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Silly Exercises from Asian Magazines

I'm not a personal trainer or fitness expert, but I'm a person that frequently participates in physical activity and reads fitness magazines. These photos are not from a fitness magazine. My friend purchased the August i…
On Exercising & Calories

I often get messages and e-mails asking me my opinion on certain things, but I realize that I can easily miss questions when I get busy! I decided to answer questions in post format so that everyone can read my answers a…
The Worst of Physical Education

I'm kind of stuck on whether or not I support physical education in schools. Yes, there is an obesity epidemic in North America, so we should help children and adolescents develop healthy exercising habits and fitness g…
Just coz you're skinny doesn't mean you're HEALTHY

Step on the scale. See a number. But what does it mean? Are you skinny or fat? Heavy or fit? Some dieters focus too much on this number, instead of focusing on changing behaviors that will help keep this number down.Body…
They Say Everyone Has A Cancer Story

I remember my world crashing down when I was 16 and I found out that my mother had cancer. The one person that I have known longest, who loved me unconditionally, and who pulled me through everything with support and enc…
Why Healthkicker is UNETHICAL

Healthkicker is a Xanga site that compiles health posts submitted by Xanga users. I used to submit my posts to them when I initially started my blog, but I stopped very quickly because they started to annoy me so much!…
Pedometers: 10000 Steps to Fitness

I believe pedometers are a good way to increase and keep track of your exercise and activity levels. Pedometers count steps. They usually take on the appearance of a pager as it is a small contraption that you wear on th…
Can TV Help You Become Thinner and Healthier?

Not if you are mindlessly snacking on potato chips and candy! But there are some good shows out there that teach you exercise, diet, and/or cooking tips.I really enjoy watching The Biggest Loser and I encourage everyone…
Win an iPod or Lululemon Athletica: Aug24-28 is Exercise to Work Week!

How do you normally get to work or school? Everyone is welcome to take part in this challenge -- no matter where you are in the world! On August 24-28, walk, rollerblade, hop, or skip to work. As long as you get moving!…
FitFlops: Shoes that Will Make Your Butt Smaller?

A shoe with a built-in gym? FitFlops were designed by a chiropractor so that the structure will help increase muscle activity in your glutes, legs, and calves as you walk. The company claims that every step taken in thes…