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I Run, Therefore I Drink?

Here’s a question for your buddies at the next golf outing or bowling league night: Are we more active because we drink more or do we drink more because we’re more active? Recent ...

Written by Dan Peterson about about 1 month ago 16 reads 0 comments
Running Addicts Need Their Fix

Just as there is the endorphin rush of a "runner's high," there can also be the valley of despair when something prevents avid runners from getting their daily fix of miles...

Written by Dan Peterson about 3 months ago 42 reads 3 comments
Exercise Burns Fat During But Not After Your Workout

After an hour of sweating on the treadmill or pumping iron, most of us look forward to the extra post-exercise "afterburn" of fat cells that has been promised to us by fitness pundits...

Written by Dan Peterson about 4 months ago 36 reads 0 comments
For Kids' Health, Just Let Them Play

As usual, your Mom was right. When she told you to get outside and play, she instinctively knew that would be good for you...

Written by Dan Peterson about 5 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
How to Lose Weight: Hidden Secrets from the NWCR

The NWCR (National Weight Control Registry) has tracked the biggest losers for over 15 years. And one of the best tips they’ve come across is called positive mind. This is important...

Written by Jack Carter about 5 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Your Heart Rate Before Exercise Can Predict Future Heart Attacks

Many people exercise to improve the health of their hearts. Now, researchers have found a link between your heart rate just before and during exercise and your chances of a future heart attack...

Written by Dan Peterson about 5 months ago 116 reads 2 comments
Confessions of a Man on the Run: The Scoop on Running Clubs

Whether you’re running to sweat off a few pounds, prepping for a marathon, or just jonesing for a fit way to meet active and attractive people, running clubs might be right up your alley...

Written by Mike Dojc about 6 months ago 94 reads 0 comments
Rugby in New Zealand - An Experience to Remember

This is some info on a New Zealand Rugby Tour with Jason Liddle (a coach in San Antonio, TX). This looks like a once in a lifetime oppurtunity for U19 players! I wish I could go!from Jason Liddle:This ...

Written by Wendy Young about 6 months ago 26 reads 0 comments
International Object | Issue 2: Sport & Exhibition

International Object is a continual journal of essays on professional wrestling written by K Sawyer Paul. The topic of issue 2 is Sport & Exhibition...

Written by K Sawyer Paul about 7 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Workout 101: Characters Encountered at the Gym

If William Shakespeare was correct, and all the world is a stage, then your local health club might as well be Broadway. I’ve belonged to the same gym for over nine years, and I’ve seen plenty of folks from all walks of life...

Written by Steve Auger about 7 months ago 337 reads 46 comments
Caption Competition winner

Thank you to all those that entered the Caption Competition from last week, and it gives us great pleasure to end the dramatic wait for the winner to be revealed...

Written by James Hutchison about 7 months ago 6 reads 0 comments
US Pole Dancing Championship: Recap and Observations

The past Sunday was the best Sunday I’ve had since football season ended, AND I was part of history. Why? I attended the inaugural US Pole Dancing Championships in NYC...

Written by Eddie Shore www.dbbsports.com about 8 months ago 519 reads 23 comments
Exercise Wins Again

It just seems too good to be true. Study after research study consistently promoting the endless benefits of exercise...

Written by Dan Peterson about 8 months ago 18 reads 0 comments
Take Your Brain To The Gym

As first seen on Livescience.com The moment of truth has arrived, again. The holidays have passed, the bowl games are over, and you have renewed your annual New Year's resolution to get back into shape...

Written by Dan Peterson about 10 months ago 18 reads 1 comments
Working Out With The Captain

I just got this from the yankees mailing list. Really dudes? This is kind of an A-Rod move don't you think? Ever dreamed of being a Yankee? Well, now you can work out like one! 24 Hour Fitness, ...

Written by Mets Police about 11 months ago 11 reads 0 comments

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Fitness Article Archive

I Run, Therefore I Drink?

Running Addicts Need Their Fix

Exercise Burns Fat During But Not After Your Workout

For Kids' Health, Just Let Them Play

How to Lose Weight: Hidden Secrets from the NWCR

Your Heart Rate Before Exercise Can Predict Future Heart Attacks

Confessions of a Man on the Run: The Scoop on Running Clubs

Rugby in New Zealand - An Experience to Remember

International Object | Issue 2: Sport & Exhibition

Workout 101: Characters Encountered at the Gym

Caption Competition winner

US Pole Dancing Championship: Recap and Observations

Exercise Wins Again

Take Your Brain To The Gym

Working Out With The Captain

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