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January 2007 - Posts
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Fitness nuts like me have been spouting the philosophy that together diet and exercise is the ONLY way to shed those excess pounds successfully! Now science is sticking its nose in and bursting my big fitness bubble! Dr. Eric Ravussin of the Pennington Read More...
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There’s no denying that rapper LL Cool J’s abdominals are something to behold…excuse me while I droooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool! Today, the 39-year-old is probably more known for his movie roles then for his music. LL recently graced the big Read More...
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We’ve all been told to buy organic fruit and vegetables at the supermarket, if we want to avoid pesticides. However there has always been the looming question: Does organically grown produce really contain less pesticides compared to conventionally grown Read More...
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I am not a couch potato by any means, but I admit that I often drive to shopping malls, movie theaters and restaurants. Does that mean I’m lazy? No, it means that it would take me over an hour to walk to any of these in the city where I live. I would Read More...
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Hooray for today’s little nutrition geniuses! Google news reports that kids are turning their noses up at French fries and favoring the crispness of carrots instead. An annual survey conducted by the School Nutrition Association reveals that students, Read More...
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A study published by the Globe and Mail (it’s a Canadian newspaper folks) found that only 19 school boards, out of the 74 surveyed across the Canadian school system, actually offer weekly phys-ed classes to their students…sorry to break it to you folks, Read More...
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If you really expect to hold yourself to those New Years resolutions to get in shape in 2007, then it’s important for you to make a gym wish-list. After all, you wouldn’t spend money on brand new living room furniture without doing your homework and making Read More...
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Good Monday morning FitnessGear101 readers! I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome Eric Sparling, our very talented new writer. You'll be sure to see Eric's name popping up on the blogs and forums over the next little while. I wanted Read More...
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A recent article published by one of my absolute favorite bloggers, Hungry Girl squashes the myth that dairy is all fattening and high in calories. If you’ve “Got Milk!” in your refrigerator you might actually be aiding your weight loss efforts. In fact Read More...
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Weight Loss Confidential ($17.16 on Amazon.com) , by Anne M. Fletcher, might look like just another teen weight loss book – however it comes from a woman who watched the struggles of her own overweight teen firsthand. The Diet Blog gives the book 2 thumbs Read More...
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The Nintendo Wii has been getting smacked around a lot lately. First there was the bad press on the wicked “Wii Elbow” thrown by our friends at GizmoCafe. Then, just last week, the Wii’s name was smeared after it was put up as the coveted prize in a radio Read More...
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This is so ironic for those of us emerging from the sweet-fest that is Christmas and New Years . I bet because of holiday binging, many of you have made weight loss and exercise your top New Years resolution. We all know how easy it is to succumb to decadent Read More...
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I am in total glory – caffeine glory that is. CNN reports that researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens have found that caffeine might lessen post-workout muscle pain . Thank goodness, now my daily cup o’ Joe…ok maybe 2 cups…are totally justified! Read More...
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According to a U.S. Department of Health report, Americans just keep getting fatter ! The U.S. Department of Health says that obesity rates have skyrocketed from 19.4% in 1997 to 25.6% in the first half of 2006, among adults 20 and older. That would probably Read More...
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Push-ups are probably one of the most functional exercises you can do! By that I mean that the motion of the push up mimics so much of what we actually do in our daily lives. Imagine pushing open the door to the mall – well you’re doing a push-up – you’re Read More...
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A 28 year old California mother of 3 met her tragic end this past Friday after taking part in a radio station-sponsored water-drinking contest . The Hold your Wee for a Wii contest was sponsored by Sacramento, California’s KDND 107.9, and had contestants Read More...
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In true underdog fashion at last night’s Golden Globes awards , America Ferrera was named best comic TV actress for her character on Ugly Betty . A choked up Ferrera was given her award just a few minutes after the show won best comedy. What struck me Read More...
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Right this second, FitnessGear101.com is appearing in a blog carnival...no it doesn't mean that my newest workout advice is lion taming or the trapeze...but now that I think of it (I'm kidding). For those of you who've never heard tell of a blog carnival, Read More...
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Last Wednesday was just an awesome day! I can’t put it any other way! In partnership with Geosign Corporation , our owner, FitnessGear101.com was proud to present a cheque for $60,000 towards the sponsorship of team C3 – Canada’s Elite Athletes. The cheque Read More...
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How would you feel if Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman called you every morning to motivate you to workout? Not a Jane Seymour fan? Ok then how about a call from the Queen of the Wheel, Vanna White ? The American Heart Association is hoping that a wake-up call Read More...
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The British Army is about give out-of-shape UK’ers an “about face” ! The Territorial Army’s 14-week Fitness That Works program was created to get you lazy, no-good, office maggots out of your desk chairs and up doing calestenics and laps during their Read More...
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Many people use the New Year as a reason to kick start an exercise program or a diet. However their willpower only seems to hold out until January 31 st . Why is it that your enthusiasm for exercise tends to fade only after one month of self-discipline? Read More...
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I’m a personal trainer, so you can probably all guess when my busiest time of year is – President’s Day – I’m just kidding, it’s the month following New Years day. This is thanks to the New Years Resolution . And believe me, I’ve heard them all when it Read More...
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It always strikes me as odd when my clients speak of the unhealthy factors in their lives that cause them to gain weight…you know the ones that they have absolutely no control over? If you’re scratching your head welcome to the club, because I’m was too. Read More...
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I thought that I was a pretty pet-peeve-free soul. That was until Christmas Eve. I guess the spirit of the holidays moved me to develop some pretty hateful feelings toward mankind. However it wasn't Santa Claus who got under my skin. It was doggy doo Read More...
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Happy 2007 fitness freaks! I hope the holidays brought you much cheer and relaxation...but not too much. I hope you were still motivated to get out for your morning jog or daily workout to earn that turkey. I know just how wound up people get post-New Read More...
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