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Why the Campaign to Stop America's Obesity Crisis Keeps Failing

Posted: 05/14/2012

The Weight of the Nation, which will begin airing May 14 is “a nationwide community-based outreach campaign.” The project was created by a coalition among HBO and three key public-health institutions: the nonprofit Institute of Medicine, and two federal agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. Indeed, it...

Go Outside Your Comfort Zone

Posted: 03/01/2012

Convinced you “can’t” run a marathon, or sprint at level 10 on that treadmill? … Are you sure about that?

Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Posted: 02/23/2012

Heart candies, heart shaped valentines and chocolate hearts are everywhere this time of year, but the heart that should be getting your undivided attention everyday is the one in your chest that works 24/7 to power your body and fuel your internal system. As the powerhouse of your body, the heart needs to run in tip-top shape for overall health and fitness. To celebrate...

5 running mistakes you didn't know you make

Posted: 01/11/2012

From over-striding to flat feet, solutions to common problems that could help you avoid pain

Winter Got You Feelin' Blue?

Posted: 12/20/2011

It's that time of year, when twinkle lights make houses and trees sparkle, smiling snowmen stand proud on front lawns and everyone salesperson and random stranger wishes you a happy holiday — and yet, you feel anything but. For many, it's a funk that'll pass, and for many people it is; for others, the mood shift runs a little deeper: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)...

Small Group Personal Training vs. Bootcamps

Posted: 12/14/2011

Posted By: Steve Long on 12/14/2011 The following is taken directly fromn Steve's post:The other day I was invited by someone to attend a bootcamp that they had been doing.  I gladly accepted the invitation because I saw that this could be a great opportunity to learn a little bit more about what is out there, and maybe have a little fun in the process. Now as someone...

25 Ways to Make Time for Fitness

Posted: 12/11/2011

Too busy to work out? Doubtful. The truth: Finding moments to move is entirely within your grasp.

How to Buy Healthy Food

Posted: 07/18/2011

Q: What is a good rule of thumb when purchasing healthy food? The fewer ingredients, the better?

ARE CARBS MORE ADDICTIVE THAN COCAINE?

Posted: 03/17/2011

 I’m sitting in a comfortable chair, in a tastefully lit, cheerfully decorated drug den, watching a steady line of people approach their dealer. After scoring, they shuffle off to their tables to quietly indulge in what for some could become (if it hasn’t already) an addiction that screws up their lives. It’s likely you have friends and family members...

Every Tried Trail Running??

Posted: 03/12/2011

I just took a client to run the mountain bike trails just north of the Lake Hefner dam.  I think he enjoyed it...AFTER it was all over!  Kidding aside, it is so much different than most people are accustomed to  and that's a big reason you should consider doing it.  If you run regularly and are like most people, you run a specific distance or time on the road...