February 6, 2012

Functional Training – The Kettlebell Makes A Comeback!

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Written by Christine Pinney Karkow, ACE and AFAA Certified Personal Trainer The health and fitness industry is full of new exercise equipment, gadgets and props that purport to be the end-all, be-all in fitness. While most of these “latest and greatest” products ultimately produce lackluster results, there is one new exercise product that has justifiably received a lot of attention lately, the Russian Kettlebell. Ironically, the kettlebell isn’t new at all, but rather is part of a … [Read more...]

Diabetics & Exercise

A Few Get Smart Guidelines Written by Sally LeDuc, PT Having diabetes may be distressing, but learning how to manage diabetes with exercise can help to lessen some of those fears and reservations. However, before starting it pays to get smart so you don’t find yourself having a negative experience or a hypoglycemic reaction. Disturbing as the realization may be, the number of people with diabetes is growing each year with obesity, the number one reported risk factor for developing Type 2 … [Read more...]

All You “Knee-d” To Know

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By Jaya Faye Paley | Do you have knees? Poles for Walking & Hiking: Walking is great exercise – which almost anyone can do!  And using poles while walking enables you to get a total body workout while enjoying the outdoors and connecting with your buddies. Win/Win/Win! Trekking poles (also known as hiking poles, or walking sticks) are becoming more popular as people are discovering their many positive benefits. Poles get your whole body moving. “Using the upper body while … [Read more...]

The Most Effective Fat Burning & Muscle Building 13 Minute Workout

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By Jesse Cannone | Most people who want to burn off some excess pounds and tighten and tone their bodies simply don’t have 2 hours each day to spend in the gym performing the bodybuilding style workouts that most “fitness experts” recommend. Plus, these workouts consist of exercises and techniques that do not exercise the body in the way it is normally used so they end up building a somewhat unusable strength. In my opinion, most people, unless their main objective is body building, … [Read more...]

Why Exercising is Cool For Kids

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Written by Ariana Purcell, 9 years old| Ariana is on a hike to Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe Exercising is such fun, why? It gets you pumped and ready for a new day. It is one way to be healthy. Also, you are being really good to your body.  Your body will thank you so much! There are so many ways to exercise: Like going skiing, swimming, hiking, walking, bike riding, playing out side and going to the park. Also remember to drink water before exercising, during and after. And … [Read more...]

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