Parents and concerned people across the country are voicing their opinion on the recent campaign for Skechers Shape Up for Girls. The campaign targets young girls only which has people speaking out because of what this message may translate to girls. Although, some may feel this is a good thing and may support the First […]
Working In Neighborhoods Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) will host its 28th annual 5K Run/Fitness Walk and 10K Run on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Winton Woods. The Run for The American Dream will help promote home ownership in greater Cincinnati. The run and walk begins at 9 a.m. at Kestrel Point near the Ranger Station. […]
We all know a good balance of healthy eating and exercise is vital, but First Lady Michelle Obama led by example this week while visiting local D.C. students. In an event celebrating the launch of her recast President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, Michelle Obama took time to exercise and focus on making the […]
VIA: MSNBC.Com Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it’s crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say. “People tend to do the same thing over and over again, without varying it, without taking adequate rest, without building slowly, and they end up with an overuse injury,” said […]
VIA: WebMD.Com By Miranda Hitti WebMD Health News Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Sept. 14, 2005 — If you do just one thing to fight fat, exercise might be the way to go, judging by a new study. Consider the study’s results: Inactivity led to a buildup of fat deep inside the belly. Modest amounts […]
Top Reasons Those ‘Get Fit’ Resolutions Don’t Stick VIA: Fox19.com Another New Year’s Day looms, and millions of Americans will resolve that this year, they’ll exercise and get fit, so why by the end of January are so many of those resolutions broken? New research may shed some light on the problem. It’s not that […]
VIA: http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/calculat.htm We visited the Fitness Partner website to calculate how many calories a 160-lb. person could burn doing some super-common holiday-time activities. (Click here to figure out the exact numbers for your body weight!) Spending all your time cleaning in preparation for houseguests, party-goers, and annoying neighbors who just want to re-gift a fruitcake? […]
