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Could running change the world?
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted September 20, 2009 at 4:16pm

I am reading Bart Yasso’s “My Life on the Run” and love his insight into the sport. Here is one passage in particular that I couldn’t agree with more: “Running is about acceptance — of yourself and others....more

Resistance training for better performance
by Sports Girls Play
posted September 20, 2009 at 12:20pm

Resistance bands, therabands, kinetic bands – these versatile stretchy bands come in a variety of shapes, strengths, sizes and are called different names – but regardless of what you know them as, they can be an excellent supplement to strength and fl...more

Kids should exercise for fun, not fears
by Women's Sports Blog
posted September 18, 2009 at 2:52pm

Yesterday I was confronted with a re-tweet on my WTS feed by a woman from the New York Road Runners' Club and her supposed "answer" to parents' fears about the obesity epidemic booga booga booga. She doesn't assuage the fears, but rather stokes them. ...more

Figuring out your calorie needs
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 18, 2009 at 12:37pm

I have to say as a dietitian, I don’t like focusing on “how many calories do I need?” with my clients. I think there’s a certain value in knowing what you need for daily activities and exercise and determining how many calories you should cut to...more

9 reasons to start boxing after 40
by The Glowing Edge
posted September 18, 2009 at 11:30am

1. Street cred Think about the difference between saying, “Yeah, I play a little basketball,” versus “The stitches don’t bother me. I have another fight next month; you should come.” C’mon, it’s just cool. And when was the last time you h...more

Achoo!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted September 17, 2009 at 2:59pm

I have had some weeks of rest from my regular training. Monday I decided to begin with some easy intervals and start up running on regular basis again. I went out to my local loop and did some 5 min and one 10 min interval. Didn't push it, just worked on ...more

Thinking About HCG Diet? Look Elsewhere for Weight Loss
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted September 16, 2009 at 12:45pm

You won’t see me promoting quick fixes or fad diets anytime soon. But every once in awhile something comes along that seems so dangerous I have to call it out. That’s why I’m going to help reveal the truth behind the HCG diet. What it is: HCG (hu...more

Evander Holyfield Workout
by The Glowing Edge
posted September 10, 2009 at 12:42pm

Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield is a four-time heavyweight title winner in the pro boxing universe, with a Golden Gloves championship, an Olympic bronze and a Pan American silver to show off from his amateur days, too. He has fought greats like G...more

Soothe golf’s aches and pains
by Ladies on the Tee
posted September 9, 2009 at 11:29am

There have been articles posted on Ladies on the Tee on fitness, stretching, yoga and chiropractic care. How about one that addresses the pain immediately following strenuous exercise, on or off the course? Over the years I have found ice to be my clos...more

Countdown to first Ironman: 8 days
by Endurance Meg
posted September 5, 2009 at 12:44pm

This week was a little stressful as I schizophrenically avoided all the returning students and their silent H1N1 viruses. I was tempted to go to the pharmacy to get a small particle mask to wear while sitting at my desk, as my new office mates sniffled an...more

Be a Green Girl
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted September 3, 2009 at 12:31pm

When we exercise, we tend to focus on the calories we’re burning. It probably doesn’t cross our minds that we’re burning through the earth’s resources as well. Green Girl is back this week with two simple tips on how to protect the environment wh...more

Dinner in Italy includes the other meat
by My so-called FABULOUS life: Brianna Glenn
posted September 2, 2009 at 10:35am

I am a proud carnivore. I prefer to eat meat at every single meal if possible because the meal just doesn’t seem complete without it. Traveling through Europe can pose some difficult problems at times in regards to eating the way you are used to becau...more

Dealing with plantar faciitis: an update--Post Doctor Visit
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted August 31, 2009 at 10:17pm

After six weeks of not running and following several recommendations to the "T" and still no progress on regaining a pain-free left foot, I finally went to a medical specialist this morning for my nagging case of plantar faciitis-- a common running injury...more

Benicia Martinez pedestrian/bicycle lane opens
by Bike Diva
posted August 31, 2009 at 12:25pm

PRESS RELEASE Pedestrian/Bicycle Path Debuts on Benicia-Martinez Bridge New Path Closes Gap in Bay Area Trail System OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Festivities were held today to mark the official opening of a new pedestrian/bicycle path ...more

Part 3 (yes 3!): Clarifying the Myth About Exercise
by One Sport Voice
posted August 31, 2009 at 2:08am

I can’t promise this won’t be the last, but TIME’s front page coverage—a usually reputable and fair minded news source—of “The Myth About Exercise” still has me thinking. I have a few more thoughts on this matter after reading some respo...more

Dealing with plantar faciitis: an update
by Musings from a Multisport Mama
posted August 30, 2009 at 2:26pm

After six weeks of following my Everything-but-the-kitchen sink Plantar Faciitis Treatment Plan my foot still hurts.This is a real bummer.Briefly, my six week Everything-but-the-kitchen sink Plantar Faciitis Treatment Plan was: Ice pack treatment 2x/day...more

Please Be Quiet
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted August 29, 2009 at 9:26pm

Let’s face it ladies, kicking ass all day is hard work. I often find it hard to quiet my mind at the end of it because my brain is constantly chatting, thinking, worrying, stressing or day-dreaming. Our busy lives can fil...more

How to cheat on your diet (and do it well)
by The Glowing Edge
posted August 27, 2009 at 4:59pm

1. Don’t try to be Polly Pure. It won’t work. Try for “sustainable” instead. Unless you are in training for a very specific period of time for a major goal (a marathon or a big fight), your diet should look and feel like something you can conti...more

US Open Series: Caroline Wozniacki uses boxing to knockout Edina Gallovits in New Heaven
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 26, 2009 at 9:23pm

US Open Series: Caroline wozniacki uses boxing to knockout Edina Gallovits in New Heaven Caroline Wozniacki crushed Edina Gallovits 6-0, 6-0 after 43 minutes of play at the Pilot Pen Tennis in New Heaven. Wozniacki said her speed and fitness level be...more

Commemorate Women's Equality Day…but don't break out the champagne just yet
by Womenstake
posted August 26, 2009 at 4:11pm

by Katie Carroll, Intern, National Women’s Law Center Today, as we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Senator Edward Kennedy on behalf of women and their families, we also note that it is Women’s Equality Day – a day to commemorate the passa...more

Resting and thinking of next year
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted August 24, 2009 at 2:25pm

I haven't posted much juicy news lately. I must admit I've been busy watching the World Championships in Athletics from Berlin... Not that I haven't done anything else.. But I went straight home after work every day to watch TV. Now, when the championship...more

Get sponsored by Sport Beans
by Bike Diva
posted August 21, 2009 at 6:01pm

Sport Beans are made by the same company that creates Jelly Belly jelly beans. Sport Beans contain a blend of carbohydrates, electrolytes and vitamins and are used by endurance athletes during their intense training routines and races. Sport Beans are a...more

Training Hell, Training Heaven
by The Glowing Edge
posted August 21, 2009 at 5:11pm

Last night our trainer rolled out a new circuit for the boxing team, one which we all relished and despised. It was one of those kinds of nights where you are working so hard that the sweat is rolling off you, you can barely breathe, and you wonder per...more

Training Tip: Box Jumps
by The Glowing Edge
posted August 20, 2009 at 1:46pm

If you are looking for a new exercise to increase your explosiveness, your vertical, and your stamina, box jumps may be a good part of your lower-body mix. They are a pretty intense exercise, and I wouldn’t recommend them for anyone who is just start...more

Part II: Clarifying the Myth About Exercise
by One Sport Voice
posted August 19, 2009 at 2:39pm

If you didn’t read the TIME magazine cover article which stated that exercise is basically a waste of time and doesn’t help people lose weight, my blog critique of the article, or the very insightful comments of blog readers (particularly Jenny Evan...more

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