Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category

Decline in Fitness Accelerates After Age 45

27th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Men in Particular See Dip in Fitness Levels, but Exercise and Healthy Weight Can Help
Fitness levels decline with age and accelerate after age 45 in men and women, a new study says. But staying at a healthy weight and engaging in regular physical activity can help.
“The U.S. population is aging and is becoming more [...]

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Mandy Moore’s Trainer Talks Eco-Sensitive Exercise

16th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Ashley Borden has plenty of famous clients — Mandy Moore, Natasha Bedingfield and Ryan Gosling, to name a few. But this spokesperson for the Nintendo Wii and Nike Elite Athlete is known for more than just getting celebrities into red carpet-ready shape. She’s known for her commitment to the environment.
EcoStiletto has some great tips from [...]

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GET FIT 2009: Diet, Exercise Can Reduce Risk Of Breast Cancer

16th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

Pink ribbons serve as a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And with so many people affected by the disease, you can be proactive to reduce your risk of getting it.”Several studies show that people who do regular exercise remain much more healthy as well as cancer free as compared to those who [...]

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Phys Ed: Does Exercise Boost Immunity?

16th October 2009 by admin 2 Comments

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Two recent experiments hit rather close to home at this time of year. In the first, published last year in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, researchers divided mice into two groups. One rested comfortably in their cages. The other ran on little treadmills until they were exhausted. This continued for three days. [...]

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Kristen Stewart Said She Doesn’t Diet Or Exercise

16th October 2009 by admin 8 Comments

Kristen Stewart told that she never diets or exercises Rather, the New Moon star says she comes from a long line of skinny people. Granted, she’s only 19, and the sad joke called aging has yet to catch up with her, but seems convinced she just has super genes. Kristen Stewart told Allure [...]

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Man Sues XSport Fitness After Exercise Ball Deflates

10th October 2009 by admin 2 Comments

A man filed a lawsuit against a North Side fitness club Thursday after the exercise ball he was using allegedly deflated, causing him to fall and injure himself.
On June 24, 2009, Michael Ernst was working out at the XSport Fitness facility located at 3240 N. Ashland Ave., according to a suit filed in Cook County [...]

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Asthma:Risks And Symptoms

8th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

How Exercise Can Trigger Asthma
Although it comes as a surprise to many people, exercise is one of the most common triggers of asthma attacks. As many as 9 out of 10 people with asthma experience exercise-induced asthma, an exacerbation of their symptoms during or after a workout.
Exercise is still one of the best things you [...]

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Exercise Shortcuts: How Well Do They Measure Up?

8th October 2009 by admin 1 Comment

When it comes to exercise, most of us are looking for a shortcut, a way to lose weight and firm up without spending endless hours in the gym.
So a funky pair of sneakers that promises to tone the butt and calves sounds appealing. The same for weighted sleeves and stylish ankle weights, or a belt [...]

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€Biggest Loser’ Grows Into Resort

8th October 2009 by admin No Comments

The Biggest Loser Resort A view of the dining hall, the pool, and an exercise class at the resort.
The hit NBC show “The Biggest Loser” has spawned books, DVDs and even a Wii game. Now the network has opened a real-life resort, The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge, near St. George, Utah.
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Butt Blast Workout

29th September 2009 by admin 3 Comments

Who doesn’t like a firm backside? Besides looking good, it’s really important to strengthen your gluteus maximus (glutes)–it’s the largest muscle in the body. Every movement involves the glutes because it is in the center of the body. So, by tricking yourself into doing a workout to help lift or firm your glutes you are still working [...]

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