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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

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

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

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

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

Softball Conditioning - Flexibility Training Increases Running Speed
by Softball Performance Blog
posted August 18, 2009 at 5:11pm

If you ever thought that stretching could be important to improve your game, it's now been confirmed! As you know, softball is sport of speed and power. Anything you can do to increase these 2 very important physical qualities will improve your game and ...more

The Price of Misinformation in the Media
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted August 14, 2009 at 3:50pm

Misinformation in the media can be dangerous. It breeds confusion, frustration, and even fear. Just last week I posted some tips for spotting nutrition misinformation on the internet. Little did I know there would be two national media outlets in pri...more

Softball training tips - Improve your spinal flexibility!
by Softball Performance Blog
posted August 14, 2009 at 11:59am

Players and coaches are always looking for softball training tips and for an edge to improve their performance. One of the most overlooked but very important physical quality required in softball is spinal and trunk flexibility. An improved range of mo...more

Post-Baby Marathon Training Log: August 13, 2009 - Running Pre- and Post- Pregnancy
by anngaff
posted August 13, 2009 at 6:17pm

Since we flew back to Kansas City for the weekend to show off baby Jaelyn to Jason's family and friends, I missed a lot of work and am now very behind.  I work from home (which is a blessing) and need to work on Saturdays and Sundays to keep up with ...more

Add some zip to your zipper?
by Cool Adventure Girls!
posted August 12, 2009 at 6:36pm

And yet another one is here. A new class has popped up at gyms across the country, once again targeting women and the obsession we are supposed to have with our bodies. This time it’s the Skinny Jeans Workout – a class specifically designed to get r...more

Clarifying “The Myth About Exercise”
by One Sport Voice
posted August 9, 2009 at 9:18pm

Every Saturday I look forward to the TIME magazine in my mail. I know I can read it all online, but there is something satisfying about print media. As someone trained in sport science (aka, Kinesiology) this week’s cover story by John Cloud “The ...more

More Golf Fitness Online FORE You
by Ladies on the Tee
posted August 4, 2009 at 6:40pm

Continuing with my golf fitness quest I turned to Dee Tidwell of www.golffitnessguys.com. He has written some fitness articles for our blog which provided some great exercises and stretches – complete with pictures. It wasn’t until I received an e...more

4 reasons why your workout Isn’t working
by The Glowing Edge
posted July 31, 2009 at 8:39pm

1. Low, slow cardio I see this in the gym all the time. People on the elliptical or treadmill who are going so slowly that they can comfortably page through a magazine and even talk on the phone. That’s fine if it’s getting you where you want to b...more

Kickboxing – Fun and Fitness Combined
by Sports Girls Play
posted July 30, 2009 at 3:32pm

By Alyssa Dietris If you are looking for a power packed workout that works on cardio and toning at the same time, kickboxing may be for you. A study released by the ACE, American Council on Exercise, stated that kickboxing can burn anywhere from 350 to ...more

Golf and Chiropractic Care
by Ladies on the Tee
posted July 17, 2009 at 8:35pm

Should You Use It? We recently discussed playing golf with arthritis. Trying to maintain your body to allow for a long ‘golf life’ is a quest and challenge faced by most ‘older’ golfers. (I’ll let you define the word ‘older’). As we age ...more

Victorian Doll (with Kitten Friends) Boxing Workout
by The Glowing Edge
posted July 4, 2009 at 2:08pm

You ought to be able to tippy-tap through this simple little workout while still wearing your hat, pinafore, tights, and mary janes. While playing with your little kitten friends. It fits tidily within a lunch hour, including your shower and change. It...more

What to wear under there…
by Glisten Fitness
posted June 29, 2009 at 10:50pm

We know. It’s touchy. A bit personal, too. And while many of us are not willing or ready to discuss the delicates we wear while positioned in the warrior pose, or trekking up the Stairmaster, we must admit to being just a tad curious… what are all th...more

Playing golf with arthritis
by Ladies on the Tee
posted June 26, 2009 at 12:55pm

Golf and Arthritis Good news! If you’re an arthritis sufferer, you don’t have to give up your golf game! In fact, playing golf can add strength and mobility to your body overall and improve your range of motion. Research shows that one of the best...more

Chicago, America’s Next Surf City?
by Pretty Tough
posted June 16, 2009 at 6:09pm

The Windy City is one of America’s sports meccas: home to the Bears and the Bulls, the Sox and the Cubs, and but can it become Surf City, U.S.A.? Technically no, since that name belongs to Huntington Beach, California but this week Chicago city offici...more

Win a Springer Exerciser; Designed to help bikers and their dogs stay fit
by Bike Diva
posted June 11, 2009 at 3:51pm

On April 4, I added a press release to Bike Diva about the Springer Dog Exerciser: Springer Exerciser Helps Bicyclists & Their Dogs Stay Fit. Here is a copy of a press release I received yesterday, on a free drawing to win a Springer Dog Exerciser. Take...more

The skinny on losing that belly weight
by Glisten Fitness
posted June 4, 2009 at 11:52am

Our very own Allyson Felix has a great article featured on Skinny and the City today which gives pointers on how to lose belly weight. Head on over, read the article and explore the awesome site that our friends at Skinny and the City have put together! ...more

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