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Guy Busts Some Crazy Dance Moves on Treadmill [Video]

Steph — Thu, 09 May 2013 19:00:01 +0000

I’m not the most graceful swan in the pond, so I’m a little envious of the dance moves this guy has in his repertoire. His choice of dance floors is a bit unconventional too. Could you do this without busting your face?

New Passion For My Workouts – Raquetball!

J. Patrick — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:01:02 +0000

I’ve discovered a new, fun way to stay in shape – raquetball! If you are tired of running the treadmill while watching the TV, or walking the track, then take the plunge. You might find raquetball the perfect fit for you! It’s a combination of tennis volleyball. You play similar to tennis and you keep [...]

Help With Resolution #1 – Getting In Shape!

J. Patrick — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:29:59 +0000

Studies say that losing weight and getting in shape are the most common resolutions that people make every year. I'm a four year member of Hurley Health & Fitness Center and I really do enjoy most of my time at the gym and up on the track, but not everybody feels that way. If you are

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:00:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]

Scott Herman — Fitness Trainer, Hunk of the Day [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Coco DeWitt — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:00:59 +0000

Most of us seek out personal trainers for two reasons — getting healthier and getting one-on-one time with a shirtless gym fiend. If you’re the kind of person who favors the later over the whole health aspect, than definitely look up Scott Herman. Herman has been a personal trainer since he was 18, but he’s [...]

World Run Day Is Almost Here!

J. Patrick — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:30 +0000

I can’t believe Stu Allen hasn’t been talking about this special day for runners….”World Run Day’, set for Sunday, November 6th. Instructions at runday.com are pretty simple, run and donate locally. It’s a creative effort to publicize the health benefits of running, and put needed dollars towards each runners’ local charity.Thus far, over 1,600 runners [...]

Pole Dance Classes For Seven-Year-Olds

Erin Bishop — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 12:51:06 +0000

Several families aren’t happy with JLN Pole Fitness in London for teaching seven-year-old girls pole dancing lessons and then posting the pictures online. Some of the pictures showed the girls hanging upside down and several parents and organizations are suggesting this is going to have a negative impact on these girls. The Sun reports that [...]

Runner completes 365 Consecutive Marathons

J. Patrick — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:44:17 +0000

Belgian runner Stefaan Engeles has just completed a marathon for every day of the past year.

Saturday was the 49-year-old’s 365th consecutive 26.2 mile race, shattering the record of 52 consecutive marathons set by a Japanese man last year.

Engeles attributed his ability to run for so long to the fact that he doesn’t run very fast. However, his average of about four hours per marathon is still 30 minutes faster than the average finishing time in the New York City marathon.

Overall, Engels ran 9,569 miles.