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Prancercise Is the Latest Horse-Inspired Workout Trend for Maniacs

Emerald Catron — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:19:06 +0000

If you’re looking to publicly humiliate yourself while also getting some cardio, you need to see this video. Prancercise is the exercise for you. Inspired by a horse’s gait, you basically just strap on ankle weights and gallop around while flailing your arms around. Unless your doing the “prancer box,” in which case you strap [...]

Watch a Very Impressive Treadmill Dance Workout [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:15:12 +0000

It’s difficult enough just to stay on a treadmill at a pace that will burn calories and get your heart going. This guy is actually doing a better workout in terms of whole-body training than the others engaging in steady-pace training. But, don’t try this at home kids! This should make you want to go [...]

This Dude Lost 175 Pounds — Watch His Amazing Video Transformation

Jackie Mancini — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:35:01 +0000

Jon Calvo’s lifelong dream has been simple: He’s always wanted to be fit. Like many, he’s tried and failed at losing weight dozens of times, and has struggled with his weight since the early age of 7. In his life, he’s faced a lot of hateful comments and ridicule, including people who called him ” [...]

Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend

Shauna Wright — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:56:55 +0000

If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy. A new study finds people who pair up while dieting have better results than those who go it alone. The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at the Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island discovered that when people were assigned to a “health coach,” [...]

No Skinnies! Gym in Canada Bans Slim Women — Is It Fair?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:30:27 +0000

A big reason folks join a gym is to lose weight. But if a patron of the female-oriented Body Exchange gym in Canada gets too svelte they are liable to lose their membership. That’s because the workout facility, which caters to a plus-sized clientele, bans all skinny women. They do so, according to the gym chain’s founder and CEO Louise [...]

Need an Excuse to Exercise? Try Running From a Horde of Zombies

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:49:53 +0000

One of the hardest things for a guy to do is start an exercise regimen. What you need to get yourself off the couch and moving is some kind of motivation. We may have found the perfect tool: the undead. The Laguna Province in the Philippines held a three mile run through the streets that [...]

4 Ways To Get In Better Shape At Work

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:27:52 +0000

Remember that New Years resolution you had about getting in better shape? Have you really kept it? Well, if one of your excuses is because you “work in an office and can’t get in shape”, that’s not true. You can exercise at work and it won’t even get you in trouble for blowing off work.

Study: Exercise Increases A Person's Excitement and Enthusiasm Level

Daryl Nelson — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:55:06 +0000

People who are more physically active report greater levels of excitement and enthusiasm compared to people who are less physically active, according to a new study from Penn State. The study also found on days people are more physically active than usual, they reported feelings of excitement and enthusiasm. “You don’t have to be the [...]

Would You Ever Run In The Krispy Kreme Challenge?

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:34:43 +0000

Are you a fan of Krispy Kreme donuts? If not, why not? They are glazed and a little piece of heaven. However, I wouldn’t call them exercise food. Students at the North Carolina State University will disagree with that. More than 7,000 participants of the Krispy Kreme Challenge ran five miles and then inhaled a [...]

Researchers Find That Exercise Can Soothe a Mean Boss

Daryl Nelson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:51:17 +0000

Having a mean boss is sometimes an occupational hazard. Bosses that are harsh in tone, reprimand you in front of others, or just overall abusive, may be able to improve their attitude simply by exercising. A new study from researchers at Northern Illinois University found regular exercise can soothe the tension of a frustrated boss [...]

Girl Dies During PE Lesson On Trampolines

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:49:08 +0000

Growing up I wasn't what many would consider an athlete. When it came to gym class, I did what I had to do to graduate. I enjoyed Dodgeball, and Floor Hockey. I don't think I've ever had use Bulldog Ball, or California Kickball in the real world. My sisters refused to even attempt gym class always coming up with some crazy excuse. This by far is the craziest, and real, reason to never ever have to be in gym class again.

7 Ridiculous Workout and Diet Commercials

Meghan O'Keefe — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:27:21 +0000

Everyone knows that the only real way to lose weight and keep it off is to eat smaller portions, choose healthier foods and exercise more. Everyone also knows doing those things suck and there has to be a better way. There isn't. But since it's the new year, everyone wants to find that miracle solution [...]

5 Workouts You Haven't Tried… Yet

Ashley Womble — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:30:43 +0000

It’s easier to stick to a workout routine if you love it, and few guys love hitting the treadmill day after day. Whether you’ve resolved to make 2012 the year you finally get fit or are just looking for a new way to tone up, these innovative exercises will help you blast fat and get cut in a whole new way.

10 Clever Ways to Drop Those Excess Holiday Pounds

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:37:29 +0000

The holidays are behind us and perhaps the only thing more disappointing than the awful gift from your Aunt Beatrice — seriously, a tie? — is the fact all the eating you did is starting to show in what used to be your washboard abs.

If you see more numbers when you step on the scale than you do when you look at your paycheck, it may be time to face the dreaded “d” word – diet. Before you start chowing down on nothing but tofu and steamed broccoli, though, consider these helpful tips to win the battle of the bulge.

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:30:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]

Most Would Rather Eat Their Vegetables Than Work Out — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:30:30 +0000

According to a new Gallup poll of 1,012 adults, 52 percent lost weight at some point in their lives, but it’s how they’re doing it that’s intriguing. Of those successful weight droppers, 32 percent got slimmer by dieting exclusively, and 47 percent named both diet and exercise as important factors.

Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:22:04 +0000

A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression. What’s more, the study results published in the American Journal of Epidemiology also revealed women who exercised at least 90 minutes per day were [...]

Add Three Years To Your Life With A Little Daily Exercise

Trudy — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:00:34 +0000

Think you can’t afford to exercise? Think again. Making time for exercise, even just a short amount each day, can prolong your life. Taiwanese reseacher Dr. Chi-Pang Wen believes you can add three years to your life with as little as fifteen minutes of exercise. He studied over 400,000 people for twelve years and found those who [...]

The Best Bicycle Trails Near Utica – Our Top 5 Rides

Lite 98.7 — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:43:17 +0000

Bicycling is one of my favorite forms of exercise -- not only do you burn calories, but depending on where you go, you can enjoy some sights you normally wouldn't get to see from a car. Whether you're a casual, infrequent cyclist, or you like longer, more challenging rides, my "top 5" list has something for everyone.

Contributed By Peter Naughton

Best Way To Exercise In The Morning

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:12:11 +0000

Maybe this New Year you will be looking to drop the pounds. What’s the best new way to burn fat according to The New York Times? According to a new study from Belgium, exercising before breakfast is the best thing you can do to burn fat. I thought this was odd at first because I’ve [...]