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As someone who spent three summers lifeguarding on the beach, I understand the difficulty that the heat and the sand brings to a workout. But nothing beats the atmosphere. Check out this article I found today on That’s…

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If you are like me, then you know that taking a vacation, though a seemingly good idea, can mean more work for you in the long run. When I leave my desk for any more than a few days, mounds of work begins…

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Today, instead of Zumba, there was a demo for a new fitness class. The class basically combined hip hop and breakdancing (Popping, mainly) with drumming motions, similar to taiko drumming. We were given sticks and exercise balls, and for the first 20 minutes…

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Stress control can provide both mental and physical benefits. Try this simple, yet effective breathing technique the next time you need to unwind and clear your mind.

To begin, sit upright in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus…

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It’s no secret that many of us are lazy when it comes to exercise. Just looking at television of walking through a drug store makes this very obvious.  We are constantly bombarded with new fad diets and exercise gadgets that…

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The recent decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport to allow double amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius the chance to qualify and compete in the Olympic Games has made headlines across the world recently. No one…

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I came across a recent product know as the ”Ultimate Body Press.” Basically, it’s a portable dipping bar. I’m unsure what the price of the product is and don’t really care. When someone told me about the product, I…

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Feeling a bit over medicated?  You’re not alone. Recent research by Medco Health Solutions, Inc. showed that in 2007, 51 percent of Americans were taking prescription drugs to treat at least one chronic condition.  Some 20 percent of the population reported using…

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Apparently, starving yourself before a long flight may help prevent jet lag, according to a recent Reuters report. Normally, the body’s natural circadian clock in the brain dictates when to wake, eat and sleep, all in response to light. However, it…

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Today, I wrote a blog about the new Wii Fit and its possible impacts upon society. One of these impacts is the exposure of obesity in children. I think it’s a good thing. It will help kids get off their couches, maybe…

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Oscar Pistorius has been cleared to compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics. Oscar is a double-amputee AND Olympic sprinter, who runs on specially designed metal blades. Previously, the International Association of Athletic Federations imposed a ban that prevented Oscar from competing…

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The Physical Fitness Test, as part of the President’s Challenge, has been the standard of recognizing students for their physical fitness since 1966.  Now, the government is looking to provide those of us haunted by elementary school failures the opportunity to prove…

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If you’re just out of college and trying to get in shape but can’t seem to motivate yourself to get to the gym every day, I’ve got an answer for you. Try rec sports. As a former athlete, I didn’t really know what…

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From the standpoint of traditional exercise, four minutes really isn’t that long, whether jogging, lifting, doing jumping jacks, or what have you. However, tabata intervals can transform an ordinary four minutes into the longest, most grueling four minutes of your life.

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The proverbial elephant in the room. Someone’s not afraid to talk about it and it’s none other than Victor Conte, head of the infamous Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (Balco) lab and supplier to countless would-be cheaters. In this f

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