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Bone Fitness: Seniors dance to the beat

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:31:49 GMT

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clipper's remarks: helps keep seniors active and maybe less bone loss. Bone loss is associated with inactivity.

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BELLINGHAM —

A few Latin beats are all some Bellingham seniors need to spice up their morning.

Learning the international danced-based fitness program Zumba Gold has become a new hobby for several local seniors.

Zumba Gold is a slow-paced version of the original high-energy, fast-moving aerobics dance class, Zumba. The slower-paced class appeals to seniors, instructor Vickey Marini said.

the vibrant music "keeps you going."

Fellow classmate Jean Brewer agreed.

"It certainly warms you up," she said.

"It's very good, it makes me more flexible," said the Bellingham resident. "It motivates me to get moving. And I love dancing."

Beijing's Green Olympic Torch

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:46:22 GMT

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"The Fuel for the Torch

Under the concept of a Green Olympics, environmental protection was a key element listed in the invitation documents to the design companies, by BOCOG. The fuel of the torch is propane, which is a common fuel which also comes with a low price. It is composed of carbon and hydrogen. No material, except carbon dioxide and water remain after the burning, eliminating any risk of pollution."

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The Beijing Olympic Torch boasts strong Chinese characteristics, and showcases Chinese design and technical capabilities. It embodies the concepts of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics and the People's Olympics.

The Key Facts about the Torch

The torch is 72 centimetres high, weighs 985 grams and is made of aluminium. The torch is of a curved surface form, with etching and anodizing being used during its production. A torch can usually keep burning for approximately 15 minutes in conditions where the flame is 25 to 30 centimetres high in a windless environment. The torch has been produced to withstand winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour and to stay alight in rain up to 50mm an hour. The flame can be identified and photographed in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness. The fuel is propane which is in accordance with environmental guidelines. The material of its form is recyclable.

God’s Workout !

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:12:45 GMT

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Clip Source: www.nytimes.com

The superfit walk among us. They saunter or strut, depending on whether they’re showcasing their magnificent agility or their oxlike strength. They ignore the chatter in the health media over treadmill technique and pedometer steps. They scoff even at seemingly rigorous practices like Mysore Ashtanga yoga and marathon training. They are America’s self-styled fitness elite, adherents of a punishing online exercise regime called CrossFit, which orders its followers to cultivate a distinctly martial — not to say paranoid — ideal of “physical preparedness.”

CrossFit has 450 chapters in 43 states (and several other countries). The network has a message for the merely healthy: “Your workout is our warm-up.” Every day, its members consult CrossFit.com like a Book of Common Prayer, receiving instructions for their workout rites and periods of rest.

Performing caveman feats like hauling, clambering, trudging, snatching, hurling and deadlifting

deliberately overwhelm and distress their bodies, e

"LOUIS VUITTON" YOGA

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:03:20 GMT

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SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Bikram Choudhury, the yoga guru who stirred controversy by copyrighting his "hot yoga" style, is known as much for his love of diamond-studded wrist watches and Hollywood clientele as for his supple poses.

Beverly Hills-based Choudhury, 62, founded Bikram Yoga, a series of yoga poses done in a heated room, more than four decades ago, and says his global franchise now reaches 50 million students worldwide.

He has upset yoga traditionalists by aggressively protecting the Bikram Yoga brand through lawsuits, trademarks and copyright. Critics have denounced his moves as selfish, but Choudhury is unfazed.

"When I'm in India I do things like an Indian, when I'm in Japan, I'm a samurai, and when in Hollywood I'm a playboy," he told Reuters in an interview.

build a workout

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:56:08 GMT

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Clip Source: www.gimme20.com

The workout builder allows you to build your own workout. Once you finished building a workout -- Gimme20.com will automagically track it for you.

In addition, you may choose to share the workout with the rest of the community, or to keep it private.

So, browse for exercises and add them to workouts. It's that simple.

Find a Workout

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:54:53 GMT

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There are plenty of already built workouts for you to choose from. Browse and find a workout that meets your fancy, and then click 'Track this Workout' to begin tracking your fitness results.

Ab Crunch

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:50:04 GMT

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Ab Crunch

Basic Squat

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:48:05 GMT

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How to Get Six Pack Abs

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:41:30 GMT

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The simple step process to gaining and maintaining six pack abs is as follows: strengthen your abdominal muscles and lose body fat. The concept is simple, but putting it into action is not. It will take dedication, willpower, patience and time to get a six pack but in the end, the effort is well worth it. Remember, abs are made mostly in the kitchen! You can have the most toned and defined abs but they won't show through if there's a layer of fat over them.

[edit] Steps

Build Muscle

Do Crunches.

Do Sit Ups.

Do Leg Lifts.

Do Jackknife Sit Ups.

Do V-ups.

Static Hold and Side Statics.

Train Your Oblique Muscles.

Know

The Running Guide

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:35:06 GMT

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Running for a Reason

Team in Training helped Roslyn Foy win her first big race. Find out how.

Preparing for a Race

Whether you're running your first 5-k or your 5th marathon—before crossing the finish line, your body (and mind) must prepare for the race.

Marathons

Shorter Distances

For Beginners

Workouts

Nutrition

Injury Prevention

Fitness programs: 6 steps to guide your selection

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:26:38 GMT

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Improve your health with the right fitness program. Follow these six steps.

From MayoClinic.com

Six steps to a personalized fitness program

1. Determine your fitness goals.

2. Identify your strengths and weaknesses.

3. Assess your fitness level.

4. Consider your likes and dislikes.

5. Weigh your options.

6. Go for it.

How to Become a Personal Fitness Trainer

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:25:05 GMT

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by Martica Heaner, M.A., M.Ed., for MSN Health & Fitness

Q: I’m interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer and have been told that I need to become “certified.” There seem to be so many choices of accreditations and training: How do I know which one to choose?

Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common problems

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:23:43 GMT

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Sticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't easy. Get tips for overcoming common barriers.

From MayoClinic.com

Sticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't easy. After all, there are plenty of potential hindrances — time, boredom, injuries, self-confidence. But these issues don't need to stand in your way. Consider practical strategies for overcoming common barriers to fitness.

Fitness on a budget: Low-cost ideas for shaping up

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:20:19 GMT

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If the only thing keeping you from starting a fitness program is the cost of a gym membership, here's good news. You don't need to join a gym to take exercise seriously. Plenty of low-cost alternatives can help you get fit without breaking your budget.

Take advantage of everyday opportunities

Step it up.

Make a workout of household chores.

Join in the fun.

Consider modest investments

Dumbbells.

Resistance bands.

Jump-ropes.

Exercise videos.

Improvise

If you'd rather not spend a penny on exercise equipment, use ordinary household items for various upper and lower body exercises.

Canned goods.

Milk or water jugs.

Potatoes.

Be a savvy shopper

If you're interested in a specific exercise class or piece of equipment, shop around.

Check out your local recreation department.

Buy used equipment.

Share costs with a friend.

Know what to avoid.

Fitness training: 4 elements of a rounded routine

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:18:01 GMT

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1. Aerobic fitness

Aerobic exercise is the cornerstone of most fitness training programs. Aerobic exercise causes you to breathe faster and more deeply, which maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. The better your aerobic fitness, the more efficiently your heart, lungs and blood vessels transport oxygen throughout your body — and the easier it is to complete routine physical tasks and rise to unexpected challenges, such as running to your car in the pouring rain.

2. Muscular fitness

3. Stretching

4. Core stability

Cover all 4 elements

Whether you create your own fitness training program or enlist the help of a personal trainer, make aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, stretching and core stability part of your overall exercise plan. Factoring in these four fitness elements can help you promote fitness for life.