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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…
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…
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…
The Invincibility of Youth is a Thin Veil

I have been having dental difficulties lately and spending the majority of my time trying to find a good dental clinic in my university town. Last week, I went to get a cavity filled, but the new dentist did not freeze m…
Overweight People at the Gym

I have a question that I’d like to ask everybody’s opinion:What do you think when you see this picture ? I didn’t start working out at a gym until I was about 17. I wanted to start when I was 15 just to do some running…
Misconceptions of Exercise

I think there are some big misconceptions out there about women and exercise. A lot of women believe that exercise and strength training will make them muscular like a man. I've even seen Asian dramas where women say the…