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A Good Elliptical Workout

by Jessica B. December 18th, 2012| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
Where I live there is a good foot of snow on the ground. Running outdoors is not a very comfortable experience – plus I am terrified of slipping on the black ice that lies below – so I started going to the gym again. Running on a treadmill can

Power Walking

by Jessica B. November 20th, 2012| Assorted Workouts, Cardio
If you are looking for a good outdoor cardio workout and running is not for you, power walking can be a reasonable and fun alternative. It is a way of helping to build your stamina without causing damage to knees or needing too big of an investment.

You never want

I Got the Music in Me

by Joan Jacobsen May 23rd, 2012| Fitness Expert, Mind & Body
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak." William Congreve 1697 - The Mourning Bride

When I am preparing for one of my races, I choose music as my pre-jitter cure all. Before I even head to the starting line, I am enjoying

Join Me in the Couch to 5K

by Jessica B. May 10th, 2012| Cardio, Running
I have a confession to make: I’ve gotten a little lazy. I used to live at the gym and workout religiously. And then life got in the way. I started going a little less, and a little less. These days I am happy if I make it a few

Run, Collegiate, Run

by Mackenzie M. September 8th, 2011| Running
As students nationwide are getting settled into their new routines, college students have to make the conscious decision whether to incorporate exercise into their daily routine. For most, their ever-busy schedules force them to drop their daily exercise. But to stay healthy in college, exercise is a necessity, next

Ears Open

by Bea August 23rd, 2011| Mind & Body
Did you know that last year was the first year in four years that the pedestrian death toll went up?

Though there are no hard facts for the cause behind the rise in death toll, I do have a pretty logical guess: headphones. Headphones typically make people completely unaware of

SH’BAM!

by Bea June 2nd, 2011| Cardio, Exercises, Sports
SH'BAM! Ever heard of it?

While Zumba is still the rage in many places, SH'BAM is starting to make its moves in fitness as well. SH'BAM is a lot like Zumba in the sense that you dance as exercise. It keeps you moving and sweating, but it also gives you

Walking and Music: It is Personal

by TK January 6th, 2011| Cardio, Walking
The great thing about walking as a form of exercise is that it is something you can absolutely do on your own.  When walking alone, most people still need something to entertain their mind.  With the explosion of iPods and other MP3 players, almost everyone has a portable personal

Hike in Good Company

by Greg Cote November 9th, 2009| Video
As you get ready for your next hike, you'll want to make sure you pack plenty of water, dress appropriately, and bring some good music.  Check out our suggestions for the perfect pairing of music and hiking.

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Energize Your Workouts with Podcasts

by Editorial Team March 9th, 2008| Exercises
When the iPod Shuffle dropped in price a few weeks ago, I knew I had to have one. I also knew exactly what I was going to fill it up with : workout podcasts.

Beside being free, podcasts have the nice feeling of freshness that a lot of workout mixes lack.

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.