Posts Tagged ‘Fitness’

Fitness Interview – Cameron Conaway, MMA Fighter and Award-Winning Poet

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Cameron Conaway was the 2007-2009 Poet-in-Residence at the University of Arizona’s MFA Creative Writing Program. He is 2-0 at 155lbs as an MMA fighter. He has trained with Renzo Gracie, the London Shootfighters and will soon study Muay Thai in Thailand thanks to the sponsorship of www.WhatsYourFight.com. An MMA fighter and an award-winning poet; an [...]

Naked Fitness by Andrea Metcalf [Book Review]

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Disclaimer: A copy of this book was provided to me for review, however, I am under no obligation to provide a positive review. The following is my personal opinion.
When you read the words “Naked Fitness,” you probably are really curious as to what type of workout program this is. Fear not, [...]

Build a Home Gym for Cheap from Abandoned Fitness Resolutions

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It’s no secret that many new year fitness resolutions are abandoned around March or April (sometimes sooner.) While it is unfortunate that some people don’t develop the fitness habit, it can be a blessing for those who are serious about fitness and need some gym equipment to get started.

Treadmills, free weights, benches, and [...]

12 Fitness FAQ for Women: Your Complete Guide to Getting in Shape

The New Rules of Lifting for Abs: A Myth-Busting Fitness Plan for Men and Women

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Disclaimer: A copy of this book was provided to me for review, however, I am under no obligation to provide a positive review. The following is my personal opinion.
The New Rules of Lifting for Abs is probably one of the most informative and helpful fitness books I’ve had the pleasure to read. I [...]

Health and Fitness Improvements to Consider for the New Year

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Regardless of whether you’ve made new year resolutions to improve your health and fitness, there are some things we may want to consider improving on. It doesn’t hurt to take a look at our current status and figure out what could use some work. Below are some things to consider focusing on that [...]

Online Fitness Tools and Apps to Help with Your Fitness Goals

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Now that the new year is here, it’s time to to start those resolutions and one way to stick to them is by utilizing some cool fitness related tools and apps. Using online tools such as exercise and food logs, as well as apps for your smart phone, makes sticking with your [...]

Preparing for Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

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No matter how many times people make resolutions to get fit for the new year and then quit by March or April, most of us continue to make them. The new year signifies starting fresh and getting another chance to do things right. There is nothing wrong with using the coming year as your start [...]

Inexpensive Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Fitness Fanatics

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I received an email from a reader who asked for some inexpensive fitness oriented stocking stuffer gift ideas. Below are some ideas that are low-cost and can make great gifts for those who are into health and fitness.

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman – This [...]

Zumba Fitness – Shoes, Clothing, Music – It’s Hot!

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Zumba fitness is hot right now. You may have heard of it but may not be really too familiar with it. Zumba is a danced based fitness program that was created in the 1990’s by a dancer and choreographer, Beto. It took off when it began to be marketed in dance classes as well as [...]