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December 9th, 2008 – 9:51 am Posted by Bea

Winter training season is now in session. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) my crew coach is not allowed to hold organized team practices. She is not supposed to be at practices and “coach” us over the winter break. However, as athletes, the team realizes that we need to continue to stay in [...]

How Much Time Should You Really Exercise?

December 2nd, 2008 – 9:31 am Posted by B Kenney

Exercise is good for many things. It can make you skinny, keep you healthy, make you buff, and in, many cases, even make you feel better in many different ways. There is only one big problem with information on exercise that can be found just about anywhere- nothing truly says how much time needs to [...]

Push Yourself for Just One More…

Have you ever noticed that you gain faster results when you workout with another person?  Why is it that the same exact workout plan when done in a group is much more effective than on your own?  The answer is truly mind over matter.
When we workout with another that person is there to push us, [...]

Being Active While Staying in Your Own Home

November 19th, 2008 – 5:33 am Posted by Louise

During the winter, your options for being active really start to dwindle. The cold temperature makes many outdoor activities impossible and when the weather is at its worst, going out to the gym or the local YMCA just isn’t reasonable; it’s best to stay safe at home…Yet, we must stay active!
For those of us who have stationary bikes or [...]

The Stick

November 4th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Bea

Do you have sore or tight muscles? Have you been itching for a personal masseuse? Well, The Stick can solve almost all of your problems.
At first glance, The Stick looks like a stick with some pieces of cut up PVC pipe in between two handles. However, in reality, The Stick is an amazing device used [...]

The Best Daily Plan Ever

October 21st, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Joe Lawrence

“When Chuck Norris does push ups, he doesn’t push himself up, he pushes the Earth down.”  After doing this workout plan people are going to say your name in place of Chuck’s.  All it is going to take is a few minutes each day to do very common exercises.
First of all, this plan is best to supplement your [...]

P90X- Welcome To The Gun Show!

October 14th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by B Kenney

Seldom has there been a workout routine or video that contained the phrase, “Warning: Not For Beginners” plastered all over it. In fact, most workout routines supposedly are tailored to the fitness novice and are designed to get even the laziest of people in good shape. Then again, most of those videos only provide a [...]

Grass Play

September 16th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by Louise

How about some volleyball? Volleyball is my favorite sport. I really enjoy playing on a team but also enjoy playing with my family and friends. At the beach, at a park, or even in your yard, it’s never really difficult to get a match going. All you need is a net, a ball, and some people ready for [...]

Not Just For Health Anymore…

August 26th, 2008 – 9:00 am Posted by C Zuver

The DSM-IV-TR is the holy grail of psychology. It is a book that lists every psychological disorder and all of the symptoms that are agreed upon by the American Psychiatric Assosciation (APA).
Among sexual, social, emotional, and multiple other disorders Bulimia Nervosa is one of the most notorious. Along with several symptoms, it mentions excessive [...]

Feed your Muscles…

July 30th, 2008 – 11:23 am Posted by Joe Lawrence

You found a great workout plan with which you truly connect. You work your butt off at the gym everyday. Today you compared your measurements with your baseline numbers and discovered a 15% improvement. How would you like to make that 20% or 25%? Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle or just [...]