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Resolutions made simple
New Year's resolutions are the kiss of death. We all know this. So instead of drafting some sweeping resolution we know darn well we'll never keep, how about thinking small for 2012. How about trying one thing — maybe two — that just might...Tags: Groupon, Inc., Grapes, Blueberries, Calcium, Triathlon
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Howard Magazine: County gyms for women who crave intensity
It is said that when it comes to exercise, you get out what you put in. And for some women in Howard County, 20 minutes on the treadmill simply doesn’t produce satisfactory returns.
For these women, a workout means attacking a giant tire with a...Tags: George Foreman, Kent State University, Hospitals and Clinics, Entertainment, Weightlifting
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Fitness Fridays: Would zany sneakers make me run faster?
Just recently I've been noticing some flashy footwear worn by some impressive athletes. Soccer players around the world have adopted eye-catching colorful cleats that send a statement: I'm confident and I'm worth watching. For European league superstars,...Tags: Injury Prevention, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Injuries and Wounds, Health
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Exercise: A pregnant pause
At a British 10K charity run last year, a blonde with sunglasses and a slew of world records jogged easily among the 11,000 other runners who'd shown up that day. Olympic marathoner Paula Radcliffe crossed the finish line with a huge smile on her face,...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Paula Radcliffe, Health and Safety at School, Aerobics, Obstetrics
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Ed Pauls dies at 80; inventor of NordicTrack
While running through the slick streets of Minnesota on a particularly cold and wet winter day in 1975, cross-country skier Ed Pauls was moved to wonder: Could he come up with an exercise machine that would allow him to practice skiing indoors?
Trained...Tags: Cross Country Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Diseases and Illnesses, Alzheimer's Disease, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Mrs. United States 2011 embraces paleo lifestyle
Two years ago, Mrs. United States 2011 Shannon Ford was diagnosed with celiac disease, an intestinal disorder triggered by eating gluten. Since then, she has embraced "a paleo lifestyle" that includes eating lean meats, vegetables, fruits and nuts and...Tags: Organic Foods, CrossFit, Inc., Dining and Drinking, Cycling, Diseases and Illnesses
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In-Your-Face Fitness: The pull to exercise outdoors
On a recent beautiful and sunny day, I strolled into my local gym to lift some weights. The gym is near Nose Hill Park, which is one of the largest municipal parks in North America. It has majestic views of the city of Calgary and the Rocky Mountains,...Tags: Entertainment Events, Science, Frostbite, Marathon, Boston Marathon
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Community Commentary: Childhood obesity tipping the scale
It's no secret that childhood obesity is a major problem in the United States. In fact, over the past 30 years, childhood obesity rates have tripled. Given the advancements in science and medicine during that same time frame, not to mention improvements...Tags: Weight, Organic Foods, Obesity, Dining and Drinking, Healthy Diet
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Marathon runner suffers heart attack during training
WGN NewsWho needs an ambulance when you can actually run to the hospital? That's exactly what one man did. His is a story of surprise and survival. A marathon runner in seemingly perfect health having a heart attack. And believe it or not, doctors say the sport...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Hormones and Metabolism, WGN, Cardiologists, Inflammation
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In-Your-Face Fitness: Friend through thick and thin?
Dear Friend:
You drew me to your website with promises of rapid muscle gain and even faster fat loss. I know we're friends because that's the first thing I saw at the top of your home page: "Dear Friend." That makes it official, doesn't it?
And now I'...Tags: Entertainment Events, Weight Loss, Weight, Book, Marathon
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In new environment, McKinnie feels like old self
It's hard to appreciate just how large Bryant McKinnie truly is unless you've stood next to him.
McKinnie weighs upward of 350 pounds and stands just three inches short of being seven feet tall. He's not fat, despite what you have heard. He's just...Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Ray Rice, Minnesota Vikings, National Football League, Ed Reed
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