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Toning Shoes Review
by Chic Runner
posted December 28, 2010 at 1:48pm

So I decided to give the ‘toning’ shoe craze a chance. People have emailed me about if I have ever tried the shoes and I want to be completely honest in this post. I hope not to offend anyone, but I really did a LOT of work on this review throughout...more

Relationship Between Steroids and Weight Gain
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 27, 2010 at 3:10pm

Do you currently take a steroid to treat arthritis, asthma, or chronic joint or muscle pain? Have you noticed increased weight gain since beginning your steroid treatment? A common side effect of corticosteroids that occurs in the majority of patients is ...more

Cooking Challenge: Christmas Cookies
by Run Girl Run
posted December 24, 2010 at 2:30pm

After the stockings were hung, and the presents were wrapped, it was obviously time to bake Christmas cookies. Matt and I spent hours in the kitchen this year, whipping up batches of different cookies. I was so impressed with how soft and gooey the...more

Attune Probiotics: Delicious Dark Chocolate!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 24, 2010 at 2:20pm

By Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern Whenever I see bars touting health claims in a chocolate flavor…I become a bit skeptical. If I buy this, is it really going to taste good? Should I just eat a high sugar candy bar if it makes me happier?As I te...more

Ch-ch-ch-chia Packs a Nutrient Punch!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 23, 2010 at 12:40pm

By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Do you remember chia pets (ch-ch-ch-chia!)? Where you added small seeds to terracotta forms that eventually produced a plant? The same chia seeds are now carried in stores like Whole Foods…to eat. Chia seeds ha...more

Product Review and Another Contest!: Think Thin
by Endurance Meg
posted December 23, 2010 at 9:54am

After the Real World, Real Food challenge, I discovered that I can do a pretty decent job getting the good, filling food without the need for meat-based meals. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not a vegan. I am not even contemplating going vegetarian! I li...more

Real World, Real Food Wrap-up
by Endurance Meg
posted December 22, 2010 at 4:14pm

Thanks to everyone for contributing, spreading the word, and getting involved with the Real World, Real Food Organic Basket Challenge that Sonja and I did last week. It was so incredibly fun. A particular congratulations goes out to Kara for winning, bu...more

Kombucha Tea: Do the Negatives Outweigh the Positives?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 21, 2010 at 1:31pm

By: Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern The beverage industry provides a plethora of options for those seeking something fizzy, a drink with a kick, or beverages with advertised health benefits. Kombucha is a popular ‘health drink’ that uses a grou...more

Fruits and Vegetables: Eat Em’ Like Junk Food
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 19, 2010 at 12:15pm

The CDC released a report showing that Americans are falling short on eating enough Fruits and Vegetables in their diet. Numerous studies have been shown that an increase in vegetable servings can help to reduce the risk for many of the leading causes of ...more

It’s b-ball season, girls: Don’t be an ACL stat. Listen to the PT.
by Fair Game News
posted December 17, 2010 at 7:40pm

By Wendy Farnen Price Girls are playing basketball with a level of passion and skill – and in numbers — we couldn’t have imagined a few decades ago (and just think how many more will be inspired to play by UConn’s run on UCLA’s 1970s-era win st...more

Why Obama Can’t Make Kids Healthy (a different take on the nutrition bill)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted December 15, 2010 at 8:53pm

Pens don’t make change, actions do. A few days ago, President Obama signed a nutrition bill. Also known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010. People ooh & awed. Yay! We have ANOTHER bill. This will make the obesity crisis diminish. And we won’t...more

Cushing’s Syndrome
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 12, 2010 at 11:50pm

Over-eating isn’t always to blame for people who struggle with extra weight. For some, the weight may come from health complications and disease. Cushing’s syndrome is a health problem that affects 2-10 people per million. For those who are diagnosed...more

The Real World Real Food Challenge
by Endurance Meg
posted December 12, 2010 at 5:08pm

For the past two years, I’ve had the most excellent hook-up: I was part of community-supported agriculture (CSA). My CSA was especially rad because the farmer charged ~$400/year, and delivered fresh fruit and veggies to my door every Tuesday. There were...more

Better Baking for Your Health
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 10, 2010 at 10:46am

Fresh baked goods find their way into our diets from time to time, there’s no denying that, but with all of the refined carbohydrates, the treats only leave us feeling guilty. Made with white flour and sugar, most of the time they are empty calories tha...more

Coming back from injuries, More than just physical
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted December 8, 2010 at 9:45pm

As athletes one thing most of us will deal with is an injury. This may be the minor tweak, a few days off, or for some career ending. But for those of us who must come back from an injury that interrupts our training, there are a few things to consi...more

Why a TV marathon is not a real marathon
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted December 8, 2010 at 8:39pm

I don’t own a TV and if I am around one, I don’t watch much. I’m either running or sleeping. I get my entertainment from social media. And laughing at myself. I have watched a few episodes of a certain show called The Biggest Loser. In fact I wro...more

A treat for my feet: Everstride Pro Therapy Foot Treatment Review
by Endurance Meg
posted December 8, 2010 at 10:17am

&post After Rev3 Cedar Point, I had a serious case of bitching blisters. I made a stupid rookie mistake, except I wasn’t a rookie. See, I forgot to spray the insides of my running shoes with TriSlide before putting them on. I had sprayed my bike ...more

Knowledge doesn’t necessarily lead to smart choices
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted December 8, 2010 at 12:11am

This is a direct line from my “Nurture Principles – find wellness within” keynote. I can honestly say that there are things I know I should do but don’t. So big deal we’re human, right? Well… not so fast. I think the disconnect here is that we...more

Build Core Strength This Winter
by Dyla Magazine - Women's Action Sports Coalition
posted December 6, 2010 at 7:48pm

by : Nancy Emerson We’ve all been there, sitting in the lineup or on the mountain or skate park, wishing we had that extra fuel in our bodies to push ourselves for a few extra rides. Instead of putting ourselves in risky sit...more

NYC high school sprinting star in desperate need of bone marrow donor
by TJ's Turf
posted December 6, 2010 at 7:30pm

I started my running "career" as a sprinter, way back in the day. (Actually, my first running was from the batter's box to first base, but that's a story for another day.)Today, when I write feature articles about runners, one of the questions I often ask...more

Oh, the possibilities…+ win a Larabar gift
by Endurance Meg
posted December 3, 2010 at 5:09pm

It’s the 2nd of December. I feel like it should still be September. One of the unfortunate things about doing awesome things and having a great time is that time seriously flies by. In the last week, while exploring a new city, getting started at a new ...more

Adidas relaunches women's techfit collection
by A Glam Slam
posted December 3, 2010 at 12:38pm

First came "toning" sneakers, which promised to help wearers shape up without even stepping inside the gym. Now "toning" apparel has become the new craze, promising to help wearers get fit faster. Brands like Reebok and Fila have introduced exercise gear ...more

Mini vs. Mature Pros: Physical Activity Across the Lifespan
by One Sport Voice
posted December 2, 2010 at 11:03am

Ironically two New York Times articles showed up in my inbox today from different colleagues (thanks ED & ALN) about physical activity on different ends of the age spectrum. I find this ying-yang juxtaposition interesting. pic by Ann Johansson for The ...more

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