Check out this nifty tool: It shows you how many calories you burn, how much money you save, and how you impact the environment when you walk or bike instead of drive....
As we write this, a Dallas jury is deliberating the fate of the 18-year-old accused of beating and robbing a woman biking the Katy Trail in 2007. What happened on the Katy Trail could happen just about anywhere. Yeah, even...
Admittedly, lots of us here at FBHQ (Fitness Blog HeadQuarters) are into running. That said, we're guessing those of you who aren't sometimes roll your eyes and say things like, "HUH? All that angst over three seconds?" Or: "A race...
Just found this new site, The Debt Diva, with some cool ideas on how to exercise without spending a penny. Here are my favorite suggestions: Use a can of soup for weights: a regular can weighs about 2 pounds. When...
Will President-elect Barack Obama inspire fitness by example? Let's face it, many of us (yes, I'm talking about me) find it very difficult to eke out time to exercise. But this busy guy usually finds time to start his day...
Batman, who is about to vanquish all villains and movie competitors when The Dark Knight opens Friday, is the ultimate story of the man-made superhero. *He didn't gain his powers by having parents from another planet like Superman. *He...
My incredibly hip and eco-friendly sister sent me a bag from O loves M. The company makes zero-waste purses and bags in all shapes and sizes from remnants of fabric and recycled yoga mats. Yes, RECYCLED yoga mats. So...
Just curious: Would you rather share your weight or your bank account balance? I have a friend who knows everything about me. But, I'd rather have my eyes poked out than disclose my weight to anyone, including her. Speaking...
A fit and healthy co-worker forwarded me this boot camp info. Looks interesting. Let us know if you try it out: This Saturday only $5 boot camp (cost will be $20 per class after this introductory offer) 9:30-10:30 a.m....
Be good to your body when you celebrate the Fourth of July -- and you'll be in great shape to enjoy the rest of the weekend. Here are some cool tips on how to do that from KickYourButtIntoGear.com (gotta love...
Not to give away too much of Healthy Living's cover story, but we will tell you that our founding fathers didn't just sit around eating corn pone and fried pheasant while they signed bills into law. They stayed pretty...
Need a little motivation to get up off the couch and work out? Check out the cool benefits of getting in that brisk walk as described in "Exercise Does That" in the August issue of Fitness. Exercise can help you:...
With all the talk about staying cool while working out, here's an idea: Give into the heat. Ditch the shaded runs and cool pool workouts, and start hot yoga classes this summer. I started them a few weeks ago...
With temperatures heating up, many runners, like me, are venturing out during the darker hours before sunrise and after sunset. Tuesday I headed out for a run at 8:30 p.m. without my husband, who was sleeping off a case of...
The American College of Sports Medicine released a report this week ranking the fittest cities in the United States. It was based on whether an area's citizens ate fruits and veggies, smoked, had health insurance, had chronic health problems, and...
I once asked a serious runner friend what she thinks about while she's working out. "Running," she said. For some reason, I can't do that. I think about work, or the weather, or whether I'll trip over the next chink...
Read Jamie Knodel's interview with author Stephanie Klein about her new book, Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp. And, meet Ms. Klein at two local events this week. She will read and sign copies of Moose at 3 p.m....
Should you be able to use pre-tax dollars to pay for exercise and physical fitness programs, certain exercise equipment and children's sports league fees? That's the idea behind the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act before Congress. This would allow...
Add some pizzazz to that stroller walk you take with your little one by joining up with other moms in your choice of a guided stroller walk or run. It's free every Monday at 10 a.m. at Run On! in...
The book, Get Fit Through Gardening, (Hatherleigh Press, $15.95) has been sitting on my desk for weeks. Too bad I didn't flip through it before hours of back-breaking work in the garden last Sunday. (Disclaimer: My husband did most of...
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