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5 Post-Workout Pains It's OK To Ignore

Posted: 04/30/2012

By Elizabeth Goodman Artis for Shape.com There's nothing like an intense, sweaty workout to make you feel like a million bucks -- calmer, happier and more comfortable in your skin (and your jeans). But anytime you push yourself physically, especially if it's a tougher-than-normal class or you're getting back into a routine after a hiatus, you may experience a few mild symptoms,...

Family Fitness Made Simple

Posted: 12/01/2011

Family Fitness Made Simple It can be hard to get your kids up off the couch and get the game controller or laptop out of their hot little hands. Believe me, I’ve got seven kids, and although none of them are addicted to television (because we rarely watch it), my boys do enjoy the Wii. I find that I have to allocate their time carefully because they seem incapable of self...

5 ways to get back on track after the holiday weekend

Posted: 07/06/2011

The holiday weekend is over and now it is time to get back on track with your fitness goals.  With a weekend of patriotic celebration the food of choice for many is hot dogs, potato salad and corn on the cob.  Who doesn't love a good BBQ? Especially on the 4th of July.  Whether you have waited until now to begin working on your summer fitness goals or have...

Traveling with Kids?

Posted: 05/31/2011

Traveling with kids is always an adventure. Make it a fun one with these kid-friendly attractions, special events and helpful travel tips. http://www.enjoyillinois.com/home.aspx

Fun Winter Activities

Posted: 12/01/2010

Snowshoeing: 500-600 calories/hr; glutes, hamstrings, calves, abs Ice hockey: 560-620 calories/hr; arms, shoulders, glutes, hamstrings, abs Cross country skiing: 565-650 calories/hr; glutes, hamstrings, calves, abs, shoulders, arms Ice skating: 420-500; glutes, hamstrings, calves, in and around the ankle Tobogganing: 500 calories/hr; whole body Snowball fight: 100-400 calories/hr.;...