Today’s reason to walk: it’s good for your heart!
28 September 2008
For September, the folks behind MBT shoes have set up http://www.mbt30reasons.com/ to give one reason each day to walk. Today’s reason? It’s good for your heart, and we can certainly get behind that.
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A replacement for the Body Bugg?
26 September 2008
I’ve got a Body Bugg. I don’t really like it. It’s uncomfortable on the arm and I feel dorky with the thing strapped to me all day. I also don’t like the idea of having to pay a subscription fee each month just to use a device I’ve already spent a small fortune [...]
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Just in time for season 7, it’s the Dancing with the Stars workout DVD
25 September 2008
Cheryl and Maks star in the latest Dancing with the Stars DVD: Latin Cardio Dance, which promises four different latin dance workouts, plus some stretching and toning exercises. Reviews on Amazon.com are decidedly mixed though, with some complaining that the effort level of the routines isn’t high enough. If you just want to experience it without actually [...]
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The ACLU jumps into the Stephanie Babines pole aerobics fray
25 September 2008
Stephanie Babines just wanted to open a pole dance aerobics studio in Adams Township, Pennsylvania. After spending $10,000 remodeling an old children’s clothing store in Adams Township, Stephanie was denied a Certificate of Occupancy by the city. “Pole Aerobics” sounded a lot like “adult business” to them - even though Stephanie is an accredited [...]
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Chair aerobics demonstrations
25 September 2008
This video shows some stretching exercises that can be done while seated - could be a great warmup prior to the Paul Eugene exercises. Paul Eugene demonstrates aerobic exercises performend to music in a chair. Great for folks with limited mobility.
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Burning calories with your Wii?
25 September 2008
The American Council on Exercise sponsored a study to see how well the Wii stacked up to “real” exercise. Wii can provide some fitness benefits and help with weight management, but the key comes down to simulating the movements used in the actual sports, says Porcari. “If you want to get as good a workout as [...]
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