother. The woman is completley out of shape. Overweight. Hasn't exercised in YEARS. She's got foot problems so standing and walking can be painful. And yet.I've got her sitting on a chair with a set of weights. Lifitng, pressing, curling. She's listening to me as I count down the reps, breathing when I

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"I'm still the king of me" Sheryl Crow, Soak Up The Sun You can effectively modify just about any exercise and perform it on or with a chair. And that's exactly what I grabbed when I began working with my mom to better her health. Performing exercises from a chair can be especially beneficial if you are recovering from an injury (if you are under the care of a doctor be sure to talk with him/her

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How's this for a study: starve yourself, live longer? Would any of you consider starving yourself if you were able to prolong your life by, say, one year? I don't dig being hungry or deprived (depraved, maybe). I hope you'll forgive me if I don' t start emptying my pantry out.

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"Too dirrty to clean my act up" Christina Aguilera, Dirrty I gotta give it up to A. First the girl can walk into any weight room and command it. And on top of that, she manages to throw together a list of proper etiquette that you should know before walking into any gym. She has kindly allowed me to link that information here. I'm especially pleased because it makes me look like I've done

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"Ride like the wind at double speed" Rolling Stones, Start Me Up I won't make it to the gym today. I've got a sick girl home from school. Hopefully ONLY today. But what to do? I had planned on my usual batch of running & lifting at the gym and I don't want to bail on my workout. I've got a handful of things laying around the house that I can use to get a good workout from. There's an

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"You never forget the blood, sweat and tears" Linkin Park, Nobody's Listening Falling off the wagon is easy. Getting back on it is hard. Inaction seems so much more simpler. It requires no effort. I haven't exercised in a week and I've been eating out of control. I have my list of reasons: a house that needed attention, sick kids, a backwards work schedule, 4 hours spent on an airplane, etc

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Steve Vaught is taking the long, hard road to fitness and weight loss. And I do mean the long, hard road.

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Who says you can't lose weight with yoga? A new study shows that high school kids can and did. Maybe yoga can calm those raging hormones, too. I wouldn't hold your breath, though.

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"I'll be right here waiting on you" Will Smith, Switch I think the hamstring is one of the most under appreciated muscles of the body. Did you even know that you had that muscle backthere? A well defined hamstring will have a nice roundness on the back of the leg. When you see that roundness you know that a. this person works their tail off or b. this person has great genetics. In the event you

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Why spot-reduction exercise fails Oldest fat deposits are the last to go By JOHN BRILEY The Washington Post Reflecting the eternal triumph of hope over experience, many people ask how to target fat loss: “How do I lose flab from my thighs?” “I want to slim down my waist.” “I need to lose these unsightly man-boobs.” That sort of thing. Alas, we (and that includes you) cannot get rid of fat in

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"I have the tendency of getting very physical" Maroon 5, Harder to Breathe When I first tried the ab pull-in I was taking a ball class at my gym. What a versitile thing it is, that ball! At any rate, I got on this exercise ball and did my best to stay on it and not fall off. That in and of itself was working my core for stabilization. Once my arms were in the classic push up position my chest

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"I can breathe for the first time" Kelly Clarkson, Since U Been Gone Lest you think I was feeding you a line of BS about the benefits of taking a water aerobics class, check out this article. Don't worry, I won't say "I told you so". That's just petty and mean spirited, and I am above that kind of childish nonsense.

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"Hit me, you can't hurt me" Red Hot Chili Peppers, Suck My Kiss Saturday morning I taught class in the pool. As I'm heading out of the media room into the pool I met a lady coming out of the locker room. She took one look at me and said, with total sincerity, "Oh, no. Not you!" I smiled at her and said, "Ill take that as a compliment". That's all she wrote. And it was brilliant.

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"Get your hand off my trigger" Kelly Clarkson, Walk Away I'll admit it: I love to snack. Like crazy. Given free reign I'd fall face first into a bag of salt and vinegar chips or a bag of pretzels with a side of french onion dip. Mmmmm.*cough*But that's not gonna happen any time soon. I have to come up with better snack choices. Especially because I sit in front of a computer for 10 hours a day,

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Ah Ha! I love it when this type of news circulates. Ladies, pick up those weights! Funny...I feel validated, in a strange sort of way.

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"Oh...am I making myself clear?" No Doubt, Just A GirlI'm a huge fan of the band No Doubt.Huge.So when I'm forced to work out at home I'll pop in their Live In The Tragic Kingdom concert DVD and go to town. I am mesmerized by Gwen Stefani's endurance and energy. This woman is all over this stage and she gives it all she's got--and more. If you workout at home and are looking for something

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Are you popping an "energy boosting" health food supplement? Do you really know what's in that pill? Check out these Myths and Facts on these supplements.

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"'Cause it makes me that much stronger/Makes me work a little bit harder" Christina Aguilera, Fighter Bicep curls are much like bicycling riding. Very basic, very easy. No offense to any elite riders out there, of course. But my point is that this very simple exercise will give you those poppin biceps that you've always wanted. And even if you don't want poppin biceps, you'll still have a nice

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"They say I'm crazy but I have a good time" Joe Walsh, Lifes Been Good First and foremost, I am not a runner. Back in my Army days, running was close to the top of my “Least Favorite Things To Do” list, nestled right behind starting IV’s on fellow soldiers during Combat Medic Training. But, as is the way of the Army, I ran. Despite blisters from combat boots, shins splints from trying to do too

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"Pump it, louder come on/Don't stop, and keep it goin'/Do it, lets get it on/Move it!/Come on baby, do it" Black Eyed Peas, Pump It What motivates you to get in or stay in shape? What motivates you to walk that extra quarter mile? To lift one more set? To hold Tree pose? Is it your kids? Your lover? Your health? Your vanity? My motivation lies in the shadows and curves of my life, but I

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We women will try anything to get into shape. Crazy diets. The Thighmaster (remember that one?). The Gazelle (I mean really...just look at it!). Well, if you're looking for a new and interesting way to exercise you can try this. After your feet are done smarting grab your running shoes and get back to the basics.

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"My vision started to be clear, I watched the sunlight coming near." Lucious Jackson, Naked EyeWhen you think of yoga, do you think of bending yourself into some contorted pretzel shape only to be left wondering how you'll ever escape your newfound predicament? If you think that this is what yoga's all about, your are certainly not alone but are most definitely mistaken. I may be a neophyte but

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Here's another reason why we should be setting good examples for our kids. This study suggests that fit teens are less likely to have chronic pain. I'm suddenly in the mood to take my kids for a walk. You?

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"I dare you to stand in my way." Britney Spears, Showdown When I first started exercising several years after I left the Army I took a water aerobics class with a friend. I didn't really think that it was going to make this huge overall difference but I was wrong. I quickly learned that you got out of it exactly how much you put into it (as is the case generally in life), so I applied myself.

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Today's indulgences may actually be a health benefit for you. Pass the chocolate! From chocolate to stress-relieving hormones, this celebrated occasion may contribute to a healthy body By ERIC SABO When it comes to holidays, tradition and good health are seldom friends. Christmas is plagued by last minute shopping and anxiety-ridden visits with the folks. Thanksgiving is for gorging. New Year's

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"Life is short, you're capable." Gwen Stefani, What You Waiting For? It happened at 1.25 miles this morning. The Stitch. It hit me out of nowhere and nearly caused me to end my run early. I had a few choices: I could stop running, slow down, or try to work through it. I didn't want to stop unless I absolutely had to, and the way I figured it, I didn't have to. So I did what I could to get rid

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As sadistic as this may sound, I really love to kick my own ass. My favorite way to induce the burn is a healthy set of lunges. Up, down, up, down. Weights, no weights, it doesn't matter. The point is to work the whole leg, and this exercise really packs a punch. And the ultimate? The "one legged lunge", also known as a single leg split squat. I usually do this bad boy on the Smith Machine.

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I'll occassionally get this weird itch to do something. Anything. Challenge myself. So I up and decided that I wanted to do one pull-up--just one--in good form. I had tried to do one (or two or three) before and failed brilliantly. Short of an assisted pull-up machine at the gym, I jumped up and grabbed the wide grips that were positioned between the cable machines and swung there, feeling (

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There's a lot to be said for the basic functions of running and walking. I suppose that in days of old it saved more than one fanny from Saber Toothed Tigers and whatnot (the running part, mostly).Running and walking are two of the most amazing things you can do for your body, a third (but first on my list!) being lifting. But you need to do it with purpose. And that goes for anything you

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A lot of people don't like their bodies. Too fat, too skinny, too tall, too short. I'm not especially fond of my own, but that's going to change. Here.The first step of change is action. First, get off your ass. Yes, that's right. Off. Your. Ass. Next up, Move. Now, Breathe.So far, pretty simple: Off Your Ass. Move. Breathe. Ok, that's easy.Now comes the hard

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If you wanna brag about how many pounds you lost this month, how much you can press, how far you ran today, or that you finally were able to get into Eagle pose without falling over, this is the place to do it.You can also just pop in to say Hello.

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