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5 Techie Ways to Track Workouts and Calories
Squeezing a workout into your busy schedule is challenging enough that most people don't take the time to reflect on a job well done afterward. Luckily, there are plenty of simple techie tools that can keep count of your efforts, whether you're working on your fitness, carefully tracking your calorie intake or just curious about how much ground you are covering in your new favorite run.
Just like your fitness regime, most of the popular workout and calorie counting apps and websites require a little setup, but minimal daily effort once you get started.
Tea Kettles for a Cure
You know that I'm always in the mood for a nice relaxing cup of tea. Now your health can benefit from all the healthy antioxidants found in tea while you benefit others with these tea kettles from a couple of great causes!
Here is the LIVESTRONG kettle by Chantal (for $39.95).
Get in Gear: LIVESTRONG with Nike Gear
Lance Armstrong, the most famous cyclist EVER, created the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) after battling and beating Stage IV testicular cancer - he was diagnosed at age 25. His amazing story offers hope and inspiration to everyone; he is fast becoming the face of cancer survival.
In May 2004, we all started seeing these yellow LIVESTRONG wristbands everywhere.
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Today is LIVESTRONG Day
In case you haven't heard of him, Lance Armstrong is the amazing cyclist who won the Tour de France 7 times in a row, and he beat Stage IV testicular cancer. Armstrong's athletic successes and dramatic recovery from cancer inspired him to establish the Lance Armstrong Foundation in 1997 known as LIVESTRONG. Lance is a symbol of hope for cancer survival and today is LIVESTRONG Day.
"ACT"ivisim: LIVESTRONG Challenge
The 2007 LIVESTRONG Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's signature fundraising event, inspired by one of the toughest cancer patients on the planet. This annual series of cycling, running and walking events takes place in the following cities this year:
Philadelphia, PA - August 25-26
Portland, OR - September 29-30
Austin, TX - October 12-14
These events allow anyone to walk, run, ride, or volunteer to support people affected by cancer. To join the race, you must pay a registration fee of $50.
Matthew and Camila Take Their Own Tour de France
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves headed to Paris over the weekend to catch the tail end of the Tour de France and celebrate at a LiveStrong party. They happily cheered on Lance Armstrong, and though MM's buddy didn't take the title this time around he is already gearing up for the 2010 race. Lance's new baby Max was there to cheer on his daddy — check out a photo here — and maybe next year Matthew and Camila can bring their own little twosome along for the fun.
Matthew McConaughey Lives Strong
Matthew McConaughey and his dog had a weekend full of fitness as the actor jogged, stretched and went skateboarding in a beanie. MM showed off his buddy Lance's Livestrong shirt and paired it with his own j.k. livin' headband.
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Some Hospital's 'Do Not Resuscitate' Wristbands Look Like Lance Armstrong 'Livestrong' Bracelets
Besides making you look like a doosh, the Livestrong bracelet could kill you. Having said that, let me address the following to hospital workers: Please read the bracelet, guys! The wording is pretty unambiguously anti-death.
Reese and Jake's Sunny Running LA Reunion!
Reese Witherspoon had her jogging buddy back in LA yesterday, spotted out for a little afternoon exercise with her man Jake Gyllenhaal. The duo looked picture perfect and happy to be back side-by-side in California. Jake's been overseas all Summer and Fall filming The Prince of Persia, but it doesn't look like he's done yet considering all that hair he has for the role.
Rubber Bracelet Flash Drive: Love It or Leave It?
In a different world, I'd say no one would have been into these 8 GB Flexible Wrist Band USB Flash Drives ($18), but this is the world where those yellow Livestrong bracelets (and all their knockoffs) are still being rocked.
I don't see this bracelet going with any of my outfits, but it's not a bad idea, especially if you're always forgetting to bring a flash drive with you when you need it. Would you wear it?
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