Yoga for Your Computer Wrists
We all spend too much time on our computers or texting on our cell phones. But since the likelihood of us clocking less hours on our cell phone or laptops is probably not going to change in the near...
View ArticleDon’t Exercise, it’s Bad for Joints and Morale
As more and more people hit the gym to try to lose weight, researchers point out they might be doing more harm than good. All that running on treadmills, lifting heavy weights, jumping rope like school...
View ArticleIs Wii a Medical Liability?
Nintendo is selling the Wii game system like hot cakes. The company, which introduced the Wii in November 2006, sold more than 10 million of the game systems in the United States last year. It’s been...
View ArticleInside the Insane Mind of an Indy Mini Participant
Even though I’ve never considered myself a runner, after being on the sidelines photographing for my marathoner/inspiration a couple of times, I signed myself up for the 2008 500 Festival Mini Marathon...
View ArticleQuality Sleep Offers Injury Prevention
I will not even bother telling you what time it is as I type this. It’s way, way too late. Once again, I’ve done what I swore I wouldn’t – stayed up past my bedtime. It’s a bad habit I have, true, but...
View ArticleTips for Beach Bound Runners
Is running on the beach actually beneficial? Running on the beach has its pros and its cons. Let’s start with the negative first and then move to the positives. The majority of the beaches have a...
View ArticleTop 5 Upper Body Exercises to Prepare for Horseback Riding
Horseback riding is an amazing hobby and I wish that I could find the time to do more of it. I’ve been discussing workouts that help riders develop the strength needed. We’ve discussed the lower body...
View Article11 Safety Tips For Runners
While the benefits of running are extensive, it can also have its down sides if you don’t take precautions to be a safe runner. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you hit the road to ensure you...
View ArticleThe Shaun White Workout for Snowboarding
Who is Shaun White? For those that don’t know, Shaun White is an Olympic snowboarder. He was born in the San Diego area in 1986 and has been skateboarding and snowboarding since he was six-years old....
View ArticleHow to Prevent and Treat Runners’ Chafing
Chafing is often thought of as just an irritating side effect of running, but that annoying itch can quickly turn into an open, bleeding wound that will have you thinking twice about your next race....
View ArticleGym Mistakes You May Be Making
The gym is arguably the best place to get a workout. Many are open 24 hours, are stocked with the latest and greatest equipment and the vibe can push you to work out harder and longer than you would at...
View ArticleHow to Communicate With Your Doctor About Fitness
We go to the doctor for many reasons, but usually not until we have to. Preventive care and health counseling is severely lacking among adults in this country. We spend countless amounts of dollars on...
View ArticleImprove Posture for Surprising Health Benefits
Do you have good posture? Are you hunched over at your desk while typing on the computer? Proper posture may not seem like that big of a deal, but realistically, it truly is. Proper posture is about...
View ArticleSneaky Ways to Squeeze in Stretching
If you’re anything like me, stretching is your least favorite part of a workout (even though you know you need to do it and it feels good!). Working on your flexibility is so important for injury...
View ArticleCommon Gym Injuries For Beginners
Beginning the gym process is often scary for most people- they fear the unknown. Don’t let the thought of joining a gym for the first time scare you. Everything will be alright and you will soon feel...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Learning Yoga from a DVD
It used to be that if you wanted to workout, you had to leave you house to hit the track, the gym or a nearby trail. Thanks to the surge in workout DVDs, getting an amazing workout can be done at home....
View ArticlePlantar Fasciitis Doesn’t Have to Sideline Your Weight Loss
There are some injuries you have to just push through, and then there are aches and pains that will stop you dead in your tracks. It’s sometimes hard to tell the difference between if your pain is just...
View ArticlePicking the Perfect Pair of Shoes for Zumba
Zumba is taking over the world. It’s cheap, fun, easy and you don’t need much to join in on the Latin dance fitness craze except your body, whatever sense of rhythm you have, and the right shoes. You...
View ArticleEmpty Calories Comic: Summer Running Happened So Fast
See more Empty Calories right here in the blog each week, or receive one each month when you subscribe to our free newsletter. Learn more about staying in shape this summer: Summer Fitness Tips: How to...
View ArticlePick the Perfect Pair of Shoes for Your Workout
Usually when people pick out a pair of shoes, they go for two things: the right size and a look that they like. While this may work for a sexy pair of heels or some casual sneaks to wear with jeans,...
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