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Latest Exercise Trend: Ramping
I am always looking for a way to do something new, fitness wise. At one point, step aerobics was the latest thing, but that time has since come and gone. You'll still find step classes in almost every gym, but they are not nearly as popular as they once were.
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6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Buying Hiking Boots
If you choose your hiking boots carefully, you can wear the same pair for years. But tracking down the perfect pair is easier said than done. I recently purchased a new pair of hikers, and they seem promising; I'll know after I break them in!
Operation Jack
This bit of training inspiration comes from jennsteria, part of RunningSugar.
Operation Jack
I remember one of my friends calling me crazy for my whopping 3 marathon (so far) schedule for next year. How about 60 marathons in 2010?
Valerie Bertinelli Believes in Her Amazing Body
2009 is the year of firsts for Valerie Bertinelli. Back in March she appeared in a bikini on the cover of People magazine after losing 50 pounds, and this weekend she completed the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half-Marathon. Valerie crossed the finish line in 2:12:19 and commented, "I am in amazement.
Lifting Tip: Warm Up With 10 Minutes of Cardio
If you have a regular fitness routine, you may prefer alternating between days of cardio and days of strength training. On your strength training days, don't just jump right into your squats and lateral raises. Do a little cardio before you lift.
Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos
Happy Cinco de Mayo! For many of us, the holiday provides a reason to enjoy delicious Mexican food. I'm a sucker for the spicy cuisine, but it's not always the healthiest fare.
Get It Up, Your Heart Rate, That Is: Elliptical Incline Booty Workout
Due to a slow going construction project, my husband's elliptical is living with some neighbors. They love it, but we miss it. At the gym recently, looking to work my backside while getting my heart rate up, I did this elliptical workout and played with the incline.
FitSugar Roundup
Whatever your motivation, we've got the inspiration this week on FitSugar, with tips on how to live green, get ready for strapless-dress season, and ramp up your Spring workouts. So run, walk, or hike your way through my recap in case you missed any of this week's best stories.
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Get to Know the Rowing Machine
Lately I've been mixing up my cardio routine with the rowing machine, which has the advantage of often being open at the gym when the ellipticals and treadmills are taken. If you've never tried your hand at this old-school contraption, I highly recommend taking a seat and giving it a try.
A 130-pound woman can burn as many as 281 calories in 30 minutes on the rowing machine; calculate your own calorie burn here.
3 Ways to Immediately Up Your Fitness Game
When you've hit a plateau or are caught in an unmotivated rut that keeps you from getting effective workouts, it's time to reevaluate your fitness game. You don't need a trainer standing over your every move in order to ramp up your regimen, you just need to tweak your habits a bit in order to see results. Here are three ways to get things moving.
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