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October 26, 2009

Monday's Health Tip: Climb Those Stairs!

Good news for all you people who think you don't have time to exercise. In a recent study, British researchers confirmed that some exercise, even as little as a few minutes a day , is better than nothing.

So what's the easiest way to work up a sweat without investing too much of your precious time? It's as easy as climbing stairs. [more]

October 12, 2009

Monday's Health Tip: Travel Fitness

On November 7th, I'm heading off on a girl's trip to the gorgeous island of St. Maarten. (Well, I'm assuming it's gorgeous, based on the pictures I've seen.) Although I'm over-the-moon excited about my upcoming getaway, I always get a little nervous about my exercise routine. Will I find ways to exercise? Will I stay semi-on track so I'm not completely out of shape when I get back?
October 5, 2009

Monday's Health Tip: Foam Rolling

A foam roller may look sweet and innocent, but the effects it has on your body are far from that. You may have seen a few of of them lying around your gym:

Foam rolling is a form of stretching called myofascial release. The specifics of this type of stretching can get complicated, so I'll do my best not to get too scientific on you. Basically, what it does is help release the tension in your muscles, allowing them to loosen up and remain limber. [more]

March 30, 2009

Is exercise bad for you?

It's stories like this one posted on MSN that make me angry.

As the article rightly points out, people you would hire for any other service are required to pass, at the minimum, a state exam. So why in the world aren't these so-called "personal trainers" required to do the same? Quite frankly, it scares me. [more]