Fitness Archive

  • Yoga

    Exhibition on the Visual History of Yoga

    Opening Oct. 19 at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, “Yoga: The Art of Transformation”—claimed to be the world’s first exhibi­tion about the discipline’s visual history—will reveal its meanings and histories over the past 2,000 years. “The Art of Transformation,” on view through Jan. 26, 2014,...

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  • The Obesity Society

    Obesity to Shorten Life by 10 Years: Research

    Many believe that obesity is a curse. But new research suggests that weighty humans won’t have to carry this curse for long, as they are likely to die sooner than they think. Being obese is likely to shorten life by nearly 10 years for America’s...

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  • ReMotion Knee

    Proto Labs Helps Bring Mobility to Amputees

    The ReMotion Knee, a low cost prosthetic knee joint, is the latest winner of the Cool Idea! Award from Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB), a manufacturer of CNC machined and injection molded parts. Proto Labs launched the Cool Idea! Award in 2011 to give product designers...

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  • nutri

    Nutrisystem Offers to Help You Lose Your Weight

    As a new survey conducted online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Nutrisystem among over 3,000 U.S. adults in December, indicates more than half of Americans (54 percent) are planning to make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight.  Nutrisystem (NASDAQ: NTRI), a leading provider of...

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  • Hard Candy Fitness

    Madonna’s Hard Candy Addicted To Sweat

    Hard Candy Fitness, a global luxury fitness brand co-founded by Madonna, announced today the launch of a new DVD series “Addicted To Sweat” (ATS). The fitness DVD series will feature the exclusive programs created by Madonna and demonstrated by Madonna’s personal trainer Nicole Winhoffer. The...

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  • speedo

    Swimming Helps Reduce Stress: Speedo Survey

    New international research commissioned by the world’s leading swimwear brand, Speedo, has revealed that swimmers agree that swimming helps to release stress and tension, makes them more confident about the way they look and leaves them feeling mentally refreshed. The fieldwork conducted by leading research...

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  • familia

    Discovery Familia Program to Fight against Obesity

    Hispanic TV channel Discovery Familia has joined in a second phase of “The President’s Challenge,” a program of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN). The challenge continues in 2012 with “PALA+,” an initiative that not only promotes the importance of incorporating physical...

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  • bicycle

    Making a More Bicycle-Friendly America

    As communities from coast to coast celebrate National Bike Month this May, a growing number of Americans are picking up their bikes for recreation, fitness and transportation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of bicycle commuters nationwide increased 40 percent from 2000 to...

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  • food

    Oscar Mayer’s “It’s Yes Food” Ad Campaign

    The Oscar Mayer brand is rolling out an advertising campaign to support the launch of Oscar Mayer Selects, a complete line of meats that have no artificial preservatives. The humorous and contemporary campaign, “It’s Yes Food,” marks a new direction for the Oscar Mayer brand...

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  • fit

    How to Get into Summer Ready Shape

    With the heat and summer sun comes the time that most men look forward to and most women dread – bathing suit season. There is no need to fret! Lady Foot Locker joins forces with Harley Pasternak, New Balance brand ambassador and co-host of ABC’s...

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  • keri

    Want to Be Slim, Calm, and Sexy?

    Here’s a plan for you. From nutrition expert Keri Glassman, RD, comes the Slim Calm Sexy Diet. The book provides a unique lifestyle plan that empowers readers to take control of their forks and focus on a new way of eating—one that is not just...

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  • subwork

    Subaru “Work Play Love” Tour for Work-Life Balance

    Subaru of America kicks off its new “Work Play Love” Tour by bringing the all-new 2012 Impreza and fresh air therapy breaks to like-minded companies and their employees. “Subaru is visiting companies that are recognized for having a positive work-life balance,” said Todd Lawrence, promotions...

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