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Muffin Tops
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted October 18, 2010 at 9:01pm

A few years ago, I realized that it was actually possible for me to develop something that almost resembled a muffin top. (Before you go rolling your eyes I have actual witnesses that can attest to this fact.) This phenomena was something I never experie...more

October Challenge (no monsters here)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted October 12, 2010 at 1:27pm

For the month of October I’m promoting a challenge. Its called the Burpee Challenge. Do one for every day it is. If its the 8th, do 8. Very simple. And I want you to join me. Why? To get your heart pumping! And its all part of my mission to get the w...more

Why do we workout?
by RunLikeAGirl
posted October 12, 2010 at 12:26pm

To be strong? beautiful? For joy?...more

Support your girls (and win!) Ladies Only Edition
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted October 11, 2010 at 2:26pm

Happy Monday! Last week I told you to stay tuned because TODAY I would announce a special treat for you presented by Moving Comfort. Moving Comfort is my FAVORITE sports bra. I have been wearing them for the past 5 years. For all the high impact activi...more

What has 26 bones, 33 joints & 20 muscles? (Part One)
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted October 7, 2010 at 1:06pm

I receive a lot of questions on barefoot running and Vibram Five Fingers (besides why I like to wear shorts in 30 degree weather ). In fact, I’ve written on it before. You can read about it here. However, today, I was responding to a email and thoug...more

NEDPG at FNCE: An Event You Can’t Miss!
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 5, 2010 at 6:22pm

By Carlene Helble-Elite Nutrition Intern Dietetics practice groups are some of the best ways to expand your knowledge in your area of interest (as a student or a RD!).The Nutrition Entrepenuers dietetic practice group is hosting a great pre- FNCE eve...more

There’s an App for That! The Top 14 Fitness Apps
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted October 3, 2010 at 10:33pm

By Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern We are all permaninatly attached to our phones, but are you using yours to help you stay healthy? Rebecca helped find 14 of the best apps to support healthy eating and exercise that you can download now! The ar...more

A Ball of Fitness
by Sarah Stanley Inspired
posted September 29, 2010 at 9:10pm

If you travel, don’t have a gym or spend a lot of time at the soccer field, then you know how challenging it is to get in a weight workout! So….I have a hookup for you. Harbinger Fitness Balls Let's Have a Ball! I used the balls in the gym bef...more

Kids who skip breakfast may have higher obesity risk
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 28, 2010 at 12:18pm

&blog So we’ve been told since forever that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But waking up in time to eat it means losing 15 minutes of sleep! Those extra minutes are essential in the eyes of a twelve year old, as is that sleep ...more

Not just about the food
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 27, 2010 at 8:23pm

As preparations began to get back into training this week for my next task, which likely will be a half marathon in January, the time came to suck it up and step on the scale. Yep. I needed to see just how much damage my two weeks of relative inactivity ...more

Caffeine’s placebo effect on performance
by Performance Nutrition
posted September 27, 2010 at 3:37pm

Caffeine is one of the oldest performance-enhancing aids around. According to the summary article on caffeine by the JISSN, it: enhances performance when consumed in doses of about 3-6 mg per kilogram bodyweight (more isn’t better) has a greater per...more

Salon-Pas Patch Review
by Chic Runner
posted September 24, 2010 at 6:32pm

I recently was contacted to try the Salon-Pas Patches for soreness. I must admit, I was a little skeptical, shocking, as I usually am. I have a really bad back and sometimes running aggravates it a lot. I also sit at a desk and look at a computer a lot ...more

Heat illness in high school athletes: Football players most at risk
by Performance Nutrition
posted September 24, 2010 at 4:07pm

“High school football player dies after collapsing….” How many times have you seen this headline? Every year between the months of August and September, there are an alarming number of news stories telling us about lives cut too short. Tragi...more

Girls Sports – Growing with and not against your body
by Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls
posted September 24, 2010 at 2:15pm

As the athlete’s body undergoes changes, parents must guide their daughters to manage their physical expectations accordingly. Specifically, help your athlete to grow with and not against her body. For most parents, this statement may appear at first...more

Softball Tips: Don't Mess With Injuries
by Softball Performance Blog
posted September 22, 2010 at 9:53pm

Guest post by Ken Krause, Life in the Fastpitch Lane blog The sports culture is a funny thing. We praise the "toughness" of players who play through pain while dismissing as wimps those who come out of a game because they're hurting. Back in my day...more

Pre-Workout Nutrition Discussion and a Great Recipe
by Loree: A Skirt, A Hammer, A Life, and A Dream
posted September 22, 2010 at 4:04pm

I’m sure you’ve heard before (and I’ve even fallen victim and said it) that the advantage of being a thrower is eating whatever you want. Sure we don’t need to be a size zero and many of us are trying to gain mass, but that doesn’t mean we ...more

Washington Post Deconstructs Problems with Obesity in America
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 21, 2010 at 3:56pm

In today’s Washington Post – Health and Science section the topic of discussion is obesity in America. Our own Rebecca Scritchfield was called to contribute about various restaurant meals and how, as the journalist labeled it, “Chains offer doses o...more

The Post-”A”-Race Triathlete’s Binge: Foodie Edition
by Endurance Meg
posted September 21, 2010 at 1:15pm

I feel very fortunate to have completed my 2010 “A” race, the Rev3 FullRev at Cedar Point, before taking on all of the traveling craziness of interviewing for a post-doc position. Not because traveling is stressful (even though it is), but because my ...more

Recovery report: Junk Food 101
by Byline to Finish Line
posted September 20, 2010 at 3:08pm

When last speaking with my coach, his instructions were to take a week off from running and cycling. “Swim however much you want,” he told me “and overeat.” Are there better instructions on the planet that a professional telling you to overeat? ...more

Kids & Fitness: Interesting article from the New York Times
by THE Phaidra Knight
posted September 19, 2010 at 2:30pm

September 15, 2010, 12:01 am Phys Ed: Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter? < p> By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS Roger Weber/Getty Images In an experiment published last month, researchers recruited schoolchildren, ages 9 and 10, who lived near the Champaign...more

Hop 100 Times a Day – It Will Help Keep the Bone Doctor Away
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 18, 2010 at 2:27pm

According to Dr. Susan Brown in her OsteoBlast newsletter, hopping 100 times a day will help bones get stronger, making them less susceptible to injury: Remember jumping rope and playing hop scotch as a kid? Well, it’s time to think about those activi...more

Cooking Challenge: Making Quinoa
by Run Girl Run
posted September 17, 2010 at 12:40pm

I've had a box of quinoa sitting in my pantry for a few months now because I just wasn't sure what I wanted to do with it. This week I decided it was time to give it a try. Quinoa has a very grainy, kind of Earthy taste. It also packs quite the nutri...more

Fitbloggin': Exciting News
by Run Girl Run
posted September 15, 2010 at 2:16pm

Last year, I was lucky enough to snap up a last minute ticket to Fitbloggin, a conference held in Baltimore for bloggers who write about all aspects of health and fitness. I had such a blast last year. I learned so much and had the chance to meet so man...more

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