For many people, winter is the hardest season. The days are shorter and it’s bitterly cold (in many regions), meaning fewer outdoor activities. And that can make it harder to stay in shape if your thing is running, biking, rollerblading or any outdoor aerobic activity that doesn’t involve wearing clothing made by Polartec. All of [...]
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Fun Facts and Timely Tips For Heart Month
February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Fitness, Health and Fitness News, Humor
I knew February was Black History Month, but I never knew February also was Heart Month. At least until I ran across this list of “28 tips for 28 days of heart healthy ways” published by the American Heart Association. Here are a few items worth highlighting: “You’ll gain about two hours of life expectancy [...]
10-Minute Workouts: Too Good To Be True?
February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Exercises, Fitness, Products
Is it a case of giving people what they really need — or merely what they’ll buy? From Reuters: The American Council on Exercise has listed shorter, more intense workouts among the top exercise trends for 2010, as consumers approach fitness with time and money in mind. Taking aim at the time-challenged and the easily [...]
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