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Thoughts on National Running Day!
by Glisten Fitness
posted June 3, 2009 at 10:48pm
by Allyson Felix
Today marked the very first National Running Day! As a runner it’s very exciting to see the birth of a movement that is commited to helping people live healthier through running! It got me thinking about the many great things that runn...more
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Today is…National Running Day
by Pretty Tough
posted June 3, 2009 at 8:42pm
Get out there and run! It’s all about that first step! Running is an incredibly healthy, easy, and accessible form of exercise. Whether it’s five minutes, 15 minutes, or 45 minutes, every little bit of time spent running makes ...more
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Marching in the band as tough as playing sports
by Pretty Tough
posted June 3, 2009 at 2:12pm
Playing oboe in the middle school orchestra probably doesn’t give me enough experience to really weigh in this subject, but a Reuters Health article today does point out some interesting parallels between band members and athletes:
The physical challen...more
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Fit at any age
by Glisten Fitness
posted June 3, 2009 at 1:51am
We posted recently about fitness video games, and have gotten mixed reviews on whether or not you will really use them, but GameStop has introduced a new website targeted at helping women stay fit and in shape! Take a Peek
You can find tips on how you ca...more
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8 reasons women should take up boxing
by The Glowing Edge
posted June 1, 2009 at 10:37am
You will burn calories like a buzzsaw.
I am not kidding. You may think you’ve done serious workouts before but you haven’t touched the level of output it takes to go hard for three minutes in a boxing ring. This is anaerobic activity; your muscles l...more
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Fitness Video Games
by Glisten Fitness
posted May 22, 2009 at 7:35pm
I just read an article about how the video game market is now targeting women for fitness games. Last year Wii Fit was the 3rd most popular game in the country. What do you think, are you ready for video game fitness?
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Women’s Fitness TV!
by Glisten Fitness
posted May 21, 2009 at 6:21pm
elements announced that they are introducing a new healthy living tv channel. elements living TV will be a healthy lifestyle-oriented network featuring entertainment and uniquely branded “elements” content. The channels will offer well-selected music ...more
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Happy Birthday FBG: Love Giveaways?
by Glisten Fitness
posted May 20, 2009 at 2:03pm
Happy Birthday Fit Bottomed Girls! How great is it that you can get a gift on the FBG’s birthday? Head over to FBG to enter for your chance to win some great giveaways. And don’t forget to wish them Happy Birthday while you’re over there!
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Campaign against Saudi women working out
by After Atalanta
posted May 19, 2009 at 2:19pm
What had been passive (aggressive) resistance to women in Saudi Arabia working out has become a little more active.A campaign, currently in the form of posters, has appeared in the capital of Riyadh that is discouraging of women working out in sports club...more
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Training: Mind Games?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted May 16, 2009 at 1:38pm
Getting back into shape last fall was as hard as I thought it would be. Two steps ahead and one back has been the melody of this winter. It's easy to remember the good times and forget the hard days. Sometimes I feel I've lost my head and worry more tha...more
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On the Right Track: Bike to Work Day
by Pretty Tough
posted May 13, 2009 at 5:30pm
It’s not a revolution, not yet anyway, but clearly more people are commuting by bicycle. Friday is national Bike-to-Work Day, drawing even more attention to the trend.
There are more bicycles on the road than there were a year ago, more than even a cou...more
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A healthy mind, meditation and the female athlete
by Athletic Women Blog
posted May 13, 2009 at 12:36pm
Something not to be overlooked during National Women's Health Week is mental health, a subject that often doesn't get its due. We live a stressful life, in what seems, at times, an unsympathetic world. And it takes a toll.
Here, a meditation practice is ...more
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Biggest Loser Couples Reflections
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted May 13, 2009 at 10:17am
So I’ve been thinking about The Biggest Loser and its impact on American culture for some time. I can’t help but notice all the efforts in government and healthcare to inspire change and how little really gets done. Cross that with The Biggest Loser...more
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Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
by Pretty Tough
posted May 1, 2009 at 3:49pm
Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! Today is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family read...more
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Training: A Kick in the Class
by Pretty Tough
posted April 23, 2009 at 10:23am
Fitness classes cater primarily to women. Guys generally shy away from group exercise because so many of the classes involve dance moves and that intimidates them. Whatever your chromosone mix, here’s a quick guide to the best class offerings:
Pilates:...more
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Sports Drinks Tax to Fight Obesity?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 12, 2009 at 11:34am
I’ve seen some lame ideas in my day, but this one takes the cake. The Washington Post reports that Kelly Brownell thinks the government should tax soda and sports drinks as a way to curb obesity rates in the United States. (Brownell is a professor of ...more
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Nike+: Men vs Women challenge
by Pretty Tough
posted March 22, 2009 at 2:39pm
Haven’t seen this in the U.S. but in Europe, Nike has launched an integrated campaign called “Men vs. Women.” The goal is to motivate athletes to enjoy running in completely new ways.
With Gnarls Barkley crooning through their earbuds, with the...more
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Regina King Does Reebok's Jukari Fitness Program
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 22, 2009 at 12:42am
If this equipment is half the fun that it appears to be with Regina King using it, I'm down!This Spring Reebok is partnering up with Cirque du Soleil to introduce a fun and exciting new gym workout called Jukari Fit to Fly in select venues across the worl...more
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Women, Wine & Walking
by jschonb
posted March 16, 2009 at 4:13pm
There are lots of great reasons for taking a hike. Some do it as a form of fitness, others to keep the heart young and the soul inspired. And then there are those like me, who hike as a prelude to wine tasting.
On Sunday I had the good fortune to join...more
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Tree climbing - not just for kids
by Pretty Tough
posted March 6, 2009 at 9:14pm
Tall oaks from little acorns grow. -Anonymous
You don’t have to look far to find a tree worth climbing. And tree climbing isn’t just for kids. It’s an adventure, but it’s also a great workout. Climbing exercises the upper torso by using m...more
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CNN spotlights injury prevention in female athletes
by Pretty Tough
posted February 4, 2009 at 2:05pm
We all know young female athletes are much more likely to sustain knee injuries than male athletes.
In this CNN report, a doctor details the mechanism of injury, something that needs to be known for prevention, but she also talks about sport specializati...more
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