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Can You Be Both Overweight and Fit?
When it comes to heart problems, it has been assumed that it's OK to be a bit overweight as long as you exercise regularly. New research is challenging this notion and this new research shows that being active can decrease but not eliminate your risk of heart problems. A new study that followed 39,000 women over 11 years discovered that weight actually plays a significant role in heart health.
When are You MORE Fit?
I know we've all got our minds on being fit, but I have to say, before I was in a committed relationship, I had much more time to focus on taking care of myself. I could go to health food stores, cook myself wholesome meals, and exercise whenever I wanted.
When I first started dating my now husband, I hate to admit it, but my fitness and health routine flew out the window.
Running: Treat Your Feet Right With Quality Sneakers
One of the reasons I love running is that it really requires no special gear. You just need a body and a desire to run. Then again, you might not need a racquet or clubs to go for a good jog, but I would suggest quality running shoes.
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Since the Oscars are over, how about we chat about something else (even though I'll never stop talking about how amazing Pilobolus was).
I thought you might want to talk about models and how thin they are, since last week was National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
We could also talk about cleaning your cans, sweating, your favorite sneakers, what reasons you have for not working out, or anything else that's on your mind.
Low Resting Heart Rate?
Have you noticed that since working out your resting heart rate is lower than it was? This is no cause for alarm as most athletes (yup, you're an athlete now) generally have low heart rates.
Runner's World gives us this analogy:...consider a bricklayer lifting bricks.
Working Out But Still Not Fit?
Many people have asked if they are considered healthy if they work out regularly even though they are still overweight.
To clarify, you can be overweight and still be fit. Problems come into play when the cause of being overweight is due to fat and not muscle.
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10 Simple Fitness Tips
Time is a precious commodity, especially if you're trying to squeeze fitness into your days. Here are 10 simple fitness tips to help you maximize your workout.
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Have You Ever Walked Out of a Group Fitness Class?
Even if kickboxing or step aerobics aren't your ideal fitness experience, working out in a group can buoy your spirits and help motivate you to push yourself. That being said, occasionally there's a sub standing in for your favorite teacher and you just can't hack it. Or you try a new class, realize you're in over your head, and fear injury if you finish.
8 Fitness Date Ideas
Whether you're dating or in a relationship, all that eating out and endless hours cuddling on the couch can definitely put a damper on your healthy lifestyle. That combined with eating an enormous amount of decadent food around the holidays can equal weight gain. After indulging this Thanksgiving, take some time away from the family (and the dinner table), and get some exercise with your honey.
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- You can go easy on the butter in your mashed potatoes when you use Yukon Gold spuds.
- New Moon star Nikki Reed says hiking with her boyfriend is her fitness secret.
- How well do you know the calorie counts of Starbucks's holiday drinks?
- Worried about falling off the healthy wagon? Here are eight ways to get back on track.
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