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Running/Racing Tips for 10K's to Marathons
Whether you're planning to run a 10K or a Marathon, here are some tips to get you through the race.
Health and Fitness Gifts for the Holidays - Part 2
More ideas for gifts for the Health and Fitness minded individual.
Health and Fitness Gifts for the Holidays - Part 1
Searching for the right gift to purchase someone for the holidays? Consider the gift of health. Check this and upcoming articles for tips on making the best gift giving decisions.
Holiday Wellness
Wellness should be an important aspect of everyone's life. Take some time to work on yourself this holiday season. You'd be surprised and the number of minor things that can make you feel so good.
Thanksgiving Work-Out
It's okay to miss a workout or two during this holiday season. It's also okay to snack on a few goodies. The important thing is to get back on track when you lazy days are over. Try this home workout for the holiday season.
Halloween Workout
Take delight in a halloween workout for your mind, body, and yes, the stomach.
Flexibility "sample" Program
This article is a follow-up to last week's information on flexibility. Use this sample to get started on a program.
Flexibility and Stretching
Do you have back problems that may be due to tight hamstrings? Are you having difficulty reaching above the head? Or trouble tying your shoes? These are just minor cues to tell you that you may have poor flexibility. Check out this article to make sure you're on the right track.
Exercise Intensity...What Should it Be?
Just how hard is too hard for exercise? Use this article to figure out and learn how to monitor the appropriate exercise intensity for you.
Exercise with Hypertension
What is Hypertension and what recommendations are there for exercise?
Father's Day Fitness
A look back at how my father and mother played an active role in my life and how you too can find ways to include activity in your child's life.
Exercising in the Heat
Tips and guidelines for exercising outdoors in high temperatures.
Exercise...the Real Fountain of Youth
Exercise can help deter the effects of aging. Check out the 10 biomarkers of aging and how exercise has been shown to delay or improve.
Strength Training for Women
Strength training myths, facts, and benefits for women.
Exercising During Pregnancy
Guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on Exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Skinny Doesn't Mean Fit and Other Fat Facts
Skinny doesn't mean fit and other facts on fat and body composition.
Activity Inspiration
A little activity inspiration from the bottom of my heart and reason for my future.
Exercise Safety
Summer safety tips for the outdoor activity enthusiast.
Top Ten Trends in Fitness
Gin Miller and Reebok University released their research on the top ten trends in fitness.
Fun Fitness Tools
Sometimes you just need a little push. Try one or more of these fun fitness tools to get you motivated and moving.
Body Fat: definition, measurement, and risks associated
Determine your risk for obesity and other health related diseases. Some simple tools to see where you are.
Assessing Muscular Fitness
Assessing your muscular fitness is part 3 in a series of articles on how to assess your fitness ability at home.
Assessing Your Flexibility
Assessing your flexibility is another article in a series of articles evaluating your fitness level at home.
Assess Your Cardiovascular Endurance
In determining your aerobic capaity you can visit a health and fitness profession for an assessment or try some assessments you can perform yourself at home.
Determine Your Calories for Your Favorite Spring Activities
If you're addicted to watching your calories go by on the electronic screen of your exercise bicycle or just want to know how much work you're doing during outside activities, try this easy calculation.
Humor Me Gym Etiquette
Are you new to the gym? Wondering what is and is not appropriate? Here's a short list on gym etiquette.
Fit For Travel
Are you fit for travel? When going out of town, don't neglect the work you put into yourself on a daily or weekly basis. Use these tips to keep yourself active, healthy, and fit while on vacation.
Activity for People Over 60
Fitness can increase at any age. These guidelines are targeted to individuals over the age of 60 but will work for anyone starting out a fitness program.
How Active Should Your Adolescent Be?
If you've wondered how much activity is enough for your adolescent, this is the article for you. The lastest recommendations on activity requirements of adolescents.
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity
Moderate amounts of physical activity can help improve your health. Check this list to see how long you would have to do your favorite activity to reap benefits.
Looking for a Little 1-on-1 Attention?
Personal Training is a lucrative business in the health and fitness industry. Before you empty your pocketbook or billfold make sure it's the right move for you.
Balance Training
As we age our ability to balance in everyday activities decreases. Try adding balance into your at home regimen to help improve.
Getting Back on Track
Take some time to start a new active year. Get back on track from the holidays and get moving. Try some of these tips to get you there.
Regular Physical Activity Can Help....
Physical Activity plays an important role in your health and future functional ability. Check out this article for 12 ways that physical activity can help your health.
Fitness Trends in the New Year
New Year...New Trends. When planning your resolutions for the new year have a look at the top five fitness trends that are emerging. It may just spark your interest to try something new.
Purchasing the Right Home Exercise Equipment that You Will Use
Purchasing the right home exercise equipment can be overwhelming. However, following these tips will help you make a better decision on selecting a mode of exercise you will like and better your health.