Weights enhance workouts for some Mini-Marathon participantsThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:44AMHere's an update on the journey of three Hoosiers as they train for the One- America 500 Festi- val Mini-Marathon on May 8. Learn how they use cross-training to prepare for the Mini-Marathon.
Romanian dead liftThursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:43AMThis move is good for the glutes, hamstrings and lower back.
Tips for walking off those extra poundsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:09PMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1:05 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 1:05 p.m. Walking is the most popular weight-loss activity, and for good reason. It requires no expense or equipment, can be done anywhere and is one of the safest and easiest ways to burn extra calories.
4 Steps To Save Your BackSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:25PMWhen I started teaching 16 years ago, it seemed that 80 percent of my students had lower-back issues. The incidence was so high, I knew my biggest contribution would be to help them learn to swing in a way that would alleviate stress on the spine. That's what I've tried to do.
Indoor rowing ideal for the cardio systemFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:07PMMany people who want to tone and loose weight always look for the best exercises that have the least impact on their joints, and in many ways it is very difficult to find an exercise that is low impact but effective enough to help you achieve the desired result.
Are shaping shoes a fitness fad or fix Experts weigh inTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:19AMSlip into these shoes, and they will do everything from tighten your tush and prop up your posture to put a dent in cellulite.At least that's the promise/premise.In fact, some ads (many feature a scantily clad female's lean legs and buff backside) even suggest the "toning/shaping" shoes make...
Free weights vs. machinesSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:48PMPosted: Sunday, February 28, 2010 9:54 pm | Updated: 10:36 pm, Sun Feb 28, 2010. This week I will talk about the difference between free weights and machines and how you can incorporate them into your workout regimen.
It's all about the breathingSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:05AMMy training for the Real women's duathlon was up and down last week. I'm ashamed to say I haven't been on my bike at all. My training programme said I should have had two 30-minute bike rides, but I think I found every excuse in the book not to do them.
EUGENIE JONES: We All Get Tired of Working OutSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:01AMWould you believe that sometimes I just don’t feel like working out? I get tired of the same old thing and whiney self-talk tries to convince me to skip it altogether and take the day off. On these occasions I need a challenge — a workout that will stimulate me mentally as well as physically. Fortunately, I have just the thing for what ails me — and possibly you as well.Circuit training is an ...
Bag this! 26 Feb - 5 March 2010Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:54PM1. Refuel hamper from Mercedes Benz The thoughtful people over at Mercedes Benz not only supplied the fash-pack with cars to and from the shows, they kept us sustained and re-energised with these delicious Villandry hampers stacked full of on-the-go energy boosters, antioxidant chocolate bars, seeds and nuts for slow energy release and, best of all, dry shampoo for those less preened moments!
The Planner 2-26-10Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:54AMBy: Bethaney Wallace Empty Bowls Bowl-a-Thon at the Manhattan Arts Center. Come make a bowl for the 2010 Manhattan Empty Bowls Project on Sunday, from 7 - 9 p.m. For a $5 studio fee, community members can make or paint a bowl that will be sold and profits will go to local hun...
Flowing lunge to standing splitsThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:13AMIf you're looking for a challenging exercise, this certainly qualifies as one that will work your quads and glutes.
Wedding workoutTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:04PMWant a perfect bridal bod? Start working out as soon as possible, Heather Rains, head trainer at Pinnacle Athletic Club, 205 W. Edison Road, Mishawaka, advises.
Never Too Cool for a Hard WorkoutWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 9:41PMIt was not long ago that most snowboarders, even professionals, saw exercise and training as redundant, but Gretchen Bleiler is among the sport’s icons who have been leading a cultural shift by example.
Blogs Last updated: February 17, 10:24Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 8:11PMGot a question for the fitness panel? Send it to fitness@cyclingnews.com . Emails may be edited for length or clarity, but we try to publish both questions and answers in their entirety.
Inglis bulks upWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 6:45AMGREG Inglis arrived at Melbourne Storm in 2005 as a talented teen with an 86kg body that suggested he was ready to play with the big boys.
Butterball TurkeysTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:51PMI now know what will happen in Orange County if a natural disaster strikes. We will endure. We will be uncomfortable and we will complain profusely, loudly. But we will move on. I witnessed a microcosm of this at The Sports Club/LA - Orange County...
Injuries clipping Crows' wingsTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 5:34PMADELAIDE'S Nathan van Berlo could have his training program put on hold while a lingering stress fracture in his back refuses to heal.
Canyon Ranch massage therapist Tom Kleinman offers treatments in White Plains.Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:36PMYou don't need us to tell you that Canyon Ranch, in Lenox, Mass., is a premier luxury spa. But the resort destination didn't get its flawless reputation merely from pampering clients (often, celebrity clients) with oils and lotions.
Jill S. Brown: Think You're an LA Fitness Junkie?Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:22AMAre you ready to claim the title of Angeleno Fitness Freak? Not so fast, turbo! Before I can dub you King or Queen of the LA fitness scene, you have one more quest to complete your journey.
Peak Performance ?Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:02AMFancy yourself an athlete of the armchair variety? With the spirit of the Winter Olympic Games bubbling over, it's a great time to get inspired by the top-tier competitors culminating in Vancouver and tap into our own inner athletes.[...]
Olympics: Trickle-Down Fitness for the Rest of UsTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 6:56AMIt's thrilling to watch those Olympians perform in Vancouver, but what have their superhuman feats to do with the fitness needs of us mere mortals?
Olympic fitness for the rest of usMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:23PMIndustry experts say the Olympic example can be a tool to uproot couch potatoes and fire the workouts of everyday athletes.
Blogs Last updated: February 13, 21:00Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 9:10PMMore often than not, new bicycle purchases are all about instant gratification: lighter weight, faster speeds, better aesthetics, smoother running.
Porplyzia aims for final NAB Challenge matchSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 8:52PMJason Porplyzia says he should make his return from a pelvic injury before round one of the home and away season
Yoga with a new twistSaturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:08AMOn Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, in a studio that sings with sun, an hour of yoga can be followed by 60 minutes of wine and chocolate. It also can be enhanced by finger paint or emboldened by music from Lady Gaga.
Natalia Muntean Wins Two Big Titles in a Row, Ms. Bikini Universe and WBFF Fitness Model World Champion, and Goes ...Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 1:00AMNatalia Muntean is a rising fitness and bikini model that is taking fitness industry by storm. She won two of the biggest titles in a row, Ms. Bikini Universe Overall Champion 2009 among 150 women from all over the world and WBFF Diva Fitness Model World Champion Open gaining Pro Status. She is getting noticed by major publications and companies around the world and leading her career to the ...
Split squats with bicep curlsThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:13AMThis multipurpose exercise will strengthen your quads, hamstrings and glutes. It's an especially good one for runners trying to develop lower leg strength and to stretch those muscles, too. Using the dumbbells also will develop your biceps.
Inglis the 'incredible bulk'Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 5:49PMGREG Inglis arrived in Melbourne in 2005 as a talented teen with an 86kg body that suggested he might not be ready to play with the big boys.
Inglis ripped and readyWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 7:00AMGreg Inglis arrived at Melbourne Storm in 2005 as a talented teenager with an 86kg body that suggested he was ready to play with the big boys.
Powercranks X-LiteWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:04AMAn aid to your pedal stroke
CARDIO - NO RUNNING REQUIREDTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 6:57PMNORTHFIELD-- For several weeks now we've been following NBC 40 reporter, Phaedra Laird and Meteorologist Monica Ott as the folks at Island Gym help them achieve a total body transformation. Tonight they are back in the gym, and it's all about cardio.
TRAINER X: Building a fireTuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 9:38AMWe all know I'm a big fan of planning ahead and since most people are interested in shedding their winter weight and looking fitter and performing better come summer, I figured I might be able to lend a hand.
MASTER CLASS Getting the maximus from your glutesMonday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:30AMOver the years, I’ve fielded hundreds upon hundreds of requests for gluteal-specific exercises. In most cases, these requests were submitted by people looking for a bit of a “lift” in a specific area.
Video: Spring Break workoutSaturday, February 6, 2010 @ 1:48PMWith Spring Break five weeks away, it’s time to hit the gym if you want that perfect bathing-suit body.