Fitness Archive

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    Are Women Confused Over Their Calorie Intake?

    Even for the wellness-minded woman, calorie counting, portion distortion and intense cravings can hinder the impact of an exercise regimen. According to a recent survey, less than half of women (48 percent) who exercise at least once per week have seen any desired result since...

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    Getting Children Outside to Discover the Forest

    In an effort to encourage children to spend more time outdoors and reconnect with nature, the USDA Forest Service and the Ad Council have announced that they are joining Universal Pictures to launch a series of public service advertisements (PSAs). The ads will feature characters...

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    How Janet Jackson Takes Care of Her Body

    Nutrisystem, a leading home delivery weight loss program, has announced its association with superstar Janet Jackson for the launch of SUCCESS, the company’s weight loss program.  It will include a national advertising campaign showcasing Ms. Jackson’s (pictured above) Nutrisystem weight loss success to date and...

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    How Technology Helps You Stay Fit

    DailyBurn, a leading health and fitness program, has unveiled a personalized fitness platform that delivers daily custom-designed video workouts using DailyBurn’s IntelliBurn technology. The new DailyBurn brings fitness to members’ fingertips, anytime, anywhere by streaming HD-quality custom workouts, personal result metrics, and nutrition and healthy...

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    Meet the Triple Play Fit Family Challenge Winners

    Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul was launched in 2005 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services with support from The Coca-Cola Company. It aims to encourage kids to...

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    Katie Brown and Curél Prefer Meals on Wheels

    This Thanksgiving, the experts behind Curél Skincare are joining forces with lifestyle expert Katie Brown and Meals On Wheels Association of America to help care for friends, family, and those in need. From teaming up with Katie, to sharing smart holiday survival tips, Curél Skincare...

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    101 Ways to Stay Healthy and Happy

    Experience Life magazine and its spin-off sister site, RevolutionaryAct.com, introduced Tuesday “101 Ways,” a mobile app developed with the intent of inspiring positive change, sparking a healthy revolution, and creating a world full of healthier, happier people, the magazine claims. Based on “101 Revolutionary Ways...

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    Why Massage is Good for Your Health

    Hospitals are taking a cue from the growing trend of massage for health benefits, according to the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). It says in a recent survey conducted for the American Hospital Association (AHA) by the Samueli Institute, 42 percent of hospitals surveyed offer...

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    Why Lowfat Chocolate Milk is Good for Kids

    This Halloween, with the help of Charles Schulz’s PEANUTS Gang, the National Milk Mustache “got milk?” Campaign is encouraging parents to celebrate with the Official Drink of Halloween and treat their little monsters to nutrient-rich lowfat chocolate milk. Chocolate milk is a nutritious treat in...

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    Walnuts Boost Brain Power in Students: Study

    Recently published research in the September issue of British Journal of Nutrition suggests students may want to grab a handful of walnuts before taking that next exam. According to the study, students consuming walnuts improved their inferential reasoning skills – the ability to discover true...

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    Mobile App to Keep You Slim and Trim

    It is a new weight loss app that scans barcodes on food products. The iPhone calorie counter app is part of an online diet service and allows you to keep track of your diet. To use it, you can focus on a product barcode, click...

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    Reebok Names the Fittest Man and Woman on Earth

    After four months of competition, Rich Froning Jr. has been named the Fittest Man on Earth and Annie Thorisdottir has been named the Fittest Woman on Earth at the 2011 Reebok|CrossFit Games. Froning Jr, from Cookeville, Tennessee, USA, and Thorisdottir, from Kopavogur, Iceland, earned their...

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