Five fitness tips for business travelers
It’s pretty easy to see your fitness level drop while travelling for work. It’s a lot easier to slip into poor eating habits and harder to find places to work out. So if you’re not one of those rare individuals who have many hours a...
06 October, 2009
Five tips to get you motivated for fitness
Getting motivated for physical fitness, and keeping that drive can be extremely difficult. There are distractions and excuses all around us to put off being fit. Here are five tips to get you moving and burn that excess flab away. 1. Set short- and long-term goals Depending...
05 October, 2009
Using fitness to deal with adversity: Much more to this race than just running it
Another day, another trophy. How many times throughout an athlete’s career does one take for granted the special accomplishment of receiving recognition in sports? A trophy, a medal or just a spot in a team’s starting lineup. Or at an even simpler level, learning a skill...
01 October, 2009
Using fitness to deal with adversity: armed with courage
Think about the last time you saw a one-handed interception. Or a one-armed tackle to bring down a ball carrier. Every time outside linebacker Eric S. made any play as an Ohio high school athlete competing several years ago, that’s the way he did it. One-armed....
30 September, 2009
Using fitness to deal with adversity: golfer gets new lease on game
Whoever said there are no second chances in life never met Billy E. The 65-year-old Ohio resident has a new lease on his golf game after getting a new hip in November. On May 31, Billy showed how far he’s come since the surgery when he carded a hole-in-one...
29 September, 2009
Which is right for you: Upright Bike or Recumbent Bike?
When shopping for a stationery exercise bike there are two main styles to consider: Upright Bike or Recumbent Bike. The biggest factors to consider in determining which is right are your fitness level, back health and comfort needs. Both bikes provide an excellent source of...
24 September, 2009
Which is right for you: Home Gym or Functional Trainer
Do you want to set up a workout room in your house, but don‘t know where to start? Many people build their rooms around one marquee piece, either a Home Gym or Functional Trainer. It’s important to know the difference between the two and choose the...
23 September, 2009
What’s right for you: dumbbells or kettlebells?
To the novice or uniformed, dumbbells and kettlebells may seem similar. They’re both used to gain strength and can help one improve their overall workout, but there are a lot of differences between using the two. Dumbbells are much more common and easier to use. They...
22 September, 2009